
With Christmas just around the corner it’s time for vegans to decide on the centrepiece for the most important meal of the year. To help you choose, (or maybe make the decision even harder!) take a look at the Totally Vegan Buzz 2018 list of the best vegan Christmas dinner main courses out there. The main problem for vegans this Christmas? There’s just too many incredible options to choose from!
You can also take a look at the best vegan Christmas side dishes to impress your family this year.
1. Ultimate Vegan Christmas Roast Wellington

The ultimate vegan Christmas roast wellington helps vegans say goodbye to boring nut roasts. The dish has a meaty texture and is packed with Christmassy flavours. Recipe by Gaz Oakley
2. Sweet Smoky Glazed Tofu Ham

This elegant smoky glazed tofu is the perfect alternative to a Christmas ham. The dish is sweet and smoky and features a great combo of orange and maple. Recipe by Isa Chandra
3. Christmas Loaf

Cauldron’s classic organic tofu is combined with mushrooms, pine nuts, apricots and chia seeds and covered in onion marmalade. Recipe by Cauldron Foods
4. Stuffed Portobello Mushroom, Sweet Potato Wedges And Sprouts

This recipe features cinnamon, paprika and rosemary infused sweet potato wedges. These are served with carrots, crispy Brussels sprouts with sweet juicy pomegranates, with portobello mushrooms stuffed with coriander, basil, pine nuts, tahini and quinoa as the centrepiece. Recipe by Deliciously Ella
5. Seitan En Croute

This beef wellington is perfect for vegans who want to make a statement to their meat-eating family. Recipe by The Edgy Veg
6. Portobello Mushroom Wellington

Team BOSH! are at it again with this mouth-watering portobello mushroom wellington. Recipe by BOSH!
7. Sweet & Savoury Stuffed Acorn Squash

This stuffed acorn squash is sweet, savoury and hearty. It features quinoa, mushrooms cranberries and cinnamon. Recipe by Vegan Huggs
8. Mushroom, Chestnut And Thyme Pithivier

This bold mushroom, chestnut and thyme pithivier will make your meat-eating relatives jealous, so make sure you save enough for yourself! Recipe by Karen Burns-Booth
9. Lentil And Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

This vegan sweet potato pie features green lentils, maple syrup and portobello mushrooms for a heart and healthy Christmas main. Recipe by Minimalist Baker
10. Winter Vegetable Hominy Hash En Croute

This winter main is based around a generous chunk of seitan, and features grated parsnips, peppers and carrots, all wrapped in puff pastry. Recipe by Thug Kitchen
11. Mushroom Gravy Pie With Garlicky Kale Mashed Potatoes

Mushroom gravy pie featuring a fluffy mashed potato topper. Recipe by The First Mess
12. Whole Roasted Cauliflower

This simple but delicious roasted cauliflower is seasoned with cherry, lemon, smoked paprika and flaked almonds. Recipe by Jamie Oliver
13. Vegetable Pot Pie

Vegetable pot pie baked with a flaky crust, crammed full of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Recipe by Forks Over Knives
14. Chickpea Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Vegetables, chickpeas, herbs, mashed sweet potato and a garlic top to create the perfect vegan Shepherd’s Pie . Recipe by Vegan Richa
15. Nutty Wild Rice And Shredded Brussels Sprout Stuffed Mini Pumpkins.

Mini pumpkins are stuffed with shredded Brussels sprouts, rice, apple cider and dried cranberries. recipe by Half Baked Harvest
16. Vegan Spinach Lasagne

The highlight of this vegan spinach lasagne is a delicious cashew mozzarella. Recipe by Veganosity
17. Leek & Mushroom Couscous Stuffed Squash

This leek mushroom and couscous stuffed squash works perfectly as a side or a main. The chef recommends personalizing to your taste. Recipe by I Love Vegan
18. Christmas Wreath

This beautifully festive Christmas vegan wreath is generously covered with cranberries. Inside you’ll find spinach, pine nuts and tofu. Recipe by BBC Good Food
19. Creamy Pumpkin Lasagne

This creamy pumpkin lasagne features a warm, creamy, and spicy pumpkin béchamel sauce. The chef recommends topping with with a pine nut Parmesan. Recipe by One Green Planet
20. One-Hour Fall Pot Pies

Biting into these one-hour fall pot pies reveals a treat of parsnips, carrots, potatoes, and kale. Topped with savoury pumpkin sage biscuits . Recipe by Minimalist Baker
21. Polenta Casserole

This polenta casserole is a beautifully festive dish, featuring courgette and bell peppers. Recipe by Chocolate Covered Katie
22. Seed & Carrot Roast Loaf

This Christmas loaf features sunflower and pumpkin seeds complemented by a generous helping of carrots. The chef recommends covering in mushroom gravy and serving with roasted vegetables. Recipe by Trinity’s Kitchen
23. Aubergine Boats

There are endless possibilities so personalise these aubergine boats. Try adding whole cooked lentils, experiment with herbs and spices or add a dash of red wine and some vegan cheese. Recipe by Vegan Recipe Club
24. Beetroot Pithiviers

These gorgeous pithiviers are stuffed with beetroot, caramelised onion chutney, walnuts and spinach. Recipe by Delicious Magazine
25. Portobello Pot Roast

This warming pot-roast features a hearty combination of red wine, herbs & vegetables for a delectable vegan Christmas feast. Recipe by A Virtual Vegan
Which vegan Christmas main is your favourite? Tell us in the comments section below!
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