Go meatless this Christmas with our list of vegetarian dish ideas.
Dressing,cornbread, and mashed potatoes can all be made vegetarian without sacrificing any flavor.
Explore our list of vegetarian dinner ideas to serve this Christmas.
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I cousin of soy sauce, it adds a rich, savory flavor to foods.
Their beautiful presentation atop a smoky, lemon-y mayo makes them guest-worthy.
Use whatever winter vegetables you have on hand, this recipe is super flexible.
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Whole buttermilk instead of cream or milk, adds richness plus tang.
It also adds a gorgeous orange hue to holiday table spread.
It’s made in acast iron skillet, which makes the sides irresistibly crispy.
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Sauteed mushrooms and smoky tempeh bacon replace the traditional meat in this Cajun classic.
Angel Biscuits
Every table needs a biscuit and these feather-light ones are our favorites.
They’re so good, you’ll think they were sent straight from heaven.
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Easy Creamed Spinach
Even picky eaters will love this creamed spinach recipe.
Plus, it’s an easy way to serve greens that isn’t another salad.
Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a favorite of meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.
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Served with a side of hot honey butter, we assure you there will be no leftovers.
Our favorite part is the crunchy, buttery cracker topping that keeps us coming back for seconds.
Lightly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, these yams are bound to spread some holiday cheer.
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The cheese sauce also happens to be stress-free, for a dish ready in 25 minutes.
Use grocery-store pre-shredded sprouts to cut down on prep time.
Made with no-boil noodles, it’s also easy to throw together.
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Pro tip: use a mandoline for picture-perfect potato slices (just watch your fingertips).
Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake
Sneak some kale onto everyone’s plate with this pasta bake.
Frozen puff pastry makes this an easy meal to put together.
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Hard-boiled eggs give the tossed salad a bit of protein.
Plus, the toasted breadcrumbs add a wonderful crunch to the mix.
Our Test Kitchen pros call this recipe: “Reminiscent of spinach-artichoke dip, but much better.”
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Slow Cooker Lentil Soup Recipe
Everyone loves ahearty and comforting soupon a cold winter night.
Serve with your favorite bread.
Consider this flavor-packed dinner for your vegetarian Christmas dinner.
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Our secret ingredientmayonnaise gives it the delicious thick texture we all want in a good bowl of soup.
Garnish the soup with pepper, thyme, and croutons.
Just double-check to swap the chicken broth in the ingredient list with vegetable broth.
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Mushrooms are added to the mix for added flavor.
It comes together in just under 30 minutes.
Skillet-Roasted Carrots
Sweet and sour, these carrots have it all.
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Use a mandoline for the thinnest zucchini slices.
This warm and comforting main dish will surely be a hit at your Christmas get-together.
This vegetarian version of chili leaves out none of the flavor, and will surely hey your Christmas crowd.
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