Vegetarian Christmas recipes

This decadent, savoury take on the classic bread & butter pudding can be served as a vegetarian centrepiece, or an indulgent side dish

Quick to make on Christmas Day, you can swap fresh cranberries here for frozen – just keep an eye on them during cooking, as they won’t take as long to break down

Convert mince pie sceptics with our recipe for juicy, zesty mincemeat wrapped in pastry that’s extra-biscuity and rich thanks to a surprise ingredient

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup - a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

Wilt spinach with garlic and spices, then pile onto small, warm pieces of naan bread and top with halloumi for an attractive vegetarian canapé

Serve your family our hearty meat-free pie for dinner. The rich umami sauce is made with soy and mustard powder, and pumpkin seeds add a good crunch

Ready made gnocchi make a perfect base for a bite-sized canapé that's easy to make and perfect for a party platter or casual nibble with drinks

This quick and easy pan-fried dish uses up leftover brussels sprouts for a delicious Boxing day brunch, or a low-fat, low-calorie weeknight dinner

Vegetarian guests? This individual puff pastry pie makes the perfect, stress-free offering

Give your yorkies extra crunch with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and a boost of extra flavour from fresh thyme. They make a special side dish at Christmas

Scented truffle oil and fresh parmesan make humble parsnips the star in this tasty Christmas canapé

Enjoy our parsnip wreath with marsala gravy as a veggie Christmas dish. Deeply savoury and almost stuffing-like in texture, it makes a stunning main or side for turkey

Enjoy this vegetarian gratin with wintry greens, or as a creamy side dish in a family feast. With brussels sprouts and chestnuts, it's a wonderfully festive dish

Hosting a party? Our no-fuss crispy fried artichokes will go down a treat. Perfect for a Christmas party, serve with a honey, garlic and chilli dipping sauce

This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it's special enough to serve on Christmas Day

Make this impressive roasted stuffed squash for a vegetarian Sunday lunch. Serve a zingy pistachio salsa on the side to add freshness, texture and spice

Perfect for a dinner party

A smart veggie starter that will impress even the biggest foodie at your dinner table

Wow guests with this extra-special chocolate, raspberry and pistachio roulade for a Christmas dessert. It will make the perfect end to a festive dinner feast

This extra special tart with crumbly walnut pastry makes a fabulous vegetarian dinner

A homemade Christmas pudding is easy to make, then it just needs time in the steamer to turn it into a glorious, rich, fruity dessert. A festive classic

A beautiful, moist gluten-free cake packed with zingy citrus flavours, wonderful for Christmas

Salads aren't just for summer – this fun festive salad features root vegetables for a delicious seasonal twist