One of the best things about a Christmas feast is seeing a table filled with a vast selection of different foods. They say we eat with our eyes – and it’s a wonderful thing to see a ton of appetizers and sides before everyone digs in. There’s so much promise in a well stocked dinner table!
For years now, I’ve actually noticed that my FAVORITE things on the holiday dinner table are the side dishes. I mean, there’s a reason I happily eat plates loaded with stuffing and mashed potatoes for days following Thanksgiving.
Well, the same applies to Christmas vegetable dishes, appetizers and sides. Not only will these meat-free sides be a hit at the dinner table, they’ll be vegetarian leftovers you’re happy to see in the fridge the days following the big get-together. Worried there won’t be enough for leftovers? Better make extra!
Click the pictures or links below to find the recipes. Enjoy!
Sauteed Pearl Onions And Mushrooms With Garlic Butter
Sauteed mushrooms and onions with paprika recipe – Sweet pearl onions and earthy mushrooms are pan fried with butter, paprika and salt and finished in the oven.
Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
A split pea soup that’s healthy, meat-free and gluten-free!
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Topped with diced butternut squash sauteed in sriracha sauce along with some freshly chopped cilantro, this vegan butternut squash soup has a slight pungency and smokiness that’s remindful of South East Asian curries.
Red Potato Salad
A deliciously tangy red potato salad with sun dried tomatoes, green peas and basil, tossed in a light mustard and vinegar dressing. Ready in 15 minutes!
Colcannon (healthier with leeks and olive oil)
This is a healthier version of the classic Irish colcannon. It contains olive oil and leeks and may just be the best mashed potato recipe you’ll ever taste!
Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
A hearty side dish for those cold winter days! Oven Roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels Sprouts pair extremely well in this healthy and easy recipe.
Oven roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, cranberries and walnuts
Celebrate Thanksgiving and other winter holidays with this delicious oven roasted Brussels sprouts recipe! Sweet, salty and smoky – healthy has never tasted so good!
Oven Baked Za’atar Fries
Homemade, healthy oven baked fries spiced with a Moroccan flair!
Chickpea, Turnip and Lemon Soup
A light and completely vegan chickpea and turnip lemon soup that’s low in calories and fat.
Pickled Cucumber and Onion Salad
This is a light and refreshing southern style pickled cucumber and onion salad with dill, chiles and mango.
Broiled Green Beans Almondine
A buttery and nutty Broiled Green Beans Almondine Recipe that’s on the healthier side and only takes 15 minutes to make from start to finish!
Light Cranberry Relish
Tart, sweet homemade cranberry relish. So much better than store bought!
The Best Three Bean Salad
A nutritious three bean salad ready to serve in just 20 minutes.
Easy Vegan Stuffing
A healthy and festive vegan stuffing recipe that meat eaters will also enjoy!
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