Does the idea of finding vegan holiday recipes make you feel totally overwhelmed? These easy recipes are the solution! No one has to know how simple they were to make.
For me, holiday food is a mashup of dishes that all have one thing in common: they are total comfort food. Whether we're talking Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving lunch, or the Hanukkah table, cozy is the name of the game.
Instead of dividing the list below by holiday, I'm dividing it by course to make meal planning easier. Click on the course you're working on to find lots of vegan holiday recipes to choose from!
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Main dishes
These are the stars of the show! The vegan holiday recipes below are all show-stopping entrees that work well at any holiday table.
Quinoa Lentil Meatloaf Recipe
A hearty baked quinoa and lentil meatloaf smothered in sweet ketchup glaze is the easy dinner you need! This recipe is easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser!
Orange Cranberry Holiday Tofu Recipe
This festive, cranberry-studded holiday tofu is easy to make and so, so flavorful. It's a real sweet-tart flavor explosion!
Tofu Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Rich, flavorful tofu shepherd's pie combines traditional elements with a dash of greens and toothsome tofu. It's deliciously hearty and one of my family's favorite meals!
One-Pot Vegan Orzo Recipe
No one needs to know how easy this creamy, pumpkin-y vegan orzo recipe is. You can serve this one-pot entree on a busy weeknight or at the holiday table.
Vegan Chicken Stew
Y'all, my family can't get enough of this Vegan Chicken Stew. It's packed with veggies, beans, and hearty potatoes and is so simple to make in the Instant Pot or on the stove.
Pineapple-Ginger Glazed Tofu Cutlets
Pineapple-ginger glazed tofu is sweet and savory with a perfect texture. It makes a great vegan holiday dinner and is sneakily simple to make!
Easy Vegan Potato Latkes (gluten-free and oil-free options!)
Easy vegan potato latkes are crispy and tender. You bake them in the oven, and they can even be made gluten-free and with no oil.
Ridiculously Easy Vegan Quiche with Broccoli and Green Onions
Rich and creamy Vegan Broccoli Quiche is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but feels fancy enough for a holiday or date night meal!Rich and creamy Vegan Broccoli Quiche is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but feels fancy enough for a holiday or date night meal!
Dairy free mac and cheese
This dairy free mac and cheese is a lightened up version of the classic dish, and it's just as rich and creamy. No added flour or vegan butter needed!
Vegan Quiche Lorraine Recipe
Vegan quiche Lorraine is rich, decadent, and flavorful. Packed with plant-based bacon, it's a new favorite vegan brunch or dinner recipe!
Vegan Baked Ziti Recipe
This delicious, cheesy vegan baked ziti with sausage 'mushrooms' is a hearty, cozy dinner that your family is going to love!
Appetizers
I love a spread of appetizers and finger foods at a holiday gathering. Something for friends and family to graze on while the proper meal finishes cooking. These vegan holiday recipes are perfect for that!
Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe
This rich, flavorful, 10-minute vegan cheese ball doesn't require any cashews, soaking, or blending. And it's a total hit at parties!
Vegan mini quiche
This creamy vegan mini quiche recipe is so easy to make and works great as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
Warm, creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip uses no mayo, cheese, cream cheese, or sour cream. But even though it's dairy free, it's just as decadent. No one will be able to tell that it's vegan!
Vegan Deviled Eggs Recipe
Think of deviled potatoes as the easiest way to make vegan deviled eggs. Stuffed with creamy "eggy" filling, they're perfect party finger food!
Soups and salads
Kicking off the meal with a soup or a salad always makes it feel fancier, but it doesn't have to be a ton of work! These festive soup and salad recipes are as easy as they are delicious.
Dairy-Free Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Creamy, dairy-free butternut squash soup is seriously the BEST! Sauteed collards make this classic comfort food heartier and healthier.
Pumpkin black bean soup recipe
Rich and creamy pumpkin black bean soup with coconut milk and ginger will warm you from the inside out. And it's incredibly easy to make!
Vegan Pumpkin Soup (with Instant Pot and Stove Top Directions)
A cozy bowl of Vegan Pumpkin Soup with sweet corn and tarragon is perfect on a chilly evening. Make this healthy dish on the Instant Pot or on the stove.
Vegan potato leek soup recipe
Make creamy vegan potato leek soup in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Either way, this recipe is super simple to make, and you are going to love it!
Butternut Squash Kale Salad Recipe
Looking for a show-stopping salad that's easy to make? This cozy butternut squash kale salad is it! It stars lemony kale, savory roasted squash, tart-sweet cranberries, earthy button mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts.
Warm Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe
A warm Brussels sprout salad with cranberries, shredded cabbage, almonds and avocado is the perfect side dish for any fall or winter meal!
Curried Couscous Salad
Roasted cauliflower and sweet potato combine with deeply seasoned couscous for a flavorful salad that you can serve as an entree or a side dish!
Kale Apple Walnut Salad Recipe
A hearty, warm, kale apple walnut salad with vibrant cranberry vinaigrette is healthy and delicious! Serve it as a side or an entree.
Veggie sides
Truly, I could make a meal of just side dishes, and these vegan holiday sides are some of my absolute favorites.
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
Hearty, lightly sweet, maple roasted root vegetables are an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together in a single pan. They're a perfect vegan, gluten-free Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.
Vegan Potato Cakes
Easy muffin tin baked Vegan Potato Cakes are a great side dish or meal prep component. They're packed with veggies and reheat beautifully.
Butternut Squash and Mushrooms Recipe
Savory butternut squash and mushrooms studded with sweet-tart dried cranberries is a perfect holiday side dish. Make it in the oven or in the air fryer!
Mandarin Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Mandarin orange cranberry sauce was always a staple at holiday meals when I was a kid. We've been making it exactly like this for decades.
Mashed potatoes and gravy
I love a mashed potato so much, it gets its very own category! Select your mashed potato of choice, and serve it with my 5-minute miso gravy on the side.
Olive oil mashed potatoes (dairy-free and delicious!)
These creamy, dreamy olive oil mashed potatoes are dairy-free, but no one will be able to tell. They're still decadent and delicious!
Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Here's my secret to making Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes for someone who super loves mashed potatoes.
No-Cook Miso Gravy Recipe
Y'all, this miso gravy could not be simpler to make, and it's freaking delicious.
Desserts
It's not a holiday meal without a sweet treat or two to finish things up. These run the gamut from relatively healthy to super rich and decadent.
Air Fryer Baked Apples Recipe
Looking for a healthy dessert that's easy to make? You are going to love these juicy air fryer baked apples with cozy pumpkin pie spice.
Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies
Sweet. chewy, molasses-y Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies are an essential holiday treat. The molasses in the brown sugar gives them a lovely, complex flavor!
Vegan vanilla pudding recipe
Creamy, southern-style vegan vanilla pudding is rich, thick, and so satisfying. Serve it with your favorite fruit or layer it into a classic banana pudding.
Vegan Cherry Cheese Danish
I won't tell anyone how easy it was to make this sweet, creamy, Vegan Cherry Cheese Danish if you don't!
Vegan biscoff banana pudding recipe
This creamy, Southern-style vegan banana pudding uses Biscoff cookies instead of vanilla wafers. Get ready to experience maximum dessert decadence, y'all!
Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
Tart, sweet, decadent vegan strawberry cheesecake cupcakes get their pretty color from an all natural, secret ingredient.
Drinks
Cheers, y'all! If you want a cocktail or mocktail to go with your vegan holiday meal, I've got you covered with these super festive selections.
Ginger Cranberry Fizz
Sweet-and-spicy ginger syrup plus tart cranberry juice and bubbles. You can serve this ginger cranberry fizz with our without a splash of booze.
Dairy-Free Eggnog Recipe
This decadently dairy-free eggnog recipe only takes 15 minutes to make and is seriously the BEST! It's rich, creamy, and totally vegan.
Mulled Apple Cider
You can make this mulled apple cider up to two days ahead. Once it’s cooled, just transfer to a large glass pitcher. On the day that you’re going to serve, pour it into a pot, and heat it up again.
Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe
This super easy vegan hot chocolate recipe is rich and creamy with hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
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