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Delicious Vegetarian Christmas Recipes

Explore 5 festive vegetarian dishes bursting with seasonal flavors, perfect for your holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Beverage, Main Course
Cuisine Christmas, Holiday, Vegetarian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Stuffed Butternut Squash

  • 2 medium butternut squashes
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste n/a salt and pepper
  • n/a n/a fresh cilantro for garnish

Mushroom Wellington

  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup spinach
  • n/a n/a olive oil for sautéing
  • to taste n/a salt and pepper

Roasted Vegetable Tart

  • 1 pre-made pastry shell
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • n/a n/a olive oil for drizzling

Vegetarian Nut Roast

  • 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • as needed n/a vegetable broth to bind the mixture

Christmas Spiced Mulled Wine

  • 1 bottle red wine
  • 1 medium orange, sliced
  • 3 sticks cinnamon
  • 5 whole cloves
  • ¼ cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Start by gathering all your ingredients. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash, peel, and chop your vegetables according to the recipe specifications.

Stuffed Butternut Squash

  • Cut the squashes in half and scoop out the seeds. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 30-40 minutes until tender.
  • While the squash is roasting, rinse and cook quinoa according to package instructions. In a large skillet, sauté bell pepper in olive oil, add black beans, and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Once the quinoa is fluffy, mix it into the sautéed bell pepper and black beans mixture. Stuff each squash half generously with this mixture, then garnish with fresh cilantro before placing it back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes.

Mushroom Wellington

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add finely chopped mushrooms and cook until the moisture evaporates. Stir in spinach, salt, and pepper before letting it cool.
  • On a floured surface, roll out your puff pastry. Place the cooled mushroom mix in the center and fold over to seal. Brush with olive oil and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Roasted Vegetable Tart

  • Toss zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread ricotta cheese over the pastry shell and layer the vegetables on top.
  • Bake the tart for about 30 minutes at 375°F (190°C) or until the pastry is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Vegetarian Nut Roast

  • Combine chopped nuts, breadcrumbs, grated carrot, diced onion, minced garlic, and thyme in a bowl. Add enough vegetable broth to bind the mixture.
  • Transfer the nut mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about an hour, or until the exterior is firm.

Christmas Spiced Mulled Wine

  • In a pot, combine red wine, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and honey. Heat gently, without boiling, until warmed through and flavors meld.

Notes

Substitutions can be made to accommodate dietary restrictions. For allergies, substitute nuts with seeds or lentils. For gluten-free, ensure the breadcrumbs and pastry crust are gluten-free.
Keyword Comfort Food, Festive vegetarian meals, Holiday Dishes, Plant-based recipes, Vegetarian Christmas recipes