Fa la la la la la la la la la!!!! (Picture me belting this out in my kitchen.) You know what time of year it is… It’s the holiday season! I love this time of year because it revolves around food, family, and friends. However, making your holiday dinners vegetarian can be challenging when everyone thinks of holiday food like turkey, turkey, and more turkey. I compiled my 50 favorite vegetarian Christmas recipes to help make holiday meal planning way easier for you this year.

Christmas Appetizers

Start your dinner off with some easy appetizers, and although they are vegetarian-friendly, meat-eaters will love these too. Once you give them a try, you’ll see why they made my list of top 50 vegetarian holiday recipes.

Quick and Easy Focaccia Bread

🍞 Skip the bakery run! This quick and easy focaccia bread requires no special equipment or kneading – just a simple folding technique and a few rests deliver a perfectly dimpled, olive oil-infused masterpiece that even beginners can nail.

Vegan Soft Pretzel Bites

These pretzel bites are easy and so delicious. They’re perfect for game day, an appetizer, after-school snack, or just any occasion.

Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers (Fried)

This stuffed jalapeno poppers recipe can be made in only 35-minutes and is vegetarian friendly.

Creamy Mushroom + Walnut Phyllo Bites

These crispy Mushroom Pastry Bites can be made vegan or vegetarian in just 30-minutes. The perfect snack or appetizer!

Vegan Spanakopita Recipe

This vegan spanakopita is easy-to-make and the perfect vegan spin to a classic Greek Spinach Pie recipe we all love.

Cranberry Cheese Tarts [Vegan]

🎄 Get into the festive spirit with these easy vegan cranberry cheese tarts! With tart organic cranberries, creamy plant-based cheese, and flaky pastry, these 10-minute appetizers will be the star of your holiday spread.

Vegan Polenta Fries

These vegan polenta fries are brushed with a parmesan butter and truffle salt. They are packed with flavor, and so good!

Tofu Spring Rolls

Move over veggie spring rolls – we’re making tofu spring rolls. And this recipe is perfect for whichever way you like them – crispy or soft.

Easy Vegetarian Soups

These easy vegetarian soups are the perfect way to start your holiday dinner. They’re comforting and easy, and you can make them in advance and just reheat them when it’s dinner time.

Creamy Greek Chickpea Soup

This creamy Greek Chickpea Soup is a comforting, simple recipe to make that is full of flavor and gut-healthy. You're going to love it!

Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)

This Greek Lentil Soup aka Fakes just reminds me of growing up. The lentils combined with the flavors of the onion and spices, and tomato broth is just SO comforting for fall!

Creamy Potato Soup

This creamy potato soup has a Greek flare to it with the oregano, lemon and feta topping. It's also packed with protein from the nutritional yeast and lentils.

Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegan)

This creamy tomato soup is vegan-friendly with the use of vegan cheese and coconut milk to achieve that creaminess we all love in a tomato soup!

Vegan Gnocchi Soup

🧑‍🍳 Move over, Olive Garden! This vegan gnocchi soup features pillowy potato dumplings swimming in a silky, mushroom-packed broth that's so buttery and creamy, you'll never believe it's completely plant-based – ready in just 40 minutes!

Delicious + Easy Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

This easy, delicious Italian Wedding Soup is vegetarian-friendly and the perfect starter for a Christmas meal.

Skordalia Recipe (Greek Garlic and Potato Dip)

What I love about dips is that they are so easy to make and can be full of flavor that impresses any guest you're hosting. This dip will be ready in just 20 minutes so it's easy to whip up with a few easy ingredients before your guests arrive.

Skordalia Recipe (Greek Garlic and Potato Dip)

What I love about dips is that they are so easy to make and can be full of flavor that impresses any guest you're hosting. This dip will be ready in just 20 minutes so it's easy to whip up with a few easy ingredients before your guests arrive.

Main Courses

If you’re looking for some vegetarian-friendly recipes to serve your guests instead of turkey, I’ve got you covered. Here are some great options.

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Greek Style Vegetarian Pasta Recipe

This vegetarian pasta recipe is incredibly easy to make and inspired by my love for everything Greek. The perfect comfort food!

Red Curry Butter Beans

This delicious vegetarian red curry uses butter beans as a plant-based protein source that is loaded with health benefits and flavor.

Brown Butter Vegan Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

These Brown Butter Vegan Meatballs are complete with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. The perfect comfort food! (For the potato and gravy recipes, see the body of this post)

Gluten Free Coconut Crispy Baked Tofu

This crispy baked tofu is gluten free, and the perfect healthy snack that you're going to love.

High Protein Stir Fry Veggies with Tofu

This easy, delicious recipe is completely customizable and is a healthy (high protein) lunch or dinner option.

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

This Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is one for the books. It's so darn comforting, cheap to make, and is perfect for fall!

Christmas Side Dishes

No Christmas dinner is complete without the side dishes, and there are so many vegetarian side dishes that are perfect for every type of eater sitting around your table. Here are some of my go-to recipes for the holidays.

Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This easy 30-minute mashed potatoes recipe is a classic, creamy mashed potatoes recipe that is perfect for the holiday season.

Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

This super tasty vegan sweet potato casserole will help boost your immunity, plus is loaded with flavor from the spice blend, and can be made with other root vegetables like yams.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic

🥬 Transform Brussels sprouts from holiday villain to hero with this garlicky roasted recipe! Crispy, caramelized, and packed with flavor from balsamic and fresh herbs – even the biggest sprout skeptics will be asking for seconds.

Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Salad

This Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Salad is made with delicious root vegetables and creamy vegan mozzarella cheese. An Italian tradition that I love.

The Best Mushroom Gravy

This creamy gravy is so flavorful and the perfect sauce to pour over your fav veggies or meat substitute. So let me teach you how to make mushroom gravy. You’re going to love it!

Vegan Cranberry Sauce

🌟 Elevate your holiday table with this simple vegan cranberry sauce that comes together in just 15 minutes! With only 5 ingredients, this sweet-tart sauce adds vibrant flavor to both plant-based and traditional meals.

Baked Carrots (Zippy Carrots with Horseradish)

These baked carrots are loaded with flavor from the garlic, onion and horseradish with a bit of a crunch from the breadcrumbs.

Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe for the holiday season to serve as a side dish to your main course.

Crunchy Green Bean Casserole

This easy Green Bean Casserole recipe is vegan-friendly and the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.

Baked Cabbage and Bean Salad with Tomato Dressing

This yummy Baked Cabbage Salad is the perfect recipe for fall. It's comforting, warm, and so good for you.

Vegetarian Stuffing with Wild Rice, Mushrooms and Walnuts

This vegetarian stuffing is made with wild rice, mushrooms, and walnuts and makes a delicious dish for the holiday season.

Easy Vegan Stuffing with Cranberries

This super easy vegan stuffing with frozen cranberries is loaded with flavour that will please even the meat-eaters at your holiday table.

Vegetarian-Friendly Desserts

Last but not least, you can’t have a holiday dinner without the perfect dessert spread. Here are some of my fav that are vegetarian-friendly.

Holiday Sugar Cookies

These easy and delicious holiday sugar cookies are so versatile and can be decorated in your favorite way. Get creative and get your kids involved baking these up!

Melomakarona (Greek Christmas Honey Cookies)

Melomakarona are a traditional Greek holiday cookie made with honey and walnuts. These cookies are so delicious and perfect for holiday festivities!

Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are easy-to-make and perfect for the holiday season.

Vegan Ginger Snap Cookies

These easy vegan ginger snap cookies taste just like what your Grandma made you during the holidays but with a vegan spin.

Vegan Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake

This vegan-friendly Pecan Coffee Cake is perfect for the fall, whether for Thanksgiving, or just to whip up with a warm cup of tea.

Apple & Pumpkin Fritters

These apple and pumpkin fritters are sweet and savory. They're so perfect paired with your Thanksgiving or holiday meals as a side or appetizer.

Baked Apples Sundae with Pumpkin Spice Drizzle

These baked apples sundaes are sweet and delicious. They look impressive for Thanksgiving dinner and are so good!

Easy Vegan Apple Crumble

This Easy Vegan Apple Crumble is easier to whip up than a pie and it’s perfect when served with your favorite vegan ice cream. A classic fall recipe!

The Best Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

This easy chocolate crinkle cookie recipe can be whipped up in under 30-minutes and are perfect for the holiday season.

Chocolate Candy Cane Sandwich Cookies

These gluten-free sandwich cookies are perfect for a peppermint patty lover. Complete with peppermint icing, candy canes, and chocolate.