Vegetarian holiday dishes to add to your table

Make vegetarian holiday dishes the stars of your meals this winter season. Discover new plant-based recipes to add to your holiday table.

Vegetarian holiday dishes for your meal planning

The holiday season means gathering, celebrating, and, of course, eating delicious food. Whether you’re entirely plant-based or vegan or wish to add more plant-forward options to your holiday spread, there’s no shortage of flavorful, festive dishes to explore.

We rounded up vegetarian holiday dishes to help you create a feast everyone can enjoy—without sacrificing taste or tradition.

Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner

Plant-Based RD’s vegan holiday meal is a complete sheet pan dinner that comes together quickly without elaborate equipment. The tasty cornmeal-crusted tofu keeps your vegetarian guests from feeling left out of the traditions.

French Onion Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils & Creamy Cauliflower Potato Mash

This flavor-packed shepherd’s pie base from The First Mess is simple: caramelized onions and lentils. The mashed potato-cauliflower topping blend offers extra heft and nutrition. Make it any time of the year and enjoy leftovers all week.

Savory Mushroom Lentil Loaf

Try this Savory Mushroom Lentil Loaf from MyNetDiary Premium Recipes for a vegan alternative to meatloaf. The lentils and mushrooms provide a meaty texture while vegan sauces present a flavor of traditional meatloaf. Serve as a main vegan holiday dish paired with vegetable sides.

Unbelievable Vegan Wellington

Traditional beef Wellingtons fit the fanciest of holiday dinners. Rainbow Plant Life’s Unbelievable Vegan Wellington mixes “meaty” lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts to surely wow guests and be enjoyed by vegans and omnivores alike, making the extra effort worthwhile.

Vegan Meatballs

For a more relaxed holiday meal, try these Vegan Meatballs from Delish or make them as an appetizer with tomato sauce. The chickpeas and oats are packed with fiber, and adding fennel seeds gives the meatballs a more meaty taste.

Whole Roasted Cabbage

Besides its role in sauerkraut, soups, and slaw, the overlooked cabbage stands out as a side or main-dish alternative. This Whole Roasted Cabbage dish from Delish exudes holiday coziness with a mushroom-based, entirely vegetarian gravy and warming spices.

Vegetarian Cottage Pie

Similar to a shepherd’s pie, the Vegetarian Cottage Pie from our Premium Recipes resembles a lentil stew topped with mashed potatoes. Carrots, celery, and mushrooms provide flavor and a nutrient boost to this vegan holiday dish. Plus, leftovers taste as delicious as the first helping!

Quinoa-Stuffed Squash with Walnuts and Pomegranate

Quinoa-Stuffed Squash with Walnuts and Pomegranates from Nirvana Cakery is tasty and looks so appetizing. Remove the tops from your winter squash, then stuff with quinoa, beans, aromatics, and herbs. Top the stuffed squash with pomegranate seeds for a pop of color.

Wild Rice-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Instead of a sweet potato casserole, try Wild Rice-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Sweet Potato Soul. Contrary to popular belief, sweet potatoes are no healthier than regular potatoes, but contain different nutrients. Packed with vitamin A to help vision and support collagen production, these stuffed sweet potatoes are sprinkled with herb-roasted pecans and drizzled with creamy red pepper sauce.

Sweet & Smoky Glazed Tofu Ham

Sweet and Smoky Glazed Tofu Ham from Post Punk Kitchen will be your holiday meal’s star. Marinating the tofu allows it to soak up smoky and sweet flavors. Topped off with an apricot-whiskey glaze, this tofu “ham” may even surprise the biggest meat lovers at your table.

Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

For a vegan holiday breakfast dish, try Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars from MyNetDiary’s Premium Recipe collection. A nutrient powerhouse, pumpkin contains vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. The oats, flax, and chia seeds boost fiber, making these breakfast bars a great treat for plant-based eaters and individuals monitoring cholesterol or glucose levels. They also make a perfect afternoon snack!

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