It may seem like being vegan over the holidays means that you miss out on yummy holiday foods but that’s not true. I have compiled a list of delicious mouthwatering vegan holiday recipes that will have you and even your non-vegan family members and friends craving a second helping.

Now if you wandered onto this post by mistake don’t worry I have some traditional Thanksgiving recipes that you’ll most certainly be interested in.

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Healthy Lentil Loaf Recipe (Vegan Meatloaf)

What you will need:
1 cup brown lentils, dry (190g)
2 tbsp rolled oats
2 tbsp ground flax
1 cup walnuts, roughly crushed (100g)
1 large carrot, grated

Continue reading Nutriciously for the complete recipe.

The Ultimate Vegan Wellington

What you will need:
1 sheet vegan puff pastry, thawed if frozen (about 10X13)
2 tablespoons ground flax meal + 5 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or preferred cooking oil
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 small carrots, diced small

Continue reading Vegan Huggs for the complete recipe.

Chicken Fried Tofu

What you will need:
2 lbs Extra firm tofu cut into 12 pieces
3 tbsp Salt
1/2 cup Pineapple juice
2 tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
10 cups water to completely cover the tofu

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe.

Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash (Vegan & Gf)

What you will need:
3/4 cup dry quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth , low sodium
3 acorn squash (medium-sized)
2 tablespoons olive oil + more for brushing acorn flesh
1 small onion , finely diced

Continue reading Vegan Huggs for the complete recipe. 

Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe – Parmesan & Garlic

What you will need:
1 head Cauliflower
1/3 cup Olive oil
3 cloves Garlic (crushed)
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
1 tsp Dried basil

Continue reading Wholesome Yum for the complete recipe. 

Chicken Fried Jackfruit

What you will need:
1 20 oz. can jackfruit in brine
Enough oil for frying (ex: vegetable) doesn’t have to cover the whole chunk of jackfruit, but at least half
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe. 

Vegan Sweet Potato Pasta w/ Kale + Spinach

What you will need:
1 package Pappardelle pasta (You can substitute for your own fave pasta!)
2 medium sweet potatoes, roasted (See Notes)
1 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves

Continue reading Orchids and Sweet Tea for the complete recipe. 

Jackfruit Croquettes

What you will need:
1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 14 oz can jackfruit in brine drained and rinsed
2 stalks celery
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 tbsp dulse seaweed flakes kelp flakes will also work

Continue reading Try Veg for the complete recipe.

 

Vegan Stuffed Squash with Miso Maple Gravy

What you will need:
2 acorn squash (washed well)
2 tablespoons maple syrup (the real stuff)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sea salt
8 cups water

Continue reading The Recipe Well for the complete recipe.

Vegan Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

What you will need:
1,5 kg/ 3.3 lbs head of sauerkraut/fermented cabbage
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 onions
500 g/ 1.1 lbs sweet potatoes
200 g/ 7 oz/ 1 generous cup amaranth (or bulgur, millet, couscous – See note)

Continue reading Where Is My Spoon for the complete recipe.

SIDES

Easy Vegan Cornbread 

What you will need:
2 cups organic yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose white flour
1/2 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 cups unsweetened almond milk

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe.

Riced Cabbage

What you will need:
1/2 cabbage medium
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red bell pepper
1 scallion
1/2 tbsp bouillon powder

Continue reading Low Carb Africa for the complete recipe. 

Crispy Smashed Potatoes

What you will need:
2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
2 tbsp vegan butter (melted)
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp thyme
salt+pepper to taste

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe. 

Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)

What you will need:
4 lbs White Skinned Potatoes
1 TB Dried Rosemary (crushed)
2 Tsp Dried Thyme
1 Tsp Minced Garlic
1 Tsp Onion Powder

Continue reading Strength and Sunshine for the complete recipe.

Simple Roasted Carrots

What you will need:
16 bulk carrots washed and trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Continue reading Dash of Jazz for the complete recipe.

Cranberry Sausage Stuffing

What you will need:
16 oz. Bread cubes (I used sourdough)
3 celery stalks diced
2 cloves minced garlic
1 package Beyond Meat Sausage (I used the original flavor, but the hot ones would be GREAT here)
1 granny smith apple diced

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe.

Vegan Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)

Recipe & Photo Credit: That Girl Cooks Healthy

What you will need:
cooking spray for stovetop version
3.5 lbs (1.6kg) carrots peeled and cut into chunks
2 bell pepper deseeded and chopped
4 green onions (spring onions) sliced
2 tsp ginger purée

Continue reading Recipes From My Pantry for the complete recipe. 

Thai Coconut Beetroot Soup {Vegan, Gluten Free, Low Carb}

What you will need:
600 g (1.32 lbs) beetroot approximately 3 large beetroots
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 green onions (spring onions) finely chopped
1 – 2 tsp Thai red curry paste
500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock

Continue reading Recipes From My Pantry for the complete recipe. 

Dump And Start Instant Pot Moroccan Chickpea Stew {Gluten Free, Vegan}

What you will need:
3-4 cups (750ml -1L) vegetable stock
28 oz (800g) COOKED chickpeas rinsed and drained
2 carrots chopped into bite-sized pieces
3 celery stalks diced
4 green onions (spring onions), sliced

Continue reading Recipes From My Pantry for the complete recipe. 

Easy Roasted Red Pepper Soup

What you will need:
1 large onion, diced
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 medium carrots, washed and chopped*
4 cups of water
1 1/2 cups (or a 12 oz jar) roasted red pepper

Continue reading Creative Green Living for the complete recipe. 

No-Cook Green Bean Salad

What you will needs:
2 cans green beans (cut) rinsed and drained
1 can June peas (or any small variety) rinsed and drained
1/2 red bell pepper diced
1 small red onion diced
Salt to taste

Continue reading Baum Ass Foods for the complete recipe. 

Vegan Cheddar & Garlic Biscuits

What you will need:
2 1/4 cups baking mix check ingredients to make sure its vegan. (Classic Bisquick mix is)
2/3 cup plain unsweetened almond milk or plant milk of your choice
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried parsley

Continue reading Try Veg for the complete recipe. 

Curry Pumpkin Spice Bisque

What you will need:
1 15-oz can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 cup roasted red or orange peppers drained
1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk
2 cups vegetable broth

Continue reading Try Veg for the complete recipe. 

Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

What you will need:
1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package instructions and rinse with cold water and drain well
2 cups cubed butternut squash*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped baby kale
1 large green onion, chopped

Continue reading Flavor the Moments for the complete recipe. 

DESSERT

Healthy Vegan Carrot Cake with Cashew Frosting

What you will need:
2 cups whole grain flour
½-¾ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar (depending on your taste preference)
3 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon

Continue reading Nutriciously for the complete recipe. 

Mini Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts with Salted Caramel Chickpea Crust

What you will need:
2/3 cup Saffron Road Salted Caramel Crunchy Chickpeas
2/3 cup pecans
3/4 tsp cinnamon
4 tsp agave
2 1/2 tbsp cashew butter

Continue reading Crowded Kitchen for the complete recipe. 

Vegan Dark Chocolate & Orange Truffles

What you will need:
10 ounces dark chocolate (at least 72% cacao), chopped (use certified vegan dark chocolate if following a strict diet)
2/3 cup coconut milk (full fat or light)
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon pure orange extract
Pinch ground Himalayan salt or sea salt

Continue reading Zestful Kitchen for the complete recipe.

Vegan Spice Cake + Whipped Buttercream Icing

What you will need:
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe. 

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

What you will need:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup non-dairy butter
1/4 cup cold water

Continue reading Healthier Steps for the complete recipe.

Vegan Apple Crisp

What you will need:
4 cups apples (peeled, chopped, and sliced, see image above, approximately 4 small apples or 3 medium apples)
1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons arrowroot starch (cornstarch can also be used)

Continue reading Delightful Adventures for the complete recipe.

EASY CHOCOLATE BARK RECIPE (PALEO, VEGAN, KETO)

What will you need:
2 cups gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chips *see options in notes
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut

Continue reading Cook Eat Paleo for the complete recipe.

Cranberry + Apple Cinnamon Rolls

What you will need:
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxseed meal+2.5 Tbsp water mixed)
1/4 cup vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
1 packet rapid rise yeast
3/4 cup almond milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Continue reading I Can You Can Vegan for the complete recipe.

Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

What you will need:
2 1/2 cups oat flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Continue reading Gristle and Gossip for the complete recipe.

No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

What you will need:
8 ounces dried, pitted dates
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/16 teaspoon allspice
1/16 teaspoon ground cloves

Continue reading Two Healthy Kitchens for the complete recipe.

Do you have any vegan holiday recipes that are a hit with family and friends? Share with me in the comments below. Tag me in your vegan holiday recipes on social at #TMABlog.