Vegetarian Christmas recipes
Ideas for a sensational spread on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and throughout the festive season, including a stunning centre-piece - Layered squash, barley & spinach pie.
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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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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
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Moderately Easy
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Truffled parsnip & Parmesan bruschetta
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- Ready in 35 mins
Scented truffle oil and fresh Parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé
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Easy
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Quick & easy party nibbles
- Ready in 1 hr
Ten stunning ideas for your Christmas drinks party, all suitable for vegetarians
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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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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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Grilled goat's cheese with cranberry dressing
- Ready in 20 mins
A smart veggie starter that will impress even the biggest foodie at your dinner table
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Easy
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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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Classic Christmas pudding
- Ready in 8 hrs
What's Christmas without the pud? This is a plump pudding with history...
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Moderately Easy
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Fruit-filled clementine cake
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- Ready in 2 hrs 40 mins
A beautiful, moist gluten-free cake packed with zingy citrus flavours, wonderful for Christmas
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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
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Bloody Mary shots with avocado toasts
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- Ready in 30 mins
A clever starter - with a great big kick in it - that's a cinch to make
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Squash & nigella seed soup
- Ready in 45 mins
Nigella seeds are a flavourful addition to this winter soup; they taste like oregano and have the slight bitterness of mustard seeds
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Easy
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Pea, tarragon & cream cheese pithivier
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- Ready in 2 hrs
Don't leave vegetarian guests feeling second best with this posh pie, you can serve it with all the traditional roast trimmings if you like
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Easy
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Whole baked squash with spiced couscous
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This meat-free main course also makes an eyecatching centrepiece for any Christmas table
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Chicory & houmous bites
- Ready in 20 mins
These chicory and houmous bites couldn't be easier to make for a buffet
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Pumpkin & sage pot pies
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- Ready in 1 hr
A vegetarian main course which can be made the day before your dinner party
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Easy
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Red pepper, feta & courgette 'lasagne'
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- Ready in 15 mins
Surprise guest turns out to be vegetarian, or simply need a quick veggie option, then try this for Christmas
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Easy
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Galloping horses
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- Ready in 20 mins
These bites are based on the Thai recipe called mar hor (meaning galloping horses) and go beautifully with a daquiri
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Easy
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Mushroom & olive tatins
- Ready in 40 mins
This is a versatile dish, starter, main, picnic or snack. It's smart enough for entertaining and easy enough for everyday
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Easy cheese & onion slice
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
This cheesy dish is a great buffet recipe for guests to just help themselves to
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Butter bean, lemon & herb pâté with melba toast
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- Ready in 10 mins
A new spread for your toast - and butter beans are the hero ingredient
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Mushroom & tarragon pâté
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- Ready in 35 mins
This low-fat, easy pâté is a perfect vegetarian starter
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7-cup Christmas pudding
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- Ready in 3 hrs
A classic light, spiced Christmas pudding - so simple you don't even need any kitchen scales
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Easy
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Goat's cheese & onion pastries
- Ready in 1 hr
Use a hearty shortcrust base then top with creamy cheese and crunchy walnuts and contrast with watercress salad
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Crisp spinach tart with squash wedges
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- Ready in 1 hr
This veggie filo pie with roast pumpkin is versatile enough for a quick dinner, packed lunch or buffet
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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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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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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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Goat's cheese & cranberry tartlets
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These vegetarian tartlets make great finger food for a festive drinks party
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Rosemary & olive drop scones with goat's cheese
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Tasty pop-in-the-mouth nibbles to impress guests with before dinner
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