30 Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes

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30 Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes2/29 Vegan Green Bean Casserole Test Kitchen Approved Vegan Green Bean Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Now everyone can enjoy this classic Christmas dinner side. Just a few small tweaks make this a vegan green bean casserole, but no one will taste the difference! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 327 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 944mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 3/29 Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love mushrooms and am learning how to make heartier dishes out of my old favorites. This delicious vegan cream of mushroom soup is low in fat and high in nutrition, and it meets my dietary restrictions. Tofu, used in place of cream, provides a silky texture, but keeps the soup vegan and dairy free. —Maria Davis, Flower Mound, Texas Nutrition Facts: : 85 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

3g fiber), 9g protein

3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 4/29 Vegan Quinoa with Peas and Onion 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 174 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 5/29 Tuscan Portobello Stew 15 Reviews

Vegetarian teachers and students alike appreciate this stew at school potlucks

Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a heart-healthy, one-skillet meal that is quick and easy to prepare, yet elegant enough for company or a vegan Christmas dinner. Vegetarian teachers and students alike appreciate this stew at school potlucks. —Jane Siemon, Viroqua, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 309 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 13g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1 lean meat. 6/29 Vegan French Onion Soup Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

7/29 Vegan Rosemary Potatoes with Caramelized Onions 4 Reviews Test

Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This vegan French onion soup uses a few unconventional ingredients to create umami. If you cook vegan foods regularly, keep a jar of dried mushrooms in your pantry and add to soups, stocks and casseroles to add a savory, earthy note to your dishes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 218 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 827mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 7/29 Vegan Rosemary Potatoes with Caramelized Onions 4 Reviews Test

Roasted potatoes are amazing

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Roasted potatoes are amazing. Add some rosemary and caramelized onions and they are over-the-top delicious! —Mary Jones, Athens, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 215 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 4g protein. 8/29 Lemon Rice Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Rice Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad makes a refreshing side dish

for a vegan Christmas dinner

for a vegan Christmas dinner. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and other family gatherings. People enjoy the combination of flavors, and I like that it can be made ahead. —Margery Richmond, Lacombe, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 247 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/29 Glazed Sweet Potatoes 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family

table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze

table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them this way, and now her glazed sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well! —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 352 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. 10/29 Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip Test Kitchen Approved Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/4 cups dip) Go to Recipe From the

Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot

Recipe Creator: This decadent main dish is perfect for your vegan Christmas dinner feast. The festive orange sauce takes some time, but it tastes incredible.—Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 194 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 470mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 11/29 Vegan Lemon Mushroom Orzo 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot. It has a pleasant tinge of lemon and

a nice crunch from pecans

a nice crunch from pecans. —Shelly Nelson, Akeley, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 225 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 12/29 Vegan Maple-Gingerroot Vegetables 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves this recipe because it brings out the lovely flavors of the vegetables. Even my children enjoy it—they love the drizzle of maple syrup! It’s a tasty way to introduce kids to turnips,

rutabaga and parsnips, too

rutabaga and parsnips, too. —Kelli Ritz, Innisfail, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 92 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 13/29 Vegan Pumpkin Bread 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy vegan pumpkin bread recipe was given to me by my stepmom shortly after she and my dad got married 40 years ago. It’s perfect for potlucks or a vegan Christmas dinner since it makes

two loaves and is dairy- and egg-free

two loaves and is dairy- and egg-free. Everyone who tries it loves it! —Susan Johnson, Payne, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 190 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/29 Vegan Mushroom and Sweet Potato Potpie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The last time I was in the U.S., I had an amazing mushroom and beer pot pie at a small brewpub. It was so rich

and comforting

and comforting. I tried numerous versions when I got home and I think I’ve come pretty close! — Iben Ravn, Copenhagen, Denmark Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 211 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 15/29 Vegan Dutch-Oven Bread 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crackling homemade Dutch-oven bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits.

This is one of my

—Catherine Ward, Taste of Home Prep Kitchen Manager Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 86 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 16/29 Vegan Cider Baked Squash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a freelance writer who sometimes needs a break from a long session of working on a story. That’s when I escape to the kitchen to whip up something that’s good to eat, yet easy to prepare. This is one of my

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch

favorites! Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 137 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch. 17/29 Vegan Fig-Carrot Stuffed Kabocha Squash Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While searching for a new winter squash variety, I stumbled upon kabocha squash—it really wowed me. The flavor and texture are both rich and beautiful, and this recipe, which I improvised, really suits the squash well. —Caitlin Stephens-North, Malden, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed

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