22 vegan Christmas Side Dishes your guests will go crazy for this holiday season! These delicious recipes are so easy to make and the perfect addition to your main dish. Get ready to indulge in these amazing plant-based side dishes this Christmas!
OK, folks, listen up! Appetizers and side dishes are what our Christmas dinner is all about.
Breakfast is a given, and the main dishes are fine. But, the sides say, “I’m here to party!” Along with the desserts of course.
If your friends and family are still convinced you only eat are raw veggie sticks and salads, now’s the time to change their minds. Your guests are sure to go crazy over any one of these delicious dishes.
So, without further adieu, 22 vegan Christmas sides that will rock your holiday spread!
Vegan Christmas Side Dishes
Baked Cinnamon Apples are the ultimate Fall recipe and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients, this recipe makes for a perfectly healthy apple dessert, topping, or side dish you and your family will love all season long.
These Holiday Oven Roasted Vegetables made with tamari, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup are the perfect holiday side dish! Oil-free, gluten-free, healthy, and absolutely delicious.
Making the best Vegan Stuffing is so easy and it’s an absolute must-have for your Thanksgiving and Christmas table! Made with 8 simple ingredients, this healthy version of a classic is so satisfying and absolutely delicious.
These Maple Roasted Carrots are sweet, a little salty, and so easy to make. All you need are 7 simple ingredients to make a delicious side dish even kids will love! Vegan, oil-free, and healthy.
The BEST Instant Pot Vegetable Soup. This electric pressure cooker soup is so easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. It’s healthy, hearty, comforting, and perfect for the colder months.
Roasted Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish for Christmas or Thanksgiving and so easy to make. Roasted then seared to perfection, this sweet-tangy-savory recipe requires just 6 simple ingredients. Oil-free and delicious!
This Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is so creamy, cheesy, and easy to make. Topped with a crunchy panko breadcrumb topping and baked to golden brown perfection, this recipe is a guaranteed family favorite!
The best Vegan Baked Beans in the world are so easy to make and absolutely delicious. They’re the perfect blend of smoky, sweet, and tangy. A guaranteed favorite side dish at any gathering.
Super simple cranberry sauce recipe made with fresh cranberries, maple syrup, and freshly squeezed orange juice! Delicious and fat-free. A great side for Thanksgiving or any other holiday meal.
The BEST Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe! Creamy, smooth, rich, tangy, and healthy. Whip these taters up in no time. So easy to make and absolutely delicious. No milk, butter, or other harmful ingredients. This is one of those recipes that will get made year-round and not just on holidays.
This Easy Vegan Gravy is so easy to make and ready in 5 minutes. Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s savory, full of flavor, and perfect over mashed potatoes.
This is seriously the BEST Vegan Cornbread recipe and so easy to make. It’s perfectly sweet, moist, tender, and comforting. The perfect side for chili, soups, and stews.
This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with maple pecan topping is the BEST, ever! Perfect for Thanksgiving, this classic side dish is a must-have for your holiday table.
This Oven Roasted Asparagus with lemon tahini sauce is so quick and easy. Thick asparagus spears lightly seasoned with a little soy sauce, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper then roasted to perfection. Oil-free and absolutely delicious.
This delicious vegan chickpea kale salad recipe is so easy to make and ready in 20 minutes. It’s made with spicy chipotle chickpeas, kale, avocado, and topped with a creamy garlicky tahini dressing.
This healthy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is so easy to make and absolutely delicious! It’s amazingly creamy, naturally sweetened, and full of flavor. A hint of autumn spices makes this soup the ultimate Fall comfort food!
A delicious Easy Skillet Green Bean recipe. Fresh green beans roasted with savory garlic and just a pinch of red pepper flakes. It’s one amazing healthy holiday side dish. And, you only need 1 pan and 4 ingredients. Vegan, gluten-free & oil-free.
This Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup is so delicious and comforting. Topped with sweet cashew cream, more sriracha, and freshly chopped green onions for an unbelievable flavor. Less than 10 ingredients and ready in as little as 20 minutes!
The BEST and easiest Sauteed Kale recipe! Seasoned with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and a little lemon juice. It’s oil-free and ready to eat in as little as 10 minutes. The perfect side dish!
A traditional, savory, and easy Cornbread Dressing recipe that is oil-free and completely vegan! This delicious plant-based side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion!
This is the BEST Vegan Biscuit Recipe! These easy homemade biscuits are easy to make and free from any dairy or oil. You need a few simple ingredients, 1 bowl, and less than 30 minutes. Healthy, wholesome, and delicious!
Vegan Hash Brown Casserole is so easy to make, cheesy, and the perfect holiday side dish! You can make it with frozen hashbrowns and throw it together in just minutes. Absolute comfort food!
I will be making so many of these recipes this Christmas; my first Christmas as a vegan. Thank you, Shane. I have been vegan since April, 2022. Your recipes have had a positive impact on my journey.
Thank you so much!