Vegetarian Christmas mains recipes (2024)

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  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Make a veggie wellington with squash, beetroot and feta, all encased in puff pastry, as a showstopping main for Christmas

    • 2 hrs 20 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Balance warm, nutty flavours with sharp goat’s cheese in this sformata, which is a cross between a soufflé and frittata. It's a fabulous festive main

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make the most of seasonal sprouts this winter with this tasty tart. It combines comté cheese and walnuts in a wonderful spelt and pumpkin seed pastry case

    • 1 hr 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
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    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Rustle up these festively shaped veggie tarts at Christmas. They can be served alongside carrots and sprouts on the big day, but are also great for a buffet

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Whole roasted butternut squash with Christmas stuffing

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Looking for a vegan centrepiece for Christmas dinner? This roasted butternut squash is the answer, packed with festive, flavourful stuffing

    • 2 hrs
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.58 ratings

    This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter puff pastry - a real Christmas treat

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Whole roasted cauliflower

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.5 ratings

    Wow family and friends at Christmas with a spectacular whole roasted cauliflower. With festive pomegranate jewels, it's a great veggie main

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.12 ratings

    Impress veggie guests this Christmas with these butternut squash and chestnut puff pastry crackers. Serve with vegetarian gravy and plenty of trimmings

    • 2 hrs 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.4 ratings

    Entertain friends and family with Tom Kerridge’s cheese and onion tart that guarantees the sweetest caramelised onions and perfectly crisp pastry

    • 2 hrs 40 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Individual butternut squash wellingtons

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Bake these vegetarian dinner party pastries for a special occasion, like Christmas Day. They're filled with squash, spinach, chestnut mushrooms and tangy blue cheese

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 3 out of 5.5 ratings

    Combine chestnuts and veg with smoky harissa sauce in this lighter-than-standard nut roast. Packed with goodness, it delivers three of your 5-a-day, too

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.25 ratings

    Double or triple the quantities of this festive cranberry and lentil bake to serve more people, if you like. You can make it up to two days before serving

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.64 ratings

    Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.71 ratings

    Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It's vegetarian and gluten free

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Mini nut roasts with candied carrots

    A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.7 ratings

    Serve these lovely mini nut roasts as a vegan dish at Christmas. You could also serve the recipe as one large nut roast, too – just use a larger loaf tin

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.40 ratings

    Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It's festive and contains plenty of herby flavour

    • 2 hrs 40 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Spinach madeleine tart with cheesy pastry

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.7 ratings

    Try this tart as a veggie course at Christmas or other celebration. With cheesy pastry and a cheese and spinach filling, it's sure to be a crowdpleaser

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Roasted cauliflower steaks

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.27 ratings

    Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Mushroom bourguignon pithivier

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.7 ratings

    Serve our moreish mushroom bourguignon pithivier as a vegan main course. Ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas, it's full of deep flavours

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Vegetarian wellington

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.33 ratings

    Create a vegetarian centrepiece with this meat-free wellington with beetroot, mushroom and butternut squash wrapped in pastry. It's ideal for a celebration

    • 2 hrs 20 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Sweet potato parcel

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.14 ratings

    Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sage and chestnuts

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.8 ratings

    Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Shallot tatin

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.7 ratings

    This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
Vegetarian Christmas mains recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular veg at Christmas? ›

Within this article we will outline the 5 most popular Christmas vegetables, and how to keep them fresh for the big day!
  • 1) Carrots.
  • 2) Broccoli.
  • 3) Potatoes.
  • 4) Cauliflower.
  • 5) Brussel sprouts.

How to make vegetarian meals more filling? ›

To feel more full while following a vegetarian diet, try incorporating more fiber and whole grains into your meals. Incorporating nuts, seeds, and beans into your diet can help you to feel more satisfied.

How much veg per person for Christmas dinner? ›

How much veg is too much? Whether it's parsnips, sprouts, braised cabbage or carrots, 80g of each per person will do the trick.

How many grams of carrots per person? ›

An adult portion of fruit or vegetables is 80g.

What veg is best for Christmas dinner? ›

16 simple side dishes for Christmas dinner
  • Orange and port red cabbage. ...
  • Sugar and spice root veg. ...
  • Spiced Christmas red cabbage with apple. ...
  • Roasted garlic and clementine carrots. ...
  • Rich and cheesy broccoli. ...
  • Green Christmas stir-fry. ...
  • Mushrooms with shallots and sherry. ...
  • Cranberry and pomegranate sauce.

What vegetarian food makes you full? ›

11 Vegetarian Meals That Are Just As Filling As Meat
  • Tex-Mex sweet potatoes. nata_vkusidey/Getty Images. ...
  • Mushroom, lentil, and potato stew. Westend61/Getty Images. ...
  • Three-bean chili. TheCrimsonMonkey/Getty Images. ...
  • Pulse pasta. ...
  • Pasta with lentil "meatballs" ...
  • Tofu stir-fry. ...
  • A spicy black bean burger. ...
  • Spicy chickpea salad.
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Can you pre cook veg for Christmas dinner? ›

PREP YOUR VEGGIES

Get your potatoes, carrots, parsnips, red cabbage and Brussels ready, then simply cover with foil and pop in the fridge, ready to cook tomorrow. And while you're at it, prep your turkey too.

How early can you prep veg for Christmas dinner? ›

You can prepare the vegetables the day before and put them, covered, in the fridge.

Do you have peas with Christmas dinner? ›

Less common sides at Christmas include broccoli (44%), peas (38%), the infamously non-traditional cauliflower (34%) and mashed potatoes (30%).

Does a sweet potato count as a vegetable serving? ›

Other vegetables that don't count towards your 5 A Day are yams, cassava and plantain. They're also usually eaten as starchy foods. Sweet potatoes, parsnips, swedes and turnips do count towards your 5 A Day because they're usually eaten in addition to the starchy food part of the meal.

Does avocado count as a vegetable serving? ›

While botanically a fruit, MyPlate includes avocados as a member of the Vegetable Group based on how they are typically eaten and how their taste is described. MyPlate recommends adults consume 2-4 cups of vegetables per day and 3 1/2 – 7 cups of “other vegetables”, like avocados, a week. One avocado counts as one cup.

Do onions count as 5-a-day? ›

"Onions form the base of many dishes, so you may forget that they can actually count towards your 5-a-day," points out dietitian Ro. So onions do count as a vegetable, and not just a flavour enhancer. Plus, they're low in calories and a source of fibre.

What vegetable is particularly associated with Christmas? ›

Perhaps the vegetable most associated with Christmas dinner is the Brussels sprout. Love them or loath them, they are a traditional seasonal vegetable that works very well with the traditional ingredients of the yuletide meal.

What veg is best in December? ›

This is a great time for brassicas — cauliflower, romanesco broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale. And of course we couldn't start winter without root vegetables like turnips and beets, or winter squashes like butternut and kabocha.

What is the most famous veg? ›

Top 10 most popular fresh vegetables revealed
  1. Carrots.
  2. Potato.
  3. Tomato.
  4. Onions.
  5. Broccoli.
  6. Mushroom.
  7. Lettuce.
  8. Capsicum.

What is the most popular veg in world? ›

Tomatoes - the world's most popular vegetable.

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