Vegetarian options for Christmas dinner

If you are looking for vegetarian options for Christmas dinner you may find some ideas here.

A vegetarian nut roast with rosemary garnish.

I have selected recipes for a vegetarian apricot nut roast, nut cutlets and a vegan nut roast which is packed with nuts, quinoa and lentils.

I have also included vegetarian apricot and nut sausages, meat-free stuffing balls plus a few extra Christmas recipes to help you with your Christmas meal planning.

Vegetarian roast dinner

Many of these vegetarian roast dinner dishes can be prepared in advance. Nut cutlets, stuffing balls and these veggie sausages are perfect for freezing, and will help you get your Christmas dinner organised ahead of time.

Lentil nut roast (vegetarian nut roast)

Lentil nut roast is packed with nuts, quinoa and lentils and is a traditional meat free alternative for a roast dinner.

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Apricot nut roast (fruity nut roast)

Apricot nut roast is a fruity version of this popular vegetarian loaf and is perfect for Christmas dinner.

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Nut cutlets

Nut cutlets will make a tasty addition to your Christmas table. They can be prepared in advance for convenience and cooked in minutes.

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Vegetarian sausages

No roast dinner would be complete without sausages. These apricot and nut sausages are full of flavour and will be enjoyed by veggies and meat eaters alike.

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Apricot stuffing balls (vegetarian stuffing)

Your vegetarian guests do not need to miss out on stuffing. These apricot stuffing balls do not contain any meat products and are simple to make.

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Roast sprouts with pomegranate

Christmas wouldn't be complete without sprouts. This side dish combines sprouts with pomegranate to add to the festive flavours.

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Hasselback carrots with honey and rosemary

This recipe combines roast carrots with honey and rosemary to produce a colourful and attractive side dish.

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Winter salad

Winter salad is a colourful seasonal side dish containing leafy greens, pomegranate and orange and is simple to prepare.

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Desserts and snacks

Mince pies are one of the most popular Christmas foods in the UK but traditional mincemeat is generally made using animal suet. While you may be able to buy vegetarian mincemeat, homemade Christmas mincemeat will take your homemade mince pies and desserts to the next level.

This recipe for mincemeat is suitable for long storage. It can be prepared several weeks before Christmas and is one item you will be able to cross off your to-do list way ahead of time. Use it to make these suet free mince pies, frangipane mince pies, mincemeat slices, apple and mincemeat lattice tart or these festive pinwheels.

Vegetarian mincemeat for mince pies

Take your Christmas baked goods to the next level with homemade fruity mincemeat. Use to make mince pies, frangipane mince pies, mincemeat slices, mincemeat pinwheels or other baked desserts.

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Vegetarian mince pies (without suet)

This Christmas favourite is made using homemade mincemeat and sweet buttery pastry to add a touch of luxury.

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Frangipane mince pies

Frangipane mince pies are are mini pastries filled with homemade mincemeat and topped with frangipane and are a delicious variation on traditional mince pies.

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Apple and mincemeat tart

This attractive lattice topped tart is full of fruity festive flavours and can be served either hot or cold.

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Mincemeat slices

Use some of your homemade mincemeat as a filling for these scrumptious mincemeat crumble slices.

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Mincemeat pinwheels (mincemeat Chelsea buns)

Make a batch of mincemeat pinwheels for your Christmas breakfast or brunch. They are a perfect make ahead treat and can be frozen, defrosted and reheated as needed.

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Cherry cheesecake

This no bake cheesecake has a chocolate crumb base, cheesecake cream and is topped with fresh cherry compote. It can be prepared in advance and is likely to go down well.

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Pistachio frangipane

This frangipane tart is made using ground pistachios and red fruits and makes a tasty option to include in your Christmas menu.

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French Lemon tart (tarte au citron)

This tangy tart has a sweet shortcrust pastry shell filled with a lemon custard filling and is always a popular choice.

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Three espresso cups containing chocolate mousse.

Avocado chocolate mousse

This easy chocolate mousse recipe is perfect for if you are running short of time. It is made using avocado, does not contain cream or eggs and can be prepared in minutes.

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