Vegetarian Christmas mains recipes
Make sure it's not just carnivores who enjoy a stunning centrepiece - make your meat-free main into something spectacular.
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Polenta & goat's cheese stacks
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- Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins
This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it's special enough to serve on Christmas Day
5
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Moderately Easy
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Moroccan spiced pie
- Ready in 2 hrs
The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal - and it's suitable for veggies
62
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Moderately Easy
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Individual Christmas pies
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- Ready in 2 hrs
This recipe for a stunning vegetarian Christmas alternative, can easily be reduced or increased to make as many as you need
7
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Moderately Easy
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Squash & sage pithivier
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- Ready in 50 mins
This simple pie for one makes a great veggie option for Christmas Day - make as many as you need and freeze ahead
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Easy
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Shallot tarte tatin with goat's cheese
- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
James Martin's easy, rustic cheese and onion tart is sure to become a weekend favourite
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Easy
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Festive squash jalousie
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- Ready in 2 hrs
Perfect for a veggie Christmas Day centrepiece, this easy pie tastes great with all the traditional trimmings
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Easy
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Fennel & chestnut loaf with cranberry relish
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Good Food reader Barbara Keen shares her vegetarian loaf recipe with seasonal chestnut and cranberry
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Easy
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Indian potato pie
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- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
This impressive vegetarian pie is really versatile - it tastes great hot, warm or cold, so you can make it well ahead
20
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Easy
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Parsnip, cranberry & chestnut loaf
- Ready in 2 hrs
A modern take on the nut loaf, this makes a great vegetarian centrepiece for Christmas Day or a special dinner
20
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Easy
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Purple sprouting broccoli, leek & almond tart
- Ready in 55 mins
This stunning vegetarian tart is no trouble to make, as it's made with a packet of puff pastry
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Easy
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Mushroom & tarragon strudels with Madeira sauce
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
The gourmet combination of mushrooms adds variety and texture to these filo parcels
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Easy
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Leek, mushroom & goat's cheese strudels
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- Ready in 1 hr
This low-fat, vegetarian recipe reminds us that pastry doesn't have to be an indulgence
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Easy
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Spinach roulade with Boursin & sundried tomatoes
- Ready in 35 mins
A stunning centrepiece that is simple to make and sure to tempt vegetarians and meat eaters alike
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For The Keen Cook
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Fig & blue cheese tart
- Ready in 3 hrs 40 mins
This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner
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Easy
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Layered squash, barley & spinach pie
- Ready in 3 hrs 20 mins
A spectacular veggie Christmas centrepiece - when sliced, it looks stunning, and the flavours go brilliantly with all your favourite trimmings
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Moderately Easy
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Creamed leek tart
- Ready in 3 hrs
A creamy tart from MasterChef judge John Torode that makes a great centrepiece at any time of year
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Moderately Easy
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Melty mushroom Wellingtons
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
This smart all-in-one vegetarian main is perfect for entertaining on winter nights
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Easy
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Open ravioli with squash & porcini mushrooms
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Don't leave the vegetarians out this Christmas, with this special yet easy to manage recipe
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Easy
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Spiced rice & mushroom en croute
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
This festive centrepiece makes a great veggie main course
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Easy
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Herby cheese roulade
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- Ready in 45 mins
This impressive dish can be made up to 12 hours ahead
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Moderately Easy
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Aubergines filled with spinach & mushrooms
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- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
A hearty, slow-roasted dish that looks as stunning as it tastes
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Easy
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Fresh Savoy, red onion & egg pie
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- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
A great vegetarian main - perfect pastry and a scrummy filling
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Easy
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Wild rice, chestnut & squash stuffing
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- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Add a colourful and healthy dish to your Christmas lunch table with this vegetarian stuffing
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Easy
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Roast winter veg with fondue sauce
- Ready in 1 hr
If you love fondues but don't necessarily want the full-on experience, this vegetarian dish is for you - a taste of après-ski without the guilt (or snow)
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Easy
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Artichoke & wild mushroom pie
- Ready in 1 hr
This rustic savoury pie shows just how modern vegetarian dishes can excite and thrill all appetites
5
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Moderately Easy
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