Look no further, here are 25 of the very best vegan Christmas main course recipes, including vegan Wellingtons, loaves and roasts, vegetable centrepieces, tarts, pies and festive tofu and tempeh dishes.
Whether you’re hosting Christmas at your house and have full control of the menu, or contributing a dish to Christmas dinner elsewhere, it can be hard to decide on a suitable vegan Christmas main course.
It’s summer in New Zealand so I don’t really mind my Christmas meal revolving around salads, vegetable side dishes and the inevitable new potatoes that my father traditionally digs up first thing on Christmas Day. But it is undeniably always a better and more interesting meal when there’s a hearty main course to get excited about. This year I’ll be making little lentil loaves, which are always popular with my family.
I’ve pulled together this mind blowing selection of vegan main courses from myself and some of my favourite bloggers to help you get inspired and organised for Christmas Day. We have vegan Wellingtons with a few different kinds of fillings, loaves, roasts, some impressive vegetable centrepieces, pies, tarts and a few festive tofu and tempeh dishes.
You might also like to check out 16 amazing vegan Christmas salads, sides, mains and desserts.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year.
Amber xx
On this page:
- Vegan Wellingtons
- Vegan meatloaf and nut roasts
- Seitan, tofu and tempeh
- Vegetables as a centrepiece
- Pies and tarts
Vegan Wellingtons
The ultimate vegan Wellington by Vegan Huggs
Impress your guests with this gorgeous vegan Wellington. The filling is meaty, satisfying and ever-so-tasty. It’s surprisingly easy to make too!
Check out this recipe Vegetarian Wellington by Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Portobello mushrooms, butternut squash, spinach, and a mushroom pate mixture are wrapped with puff pastry in this elegant vegetarian and vegan dinner entree. Vegetarian Wellington is perfect for Christmas dinner.
Check out this recipe Hearty portobello Wellingtons by Spabettie
Savoury portobello mushrooms stuffed with lentils and cashew cream, wrapped in flaky pastry.
Check out this recipe Vegan Wellington (gluten free) by Rhian's Recipes
This vegan Wellington is crispy and flaky, rich and hearty and so full of flavour! A seriously satisfying plant-based showstopper.
Check out this recipe Eggplant, chestnut and mushroom vegan holiday loaf by Very Vegan Val
This vegan holiday loaf is stuffed with warm, spiced eggplant, a savoury mix of mushrooms and rich chestnuts. It’s all held together with pizza dough!
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Little lentil lentil loaf with mushrooms and sage by Quite Good Food
Little lentil loaf with mushrooms and fresh sage is a satisfying main course to serve with cranberry sauce at the festive table.
Check out this recipe Vegan lentil loaf with a maple-balsamic glaze by The Minimalist Vegan
This beautiful and rich vegan lentil loaf is perfect for any special occasion, and it's gluten free too.
Check out this recipe Cashew nut roast - vegan Christmas dinner by Thinly Spread
This cashew nut roast is savoury, moist and moreish and is the perfect centrepiece for a vegan Christmas dinner.
Check out this recipe Mushroom lentil loaf with cranberries by A Virtual Vegan
A fresh take on a vegan lentil loaf, made with a delicious blend of lentils, mushrooms and walnuts and with a beautifully festive cranberry topping.
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Vegan seitan ham with a pineapple mustard glaze by Plant Power Couple
This vegan ham recipe is made with seitan and flavored with liquid smoke, maple syrup, and a pineapple mustard glaze. This roast is the perfect dish to bring to a holiday gathering when you want to really impress.
Check out this recipe Vegan roast by A Virtual Vegan
A simple, easy, rustic and hearty vegan roast that’s sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavour. Just perfect for serving with copious amounts of gravy, roast potatoes and all the trimmings.
Check out this recipe Pineapple glazed tofu 'ham' by Vegan Travel Eats
These pressed and marinated tofu filets are sweet, smoky and savoury then topped with juicy baked pineapple.
Check out this recipe Vegan holiday roast by Vegan Huggs
Make your festive dinner complete with this vegan holiday roast. It’s filled with savoury stuffing and finished with a mouth-watering glaze.
Check out this recipe Maple dijon baked tempeh by Watch Learn Eat
Covered in a rich sauce flavored with maple syrup, dijon mustard, tamari and apple juice with a touch of garlic and tarragon, this vegan tempeh recipe will give you all the holiday feels.
Check out this recipe Baked holiday tofu with cranberry and orange by Glue & Glitter
This festive, cranberry-studded holiday tofu is easy to make and so, so flavourful. It’s a real sweet, tart flavor explosion!
Check out this recipeVegetables as a centrepiece
Cauliflower steak with orange tahini dressing and dukkah by Quite Good Food
A golden cauliflower steak served with creamy orange and tahini dressing and fresh homemade hazelnut and spice dukkah.
Check out this recipe Vegetarian holiday stuffed squash by My Goodness Kitchen
Filled with all the flavours of the festive season, this holiday stuffed squash recipe is a completely delicious but lighter twist on the Christmas roast.
Check out this recipe Garlic and smoked paprika whole roasted cauliflower by Veggie Desserts
Whole roasted cauliflower is a showstopping healthy baked main or side dish. The garlic and smoked paprika give it a wonderful flavor, while the cauliflower gets soft inside and crispy on the outside.
Check out this recipe Vegan holiday roast by Seven Roses
A succulent vegan holiday roast that embodies traditional meals, using celeriac as the hero vegetable.
Check out this recipe Wild rice stuffed acorn squash
Perfectly baked squash filled with wild rice, dried cranberries, toasted hazelnuts and mushrooms for a delightful vegan and gluten-free meal.
Check out this recipePies and tarts
Onion, cashew and mushroom tart by Quite Good Food
This is a simple but delicious tart that’s a little bit special. Flaky pastry is topped with caramelised onion cashew cream, olive tapenade, marinated mushrooms, spinach and cherry tomatoes.
Check out this recipe Carnivore-approved vegan pot pie by My Goodness Kitchen
These vegan chicken-style pot pies are simple, inexpensive and wonderfully traditional. Pure comfort food.
Check out this recipe Vegan shepherd's pie by My Pure Plants
If you are looking for a vegetable shepherd’s pie recipe for Christmas with a light veggie stew filling (no legumes, grains or nuts), this is the one to check out.
Check out this recipe Vegan tart with roasted vegetables and smoked garlic by Thinly Spread
A simple vegan tart filled with creamy white beans, aromatic thyme and smoked garlic, topped with roasted Mediterranean vegetables.
Check out this recipe Vegan mushroom bourguignon pie
A delicious vegan pie made with a rich mushroom bourguinon filling.
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