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Are you wondering what vegan dish to serve up as the main event for Christmas or your holiday table? This collection of Vegan Christmas Entrees (Main Dishes) will blow you and your guests away! Whether they are vegan or not, everyone can enjoy these yummy plant forward Christmas Centerpiece recipes for the holiday season!
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Gone are the days where all vegans could eat for Christmas was some sad Brussel sprouts and the cranberry sauce, instead, here there are all the holiday classics, from but made vegan!
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- 🥧Pies
- 🍞Nut Roasts and Lentil Loafs
- 🍄Wellington
- 🍖Vegan Meat
- 🌿Whole Roasted Cauliflower
- 🍝Pasta
- 🌽Stuffed Squash
- Other Festive Main Ideas
- 💬 Comments
🥧Pies
A savory pie is a classic to have on a Vegan Christmas Menu! There is extra festive about yummy things wrapped up in a pretty pastry parcel, ready to be sliced up and served. Whether the pie is made with puff pastry, filo or hot water pastry, it's the overall presentation as a vegan Christmas Centerpiece that makes it extra festive and fun.
The perfect vegan pie for a Christmas Festive Main. Full of delicious vegan ingredients.A show stopper for all your guests!
Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon Pie
A delicious vegan pie made with rich Mushroom Bourguinon as a filling.
Butternut Squash, Chickpea and Spinach Filo Pie.
A delicious vegan pie stuffed full of harissa spiked chickpeas, roasted butternut squash and spinach.
Vegan Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
A delicious pie made with flaky filo pastry and lots of spinach and herbs. This classic vegan spanakopita is made vegan with a tofu and cashew nut filling in place of the traditional feta and ricotta.
This vegan “chicken” pot pie is the perfect comfort food and even more perfect for Christmas! Instead of classic chicken, colorful broccoli, leek, mushrooms and carrots are simmered in a smooth and nutty vegan béchamel sauce and enveloped in a flaky phyllo crust.
Recipe by Happy Kitchen Rocks
Chickenless Pot Pie
A deliciously comforting vegan pot pie, full of cozy flavours that are perfect for wintery days.
A cozy pot pie that's packed with different veggies in a rich gravy, then topped with flakey pastry.
Recipe by My Pure Plants
Photo credit: My Pure Plants
This lovely pastry crown is a nod to the 3 Kings! It's super festive, stuffed with shallots and sprinkled with thyme, all wrapped up in flakey puff pastry.
Recipe by Tinned Tomatoes
This pie is so cozy and creamy, everyone will love it! It's made with mushrooms, tofu and potatoes for a comforting pie that everyone will want seconds of.
Recipe by Healthy Happy Life
Savory Vegan Mushroom Hot Water Crust Pie
Hot Water Crust is one of those pastry techniques that allows you to build a really spectacular high pie, so you can add in more fillings, like in this mushroom pie!
Recipe by Very Vegan Val
🍞Nut Roasts and Lentil Loafs
The classic vegan option is a nut roast when making a Sunday Roast, but you can also elevate this all time favorite recipe to be extra festive. Invest in a good quality loaf tin , or get creative with different shapes such as mini nut roasts for presentation. Of course you should make sure to have plenty of trimmings, such as these Smashed Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts , maybe some roasted sweet potatoes, and plenty of cranberry sauce.
Christmas Tree Cashew Nut Roast
This amazing looking cashew nut roast would really stand out as a main for the Christmas table! It could also be made in a regular tin, but where would the fun be in that?
Recipe by Thinly Spread
This lentil loaf is delicious and full of flavour! It's perfect to serve for the holidays or just when you want a classic meatloaf made vegan style.
Recipe by Health My Lifestyle
Vegan Lentil and Seed Roast without Nuts
This Vegan Lentil and Seed Roast is a filling, flavourful and protein-packed centrepiece. It will impress your guests with its crunchy top and moist centre, and never make you feel you have missed out on the occasion! It can also easily be made gluten-free and is perfect for those suffering with nut allergies.
For a quick to prepare dish, this easy nut roast is a winner. Simple but oh so delicious! Or why not make it into a bunch of lovely mini nut roasts instead of the large one!
Recipe by Vegan On Board
Beyond Meat Meatloaf With Shiitake Stuffing
If you're looking for a meaty, satisfying dinner that will please vegans and omnivores alike, look no further! This elegant vegan meatloaf combines black lentils and Beyond Beef for a delicious twist on the classic lentil loaf.
Recipe by My Quiet Kitchen
The Best Vegan Meatloaf With Lentils + Walnuts
This hearty and nutritious vegan lentil loaf is perfect as a delicious plant-based addition to any holiday meal or winter day! This whole food plant-based vegan meatloaf is full of healthy lentils, crunchy walnuts and all the savoury spices!
Recipe by Nutriciously
Vegan Lentil Loaf (Grain Free)
This is a great twist on the classic meat loaf. It even has a topping of ketchup which makes it look extra festive. Packed with veggies and lentils, this is a healthy but fun holiday main idea.
Recipe by My Pure Plants.
🍄Wellington
Most puff pastry that you buy ready-made is actually vegan, so that makes creating a vegan twist on the classic wellington an absolute breeze. Whether you choose to stuff the wellington with lentils, wild mushrooms, or white beans, it will look amazing as a table centerpiece. And of course don't forget the side dishes: make my BEST Vegan Roast Potatoes to go with!
Impress your guests with this gorgeous Vegan Wellington! The filling is meaty, satisfying and ever-so-tasty! It's surprisingly easy to make too!
Recipe by Vegan Huggs
Mushroom Wellington is a great vegan main for Christmas. Packed with protein, Christmassy herbs and delicious flaky puff pastry. It's sure to impress when served with all the trimmings and loads of gravy!
Recipe by Vegan Punks
5 Star Vegan Mushroom Seitan Wellington
An exceptionally delicious plant-based roast made of fresh mushrooms, artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, herbs and vital wheat gluten flour surrounded with a rich and savory mushroom paté baked in a delicate pastry crust.
Recipe by The Carrot Underground
Vegan Mushroom Wellington with Cranberry sauce
Super pretty and made whole mushrooms as well as cranberry sauce, this version of the classic wellington will definitely wow your guests!
Recipe by Vegan on Board.
Vegan Wellington with Vegan Mince
This fabulous vegan wellington has a meaty centre made with vegan mince, which is then encased in a traditional mushroom pate layer before being wrapped in flakey pastry.
Recipe by School Night Vegan
🍖Vegan Meat
Vegans need never miss out with these vegan seitan meat options to try for a main Entree on Christmas Day. Seitan is essentially wheat proteins, and can be flavored and textured into an array of different textures, such as vegan ham, turkey or beef. And for the coeliacs, there is even a gluten free version of the vegan roast! Make sure to serve with some kind of gravy: my favorite is this Vegan Onion and Red Wine Gravy
Vegan Seitan Roast (Baked or Instant Pot)
This impressive homemade seitan roast is loaded with flavour and surprisingly easy to prepare. Bake in the oven or cook in the Instant Pot in about half the time.
Recipe by My Quiet Kitchen
This Vegan Ham roast is flavoured with liquid smoke, maple syrup, and a delicious brown sugar mustard glaze! It’s a perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal!
Recipe by A Plantiful Path
Meaty, tender, incredibly flavourful vegan ham topped with a smoky maple glaze!! Serve this stunning roast for your next special event. It’s omnivore approved and sure to please a crowd.
Recipe by This Healthy Kitchen
This vegan ham recipe will amaze you! Salty, smokey, mock meat made from seitan and roasted to perfection. It's sure to make your holiday meal special!
Recipe by The Hidden Veggies
This rich seitan roast is packed with protein, and can be ceremonially sliced at the table, just like a classic beef roast dinner. Serve with lashings of gravy.
Recipe by School Night Vegan
This seitan roast is flavoured more like turkey, so you can enjoy the traditional flavours, but without any of the harm. Serve with gravy and cranberry sauce!
Recipe by A Virtual Vegan.
This super tender vegan seitan brisket is beautiful with it's glossy sauce and would be amazing as a Holiday centerpiece to be enjoyed by everyone, not just vegans!
Recipe by Zardyplants
This amazing vegan roast is also gluten free so even more guests can enjoy a delicious vegan main course. It's also super easy to make as well as being packed with flavour.
Recipe by Joyful Dumplings.
🌿Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Whole Roasted Cauliflower is having a moment right now, and for a good reason, it's delicious, cheap and looks amazing when brought to the table! For an extra festive feel, top with some jewel like pomegranate seeds. If you're worried that this dish might be a bit light, try serving with these protein packed Vegan Sausage Stuffing Balls.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
Who wouldn’t crave for a nice and comfy meal like this whole roasted cauliflower at holidays? Many plant-based eaters host omnivores during the holiday season and vice versa, so this is perfect dish for a mix of diets!
Recipe by NutriPlanet
Instant Pot Whole Roasted Cauliflower in Indian Masala
Whole Roasted Cauliflower served in a thick creamy Indian Masala Sauce. A perfect centerpiece for the holiday season, this dish is sure to wow the crowd. Exotic yet easy to make. Can be made ahead of time. Vegan & gluten-free but full of rich flavors and aroma.
Recipe by The Belly Rules The Mind
Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce
A Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Black Sesame Yogurt Sauce baked to tender perfection. This hearty gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, and paleo main dish will satisfy even the biggest of veggie skeptics! It's a fantastic centrepiece for a big Christmas dinner!
Recipe by Strength and Sunshine
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
This extra festive whole roasted cauliflower is rubbed with a delicious savory marinade and baked, before topping with a rich maple-tahini dressing.
Recipe by Short Girl Tall Order
🍝Pasta
Pasta definitely deserves a place on a Vegan Christmas Menu! It's especially delicious when baked such as with a Lasagne or made into a Vegan Mac n' Cheese. Serve with a perky salad made from brussel sprouts or green beans to offset the creamy sauce.
Vegan Mushroom Lasagne with Kale
A delicious Vegan lasagne with mushrooms & kale. Perfect for when you have lots of guests to feed
Vegan Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni
This vegan cannelloni is stuffed with tofu and spinach ricotta, immersed in a homemade marinara sauce, and topped with a creamy vegan mascarpone sauce. It's a great meal to make for a special occasion.
Recipe by Steph Sunshine
Vegan Layered Pasta Salad with Pesto
Layered pasta salad packed with roast and fresh vegetables and a basil dill pesto. It is a gorgeous table centrepiece and perfect for the warmer seasons or Christmas!
Recipe by Rainbow Nourishments
Vegan Ravioli With Spinach Tofu Ricotta
Vegan ravioli filled with spinach and tofu ricotta made entirely from scratch! These delectable tender pillows of filled pasta are ideal for a special dinner.
Recipe by A Plantiful Path
This cozy dish is perfect for a more informal Christmas dinner. Packed with flavour and ready to feed a crowd!
Recipe by Easy Chickpeasy
Everyone loves Mac and Cheese, and this baked vegan version is made with a delicious oat milk cheesy sauce and no cashews!
Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach
This is a great cozy pasta dish for a more informal Christmas dinner. Made with seasonal squash for an extra boost of flavour and colour.
Recipe by My Chef's Apron.
🌽Stuffed Squash
Stuffed Squash is such classic on a vegan menu, whether for the holidays, or just as a vegan option for Sunday Lunch. A whole roasted butternut squash is easy to make look beautiful, and can be jazzed up with all kinds of flavours. You can even make it in the air fryer if you need to, which can be very handy if you're short on oven space. Serve with some Green Beans or some crispy brussel sprouts.
Easy festive bake that can be made using the oven or airfryer! Succulent butternut squash pairs beautifully with a stuffing made with chickpeas and sage.
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash is a stunning main dish for any holiday table. Give the traditional Christmas dinner a vegetable centric makeover when you serve these hearty winter squash filled with seasoned quinoa, chickpeas, and tomatoes.
Recipe by Veggies Save The Day
Filled with all the flavours of the festive season, this Holiday Stuffed Squash recipe is a completely delicious but lighter twist on the Christmas Roast.
Recipe by My Goodness Kitchen
Other Festive Main Ideas
Why not try some of these other fun and festive ideas for a holiday main course? From whole roasted celery root through to various other stuffed vegetables, all of these would make a wonderful vegan option for a holiday feast.
A whole roasted celeriac smothered in herbs then baked until golden is a wonderful (and cheap!) option for a vegan main course.
Recipe by Seven Roses
Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Delicious cheesy and herby stuffed mushrooms that make an elegant appetizer or main dish, depending on the size of the mushrooms you choose!
Gemista: Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes
This cozy dish of stuffed tomatoes and peppers is a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas or Thanksgiving. Delicately spiced and full of flavour, and perfect for sharing.
Recipe by Chef's Pencil
Beet Tart Tatin 'Upside Down Beet Tart'
Made with beautiful and colourful roasted beets, this upside down 'Tart Tatin' is a wonderful main entree for vegans and non vegan's alike!
Recipe by Wholehearted Eats.
Chestnut and Mushroom Bourguignon
A rich vegan French inspired dish that's full of red wine and delicious warming flavours from the mushrooms and chestnuts Perfect for cozying up on dark winter nights.
Vegan Meatballs in Creamy Cashew Tomato Sauce
For something a little different for the holiday table, this dish has meaty balls of lentils, simmered in a rich tomato curry sauce. Perfect for adding a bit of spice and flavour!
Recipe by Vegbuffet.
Tofu made super fancy! This roast would be perfect for a centrepiece, and could be made for just a few people (great if there aren't very many of you!) or could be scaled up for a crowd.
Recipe by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen.
If you're wondering what else to serve for your Vegan Christmas Dinner Menu, you should check out this collection of over 30 Vegan Christmas Desserts. And of course everyone loves cookies at Christmas, so if you want to get baking, definitely take a look at this huge variety of Vegan Christmas Cookies .
If you have any questions or need help with your vegan Christmas cooking, please get in touch in the comments or on Instagram or Tik Tok. Or
I hope you have a very Merry Christmas
Louise xx
