59 Vegetarian Christmas mains recipes

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  • Sprout, comté & walnut tart

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make the most of seasonal sprouts this winter with this tasty tart. It combines comté cheese and walnuts in a wonderful spelt and pumpkin seed pastry case


  • Whole roasted cauliflower

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Wow family and friends at Christmas with a spectacular whole roasted cauliflower. With festive pomegranate jewels, it’s a great veggie main


  • Squash & chestnut crackers

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.8 ratings

    Impress veggie guests this Christmas with these butternut squash and chestnut puff pastry crackers. Serve with vegetarian gravy and plenty of trimmings


  • Cranberry & lentil bake

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.23 ratings

    Double or triple the quantities of this festive cranberry and lentil bake to serve more people, if you like. You can make it up to two days before serving


  • Beetroot & red onion tarte tatin

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.57 ratings

    Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.


  • Roast aubergines with yogurt & harissa

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.58 ratings

    Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It’s vegetarian and gluten free


  • Mini nut roasts with candied carrots

    A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    Serve these lovely mini nut roasts as a vegan dish at Christmas. You could also serve the recipe as one large nut roast, too – just use a larger loaf tin


  • Squash, winter herb & crispy butter bean pie

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.34 ratings

    Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It’s festive and contains plenty of herby flavour


  • Spinach madeleine tart with cheesy pastry

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.7 ratings

    Try this tart as a veggie course at Christmas or other celebration. With cheesy pastry and a cheese and spinach filling, it’s sure to be a crowdpleaser


  • Roasted cauliflower steaks

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.21 ratings

    Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper


  • Vegetarian wellington

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.29 ratings

    Create a vegetarian centrepiece with this meat-free wellington with beetroot, mushroom and butternut squash wrapped in pastry. It’s ideal for a celebration


  • Sweet potato parcel

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.12 ratings

    Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sage and chestnuts


  • Parsnip, feta & butter bean pie

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.7 ratings

    Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece


  • Shallot tatin

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings

    This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course


  • Nut roast

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.289 ratings

    Bake a satisfying vegetarian loaf with lentils, chestnut mushrooms and cheese to go with all the classic roast dinner trimmings.


  • Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    These vibrant individual pistachio nut roasts with honeyed pomegranate and harissa tomato sauce can also be made as one impressive centrepiece loaf


  • Beetroot & squash wellingtons with kale pesto

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.44 ratings

    Put some welly in your Christmas dinner. Make these vegan wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them!


  • Spicy roast veg & lentils

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.32 ratings

    Pack in an impressive 3 of your 5-a-day with this spicy vegetarian lentil dish filled with roast butternut squash, peppers and onions


  • Festive squash jalousie

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.19 ratings

    Perfect for a veggie Christmas Day centrepiece, this easy pie tastes great with all the traditional trimmings


  • Polenta & goat’s cheese stacks

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.10 ratings

    This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it’s special enough to serve on Christmas Day


  • Honey roast beetroot & Wensleydale tart tartine

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Enjoy this showstopping beetroot and Wensleydale tart as a veggie centrepiece at Christmas. With its stunning deep red colour, it’s a perfect festive dish


  • Moroccan spiced pie

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.115 ratings

    The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal – and it’s suitable for veggies

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