At holiday meals people get together to celebrate. A lot of people look forward to the tasty food that is offered this time of year. For people on a plant based diet it can be hard to find joyful foods. There is a great option in Seasonal Vegan Recipes. They are creative, tasty and made with fresh ingredients which makes holiday meals fun and filling. From appetisers to sweets there are a lot of options to try. Thanks to these Seasonal Vegan Recipes you can use seasonal foods like squash grapes and root veggies in your holiday meals.
1. Stuffed Mushrooms With Vegan Cream Cheese
Key Ingredients
⦁ 12 large button mushrooms
⦁ 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese
⦁ 1/4 cup finely chopped spinach
⦁ 1/4 cup bread crumbs
⦁ 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
⦁ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
⦁ Salt and pepper to taste
⦁ Fresh parsley for garnish
Step By Step Instructions
⦁ Warm the oven up to 190°C (375°F).
⦁ Clean the mushrooms and carefully cut off the stems leaving behind little caps.
⦁ Cut the mushroom stems into small pieces and set them away.
⦁ Over medium low heat cook the chopped mushroom stems and spinach in a pan for three to four minutes until the spinach is soft.
⦁ Add the vegan cream cheese bread crumbs, yeast salt, garlic powder and pepper to a vessel. Then add the sauteed mushrooms and spinach.
⦁ Put the mixture into the mushroom caps and gently press it down to fill each one all the way to the top.
⦁ Put the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.
⦁ Put them in the oven and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft and the tops are brown.
⦁ Before serving sprinkle with fresh parsley.
⦁ This stuffed mushroom dish is creamy and savoury. Serve it warm and enjoy
2. Vegan Mushroom Wellington
Key Ingredients
⦁ 1 sheet puff pastry (vegan)
⦁ 2 cups chopped mushrooms (button, cremini, or a mix)
⦁ 1/2 cup cooked lentils
⦁ 1/4 cup chopped onions
⦁ 2 cloves garlic, minced
⦁ 1/4 cup fresh thyme
⦁ 2 tablespoons olive oil
⦁ 1 tablespoon soy sauce
⦁ Salt and pepper to taste
⦁ 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk
Step By Step Instructions
⦁ Warm the oven up to 200°C (400°F).
⦁ Set a pan on medium heat and add the olive oil. The garlic and onions should be cooked for three to four minutes until they get soft.
⦁ Put the mushrooms in the pan and cook for five minutes until they start to lose their water and get soft.
⦁ Add the fresh herbs, soy sauce, salt and pepper along with the cooked lentils. After two more minutes take it off the heat.
⦁ On a greased surface roll out the puff dough.
⦁ Place a log shaped piece of the mushroom lentil mixture in the middle of the pastry.
⦁ Seal the sides of the dough by folding it over the filling. For a brown finish brush non dairy milk over the top of the dough.
⦁ On a baking sheet put the Wellington. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the dough is brown and puffed up.
⦁ Wait five minutes before cutting it.
⦁ Add veggie sauce or a salad on the side to make a full meal.
3. Vegan Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Key Ingredients
⦁ 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
⦁ 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
⦁ 1/2 cup cashews (soaked for 2 hours)
⦁ 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
⦁ 1/4 cup vegan mayo
⦁ 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
⦁ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
⦁ 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
⦁ Salt and pepper to taste
⦁ 1/4 cup vegan mozzarella cheese (optional)
Step By Step Instructions
⦁ Warm the oven up to 190°C (375°F).
⦁ Soak the cashews and put them in a blender or food processor. Add the nutritional yeast vegan mayo non dairy milk garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper. Mix until it is smooth.
⦁ Cut up the artichokes and spinach and put them in a big bowl.
⦁ When you add the cashew mixture to the bowl, stir everything together until it is well mixed.
⦁ You can add the veggie mozzarella cheese if you want to.
⦁ Put the dip in a dish that can go in the oven.
⦁ Put it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is bubbly and pale brown.
⦁ You can dip bread pita chips or fresh veggies in it.
⦁ At your next holiday party serve this smooth cosy dip.
4. Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Key Ingredients
⦁ 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
⦁ 1/2 cup coconut milk (or any non-dairy milk)
⦁ 1/4 cup maple syrup
⦁ 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
⦁ 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
⦁ 1/4 teaspoon ginger
⦁ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
⦁ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
⦁ 1 pre-made vegan pie crust
Step By Step Instructions
⦁ Warm the oven up to 175°C (350°F).
⦁ Take a medium sized bowl and mix the pumpkin puree coconut milk maple syrup cinnamon ginger nutmeg and vanilla extract with a whisk.
⦁ Make a slurry with the cornflour and a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Add it to the pumpkin mix and mix it in with a whisk.
⦁ Put the pumpkin filling into the vegan pie shell that has already been made.
⦁ Put it in the oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until the filling is set and feels a little hard.
⦁ After the pie has cooled to room temperature, put it in the fridge for at least two hours.
⦁ Add vegan whipped cream or cinnamon on top.
⦁ At your holiday table this vegan pumpkin pie will taste great with its warm spiced flavours.
Tips For A Successful Vegan Holiday Meal
With a little planning ahead making a vegan holiday meal that everyone loves can be easy and fun. Start by looking at Seasonal Vegan Recipes that use fresh food that is in season. Using seasonal foods like squash grapes and root veggies will make your meals taste better and have more depth. Plan your menu ahead of time to make sure that the appetisers main dishes sides and sweets all have a good range of flavours. This will help make a meal that goes together well and gives everyone something they can enjoy.
When you need to use different ingredients. Plant based milk can be used instead of dairy milk and vegan butter works well in most recipes. If you’re not sure how to make certain changes many Seasonal Vegan Recipes give you simple instructions. A big part is also played by the presentation. To make a meal look nice add fresh flowers, pomegranate seeds or fruit pieces to the plate.
Do as much as you can ahead of time to avoid worry. You can store many seasonal vegan recipes ahead of time and enjoy the holiday without having to spend too much time in the kitchen. Your vegan holiday meal will be a memorable and tasty experience for everyone if you plan and use colourful in season foods.
Conclusion
Seasonal vegan recipes are a great way to enjoy the holidays. They have a lot of different meals that are all tasty and creative. There is something for everyone from salty starters to sweet desserts. The fresh in season vegetables in these recipes bring out the flavours of the season. These vegan choices will be a hit whether you are making a big holiday meal or just a few small ones.
