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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This earthy and vegetarian rice pilaf is good for feeding a crowd, so works well on a buffet table

A fresh and crunchy seasonal slaw served with sweet pecans, cashews, almond and peanuts in a sweet, spicy glaze

Boiling the potatoes for longer, then smashing them, makes for more surface area, meaning golden brown beauties and extra crispy bits everyone will love!

Skip the red wine and mull your veg with mixed spice, brown sugar and an orange studded with cloves for a healthier Christmas side dish

Rustle up your own, sweeter version of pickled sauerkraut with apple, redcurrant and cider flavours

These sticky, caramelised root veggies have a dollop of marmalade to bring a sweet fruity element and delicate rose harissa for a little heat

No festive meal is complete without cranberry sauce. Try this version, which includes sloe gin for a modern twist on the classic Christmas relish

Add coriander seeds, apples and maple syrup to red cabbage to make a punchy festive side dish. A colourful addition to any Christmas dinner table

Make roast potatoes that are tasty and healthy. Smoked paprika adds flavour and we have a top tip for a crispy finish. Ideal for Sunday lunch, or Christmas Day