10 Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Ideas To Try In 2024

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Looking for vegetarian Christmas dinner ideas? Try these 10 delicious ideas for some festive inspiration.

After nearly two decades of vegetarianism, a meat-free Christmas dinner is still the one area that I struggle with knowing what to cook. Turkey is so synonymous with Christmas that it is difficult to think of ‘traditional’ or ‘festive’ vegetarian dishes. Yet as a long-term vegetarian, I’m often asked for Christmas dinner recommendations.

To help you, and to inspire me this year, I’ve put together ten vegetarian Christmas dinner ideas, that aren’t nut roasts. I don’t know about you, but my heart always sinks when I see nut roast on a festive menu. I’ve never come across a nut roast that I have actually liked.

Instead, I’ve concentrated on seasonal produce, like root vegetables, kale, cauliflower, and other vegetables in season in December to help put together something seasonally festive.

Some of the Christmas dinner ideas might be a little left field. However, without a traditional vegetarian Christmas dinner, I say why not start a new festive dinner tradition?!

10 Vegetarian Christmas Dinner Ideas

Wellington made with butternut squash on a dark background, with a blue text box that reads delicious vegetarian Christmas dinner ideas to try.

If you are in full Christmas dinner planning mode, then here are 10 vegetarian Christmas dinner ideas to get you started!

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Vegetarian Mushroom Wellington

Vegetarian mushroom wellington surrounded by festive decorations.

If you’re looking to cook a show-stopping meat-free feast this Christmas, then try this Mushroom Wellington from Alpha Foodie. Vegan and vegetarian-friendly, it’s packed with delicious seasonal flavours, all wrapped up in a crisp shortcrust pastry shell that’s sure to make everyone say wow.

Kale, Chestnut & Mushroom Pie

Kale, chestnut and mushroom pie

This kale, chestnut, and mushroom pie from Delicious magazine looks so tasty and comforting, and an easy vegetarian dish to make for Christmas dinner. I feel like you can’t go wrong with pie – it’s guaranteed to be a real crowd-pleaser.

Mushroom Hazelnut Tart

Mushroom Hazelnut Tart

This mushroom hazelnut tart from The New York Times could make a great vegetarian Christmas dinner idea. This one can be made well in advance, to save stress on Christmas day.

Sweet Potato & Kale Pie

Sweet Potato and Kale Pie

This sweet potato and kale pie from Healthy Magazine looks like a proper winter warmer. This can be served with extra green vegetables like steamed broccoli or green beans for added nourishment on Christmas day.

Spinach & Feta Quiche

Spinach and feta quiche served as a  vegetarian Christmas dinner

If you are a fan of quiche then this spinach and feta quiche with sweet potato crust from Cooking Light looks really tasty. It also contains that vegetarian failsafe combination – spinach and feta. These two bedfellows go so well together, that you can’t really go wrong with this vegetarian-friendly quiche come Christmas day!

Christmas Veg Laska

Christmas Veg Laska in a white bowl.

Curry might not be the most festive of choices, but I say keep an open mind. This Christmas Veg Laska, from Jamie Oliver, is something a bit different this festive season. It also makes great use of any leftover butternut squash, parsnips, or carrots, if you’ve prepared too many.

Butternut Squash & Stilton Filo Pie

Butternut squash and stilton filo pie cut open to reveal vegetables.

If you are looking for something that is a bit of a showstopper, then this vegetarian butternut squash and stilton filo pie recipe from Tesco is something to wow any Christmas dinner table. I would say it looks like it could be the recipe for us this year. My cooking skills are limited at the best of times so I need to see if I can muster up the courage to work with filo!

Root Vegetable & Chickpea Crumble

White bowl of vegetarian root vegetable and chickpea crumble served as a Christmas dinner.

This root vegetable and chickpea crumble again from Delicious Magazine, looks so simple to put together, yet so tasty. Delicious Magazine says the earthy beetroot and parsnip flavours are set off perfectly by the chickpeas and hazelnuts. This could also be a strong contender for us!

Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Garlic & Paprika

Whole roasted cauliflower in a baking tin dusted with herbs.

Again, for another show-stopping centrepiece then try this whole roasted cauliflower with garlic and paprika. It might certainly be one of the more left-field options for a vegetarian Christmas dinner, but it would certainly make a great talking point! Serve with roast potatoes, and all the trimmings, for a delicious festive feast.

Parsnip & Porcini Wellington

A parnsip and porcini wellington, offering a savoury vegetarian Christmas dinner

Finally, this tasty-looking Parsnip & Porcini Wellington from Delicious magazine is sure to be a vegetarian and vegan-friendly treat for your table. While there are quite a few stages, each element can be prepared a couple of days before assembling, to minimise the work you have to do on Christmas Day.

What’s on your menu for Christmas dinner? Are there any vegetarian (or vegan) meals that you cook every year?

If you’re busy getting ready for Christmas then check out my guide to having an eco-friendly Christmas. It’s bursting with festive ideas that are kind to the planet! From choosing an eco-friendly Christmas tree and help finding planet-friendly gifts and wrapping paper, to tips on reducing your festive food waste, it’s all in there.

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