When planning a vegan Christmas meal, it’s important to have a variety of dishes, including imitation meats, vegetable dishes, and vegan appetizers. Pre-made vegan snacks and dips can be served, along with grilled vegetable skewers. Vegan wines and desserts, such as coconut milk ice cream and vegan Christmas cookies, can also be enjoyed.
The best dishes for a vegan Christmas are ones that are suitably festive and that guests will actually want to eat. While it may be tempting to try and replicate a typical Christmas meal that’s often heavy on dishes that contain meat or dairy, you should be aware that some vegans don’t mind “copycat” meats. If you’re serving a vegan Christmas meal to a large group, it’s a good idea to have a variety of dishes so everyone can put together a meal they’ll enjoy. In such cases, having an imitation meat, such as a tofu “turkey” alongside a variety of vegetable and starchy dishes may be the best option. It can also work to have a large selection of vegan appetizers, which can be more adaptable than traditional holiday recipes.
There are a number of pre-made vegan appetizers and snacks that one can buy in anticipation of a vegan Christmas meal. More often than not, these items can be served just like anywhere else. For example, bowls of chips can be served with hummus, salsa, and other vegan dips. Even falafel balls, vegan “meatballs,” and vegan cocktail weenies can make great appetizers. Grilled vegetable skewers can add a festive touch to a vegan Christmas party.
For traditional reasons, serving a vegan “ham” or other meat dish might be appreciated by guests, but as a general rule a number of well-crafted vegan dishes should be ensured. Fresh vegetable dishes, such as those made with carrots or asparagus, can make for delicious side dishes, along with mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes made with vegan fats such as coconut oil, vegan margarine, or other vegetable oils. A selection of vegan breads can help create a filling meal. To serve with a vegan Christmas dinner, hosts can look for vegan wines that don’t use any animal products in their production.
For dessert, fresh fruit salads and kebabs may be enjoyed, although these may not be rich or festive enough for the party guests. Many people find vegan coconut milk ice creams delicious and very rich. Coconut milk ice creams can be wonderful toppings for vegan cakes and pies. Another option would be a selection of vegan Christmas cookies. Several traditional Christmas cookie recipes can be easily adapted to be made with vegan ingredients, and since guests generally find it easy to serve themselves the cookies, this can be a handy dessert option for busy guests or vegan Christmas buffet meals.
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