These vegan holiday recipes are tried-and-true family favorites. They're SO delicious and satisfying. And 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!
If you're looking for even more easy recipes, check out these simple vegan recipes with 5 ingredients or less. And for a great holiday gift, check out my homemade curried lentil soup mix! It's always a hit around the holidays.
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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.
Stuffed Kabocha Pumpkin
Tender stuffed kabocha pumpkin brimming with ginger-apple, Khorasan stuffing is a perfect holiday side. Stuffed kabocha squash even works as a main dish!
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Quinoa Lentil Meatloaf
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!
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1-Pot Vegan Pot Roast
This savory vegan pot roast is super easy and versatile! It's packed with potatoes, carrots, and vegan steak tips in a rich and flavorful sauce. If you don't want to use vegan meat, just add more mushrooms.
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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!
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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!
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Vegan Chicken Stew
My family can't get enough of this vegan chicken stew. It's packed with veggies and is so simple to make in the Instant Pot or on the stove!
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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.
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Vegan Quiche Lorraine
Vegan quiche Lorraine is rich, decadent, and flavorful. Packed with plant-based bacon, it's a new favorite vegan brunch or dinner recipe!
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🥦 Vegan Broccoli Quiche
Rich and creamy vegan quiche with broccoli and spring onions is super easy to make and full of flavor! It's perfect for a dinner party or even the holiday table.
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Appetizers
I love a spread of appetizers and finger foods at a holiday gathering. Some festive vegan dishes for friends and family to graze on while the proper meal finishes cooking.
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!
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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.
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
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!
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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!
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🍠 Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato
Garlicky roasted cauliflower and sweet potato come together all on one sheet pan for an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish. These veggies pack a serious flavor punch!
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Vegan Sausage Rolls Recipe
Vegan sausage rolls in flaky puff pastry are packed with flavor. They are so fun and easy to make using pre-made puff pastry!
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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 holiday 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.
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Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
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!
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🎃 Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup (with stovetop directions)
Creamy, hearty pumpkin soup is a one-pot, one-bowl meal that's packed with sweet corn, veggies, and white beans.
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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.
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🥗 Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
A warm Brussels sprout salad with cranberries and crunchy almonds in zesty balsamic dressing is a perfect fall or winter dish.
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Curried Couscous Salad
Roasted cauliflower and sweet potato combine with deeply seasoned, curried couscous to create an aromatic salad.
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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.
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Vegan holiday side dishes
Truly, I could make a meal of just side dishes, and these vegan holiday sides are some of my absolute favorites.
🧀 Oat Milk Mac and Cheese
Oat milk mac and cheese is a lightened up version of the classic dish, and it's just as rich and creamy. No added flour or butter needed!
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Vegan Sausage Stuffing
Vegan sausage stuffing uses homemade sausage crumbles for a super flavorful stuffing that's easy to make and so delicious!
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Vegan drop biscuits recipe
Fluffy, savory vegan drop biscuits with just the right amount of cheesy, herby goodness will be the star of supper. No rise time needed.
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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.
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Roasted Cabbage with Fennel Seeds
Cabbage with fennel seeds is a simple yet flavorful side dish. The cabbage gets tender-crisp in the oven as it caramelizes with the crunchy, zesty fennel seeds.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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Roasted Frozen Green Beans
Frozen green beans roast up like a dream in the oven! Garlicky roasted frozen green beans are an easy, flavorful veggie side dish.
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Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
Smoky-sweet and tender Instant Pot Brussels sprouts with crunchy pecans only take about 15 minutes to make!
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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!
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Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Here's my secret to making vegan cauliflower mashed potatoes for someone who super loves mashed potatoes.
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No-Cook Miso Gravy Recipe
Y'all, this miso gravy could not be simpler to make, and it's freaking delicious.
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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. If you'd rather not cook a desert from scratch, check out my guide to which Marie Callendar pies are vegan! They have quite a few options!
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.
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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!
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Vegan Chocolate Rugelach
Vegan rugelach - a dairy-free version of the classic cookies, just like my Nani Dorothy used to make! Buttery, rolled cookies are packed with a sweet, chocolate filling.
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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.
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Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These soft and chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are seriously addictive. And they're so easy to make!
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🍪 Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside and studded with creamy chocolate chips. Watch them disappear like magic!
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🍌 Vegan Banana Pudding
Creamy vegan banana pudding packed with crunchy Biscoff cookies and sweet banana slices in an easy-to-make vanilla pudding base. It's truly the best banana pudding EVER!
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Vegan Coconut Cupcakes
Sweet, moist, fluffy vegan coconut cupcakes are perfect for any occasion. You are going to LOVE the rich, coconut cream cheese frosting.
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🎃🍌 Pumpkin Banana Bread
Deeply seasoned, spiced vegan pumpkin banana bread is fluffy and flavorful! Why choose between pumpkin bread and banana bread when you can have them both in a single loaf?
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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.
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.
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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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