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Take Your Pick From These 13 Tasty Recipes For a Very Veggie Christmas

Dec 12 2019 by Elle Taylor

The traditional Christmas dinner of turkey with all the trimmings doesn't cut it for vegetarians (for obvious reasons). But if you're meat-free, that doesn't mean you have to make do with a boring festive meal. We've rounded up the most delicious veggie main dishes inspired by the classic nut roast. Winning combinations of vegetables, grains, and plant-based proteins will have the meat-eaters wanting to join in too.

From meat-free versions of meatloaf, seed loaf, and stuffing to meatless casseroles and gratins, browse through the best vegetarian Christmas recipes right here, many of which are vegan, gluten-free, and paleo too. Then start planning a delicious start to Dec. 25 with these vegan breakfasts.

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Grain-free Savory Butternut Squash and Kale Crumble

This savoury crumble is gluten-free, grain-free, and egg-free, and by leaving out the bacon you make it vegetarian (it's also possible to make it paleo, dairy-free, and vegan too).

Get the recipe: grain-free savory butternut squash and kale crumble

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Harvest Dairy-Free Simple Vegan Stuffing Recipe

Make stuffing the main event with this vegan offering that contains festive flavours like oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon. It's gluten-free too.

Get the recipe: harvest dairy-free simple vegan stuffing recipe

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Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

This roasted veg-packed enchilada casserole containing cauliflower, sweet potato, and peppers is full of Mexican flavors, has black beans for protein, and is gluten-free too. You can serve it with rice or a side salad.

Get the recipe: roasted veggie enchilada casserole

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Cheesy Broccoli, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Casserole

Grab your spiralizer and make this easy one-pan casserole dish, which includes spiralized butternut squash and broccoli stems. It's gluten-free too, with quinoa for protein.

Get the recipe: cheesy broccoli, butternut squash and quinoa casserole

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Easy Southwest Black Beans Polenta Casserole

Black beans pump up fibre and protein, and polenta helps to bind this vegetarian casserole. There are roasted peppers in there too, and it's also gluten-free.

Get the recipe: easy Southwest black beans polenta casserole

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Healthy Zucchini, Tomato & Yellow Squash Gratin Recipe

Layer veg including zucchini (aka courgette) and top with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs.

Get the recipe: healthy zucchini, tomato & yellow squash gratin recipe

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Vegan Mushroom Casserole with Cashew Cream and Parmesan Cheese

Cashew cream and vegan Parmesan cheese brings the creaminess to this vegan mushroom casserole. It's gluten-free too.

Get the recipe: vegan mushroom casserole with cashew cream and parmesan cheese

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Vegetarian Stuffed Squash

You can easily swap the squash for pumpkin with this recipe for an equally delicious (and healthy) winter warmer.

Get the recipe: vegetarian stuffed squash