Vegetarian Christmas mains recipes
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Spiced squash, feta & beetroot wellington
Make a veggie wellington with squash, beetroot and feta, all encased in puff pastry, as a showstopping main for Christmas
Pumpkin & sage sformata
Balance warm, nutty flavours with sharp goat’s cheese in this sformata, which is a cross between a soufflé and frittata. It's a fabulous festive main
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
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Rustle up these festively shaped veggie tarts at Christmas. They can be served alongside carrots and sprouts on the big day, but are also great for a buffet
Whole roasted butternut squash with Christmas stuffing
Looking for a vegan centrepiece for Christmas dinner? This roasted butternut squash is the answer, packed with festive, flavourful stuffing
Hasselback butternut squash with tahini yogurt & gremolata
Enjoy our hasselback butternut squash as a veggie Christmas main. It’s spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and served with a zingy citrus and herb gremolata
Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte
This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter puff pastry - a real Christmas treat
Whole roasted cauliflower
Wow family and friends at Christmas with a spectacular whole roasted cauliflower. With festive pomegranate jewels, it's a great veggie main
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
Cheese & caramelised onion tart
Entertain friends and family with Tom Kerridge’s cheese and onion tart that guarantees the sweetest caramelised onions and perfectly crisp pastry
Individual butternut squash wellingtons
Bake these vegetarian dinner party pastries for a special occasion, like Christmas Day. They're filled with squash, spinach, chestnut mushrooms and tangy blue cheese
Chestnut & pecan loaf with harissa sauce
Combine chestnuts and veg with smoky harissa sauce in this lighter-than-standard nut roast. Packed with goodness, it delivers three of your 5-a-day, too
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.
Roast aubergines with yogurt & harissa
Looking for a simple side or starter that delivers on taste? Look no further than roast aubergines with yogurt and harissa. It's vegetarian and gluten free
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
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
Roasted cauliflower steaks
Unlock the flavours of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper
Mushroom bourguignon pithivier
Serve our moreish mushroom bourguignon pithivier as a vegan main course. Ideal for a special occasion such as Christmas, it's full of deep flavours
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