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Liven up a classic nut roast recipe with our clever twists, impress guests and transform your Christmas sides or try new vegetarian Christmas starters. See more Christmas recipes & inspiration.
Cheesecake, but not as you know it. This savoury twist on the classic has a gluten-free breadcrumb base, fragrant cream cheese filling and is topped with a vibrant medley of beets and shallots for a gorgeous free-from main.
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
This rustic veggie tart is perfect as a Christmas dinner main or Sunday roast show-stopper. Filled with roasted mushrooms and creamy leeks, it's lovely served with red onion gravy for even more flavour.
This stunning vegan centrepiece will knock the socks off your Christmas guests, whether they're vegan, veggie or meat eaters.
We've given shakshuka a festive glow-up by using seasonal veg. Butternut squash and kale are cooked in a harissa-spiced tomato sauce and topped with an egg - perfect for a Boxing Day brunch.
This colourful, flavour-packed side is a star supporting act for Christmas lunch or any Sunday roast. Carrots and beetroot are coated in balsamic vinegar and roasted until golden and sticky – simple yet impressive!
With a gooey, oozy centre, this veggie main is absolutely perfect for any celebratory occasion. And you can make it ahead and freeze until the big day.
Cook this braised red cabbage ahead of time to intensify flavours. This festive side is easy to prepare and can be frozen ahead of time, simply reheat on the day!
This plant-based, freeze-ahead main is sure to wow your guests this festive season. Whip up some vegan gravy and you are all set, leftover pie keeps well too – perfect for a lazy Boxing Day dinner.
These vegetarian individual cheesy parcels are a main course that is sure to impress guests. Creamy camembert and flavoursome portabellos, along with porcini mushrooms for depth make this a perfect hearty dinner.
Make this veggie Wellington ahead of time, then freeze it to enjoy on the big day. Packed full with festive flavours, this is the perfect vegetarian centrepiece for your Christmas dinner.
This delicious vegetarian main pairs fluffy potato with tasty Stilton and chestnuts, all wrapped up in creamy pastry
The buttery filo pastry of this vegetarian main crisps up beautifully, encasing sweetly-nutty and earthy vegetables, fragrant spices and the luxuriously creamy tang of Stilton cheese.
Prepare this stunning centrepiece to impress your vegan guests on Christmas day. Roasting a whole butternut squash, scooping out the sweet flesh and then filling with layers of chargrilled peppers, mushroom, chestnuts and spinach is really easy to do
With all the flavours of classic nut roast, this vegan nut and mushroom roast tart with homemade pesto drizzle is the ideal easy vegan Christmas dinner.
This nutty-based and gluten-free vegan vegetable tart recipe, with a fragrant pesto, is sure to be a Sunday lunch crowd pleaser.
This festive tart combines sweet roasted carrots, savoury shallots, punchy pesto and a hint of orange. Extra pesto can be saved in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
If you're having Christmas for two this year, swap out the turkey for these Christmas vegetable and Stilton pies. These festive pies make a perfect vegetarian Christmas main for a smaller Christmas, loaded with carrots, parsnips and melting cheese.
This wreath-shaped vegan nut roast is as attractive as it is delicious, packed with squash, lentils, cashews and creamy tahini and flavoured with fresh herbs and smoky spices. The scattering of pomegranate seeds and herb sprigs provides a pretty finishing touch – everyone will want to try a slice.
This gorgeous vegetarian bake makes for a delicious Christmas dinner alternative. Loaded with roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, chestnuts, and plenty of mixed nuts, this classic nut roast is crammed with flavour and perfect for sharing
Use seasonal red cabbage, beetroot and pear to make this zingy winter salad. Top with a homemade herby chimichurri dressing and enjoy throughout the festive period.
Give your Christmas veg a spicy twist with this fragrant Thai red curry. This easy one-pot is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
This sprout and walnut pastry is a great Boxing Day main. Any soft melting cheese will work here - why not try Camembert for extra festive flavours?
This bejewelled rice is fragrant with cinnamon and nutmeg and has added crunch from crispy Brussels sprouts. This is a great vegan and gluten-free option for your Boxing Day celebrations.
Fancy something a bit more refreshing this Boxing Day? Our leftover hash is just the ticket. Chuck any leftovers into a pan then serve with smashed avocado and a dollop of yogurt.
Save all your leftover Christmas day veggies and cheeseboard for this festive Spanish-inspired omelette.
A warming winter dish that all the family will love. These enchiladas can use up any leftover veg, so have fun and experiment.
Bubble and squeak is a Christmas leftover classic and we've made it even easier in this traybake version. Top with a herby sage butter and a dollop of cranberry sauce and dig in.
Try something different with potatoes this Christmas. These fondant potatoes are soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Try this mouthwatering tart for an unusual way to use sprouts and crumbly Wensleydale cheese.
This bright and colourful houmous board is spiced with hot maple syrup. Serve with crunchy crudités for dipping at your next Christmas party.
Made with only 4 ingredients, these quesadillas are made using Christmas leftovers. Load tortillas with brie and cranberry sauce, then fry until the cheese has melted to make a festive lunch or snack.
This festive filo pie is a fantastic vegan option for your Boxing Day celebrations. With sweet potatoes, chickpeas and crispy sage, this pie tastes great alongside steamed leafy greens.