Vegan Holiday Feast [39 Recipes for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, etc] (2024)

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The holidays are quickly approaching! Are you prepared to serve your Vegan guests?

What is Vegan?

No animal products. Period. At all. Nothing. None. No meat, dairy, eggs, gelatin, fur, wool, honey, etc. If it comes from an animal, it’s completely off-limits.

11 Vegan Holiday Appetizers

Any good holiday feast is going to have appetizers. Traditionally, you’d find things like cheese balls, dips, crackers, veggies, salads, and more! But you’re doing a vegan holiday, so check out these 11 vegan holiday appetizers!

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Garlic and Dill Hemp Cheese

Photo Credit: www.connoisseurusveg.com

Form this into a ball for a tasty, savory cheese ball appetizer.

Total Time: 5m

Ingredients: hulled hemp seeds, garlic, lemon juice, almond milk, fresh dill, salt

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Cranberry Pistachio Vegan Cheese Ball

Photo Credit: www.karissasvegankitchen.com

A sweeter cheese ball with a bit of crunch.

Total Time: 15m (+ chill time)

Ingredients: cashews, vegan cream cheese, dried cranberries, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, dried thyme, pistachios

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Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hummus

Photo Credit: crumbsandcaramel.com

Hummus is a great appetizer dip. Serve it with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies!

Total Time: 5m

Ingredients: pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, salt, smoked paprika, olive oil

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Ranch Mix

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Make your own ranch dip or dressing with this tasty ranch mix.

Ingredients: garlic, onion, dill weed, spices

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Herb and Garlic Amaranth Crackers

Photo Credit: www.deliciouseveryday.com

A crunchy vegan cracker option that you can make quickly!

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients: amaranth flour, olive oil, water, baking powder, garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt

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Stacy's Pita Chips (Simply Naked)

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Pita chips are a crunchy, hearty chip. Perfect for dips!

Ingredients: enriched wheat flour, sunflower/canola oil, sea salt, whole weat flour, organic cane sugar, oat fiber, yeast, malted barley flour, rosemary extract, ascorbic acid

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Rainbow Veggie Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Photo Credit: www.paleorunningmomma.com

A tasty salad. It's the perfect start to any feast!

Total Time: 40m

Ingredients: sweet potatoes, olive oil, sea salt, kale, brussels sprouts, red cabbage, cashews, dried cherries, lemon juice, stone ground mustard, black pepper, date paste

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Easy Vegan Pasta Salad

Photo Credit: elavegan.com

Pasta salad is a staple at my family gatherings.

Total time: 25m

Ingredients: dry pasta, green pepper, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, dill pickles, olives, white beans, dairy-free milk, hulled hemp seeds, garlic, dijon mustard, lime/lemon juice, vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, fresh dill

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Roasted Sweet Potato Bites with Guacamole

Photo Credit: pumpkinandpeanutbutter.com

Sweet potatoes sliced thick and topped with guac? Get in my mouth!

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients: sweet potatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions

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Carrots in a Blanket

Photo Credit: greensandfries.com

Vegans can't be eating pigs in blankets, but these carrots in blankets are just as good. Make sure you get Vegan puff pastry!

Total Time: 40m (+ marinating time)

Ingredients: baby carrots, water, puff pastry, liquid aminos, tamari/soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, sriracha, crushed garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast*, dip*

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Spicy Bread N' Better Pickle Chips

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

A plate of pickles is a great addition to your appetizers. People will love munching on them!

Ingredients: cucumbers, cider vinegar, sugar, water, spices, onion, salt, bell peppers, turmeric

14 Vegan Sides for a Holiday Feast

The sides at a holiday feast can vary a lot. Typically, you’ll ask your guests to bring some of them. Traditionally, you’d find cranberry sauce, gravy, veggies (roasted and in casseroles), potatoes (roasted and mashed), Yorkshire puddings, rolls, and more! Check out these 14 vegan holiday side dishes.

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Cranberry Sauce

Photo Credit: eatthegains.com

You'll never go back to canned after this simple and delicious recipe!

Total Time: 40m

Ingredients: whole cranberries, pineapple, apple

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Colonial Cranberry Sauce

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

If you're just absolutely unwilling to make your own cranberry sauce, this is a pretty good option. But seriously, try making the recipe above!

Ingredients: cranberries, cane, water

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Simple Vegan Gravy Recipe

Photo Credit: www.veganricha.com

This is a mushroom-free vegan gravy. Give it a try!

Total Time: 40m

Ingredients: olive oil, onion, flour, vegan Worchestershire, prepared mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, black/white pepper, thyme, sage, non-dairy milk, water, salt, nutritional yeast, nutmeg/cinnamon

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Knorr Professional Brown Gravy Mix

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Let me tell you a secret: I've never in my 30+ years of life made gravy from scratch. I know, I'm so lazy.

Ingredients: corn starch, pea flour, yeast extract, palm oil, salt, maltodextrin, onion powder, sugar, caramel color, soy lecithin, celery powder, carrot powder, natural flavor, disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, garlic powder, spice, citric acid

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Vegan Broccoli Casserole

Photo Credit: passtheplants.com

A creamy, delicious vegan casserole featuring broccoli. Healthy and delicious!

Total Time: 55m

Ingredients: frozen broccoli, cashews, water, miso paste*, salt, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, onion, mushrooms, pepper, crackers

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Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Photo Credit: minimalistbaker.com

Green bean casserole is a holiday staple! Enjoy this vegan option!

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients: green beans, salt, pepper, olive oil, shallot, garlic, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, broth, almond milk, crispy fried onions

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Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

Photo Credit: cupcakesandkalechips.com

Roasted vegetables are a great option for a large feast. You can put a wide variety of vegetables in: onion, cauliflower, carrots, celery, sweet potato, butternut squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, and more!

Total Time: 45m

Ingredients: assorted vegetables, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Avocados and Pecans

Photo Credit: kalynskitchen.com

It's just not a holiday without brussels sprouts! These ones are roasted with avocado and pecans for a creamy and crunchy addition.

Total Time: 55m

Ingredients: pecans, brussels sprouts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, avocados, salt, pepper

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Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Photo Credit: passtheplants.com

This is the recipe to prove to anyone that you don't need butter or milk to make delicious, creamy mashed potatoes.

Total Time: 35m

Ingredients: potatoes, frozen cauliflower, raw cashews*, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt

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Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Roasted potatoes are my favorite - they're even better than french fries. Add garlic and you've definitely got a winner!

Total Time: 55m

Ingredients: baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary, salt, black pepper, lemon juice*, fresh parsley*

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Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

Photo Credit: avirtualvegan.com

These Yorkshire can easily be made gluten-free if necessary!

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients: all-purpose flour, chickpea flour, baking powder, salt, turmeric*, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, aquafaba, water, oil

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Whole Grain Vegan Spelt Rolls

Photo Credit: delightfuladventures.com

Rolls are great for mopping up the extra gravy on your plate. Check out these vegan spelt rolls.

Total Time: 1h 50m

Ingredients: yeast, sugar, non-dairy sweetener, oil, salt, whole spelt flour

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Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Photo Credit: whereismyspoon.co

These might not be a traditional holiday feast side dish, but it's a great one anyway. Give it a try, you'll never want a holiday without cabbage rolls again.

Total Time: 1h 50m

Ingredients: fermented cabbage head, sunflower oil, onion, sweet potato, amaranth, vegetable broth, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, fresh parsley, salt, pepper

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Madge's Premium Vegan Kimchi (Spicy)

Photo Credit: www.amazon.com

Kimchi is a staple in Korea, and for good reason. It's an excellent side dish. Try this premade kimchi that's totally vegan!

Ingredients: napa cabbage, Korean radish, green onion, Asian chives, Korean red pepper, Asian pear, garlic, ginger, salt, umami mix, sweet rice flour

5 Vegan Main Dishes

Turkey is usually the star of a holiday feast, plus ham and some kind of roast (prime rib being the ultimate) - but not yours! Check out these # vegan holiday main dishes.

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Vegan Turkey Roast Options

Photo Credit: www.veganosity.com

Check out this review of the three most popular Vegan Turkey Roasts:

- Tofurky Plant-Based Roast & Wild Rice Stuffing

- Field Roast's Celebration Roast with Traditional Bread Stuffing

- Gardein's Holiday Roast with Cranberry and Wild Rice Stuffing

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Maple Glazed Holiday Vegan Ham Recipe

Photo Credit: www.sunnysidehanne.com

I don't really see the appeal of turkey. It's okay, but what's the big deal? But ham? Love it! This seitan faux-ham is a solid vegan replacement.

Total Time: 70m

Ingredients: wheat gluten, chickpea flour, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, ground cloves, tahini, maple syrup, tomato paste, liquid smoke, broth, soy sauce, apricot jam, pineapple, oranges, cloves

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Vegan Mushroom Wellington Recipe

Photo Credit: www.deliciouseveryday.com

Mushroom Wellington is way easier to cook than Beef Wellington. So try this one, you'll love it.

Total Time: 50m

Ingredients: portabello mushrooms, onions, olive oil, baby spinach, fresh thyme, vegan puff pastry, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, aquafaba, non-dairy milk, oil, maple syrup

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Festive Butternut Roast

Photo Credit: www.thevegspace.co.uk

This roast can be made a couple of days ahead of time and then just reheated for about 15 minutes before eating.

Total Time: 65m

Ingredients: butternut squash, olive oil, red onion, garlic, lentils, cranberries, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, fresh nutmeg, red wine, vegetable stock, spinach, pistachios

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Beet Wellington with balsamic reduction

Photo Credit: www.lazycatkitchen.com

Beet Wellington is a bit more complex to make than Mushroom Wellington, but still a winner. Why not serve them both!

Total Time: 120m

Ingredients: walnuts, beetroots, olive oil, shallots, garlic, mushrooms, chia/flax egg, spinach, salt, pepper, dried rosemary, white wine, nutritional yeast, breadcrumbs, vegan puff pastry, soy milk, aquafaba, poppy/sesame seeds, balsamic vinegar, sugar

9 Vegan Desserts

No feast is complete without dessert. In my family, we eat a variety of pies. Usually at least 4 different ones. But there are tons of other great holiday desserts like fruit, trifles, cakes, bars, cookies, and more! Check out these # vegan holiday desserts.

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Photo Credit: www.connoisseurusveg.com

Top this with some vegan whipped cream and everyone will be satisfied!

Time: 75m

Ingredients: vegan pie crust, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, coconut milk, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, salt

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Vegan Apple Crisp

Photo Credit: lovingitvegan.com

Apple crisp is like an apple pie but with a crumbly, delicious topping! Check it out.

Total Time: 65m

Ingredients: granny smith apples, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, rolled oats, vegan butter

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Vegan Berry Trifle

Photo Credit: allergylicious.com

This trifle is gluten-free and vegan. It's also simple and delicious. Win, win, win win!

Total Time: 45m

Ingredients: flour, erythritol, baking soda, salt, water, oil, vinegar, vanilla extract, mixed berries, coconut milk, powdered sugar

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Kidney Bean Chocolate Cake Recipe

Photo Credit: www.nestandglow.com

Don't let the name fool you, this is an excellent (and moist) cake.

Total Time: 1h 20m

Ingredients: kidney beans, chia seeds, water, desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, dates, coconut sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt, coconut milk, cacao nibs

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Teff Almond Butter Cookies

Photo Credit: saltedplains.com

What's a holiday feast without cookies? These ones are vegan and gluten free!

Total Time: 20m

Ingredients: teff flour, salt, cinnamon, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, almond extract, vanilla extract, salt

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Recipe Redux: Vegan Okara (Soy Milk Pulp) Brownies

Photo Credit: theconscientiouseater.com

Brownies are always a winner. These a little chocolate bombs!

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients: whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, cacao powder, baking powder, salt, okara, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, chocolate chips

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Raw Vegan Blue Majik Spirulina Cheesecake Recipe

Photo Credit: ecosalon.com

I love cheesecake and the blue of this cheesecake is stunning! Don't tell anyone how easy it is and they'll think you're a cheesecake master.

Total Time: 20m

Ingredients: macadamia nuts, almond flour, vanilla extract, coconut palm sugar, coconut oil, salt, nut butter, maple syrup, cashews, lemon juice, spirulina powder

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Gingerbread Men Cookies

Photo Credit: www.unconventionalbaker.com

Gingerbread can be made and served anytime. BUT, it's a Christmas classic.

Total Time: 32m

Ingredients: non-dairy butter, maple syrup, molasses, flour blend, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt

Happy Vegan Holiday!

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