Vegan Christmas sides recipes

Infuse cavolo nero with chilli for a gentle heat or, if you want more of a kick, finely chop the chilli before frying it with the garlic

Wrap vegan sausages in dairy-free puff pastry to make these easy pigs in blankets. A great side dish at Christmas, they're also perfect for parties and buffets

Throw together Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and pomegranate seeds to make this wonderfully festive side dish

Make a vegan version of bread sauce, made with soya milk and vegan butter. Serve as a side at Sunday lunch, or at Christmas time with all the trimmings

Make parsnips extra-special with a flavourful white miso and maple glaze. This makes a perfect Sunday roast side, or Christmas dinner dish to feed a crowd

Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness

Cook sprouts in an air fryer for a super-easy cooking method, then add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon

Throw some herbs in with your roast potatoes for an added burst of flavour. These vegan roasties make a great festive side dish or accompaniment for a Sunday roast

Make these red onion, lentil and sage vegan stuffing balls for a welcome addition to any festive feast. Linseeds, pecans, hazelnuts and pistachios pack in a classic crunch

Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

Try Gary Rhodes' recipe for crispy baked potatoes, sliced thinly and cooked with olive oil and salt. Perfect for a simple roast dinner side dish

Try skin-on roasties – not only do they dramatically cut down the prep time, but it makes them more filling and gives them a deeper baked potato flavour

Toss parsnips with maple syrup and dukkah seasoning for a flavourful side dish that's perfect to accompany a roast or Christmas feast

Take your roast potatoes to new levels of deliciousness with lemon, garlic and bay. They make the perfect side dish to a Sunday roast or Christmas dinner

Forget soggy parsnips: roast them with our polenta and paprika coating and you'll be rewarded with golden, crunchy veg. It makes a lovely Christmas side dish

This crunchy, nutty coleslaw is a great healthy salad for serving on the side of cooked meats and other rich, festive dishes

This vibrant veggie Christmas side dish beautifully contrasts sweet and savoury, make it up to four days in advance or freeze it

Serve this lemon-roasted Savoy cabbage alongside your favourite main – it goes well with meat, fish and veggie dishes

Spruce up the humble sprout by serving al denté with sweet onions and crunchy nuts

This braised cabbage side is a super healthy and versatile dish with a rich, deep-red colour enhanced by the addition of the Port

Spruce up brussels sprouts for Christmas Day with the addition of garlic, lemon and chilli. The result is a flavourful vegan side dish that’s healthy too

Fennel seeds and flaky sea salt give these roasted new potatoes a crispy, flavoursome finish