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35 Ways To Have A Vegetarian Christmas

From duchess potatoes to rustic vegetable tarts.

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There's no rule that states Christmas dinner has to be a meat feast. The stars of the festive meal can range anywhere from glazed ham to a beautiful head of cauliflower. The choice is yours -- and if that choice is meatless, you'll love these unequivocally hearty, wintery vegetable-based dishes. Check them out below and have a very, merry chow down.

1
Vegan Mushroom Stuffing
Get the Vegan Mushroom Stuffing recipe by The True Spoon
2
Fennel Gratin
Simply Recipes
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3
Vegan Corn And Wild Rice Chowder
Hummusapien
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4
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
The Wicked Noodle
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5
Wild Mushroom Brie Soup With Parmesan Pepper Croutons
The Wicked Noodle
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6
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
New Media Publishing
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7
Caramelized Scallion Mashed Potatoes
New Media Publishing
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8
Twice Baked Butternut Squash
Naturally Ella
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9
Braised Leeks
Simply Recipes
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10
Big Biscuit Mushroom And Tofu Pot Pie
New Media Publishing
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11
Carrot Soufflé
Simply Recipes
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12
Jellied Cranberry Sauce With Fuji Apple
Frances Janisch/Food&Wine
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13
Cauliflower Steaks With Cauliflower Purée
Genius Recipes/Food52
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14
Duchess Potatoes
Simply Recipes
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15
Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
Yummy Healthy Easy
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16
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pies
EatingWell
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17
Kale And Red Cabbage Slaw
The Simple Veganista
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18
Vegan Creamy Kale Soup With Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Connoisseurus Veg
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19
Crustless Vegetable Quiche
Healthy Recipes Blogs
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20
Nut Loaf
A Couple Cooks
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21
Savory Pumpkin Galette
Oh My Veggies
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22
Crockpot Kale Vegetable Soup
The Fitchen
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23
Veggie Pot Pies
Eat Drink Love
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24
Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart
Archana's Kitchen
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25
Crustless Spinach And Mushroom Pie
TASTE
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26
French Lentils With Roasted Roots, Caramelized Onions And Thyme
Gentl & Hyers
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27
Roasted Vegetable Tart
The Healthy Everythingtarian
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28
Savory Carrot And Tarragon Tart
EatingWell
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29
Broccoli And Gorgonzola Polenta
Taste
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30
Cauliflower Puree With Toasted Pine Nuts
New Media Publishing
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31
Vegan Cranberry Cornbread Muffins
Delish Knowledge
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32
Farro With Leeks And Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Food52
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33
Sautéed Mushrooms With Garlic And Lemon Pan Sauce
Very Culinary
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34
Easy Glazed Carrots
Yummy Healthy Easy
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