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14 Vegan Holiday Recipes For This Winter Season

12.01.22

Baking and cooking are always a big part of the holiday season. If you’ll have a vegan at your table this holiday season or are a vegan yourself, it’s always a joy to find recipes that please everyone.

Whether you’re going more plant-based or have been vegan for years, we’ve put together the most delicious vegan holiday recipes to inspire you. These recipes are festive, tasty and sure to be instant crowd-pleasers.

What to Cook for Plant-Based/Vegan Family Members Over the Holidays

It’s common for holidays to feature lots of traditions, but it’s fun to try new things and think beyond those traditions. You can always make the old favorites. Don’t be afraid to venture out and add something new to your holiday table with these delightful recipes!

1. Vegan Cauliflower Gratin

This is a traditional looking dish with a vegan twist and makes an excellent complement to the more traditional items on your holiday table. In addition to cauliflower, it features a variety of spices like red pepper flakes, nutmeg, garlic and pepper. Top it off with sliced almonds, chopped parsley and fresh thyme for a layer of freshness.

View the full recipe: Vegan Cauliflower Gratin

2. Cozy Winter Squash Soup

Squash is the perfect food for winter holidays. It’s seasonal and abundant, and has a wonderful earthy flavor. This dish is easy to prepare thanks to its use of both Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth and our Organic Creamy Butternut Squash Soup.

View the recipe: Cozy Winter Squash Soup

3. Vegan Gumbo

This vegan gumbo brings lots of spice to the party and is brimming with color. It starts with a nice neutral base of Pacific Foods Organic Unsweetened Soy Original Plant-Based Beverage and a variety of fresh vegetables. Vegan sausage, kidney beans and rice add an extra dose of heartiness. The heat comes from generous portions of jalapeno peppers and Cajun seasoning!

View the full recipe: Vegan Gumbo

4. Winter Vegetable and Grain Stuffed Butternut Squash

Butternut squash is a holiday favorite, and this delicious vegan recipe is a perfect addition to your table. Quinoa, red cabbage and pomegranate seeds add a satisfying crunch to this inviting dish.

View the recipe: Winter Vegetable and Grain Stuffed Butternut Squash

5. Vegan Rigatoni Bake

This vegan Italian dish is even yummier than it looks. It’s also very easy, given that Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Tomato Basil Soup is doing some of the heavy lifting. The short list of ingredients includes vegan noodles, baby tomatoes, breadcrumbs and fresh basil. Make sure your breadcrumbs are vegan, as many brands are not vegan-friendly.

View the recipe: Vegan Rigatoni Bake

6. Keto Chile Relleno Soup

This dish, which is both vegan and keto, is a great choice for families that like spicy foods. It’s also a nice change-up to serve soup at a holiday gathering. This wonderfully warming dish uses Pacific Foods Organic Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth, poblano peppers, jalapenos and garlic. Add an extra blast of flavor with some homemade pico de gallo!

View the full recipe: Keto Chile Relleno Soup

7. Creamy Pumpkin Soup With Crispy Brussels Sprouts

You might want to save this recipe for a special occasion because it’s kind of a show-stopper. It’s made with both Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth and Pacific Foods Coconut Unsweetened Plant-Based Beverage. It gets its ultra-creamy texture from lots of pumpkin and its primary spice from cumin.

View the recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Soup With Crispy Brussels Sprouts

8. Lemon Pudding Cakes

In this brilliant little recipe, we have just the right amount of lemon (not too overpowering) mixed with some almond, vanilla, and coconut. It’s nice and moist, too, thanks to a generous amount of Pacific Foods Almond Plant-Based Beverage.

View the recipe: Lemon Pudding Cakes

9. Spicy Miso Mushroom Noodle Bowl

Made with Pacific Foods Organic Mushroom Broth, this spicy miso noodle bowl makes a wonderful starter for a holiday dinner. Bok choy, sliced button mushrooms and diced scallions combine with miso paste and red pepper flakes. When you want something subtle and soothing, this is sure to do the trick.

View the recipe: Spicy Miso Mushroom Noodle Bowl

10. Non-Dairy Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Coconut Glaze

This vegan gingerbread bundt cake has old-world charm and is packed with your favorite holiday flavors. Cloves, allspice, vanilla, ginger and cinnamon are combined with Pacific Foods Organic Coconut Original Plant-Based Beverage, giving it a lush and bold flavor.

Drizzle it with a vanilla-maple glaze and enjoy it for breakfast or dessert. Be sure to use an egg substitute to make it vegan. You can usually substitute 1:1 for an average-sized egg but be sure to check the product instructions to confirm.

View the recipe: Non-Dairy Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Coconut Glaze

11. Veggie Stuffed Butternut Squash (aka ButternutZuchiniPlant)

This gorgeous harvest-time side dish is perfect for the fall and winter holidays. It’s made with Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth, and it features all the best tastes and textures of the season.

View the recipe: Veggie Stuffed Butternut Squash (aka ButternutZuchiniPlant)

12. Wild Rice, Mushrooms, and Leek Stuffing

Stuffing is a holiday must, and this excellent vegan stuffing can serve as a side or a main course. It’s made with Pacific Foods Organic Mushroom Broth, leeks and a variety of mushrooms. Wild rice, toasted walnuts, lemon zest and parsley pack this dish with a lively aroma and flavor.

View the recipe: Wild Rice, Mushrooms, and Leek Stuffing

13. Vegan Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese

This is a grown-up version of mac n’ cheese that the kids will love, too. It’s super easy, since it’s made with both Pacific Foods Organic Vegetable Broth and Pacific Foods Coconut Plant-Based Beverage.

View the recipe: Vegan Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese

14. Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

A lot of festive ingredients are featured in this delicious vegan soup, and it has all the colors of the season! This inviting soup features a beautiful vegetable medley of carrots, potatoes, green beans and tomatoes.

View the full recipe: Gluten-Free Minestrone Soup

It’s Easy to Please the Vegans in Your Life

Whether you’re starting a new tradition or cooking for that special vegan in your life, you’re bound to celebrate the results. With so many great vegan recipes to choose from, we know you’ll find something new and exciting to add to your holiday table. And with our plant-based beverages, soups and stocks, making vegan dishes has never been easier.

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