7 Meat & Dairy-Free Christmas Recipes — REDUCETARIAN FOUNDATION

It can often seem like Christmas is heavily centred on meaty dishes and lots of dairy. But what if I told you that you can easily serve up an impressive reducetarian banquet without breaking the bank or taking up too much of your time?

From festive sweet treats to savory gravy, you are sure to find a few dairy and meat-free recipes to treat yourself (and your family) to this holiday season. First, let us help you along the way with these 7 mouthwatering recommendations!

Little Lentil Loaf With Mushrooms And Sage

A satisfying centrepiece to serve with cranberry sauce at the Christmas table. Lentils always make the perfect choice for a main course because they’re filling and nutritious! Find the recipe here.

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes With Mushroom Gravy

Mashed potatoes and gravy are both staples for the festive period. But if you’d like to put a healthier twist on these classics, then check out this super savory and delicious masterpiece. Find the recipe here.

Shortbread Cookies

Is it really Christmas if you don’t do a little bit of baking? Shortbreads are amongst the simplest and most delicious of all holiday cookies, so you really can’t go wrong with this plant-based recipe. Find the recipe here.

Holiday Stuffed Butternut Squash

This butternut squash is stuffed with tri-color quinoa, meat-free apple sage sausage, mushrooms, shallots, and fresh sage leaves. Despite its impressive appearance, it only takes one hour to prepare! Find the recipe here.

Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes Carrots and Green Beans

Never underestimate the power of perfectly roasted vegetables! This simple blend of potatoes, carrots and green beans is seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs and then beautifully roasted. It’s a must-have side dish at any Christmas table! Find the recipe here.

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are quick to make, with minimal effort, yet come out looking so cute and festive. The most time consuming part of this bake is the rolling of the dough and cutting out the gingerbread men. Kids will definitely love the decorating part, making this the perfect Christmas activity. Find the recipe here.

Pinwheels

These Christmas Pinwheels are dotted with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes to bring out that festive green and red look! Not only do they look great, but they taste delicious and make the perfect appetizer, too. Find the recipe here.

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