
Vegetarian Christmas mains recipes
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Sprout, comté & walnut tart
Make the most of seasonal sprouts this winter with this tasty tart. It combines comté cheese and walnuts in a wonderful spelt and pumpkin seed pastry case
Squash & chestnut crackers
Impress veggie guests this Christmas with these butternut squash and chestnut puff pastry crackers. Serve with vegetarian gravy and plenty of trimmings
Cranberry & lentil bake
Double or triple the quantities of this festive cranberry and lentil bake to serve more people, if you like. You can make it up to two days before serving
Beetroot & red onion tarte tatin
Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.
Mini nut roasts with candied carrots
Serve these lovely mini nut roasts as a vegan dish at Christmas. You could also serve the recipe as one large nut roast, too – just use a larger loaf tin
Squash, winter herb & crispy butter bean pie
Make this hearty squash pie to serve as an alternative vegetarian Christmas centrepiece. It's festive and contains plenty of herby flavour
Vegan nut roast
Make this stunning vegan centrepiece by combining root vegetables with mushrooms, grains, hazelnuts and fresh herbs. Top with parsnip crisps for extra crunch
Cauliflower, leek & cheddar pie with mustard & thyme pastry
Enjoy this comforting cauliflower, cheese & leek pie. With homemade mustard and thyme pastry, it's a great veggie main course for any occasion
Spinach madeleine tart with cheesy pastry
Try this tart as a veggie course at Christmas or other celebration. With cheesy pastry and a cheese and spinach filling, it's sure to be a crowdpleaser
Vegetarian wellington
Create a vegetarian centrepiece with this meat-free wellington with beetroot, mushroom and butternut squash wrapped in pastry. It's ideal for a celebration
Sweet potato parcel
Bake this moreish sweet potato parcel as a vegan Christmas Day centrepiece, enhanced with the festive flavours of sage and chestnuts
Parsnip, feta & butter bean pie
Looking for a showstopping veggie dish? Packed with parsnips, feta and butter beans, this pie makes the perfect Christmas centrepiece
Shallot tatin
This twist on a classic apple dessert gives often-overlooked shallots star billing and makes a stunning vegetarian main course
Persian pilaf & roasted root loaves
These vibrant individual pistachio nut roasts with honeyed pomegranate and harissa tomato sauce can also be made as one impressive centrepiece loaf
Beetroot & squash wellingtons with kale pesto
Put some welly in your Christmas dinner. Make these vegan wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them!
Root vegetable tatin with candied nuts & blue cheese
Make this vegetable tatin with nuts and cheese as a Christmas showstopper. Perfect for a veggie family, it also makes a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece
Festive squash jalousie
Perfect for a veggie Christmas Day centrepiece, this easy pie tastes great with all the traditional trimmings
Parsnip gnocchi
Take parsnips to another level by turning them into gnocchi with a crunchy walnut crumb. This moreish dish is vegan, healthy and delicious
Polenta & goat's cheese stacks
This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it's special enough to serve on Christmas Day
Honey roast beetroot & Wensleydale tart tartine
Enjoy this showstopping beetroot and Wensleydale tart as a veggie centrepiece at Christmas. With its stunning deep red colour, it's a perfect festive dish
Sweet potato & chestnut roast with tangy tomato sauce
Serve this nut loaf with fresh green veggies as a Sunday lunch. Go for something seasonal like sprouts, broccoli, spinach or any of the leafy cabbage family
Moroccan spiced pie
The perfect showpiece to your Christmas Day meal - and it's suitable for veggies
Vegan Christmas wreath
Bake our vegan Christmas wreath with spinach, pine nuts and tofu as a centrepiece for a meat-free Christmas Day. Adorn with festive cranberries and dill
Individual Christmas pies
This recipe for a stunning vegetarian Christmas alternative, can easily be reduced or increased to make as many as you need