5 vegan Christmas recipes for your full holiday menu

Christmas food is a mood. It is the smell of something savory in the oven, people hovering in the kitchen, and a table that feels like home before anyone sits down. 

A plant-based menu can do all of that, if not better. With the right main dish and a sweet finish, you’ll get the comfort you expect from the holidays… plus a couple new favorites worth keeping.

Need an appetizer idea? Start here.

Vegan cheese ball with nuts and seeds

Serve this dairy-free cheese ball at your holiday table and watch it disappear in minutes. Soaked almonds make it creamy. Vinegar adds a little tang. Nuts, seeds, and cranberries bring the crunch. Set it out with crackers or warm bread, and you’ve got a vegan Christmas appetizer that makes you the host of the season. 

Veggie sides for the coziest table

Cream of asparagus soup

Looking for a hearty soup recipe? This cream of asparagus soup is smooth and velvety, with potatoes adding body and asparagus keeping it bright. A quick blend turns it into a creamy vegetable soup recipe that fits any Christmas menu.

Merry mushroom strudel

For Christmas veggie dishes that still feel special, this strudel is the move. Crisp, golden pastry wraps a mushroom-and-spinach filling, so every bite feels rich and balanced. Slice it thick, serve it hot, and don’t forget to snap a photo of your masterpiece! 

Main dish recipe: The ultimate centerpiece

Vegetable meatloaf

The perfect Christmas main dish should be savory, sliceable, and drizzled with sauce. This lentil loaf meets all three requirements: hearty with lentils and veggies, rich with mushroom depth, and finished with a BBQ glaze that makes every slice melt in your mouth.

Vegan dessert to finish sweet

Gingerbread cookies

These dairy- and egg-free cookies are the kind you make once and keep “testing” all month. Warm spices and a soft texture make them the perfect Christmas dessert for vegans. Put them on your holiday platter or package them up and pass them out as gifts.

On the lookout for more vegan desserts?

Love Veg has a whole lineup of sweets worth adding to the spread. Whether you’re craving chocolate, fruit, or a classic pie, you’ll find plenty of treats built to impress.