The best Christmas vegetarian recipes to enjoy this year

Ensure your vegetarian guests are catered for this Christmas.

nut roast

by Emily Gilbert |
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Whatever their dietary requirements, everyone deserves to have a delicious dinner on Christmas day. If you're looking for alternatives to turkey for Christmas day dinner, whether it's for yourself or your guests, we've got just the best Christmas vegetarian recipes for you.

We're not talking about the usual veggie burgers or veggie sausages they might be used to. These recipes will be a real different treat for them

As well as being incredibly tasty, many of these are also low calorie Christmas dinner options thanks to all the healthy veggies.

Christmas nut roast

Nut roast recipe
©Tesco

One of the most popular options for vegetarians at Christmas is a nut roast. This nut roast recipe is loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms and plenty of mixed nuts including chestnuts. This veggie bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative.

Vegan m'hanncha

Vegan m'hanncha
©Jamie Oliver

For something a little different, try Jamie Oliver's Moroccan m’hanncha (snake). "It’s a wonderful way to wrap up gorgeous smashed veg and grains to make a beautiful-looking dinner, while also adding amazing texture – crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle," he says.

Veggie Christmas pie

There's something so comforting about a hearty pie and it makes a delicious dish for Christmas day. This one from Waitrose might take some time but it's definitely worth the effort.

Vegetarian Christmas wreath

Vegetarian Christmas wreath
©Co-Op

Just imagine how spectacular this wreath will look on your dining table on the 25th! This impressive centrepiece is packed full of flavour and you can't go wrong with puff pastry!

Vegetarian Wellington

Vegetarian Wellington
©Gordon Ramsay

Swapping beef for the likes of mushroom and parsnips, this veggie wellington from Gordon Ramsay will make any vegetarian's mouth water.

Vegetarian Meatloaf

https://www.acouplecooks.com/vegetarian-meatloaf/
©A Couple Cooks

Ok so it might not look pretty but your veggie guests will soon be tucking into this meat-free meatloaf, made entirely of nuts, rice, mushrooms, onions, herbs, and cheese.

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole Roasted Cauliflower
©Minimalist Baker

Using just five ingredients, this recipe transforms the humble cauliflower. Whether you use it as a main or side dish, it's quick and easy to do.

Persian squash and pistachio roast

Persian squash & pistachio roast
©Jamie Oliver

This Persian inspired dish from Jamie Oliver combines apricots, pistachios, cherries and more for a flavoursome main.

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