Vegan Christmas sides recipes

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

This quick and healthy recipe for roasted cauliflower with garlic and bay seasoning is perfect added to salads or served as a side dishe

These herby Mediterranean-style potatoes taste so good it's hard to believe they're low in fat

Slice fennel and chargrill it as the base to a salad dressed with Kalamata olives, parsley, basil and garlic

Try this great veggie midweek meal with nuts, feta and mixed roots of your choosing, plus a lemon and herb dressing. Leave out the feta to make it vegan

Make a vegan version of creamy dauphinoise, with celeriac in place of the usual potato, and dairy-free ingredients. It's an excellent side dish for a feast

A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.

Add a deliciously different side dish to your Christmas spread with these pan-fried brussels sprouts and juicy pomegranate seeds, drizzled with pomegranate molasses

Lift the flavour of red cabbage with the help of pomegranate juice and caraway seeds. Made in the microwave, it's a vibrant, colourful side for the Christmas dinner table

Try this different take on roasted root vegetables, perfect for a Sunday roast or Christmas Day. The addition of maple syrup and thyme adds a little luxury

Serve this caramelised roasted red cabbage with ruby pomegranate seeds as a special veggie side this Christmas

Make parsnips really special for the Christmas dinner table. Sliced hasselback style, they're flavoured with orange, red wine vinegar and maple syrup