Here's how to do a vegan Christmas the delicious way

<p>It's easier than you'd think to have a vegan-friendly Christmas. For a start, veg plays a key role already in this festive feast &ndash; tasty carrots, bright red cabbage, roasted squash, garlicky greens, potato gratin &ndash; there's no shortage of kaleidoscopic dishes to fill your plate with. </p><p>As far as desserts are concerned, it's surprisingly easy to make tweaks &ndash; swapping out eggs and butter, or cow's milk for nut milk. Shop-bought pastry is often already vegan-friendly, so those mince pies don't have to be out of bounds!</p><p>Truly, with a little research, rustling up your vegan Christmas lunch doesn't have to be difficult at all. Here are some of our favourite vegan recipes to start you off:</p><h2>Beetroot and butternut bake with walnut crumble </h2><p>This <a gotham href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/beetroot-butternut-bake-walnut-crumble" narrow ssm style="font-family: " text-align:>crumbly bake</a> uses a medely of softly roasted vegetable to line the dish. It's then topped with a crunchy walnut and pomedgrante crumble for a golden finish. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="beetroot-and-butternut-bake-with-walnut-crumble__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/beetroot-and-butternut-bake-with-walnut-crumble__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>carrot and pistachio loaf</h2><p>Grated carrots are folded through caramlised garlic, onion and celery, in this impressive <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/carrot-pistachio-vegan-loaf">vegan loaf</a>. Chickpeas and pistachios are the other start ingredients &ndash; and a hint of smoked paprika too. A perfect showstopping vegan main this Christmas.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot-pistachio-roast__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-pistachio-roast__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>carrot tarte with parsley pesto</h2><p>Maple syrup-glazed carrots are crisped in the oven, and then laid over a parsley pesto lathered pastry. The secret to mastering this <a gotham href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-carrot-tarte-pesto" narrow ssm style="font-family: " text-align:>delicious vegan tarte</a> is to prepare all the individual elements separately, then assemble just before serving, to avoid a soggy bottom! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br><img alt="vegan-carrot-tart__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/vegan-carrot-tart__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>maple and butternut squash roulade </h2><p>Festive pecans and juicy cranberries add a lovely crunch to the soft squash and parsnip, all wrapped together in golden crust. This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-maple-and-butternut-squash-roulade">Christmas roulade</a> is also topped with sweet candied nuts and parsnip crisps, for extra festivity.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="veganmaple__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/veganmaple__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>spiced parsnip bisque</h2><p>Bring this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-spiced-parsnip-bisque-baked-beetroot-crisps" target="_blank">simple bisque</a> out as a Christmas day starter. Quick and simple to make, it's indulgently creamy thanks to a good splash of coconut milk. Drizzle with olive oil for a fresh finish.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="parsnipbisque__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/parsnipbisque__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Butternut squash and lentil wellington</h2><p>A lip-smacking alternative to a turkey, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/butternut-squash-lentil-wellington" target="_blank">butternut squash and lentil wellington</a> is easily pretty enough to be this year's centerpiece. It's also delicious in the days after Christmas as afternoon tea with a cup of something warm.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="butternut-squash-wellington__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/butternut-squash-wellington__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>potato dauphinoise </h2><p>No you don't have to miss out on a creamy potato side dish this Christmas. While you can feel free to use whatever alternative milk you like, we've gone for oat milk because of its subtle taste. With the addition of vegetable stock, plus onion and garlic, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-potato-dauphinoise" target="_blank">simple gratin</a> packs in the flavours with none of the butter!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="vegan-potato-dauphinoise__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/vegan-potato-dauphinoise__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>glazed carrots </h2><p>These glossy <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/gorgeous-glazed-carrots" target="_blank">glazed carrots</a> are roasted up with rapeseed oil, glazed with honey and orange juice, and then sprinkled with thyme. Use the same approach for roast parsnips or chunks of beetroot.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="carrot-stuffing-potatoes__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-stuffing-potatoes__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2> </h2><h2>Christmas cake</h2><p>Using dairy-free spread instead of butter, and apple sauce instead of eggs, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-christmas-cake" target="_blank">zesty cake</a> can be dusted with icing sugar for a totally vegan finish.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="imageRecipeMasterclassChristmasCake-2x__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/imageRecipeMasterclassChristmasCake-2x__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>carrot cake</h2><p>Don't fancy Christmas cake? Try this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-carrot-cake" target="_blank">moist, nutty carrot cake instead</a>. Once again using apple sauce instead of eggs, vegetable oil is used a substitute for butter &ndash; while a soya spread is mixed with icing sugar and orange zest for a creamy icing.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="vegan-carrot-cake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/vegan-carrot-cake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p> </p><h2>Millionaire's shortbread pudding shots</h2><p>One for the chocolate lovers, these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-millionaires-shortbread-pudding-shots" target="_blank">pudding shots</a> combine ginger biscuits with a dairy-free cream alternative and stacks of dairy-free dark chocolate.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="millionaires-shortbread-pudding-shots__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/millionaires-shortbread-pudding-shots__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Bakewell tart with quick raspberry frozen yogurt</h2><p>Another delicious Christmas dessert idea, this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/vegan-bakewell-quick-raspberry-froyo" target="_blank">bakewell tart</a> combines juicy raspberries with sweet almond frangipane &ndash; serve it warm with a cool dollop of diary-free frozen yoghurt.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="vegan-bakewell-tart-froyo__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/vegan-bakewell-tart-froyo__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Feel ready to pull together a vegan Christmas feast? Find what you need <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/?cmpid=ppc-_-ghs-_--_-google-_-asda%20groceries-_-dskwid-s43700038430800176_dc&cwc=ppc-br&cwd=ghs&cwf=pm&ds_kid=43700038430800176&ds_rl=1238870&gclid=Cj0KCQiAtrnuBRDXARIsABiN-7DzpSSvhNGQf45DLZBSqoNX_0zSL4ZrDADJPRhWqSrMYFmV-6QGB1kaAqMTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">online</a>, or pop into your <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>. </em></p>

The best vegan recipes for Christmas

By Asda Good Living,27th November 2019

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