Vegan Christmas recipes

For vegan Christmas recipes, you’re in the right place. Find a stunning caramelised onion tart for a vegan main, winter salads and soups to make special starters, and desserts including mulled pears and chocolate truffles. We have the best vegan roasties and gravy, too…

Take the stress out of planning a plant-based Christmas with our festive vegan menu.

Our five Glow Up mini recipes are a super way to jazz up simple Christmas sides – and three of them are vegan-friendly. There’s rosemary and juniper candied pecans to scatter over a salad and hazelnut, orange and chilli oil to drizzle over veg…

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Redcurrant margarita

Redcurrants

Redcurrant margarita

Ideal when you’re pining for a taste of sunshine in winter, this margarita is flavoured and turned bright red by an intense redcurrant syrup. 

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Santa’s sidecar cocktail

Canapés and cocktails

Santa’s sidecar cocktail

Like an upside-down Santa hat, this tangy, citrus-forward sidecar cocktail is balanced by the warming complexity of cognac.

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Braised red cabbage

Cabbages

Braised red cabbage

This braised red cabbage offers a sweet-and-sour flavour combo with seasonal spice, cutting through the rich flavours of Christmas dinner.

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Air fryer mushroom and chestnut stuffing balls

Make-ahead stuffing

Air fryer mushroom and chestnut stuffing balls

These umami-rich stuffing balls are a great addition to Christmas dinner. Make in advance and air-fry 15 minutes before you dish up.

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Wine jelly

Preserves

Wine jelly

Debora Robertson's wine jelly is a versatile condiment to have on hand. Serve with cheese and charcuterie, or stir into sauces.

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Santa’s spritz punch

Christmas cocktails

Santa’s spritz punch

Cranberry spritz makes for a crowdpleasing Christmas punch. The ice ring is studded with garnishes, which gently release into the punch.

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Mulled pears, three ways

Pears

Mulled pears, three ways

This showstopping trio of mulled poached pears - simmered in wine,  white tea or cider - offers something for everyone at your Christmas table

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Tahini roast potatoes with figs

Tahini

Tahini roast potatoes with figs

OK, these tahini spuds aren’t the prettiest roast potatoes you’ve ever seen. Believe us, this incredible side dish makes up for it in taste.

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Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

Chocolate orange

Orangettes (chocolate candied orange peels)

Orangettes are crystallised strips of orange peel and dark chocolate. The French chocolates make the perfect after-dinner treat with coffee.

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Vegan custard

Vegan desserts

Vegan custard

Vegan custard is easy to make (even easier than regular custard, in fact) and endlessly versatile. Enjoy it over your favourite desserts!

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Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles

Christmas chocolate

Paul A Young’s vegan chocolate truffles

These intense dark chocolate truffles (which happen to be vegan) make great food gifts - if you can resist gobbling them up yourself.

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Vegan cabbage cacciatore

Easy vegan

Vegan cabbage cacciatore

Try this vegan cacciatore, a plant-based twist on the Italian stew. Wedges of savoy cabbage absorb loads of rich, tomatoey flavour.

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Marmite parsnips with poppy seeds

Budget Christmas

Marmite parsnips with poppy seeds

Marmite's deeply savoury flavour mellows out into something sweeter and almost smoky once heated, making it the perfect match for parsnips.

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Vegan tart with miso, frangipane and onions

Vegan Christmas

Vegan tart with miso, frangipane and onions

This rich vegan tart makes a great Christmas main for a plant-based guest. Savoury frangipane is topped with kale and sticky miso onions.

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Confit parsnip and carrot crumble

Vegan Christmas

Confit parsnip and carrot crumble

Got a vegan guest for Christmas? This vegetable crumble for one makes a hearty and impressive Christmas main, and has a rich, creamy sauce.

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Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Make-ahead Christmas

Caramelised onion, pear and chestnut stuffing

Get ready for Christmas with this make-ahead chestnut stuffing recipe from Chantelle Nicholson. Freeze, then defrost when ready to bake.

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