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At last... 'tis the season to be thinking about which easy vegan Christmas recipes we're going to be making - huzzah! Time to deck your chef's hat with holly, tie some tinsel on your pinny, and rejoice in the fact that at Christmas, we can cook all the things!
Can you believe that it's now less than a month until Christmas? It seems like only a couple of months ago that I was putting together my festive drinks round-up, and now here we are, rushing headlong into December again. Wow!
So without further ado, here are all my vegan Christmas recipes in one easy to reach, convenient place. Enjoy!
Vegan Christmas Breakfasts
Making good bagels is not something that can be rushed but trust me when I say that taking your time will produce the best ones.
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Vegan bagels and lox, you say? From scratch you say? Why yes, of course; creamy ricotta, smoky carrot lox, and soft home-made bagels make this a perfect lunch!
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Quick to make, and packed with protein, fibre, and omega fatty acids, as well as plenty of Vitamin C and Iron, this vegan fruity hemp and buckwheat porridge is an ideal breakfast to see you right through until lunchtime, with no mid-morning cravings!
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This spicy tofu scramble with roasted veggies is easy to make; incredibly filling, while still being light; full of goodness; and is a deliciously complete meal for brunch or supper.
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Vegan Christmas Starters
Ready in 8 mins, and only 174 cals, this creamy vegan tomato bisque owes its smooth velvety texture and richness to B Vitamin-rich sunflower seeds.
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This quick 'n' easy vegan piquant pea & leek soup is made with just five everyday ingredients, and is as delicious as it is beautiful to look at! It requires no fancy-schmancy techniques, and is pretty much guaranteed to be loved by all.
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Vegan Christmas Mains
Do you find yourself at a loss as to what to cook at Thanksgiving or Christmas that omnivores and vegans alike will enjoy? My vegan stuffed seitan roast is the solution you've been looking for. It's simple to make, chock-full of goodness, and is completely delicious too!
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Hearty vegetables and nourishing buckwheat, topped with a layer of crisped creamy mashed potato, make my vegan mushroom and buckwheat shepherd’s pie a deliciously comforting, filling, and very frugal cool weather dish. Plus, it's gluten- and soy-free too, and is so delicious, you won’t miss the meat!
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This loaded vegan lasagne is chock-full of seasonal veggies, and brimming with my wonderfully creamy besciamella. Its deliciousness completely belies the ease with which it is made, and is pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of all who eat it!
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My veganized cauliflower cheese is a traditional British dish brought bang up to date with tender cauliflower and lashings of yummy, creamy, cheese sauce!
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Vegan Christmas Sides
These perfectly crispy vegan mayo-roast potatoes are really easy to make, and there's no nasty greasy baking tray to clean afterward!
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No roast dinner is complete without a goodly pile of roast veggies, right? And there's little more goodly than these maple roasted root vegetables. Bung 'em in the oven, and then in your tummy - you won't be disappointed!
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VeganChristmas Accompaniments
Forget buying tubs of ready-made stock from the supermarket, making your own vegetable broth from scraps is so easy, and once you get into the habit of it, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!
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This red cabbage and mushroom stuffing is so simple to make, and is the perfect accompaniment for your vegan Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
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Savoury, comforting, and warming, my make-ahead vegan mushroom gravy is the perfect accompaniment for roast dinners, pies, and mashed potatoes.
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My chunky, sweet, tangy chutney is simplicity itself to make, and will keep for ages too. It's great to eat with cold leftovers, strong cheese, and charcuterie.
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Vegan Christmas Desserts (and treats!)
Free from refined sugar, soy, and gluten, this decadent raw vegan chocolate tart is a wonderfully easy and delicious alternative to the traditional holiday desserts. It's a real showstopper but is deceptively simple to make. In fact, the hardest part is waiting for it to freeze!
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Light and fruity, with just a hint of tropical coconut, my luxury vegan mincemeat may be a traditional British Christmas favourite but it's packed with ingredients from places we've lived around the world.
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Two layers of marzipan and one layer of nougat, wrapped up in a coat of silky smooth chocolate, make these exquisite little balls of gorgeousness the perfect treat!
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Aromatic, sweet + soft, rose Turkish Delight (lokum) is really simple to make, and is a luxurious treat any day of the year, not just at Christmas time!
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Perfect as gifts for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or just to say "I love you", these vegan raspberry chocolate truffles are simple to make, and bursting with flavour. Keep them for yourself, or present them to your nearest and dearest - either way, they’re guaranteed to be a hit!
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This simple but incredibly satisfying sweet treat makes enough for around 10 toppings for porridge, milky puddings, or to enhance a rich and creamy ice cream.
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VeganChristmas Drinks
Rich, creamy, and chocolatey, my vegan Nutella cream liqueur is the perfect Christmas tipple, and it's so easy to make, too!
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A traditional Christmas favourite across Europe, mulled wine makes winter worthwhile!
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Vegan Christmas Dishes Around the World
Bursting with flavour, my veganized Romanian sarmale are easy to make, and packed with goodness. Plus they'll keep for around 10 days in the 'fridge, and taste even better, the longer they're kept.
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Fasole bătută is a creamy Transylvanian white bean purée, with a pile of sticky, gooey, sweet fried onions on top. It's traditionally served with sausages and pickles - and home-made bread of course. It makes for a fantastically filling, and simple frugal meal.
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Filling, frugal, and hearty, and really easy to make, this vegan mushroom barley risotto is full of flavour, and an ideal low-effort midweek meal that’s on the table in around an hour.
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