Who says Christmas dinner has to revolve around meat? This holiday season, celebrate with flavor, color, and creativity through these 15 Festive Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Recipes that are every bit as satisfying and elegant as a traditional feast. 🌿🎅
From stuffed butternut squash and creamy mushroom risotto to roasted veggie wellingtons and holiday salads bursting with seasonal flavors, each dish brings warmth and cheer to your Christmas table. These recipes are wholesome, hearty, and crowd-pleasing, perfect for both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.
Whether you’re hosting a full vegetarian feast or simply adding a few meatless mains to your menu, these Christmas vegetarian dinner ideas will make your holiday meal unforgettable — festive, flavorful, and full of joy!
Spaghetti Marinara Recipe (With Easy Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce)
This spaghetti marinara recipe combines the bright flavor of Italian tomato sauce with pasta for an easy meal with minimal ingredients.
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Vegetarian Chop Suey
Simple, healthy and savory, this Vegetarian Chop Suey is a great recipe for a quick and delicious lunch or dinner with the whole family!
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole – Vegetarian South
Making a cheesy mashed potato casserole is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! This recipe brings your mashed potatoes back to life.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts – 30 Minute Meal
30 Minute Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts, drizzled with brown butter balsamic cream and topped with pine nuts and parmesan.
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French Onion Soup Pasta – Cheese. Breadcrumbs. One Pan!
This one-pan French Onion Soup Pasta is absolutely dreamy. Rich french onion flavours with hearty pasta topped with melty cheese and buttery breadcrumbs.
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The Best Vegan Lentil Meatloaf
This Vegan Lentil Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food! It’s loaded with lentils, spices, and veggies, and topped with a sweet glaze.
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Mushroom Wellington with Herbs & Walnuts
Mushroom Wellington with meaty mushrooms, caramelized onions, and flaky puff pastry is a beautiful and delicious vegan thanksgiving main!
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EASY + CREAMY Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe
This vegetable noodle soup recipe is rich, creamy and filled with hearty veggies and filling rice noodles. It’s also ready in about 30 minutes!
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BEST One Pot Zucchini Mushroom Pasta {Creamy Vegan Recipe}
You’re gonna make this vegan one pot zucchini mushroom pasta every day. Delicious browned zucchini & hearty mushrooms in a creamy coconut milk sauce…
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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions Recipe – Foodess.com
This creamy, bubbly Green Bean Casserole is made with buttery béchamel and sour cream, and topped with crispy onions. Way better than with a can of soup!
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie: Easy Meatless Magic | Foodess
Learn how to make vegetarian shepherd’s pie with lentils using this hearty Lentil Shepherd’s Pie. It’s such a cozy, tasty meatless recipe.
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Hasselback Potatoes Recipe with Garlic and Sage
These Hasselback potatoes are crispy, golden goodness, seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and herbs. They are vegan and gluten-free too!
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Vegan Corned Beef
Vegan corned beef—smoky, spiced, and full of deli-style flavor! Slice it thin for sandwiches or cube it up for the best corned beef hash ever.
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Mushroom Tart
This ultra-flaky Mushroom Tart is loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and earthy mushrooms, making it a perfect vegetarian appetizer or snack!
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Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
Cheesy Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups – Packed with tender spinach and three kinds of cheese, this baked pasta dish is the perfect recipe for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or whenever you’re craving cozy comfort food!
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