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    Home » Christmas Mains

    28 Ultimate Vegan Christmas Dinner Mains

    Published: Oct 18, 2021 · Modified: Nov 5, 2021 by Vanessa Sturman · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

    Thinking about what you'll serve up for your Vegan Christmas Dinner? Gone are the days of just eating the veggies, or if you're lucky, a dry, small nut roast! We know exactly how to do Christmas here at The Vegan Larder, and so do our fellow bloggers. We've rounded up 28 Vegan Christmas Dinners to BLOW your mind. From pies, vegan meats (we're not kidding!), stuffed wreaths, meatloaf, fancy pasta and Wellingtons, it will be a Christmas your friends and family won't forget.

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    A collage of different vegan main dishes to show what is in this post. Pies, lasagne, whole roasted cauliflower and nut roast. this recipe
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    • 🥧Pies
    • 🍞Lentil & Meatloaf
    • 🍄Wellington
    • 🍖Vegan Meat
    • 🌿Whole Cauliflower
    • 🍝Pasta
    • 🌽Stuffed Squash

    🥧Pies

    Christmas is for indulgence, and for me, that includes pastry and a hearty, warming pie with ALL the Christmas flavours. Pies make for the most beautiful vegan Christmas dinner centrepiece. My favourite is the Wreath Pie below. You'll need all the best Christmas flavours such as cranberries and chestnuts. It also includes pesto, which you can make, or buy fantastic vegan pesto from Mr Organic.

    Chestnut, Mushroom & Squash Christmas Filo Wreath Pie
    The perfect vegan pie for a Christmas Festive Main. Full of delicious vegan ingredients. A show stopper for all your guests!
    Check out this recipe
    vegan christmas mushoom pie
    Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon Pie
    A delicious vegan pie made with rich Mushroom Bourguinon as a filling.
    Check out this recipe
    Mushroom Bourguinon Pie on the table with lots of sides
    Vegan Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
    A delicious pie made with flaky filo pastry and lots of spinach and herbs. This classic vegan spanakopita is made vegan with a tofu and cashew nut filling in place of the traditional feta and ricotta.
    Check out this recipe
    A pan of vegan spanakopita, flakey pastry pie with spinach stuffing, with a square taken out of it. The square is on a spoon, showing the layers of pastry and spinach.
    Vegan Pot Pie with Filo Crust
    This vegan “chicken” pot pie is the perfect comfort food and even more perfect for Christmas! Instead of classic chicken, colorful broccoli, leek, mushrooms and carrots are simmered in a smooth and nutty vegan béchamel sauce and enveloped in a flaky phyllo crust.

    Recipe by Happy Kitchen Rocks
    Check out this recipe
    vegan pot pie with filo crust on a plate
    Chickpea, Butternut and Spinach Pie
    A delicious vegan pie stuffed full of harissa spiked chickpeas, roasted butternut squash and spinach.
    Check out this recipe
    Butternut Squash and Chickpea Pie.
    Chickenless Pot Pie
    A deliciously comforting vegan pot pie, full of cozy flavours that are perfect for wintery days.
    Check out this recipe

    🍞Lentil & Meatloaf

    So, you may say this is the more obvious vegan Christmas dinner centrepiece. Yes, that's true, but these are fantastic, flavourful, tried and tested recipes that are incredible. They also freeze well (why not make double and have one for a roast dinner another time?). They're full of protein, have a great texture and hold together well. Don't forget to have a good quality loaf tin. If you love high protein food, then you'll love our Vegan Christmas Tempeh 'Sausage' Stuffing Balls to accompany them.

    Vegan Lentil and Seed Roast without Nuts
    This Vegan Lentil and Seed Roast is a filling, flavourful and protein-packed centrepiece. It will impress your guests with its crunchy top and moist centre, and never make you feel you have missed out on the occasion! It can also easily be made gluten-free and is perfect for those suffering with nut allergies.
    Check out this recipe
    Lentil Loaf with seeds ready to eat.
    Vegan Lentil Loaf
    This lentil loaf is delicious and full of flavour! It's perfect to serve for the holidays or just when you want a classic meatloaf made vegan style.

    Recipe by Health My Lifestyle
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    lentil loaf cut up on a board
    Easy Vegan Nut Roast
    For a quick to prepare dish, this easy nut roast is a winner. Simple but oh so delicious!

    Recipe by Vegan On Board
    Check out this recipe
    easy vegan nut roast on a board
    Beyond Meat Meatloaf With Shiitake Stuffing
    If you're looking for a meaty, satisfying dinner that will please vegans and omnivores alike, look no further! This elegant vegan meatloaf combines black lentils and Beyond Beef for a delicious twist on the classic lentil loaf.

    Recipe by My Quiet Kitchen
    Check out this recipe
    beyond vegan meat meat loaf cut up
    The Best Vegan Meatloaf With Lentils + Walnuts
    This hearty and nutritious vegan lentil loaf is perfect as a delicious plant-based addition to any holiday meal or winter day! This whole food plant-based vegan meatloaf is full of healthy lentils, crunchy walnuts and all the savoury spices!

    Recipe by Nutriciously
    Check out this recipe

    🍄Wellington

    Pastry, pastry, pastry! I love it. Most puff pastry that you buy ready-made is actually vegan. Yay!! So no need to faff around making it - but always check the label. A fabulous Wellington makes for an ultimate vegan Christmas dinner, that even the meat-eaters will love. Not to brag, ok I am gonna brag(!) we have the BEST Vegan Gravy & Roast Potatoes to go with it.

    The Ultimate Vegan Wellington
    Impress your guests with this gorgeous Vegan Wellington! The filling is meaty, satisfying and ever-so-tasty! It's surprisingly easy to make too!

    Recipe by Vegan Huggs
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    vegan wellington cut up on a plate
    Vegan Mushroom Wellington
    Mushroom Wellington is a great vegan main for Christmas. Packed with protein, Christmassy herbs and delicious flaky puff pastry. It's sure to impress when served with all the trimmings and loads of gravy!

    Recipe by Vegan Punks
    Check out this recipe
    vegan wellington cut up on a plate
    5 Star Vegan Mushroom Seitan Wellington
    An exceptionally delicious plant-based roast made of fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, herbs and vital wheat gluten flour surrounded with a rich and savory mushroom paté baked in a delicate pastry crust.

    Recipe by The Carrot Underground
    Check out this recipe
    mushroom and seitan wellington on wooden board

    🍖Vegan Meat

    Now we're talking! You can make something that's similar to your traditional roast dinner, and that tastes AMAZING. These vegan meats are made from seitan (don't be afraid!). It basically wheat gluten (in the form of flour) that you flavour with dry and wet ingredients, then knead, then cook - well, put simply anyway. If you love making vegan meats from natural ingredients, then you'll love my Vegan Smokey Seitan and Black Bean Sausages.

    Vegan Seitan Roast (Baked or Instant Pot)
    This impressive homemade seitan roast is loaded with flavour and surprisingly easy to prepare. Bake in the oven or cook in the Instant Pot in about half the time.

    Recipe by My Quiet Kitchen
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    seitan roast cut up with roast vegetables
    Delicious Glazed Vegan Ham
    This Vegan Ham roast is flavoured with liquid smoke, maple syrup, and a delicious brown sugar mustard glaze! It’s a perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal!

    Recipe by A Plantiful Path
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Seitan Ham
    Meaty, tender, incredibly flavourful vegan ham topped with a smoky maple glaze!! Serve this stunning roast for your next special event. It’s omnivore approved and sure to please a crowd.

    Recipe by This Healthy Kitchen
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    Vegan Ham
    This vegan ham recipe will amaze you! Salty, smokey, mock meat made from seitan and roasted to perfection. It's sure to make your holiday meal special!

    Recipe by The Hidden Veggies
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    vegan ham sliced up

    🌿Whole Cauliflower

    For a lighter, but equally delicious option for a vegan Christmas dinner, try a whole baked cauliflower. It's all about the flavours you give it, and these bloggers do not fall short there! They look spectacular and cut into elegant slices nicely.

    Whole Roasted Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
    Who wouldn’t crave for a nice and comfy meal like this whole roasted cauliflower at holidays? Many plant-based eaters host omnivores during the holiday season and vice versa, so this is perfect dish for a mix of diets!

    Recipe by NutriPlanet
    Check out this recipe
    whole vegan roasted cauliflower on a plate
    Instant Pot Whole Roasted Cauliflower in Indian Masala
    Whole Roasted Cauliflower served in a thick creamy Indian Masala Sauce. A perfect centerpiece for the holiday season, this dish is sure to wow the crowd. Exotic yet easy to make. Can be made ahead of time. Vegan & gluten-free but full of rich flavors and aroma.

    Recipe by The Belly Rules The Mind
    Check out this recipe
    whole roasted cauliflower with masala spice
    Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce
    A Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce baked to tender perfection. This hearty gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, and paleo main dish will satisfy even the biggest of veggie skeptics! It's a fantastic centrepiece for a big Christmas dinner!

    Recipe by Strength and Sunshine
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    whole roasted cauliflower with black sesame seeds

    🍝Pasta

    Yes, this counts for a vegan Christmas dinner if you make fancy pasta. Not everyone is a fan of the big roast. We love things like a big lasagne or ravioli. Make it gluten-free if you want; such as using Dove's gluten-free organic lasagne sheets. If you're going to be making any kind of cheezy sauce, don't forget the nutritional yeast (which is actually fortified with B12).

    Vegan Mushroom Lasagne with Kale
    A delicious Vegan lasagne with mushrooms & kale. Perfect for when you have lots of guests to feed
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan mushroom lasagne with kale on a plate ready to eat.
    Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni
    This vegan cannelloni is stuffed with tofu and spinach ricotta, immersed in a homemade marinara sauce, and topped with a creamy vegan mascarpone sauce. It's a great meal to make for a special occasion.

    Recipe by Steph Sunshine
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Layered Pasta Salad with Pesto
    Layered pasta salad packed with roast and fresh vegetables and a basil dill pesto. It is a gorgeous table centrepiece and perfect for the warmer seasons or Christmas!

    Recipe by Rainbow Nourishments
    Check out this recipe
    vegan pasta layered salad
    Vegan Ravioli With Spinach Tofu Ricotta
    Vegan ravioli filled with spinach and tofu ricotta made entirely from scratch! These delectable tender pillows of filled pasta are ideal for a special dinner.

    Recipe by A Plantiful Path
    Check out this recipe

    🌽Stuffed Squash

    Squash is an essential part of a vegan Christmas dinner, even if it's just a side dish, like our amazing Harissa Roasted Squash, Sweet Potato & Onions. These stuffed squashed look bright and colourful, and there's loads of great choice for stuffing. If you want a fantastic ready-made stuffing, we love Steenbergs Organic Stuffing - they have lots of great flavours, but for Christmas, we recommend their Cranberry and Apple Stuffing Mix.

    Chickpea & Sage Stuffed Butternut Squash (with Airfryer or Oven method)
    Easy festive bake that can be made using the oven or airfryer! Succulent butternut squash pairs beautifully with a stuffing made with chickpeas and sage.
    Check out this recipe
    Butternut squash halved on a tray stuffed with sage and chickpea stuffing.
    Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
    Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash is a stunning main dish for any holiday table. Give the traditional Christmas dinner a vegetable centric makeover when you serve these hearty winter squash filled with seasoned quinoa, chickpeas, and tomatoes.

    Recipe by Veggies Save The Day
    Check out this recipe
    vegan stuffed squash with chickpeas
    Vegan Holiday Stuffed Squash
    Filled with all the flavours of the festive season, this Holiday Stuffed Squash recipe is a completely delicious but lighter twist on the Christmas Roast.

    Recipe by My Goodness Kitchen
    Check out this recipe
    festive stuffed squash on a plate

    If you love these Ultimate Vegan Christmas Dinners, please share with your friends and comment on what you made - we love hearing from you.

    Love Vanessa x

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