Christmas vegetable side dishes

No festive table is complete without a bountiful selection of Christmas vegetable side dishes. I have a few favourites - red cabbage and roasted parsnips - to name but a few. What are yours? The following Christmas veg dishes are all suitable for vegans.

Can you imagine Christmas dinner without the sides?

For me, the vegetable side dishes are just as important as the centrepiece. Perfectly crispy roast potatoes, deliciously sweet parsnips, homemade gravy, spiced red cabbage - these are just some of my favourites.

Of course the centrepiece of the meal is important too. For our vegan Christmas meal we usually have either a wellington or a nut roast like this chestnut and squash roast or perhaps my parsnip and cashew nut roast.

Christmas vegetable side dishes

Below you'll find my festive veggie side dish recipes, including roast potato recipes, vegetables, gravy and stuffing. NB: a few of these recipes are on my other website, Sneaky Veg.

Roast potato recipes

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without perfectly crispy roast potatoes. I love to add fresh herbs to my roast potatoes - rosemary or sage are both good options. I keep my roasties vegan friendly by using sunflower oil to cook them.

Rosemary roast potatoes (vegan)

Perfect roast potatoes are an essential part of a roast dinner. My vegan rosemary roast potatoes are deliciously crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The herbs add a lovely flavour. A great addition to your Christmas dinner.

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Sage roast potatoes

Delicious sage roasted potatoes that go perfectly with any roast dinner. Ideal for Christmas Day. Suitable for vegans.

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Vegetable side dish recipes

There are so many delicious vegetables that are in season at Christmas-time. Parsnips, sprouts, red cabbage - they are all delicious and they all have a place on your Christmas table.

And while we're here let me ask if you've ever tried roasting your sprouts? If not - please try it this year - it's a real game changer.

Roast parsnips

Roasted parsnips are an essential part of a winter roast or Christmas dinner. Once you know how to roast parsnips they're very simple to make and you'll want to make them for every roast. This recipe is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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Creamy vegan mashed parsnips

Mashed parsnips are a delicious accompaniment to a roast dinner, whether at Christmas time or any other time of year. My recipe for creamy mashed parsnips is suitable for vegans and is so moreish.

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How to prepare Brussels sprouts

Hate sprouts? I used to as well. But now I know how to prepare Brussels sprouts properly they're one of my favourite veggies. Read on to find out how to clean, prepare and cook them so you can enjoy them at their best.

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Roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts

An absolute must for any Christmas dinner table, these roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts are absolutely divine. These are so far removed from the over boiled, soggy sprouts that you might be used to that you might not even realise they're the same vegetable. Suitable for vegans.

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Maple roasted carrots

A deliciously sweet side dish for your Christmas dinner or perfect with a roast at any time of year, these maple roasted carrots are quick, easy and extremely tasty. Suitable for vegans.

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Maple balsamic roasted carrots and parsnips

Baby parsnips and rainbow carrots go perfectly with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. This roasted carrots and parsnips recipe is a wonderful side dish.

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Easy Christmas red cabbage recipe

A delicious traditional and easy Christmas red cabbage recipe. This classic festive side dish is suitable for vegetarians and vegan.

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Butternut squash and Brussels sprouts traybake

Roasted Brussels sprouts with butternut squash, pomegranate and pecans. A colourful side that's perfect for a Sunday roast or Christmas Day.

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Gravy recipes

A good, thick homemade gravy improves every Christmas dinner. Even better it can be made the day before and reheated. I can never decide which is my favourite - onion gravy or mushroom. Both are delicious.

Vegan gravy

A delicious, hearty vegan gravy recipe that's packed full of flavour. Perfect for your veggie roast dinner, with mashed potatoes or for your Christmas dinner.

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Mushroom gravy

An easy recipe for vegan mushroom gravy. Onions, mushrooms, yeast extract and a little red wine make this gravy taste amazing.

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Other sides

These stuffing balls are made with chestnuts and fresh sage and are just so delicious. They're a world away from stuffing made from a packet mix.

Chestnut and sage vegan stuffing balls

These chestnut and sage vegan stuffing balls are delicious with your Christmas dinner or with a roast at any time of year.

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Orange and cranberry sauce

The perfect blend of sweet and tart, this tangy orange and cranberry sauce is made with just four ingredients and is vegan-friendly.

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