Popsugar Living Christmas Nut Roast Recipes Take Your Pick From These 13 Tasty Recipes For a Very Veggie Christmas 12 December 2019 by Elle Taylor Image Source: Healthful Pursuit 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. Grain-free Savory Butternut Squash and Kale Crumble Image Source: Tasty Yummies 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 1 / 8 Harvest Dairy-Free Simple Vegan Stuffing Recipe Image Source: Food Faith Fitness 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 2 / 8 Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole Image Source: Cookie and Kate 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 3 / 8 Cheesy Broccoli, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Casserole Image Source: Inspiralized 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 4 / 8 Easy Southwest Black Beans Polenta Casserole Image Source: Cotter Crunch 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 5 / 8 Healthy Zucchini, Tomato & Yellow Squash Gratin Recipe Image Source: Cookin' Canuck 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 6 / 8 Vegan Mushroom Casserole with Cashew Cream and Parmesan Cheese Image Source: Avocado Pesto 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 7 / 8 Vegetarian Stuffed Squash Image Source: Cookie and Kate 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 8 / 8 ChristmasRecipesVegetarianHoliday