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If you are looking for ideas to prepare your Christmas menu, we have got you covered with these festive plant-based recipes! We made a selection of our favorite recipes to serve for the holidays.
🥂 To enjoy with the Drinks
Guests love to have something to snack on while enjoying the drinks!
The Best Vegan Foie Gras
Learn how to make the very best vegan foie gras! It's buttery, so creamy, and incredibly close to the real thing!
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Vegan Pâté
Crafted from a base of mushrooms, cashews, and dried herbs, this vegan pâté is incredibly meaty, buttery, and so rustic! Enjoy it as a spread on French bread, toast, or as an addition to your sandwiches!
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Crunchy Coated Peanuts (Bacon Flavored!)
Super crunchy peanuts with a smoky and garlicky shell. These insanely-addicting peanuts make the perfect savory snack!
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Vegan Sausages (Frankfurter)
The BEST vegan Frankfurter sausages! Perfectly spiced, smoky, tender, high-protein, and so versatile!
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Teriyaki Tofu Nigiri with Crispy Shallots
Nigiri sushi with teriyaki glazed tofu, wrapped in nori and topped with crispy shallots! It's chewy, crispy, and packed with umami!
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Easy Curried Roasted Cashews
Perfectly roasted cashews infused with spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika! A crunchy, healthy, and delicious savory snack or appetizer!
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Vegan Antipasto Platter
Amazing vegan antipasto platter with marinated grilled veggies, tempeh, pesto cream cheese, and more! The perfect appetizer platter!
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Crispy Mushroom & Chicken Gua Bao
Fluffy and tender steamed buns stuffed with saucy vegan chicken, crispy mushrooms, and crunchy veggies! It's savory, sweet, and packed with flavor!
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Vegan Fried Goat Cheese Balls
These 4-ingredient fried cheese balls are melty on the inside and crispy on the outside. Easy to make and incredibly tasty!
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Tofu Wontons with Sweet Chili Sauce
Crispy wontons stuffed with tofu, carrots, and mushrooms, and served with a garlicky, spicy, and sweet dipping sauce!
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Magical Green Falafels
This Middle Eastern-inspired falafel is moist and fluffy on the inside, super crispy on the outside, and packs a ton of fresh herbs! This vegan falafel is the most delicious I have ever tasted!
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🍲 Main Dish
When it comes to the main dish, we lean towards family-friendly recipes like pasta bake, Wellington, and Moussaka (an all-time favorite!)
Vegan Vegetable Wellington
This classic vegan Wellington is packed with tender butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and raisins! It's super easy to make, delicious, and requires no beans, lentils, or tofu!
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Easy Vegan Moussaka
10-ingredient Turkish-inspired vegan moussaka! Smoky, meaty, and super flavorful, this baked dish makes the perfect family meal!
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Vegan Wellington
Vegan Wellington with a meaty seitan filling, garlicky mushroom duxelles, and a flaky pastry crust! A delicious main for Christmas or Thanksgiving!
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Tempeh & Pesto Butternut Squash Lasagna
Rich and comforting lasagna with marinara sauce, basil pesto, rosemary tempeh, and butternut squash! Creamy and comforting, a delicious dish to fight the cold days!
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Vegan Tempeh Stuffed Buffalo Shells
Warming and satisfying pasta shells stuffed with meaty tempeh and cooked in a rich buttery buffalo sauce! A delicious dish to enjoy on cold days!
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Vegan Savory Zucchini Tart
Fresh, herby, and garlicky zucchini tart that is delicious served warm or chilled. It's quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients!
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Cheesy Pumpkin & Kale Pasta Bake
Pasta bake loaded with tender pumpkin, chewy kale, and coated with a cheesy pumpkin sauce! A delicious and easy Fall family meal!
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Cheesy Tikka Masala Pasta Bake
Flavorful, creamy, and cheesy Indian-inspired pasta bake infused with ginger, garlic, and garam masala. Comforting, filling, and easy to make!
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Sides
Because no menu is complete without a few delicious sides! From glazed carrots to caramelized zucchini and mashed cauliflower, you are going to love these healthy sides!
Braised Cabbage with Smoked Tofu
Green cabbage braised until caramelized, and served with smoky and spicy baked tofu! A quick, nourishing, and flavorful plant-based dish! Just 6 ingredients are required!
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Kale Pesto
Crispy pan-fried sweet potato gnocchi coated with a rich and garlicky kale pesto! It's easy, plant-based, packed with flavor, and so comforting!
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Easy Caramelized Zucchini
Caramelized zucchinis flavored with garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil. A flavorful, light, and super easy 30-minute meal!
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Thai Fried Rice (Sweet & Sour!)
Slightly sour, a bit sweet, spicy, and highly comforting Thai-inspired fried rice! With mushrooms, carrots, pineapple, green onions, and plenty of garlic. A delicious way to use leftover rice!
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Sheet Pan Glazed Orange Tofu with Herby White Beans
Tender tofu coated in a citrusy orange sauce and topped with cilantro and basil white beans! Hearty, delicious, and high in protein!
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Baked Parsnip Fries with Mushroom Gravy
Perfectly golden brown rosemary parsnip fries topped with a delicious and saucy mushroom gravy! Rustic, hearty, easy, and so good!
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Easy Glazed Carrots (Carrots Vichy)
Perfectly tender and buttery carrots cooked until slightly caramelized! The perfect holiday side dish!
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Celery Root & Cauliflower Puree
Rich and buttery celery root and cauliflower purée. This restaurant-style purée is comforting, easy, and makes the perfect side dish!
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Sheet Pan Roasted Winter Vegetables
Quick and easy roasted vegetable sheet pan with carrots, beets, fennel, and parsnips! Served with an orange tahini yogurt dipping sauce! A hearty and comforting meal!
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Mashed Cauliflower & Parsnips with Butter Mushrooms
Buttery cauliflower and parsnips mash topped with garlic butter mushrooms. The perfect Thanksgiving side!
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Kung Pao White Beans Skillet
These tender Kung Pao white beans are served in a delicious Chinese-inspired sauce! It's an impressive yet simple dish that packs the perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour. Plus, it has an addicting crunch thanks to the addition of bell peppers, roasted peanuts, and Jalapeño peppers!
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🍰 Desserts
End Christmas Eve dinner on a sweet note with these delicious vegan desserts! Yule log is a classic, but what about switching things up a bit this year with a chocolate hazelnut mousse, a creme caramel, or even warm roasted pears served with vanilla ice cream?
Vegan Chocolate Praline Yule Log
Tender and moist vegan yule log filled with a delicious chocolate praline filling! With notes of caramelized nuts and vanilla, this plant-based dessert is perfect for Christmas!
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Chocolate, Caramel & Vanilla Yule Log
Deliciously creamy ice cream cake with a layer of chocolate, vanilla, and a salted caramel center on a base of raw brownie.
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Vegan Île Flottante
Light and pillowy aquafaba meringues floating on a rich vanilla-infused custard and topped with salted caramel syrup! This French-inspired dessert is like no other! Dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan!
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French Apple Tart
This rustic French apple tart features thinly sliced apples layered over a generous bed of apple sauce, all baked in a flaky pie crust. It's a simple and affordable Fall dessert that will surely be a hit with the entire family!
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Chocolate Mousse Praline Domes (Vegan + GF)
Incredible vegan chocolate mousse domes with a creamy layer of hazelnut and almond praline, a soft vanilla sponge cake, and a rich dark chocolate ganache glaze! These are the bomb!
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Strawberry Aquafaba Mousse
7-ingredient strawberry mousses that are light and fluffy! Naturally sweetened and gluten-free, it's the perfect summer dessert!
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Vanilla Custard, Chocolate Mousse & Salted Caramel Parfaits
Three-layer parfaits with thick creamy vanilla custard, rich salted caramel, and an airy chocolate mousse!
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Creamy Vegan Chocolate Tart
This vegan chocolate tart is ultra-creamy, rich, and packed with an intense chocolate flavor! Prepared with just a handful of ingredients in 30 minutes, it's a classic and decadent dessert that will surely excite your tastebuds!
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Vegan Creme Caramel (Flan)
Super creamy vanilla creme caramel topped with a rich salted caramel sauce. It melts in your mouth and is perfectly sweet! Eggless, dairy-free, and vegan!
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Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse
Light and airy vegan chocolate mousse that tastes like Nutella! Just 5-ingredient, plant-based and refined sugar-free!
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Fudgy Chocolate Layer Cake (Vegan + GF)
Super moist chocolate cake that comes with a rich and creamy cashew frosting. Perfectly sweet, soft, and chocolatey!
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Mango & Passion Fruit Flan (Vegan + GF)
Soft and fruity mango flan that comes with passion fruit juice, shredded coconut, and caramel on top! A fresh and delicious summer dessert!
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Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Tart
Super rich and creamy chocolate tartlets with a layer of fudgy brownie, chocolate ganache, and a salted caramel chocolate frosting!
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No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Mousse Brownies
No-bake fudgy brownie topped with a light and airy aquafaba chocolate mousse! Light, super chocolatey, and easy!
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Roasted Pears in Ginger Syrup
Pears roasted in maple ginger syrup and served with a dollop of coconut cream. It's sweet, gingery, and super easy to make!
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Thick Blueberry Tart (Vegan + GF)
Delicious vegan tart with a generous filling of fresh and juicy blueberries! Vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free!
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Mango & Coconut Tapioca Pearl Parfaits
Rich and creamy coconut & mango parfaits with tapioca pearls. Topped with crunchy chocolate shortbread! A fresh and delicious summer dessert!
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We wish you all amazing holidays with your family and friends! Happy cooking!
About the Author
Thomas Pagot is the founder, photographer, and recipe developer behind Full of Plants. He created the blog in 2016 as a personal cookbook for vegan recipes. Through years of recipe development, Thomas has successfully grown Full of Plants into a trusted resource for plant-based recipes.
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