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If you need some quick recipes to make this holiday season look no further! These vegan holiday recipes take 30 minutes or less so that you can enjoy the day with your friends and family and not be stuck in the kitchen the whole day.
I'm bringing you the best 30 minute recipes to share this holiday season. Trust me when I say that these recipes will not disappoint! However you may be celebrating this year, these recipes will make sure that you can enjoy the day.
Yes, cooking is always a big part of the celebrating, but no one actually wants to be stuck in the kitchen right? The best part in my opinion is being able to sit around the table sharing the meal, not the actual cooking part.
Without further ado, here are the best 30-minute vegan holiday recipes!
Appetizer
These delicious appetizers are perfect to prepare before the big meal and they take no time at all!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is the best vegan spinach artichoke dip you’ll ever taste and it’s loved by vegans and non-vegans alike! It’s loaded with spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, and the creamiest sauce! This gluten-free and vegan artichoke dip is so easy to make and it’s ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect to serve guests at your holiday party!
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Pistachio Nut Cheese with Cranberry Jelly
As far as appetizers go, we love to make it easy and simple, but distinctive and scrumptious. This gorgeous Pistachio Nut Cheese with Cranberry Jelly makes a delicious appetizer without special culinary tricks.
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Healthy Vegan Creamed Spinach
The best healthy vegan creamed spinach recipe ready in a few minutes but delivers in flavor like a boss. It definitely has to show up on your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner table.
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Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad
Coconut Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a new take on a classic salad that makes a perfect side, fruity breakfast, or even a lite dessert! Fluffy vegan marshmallows sweeten the deal and add some fun, and the juicy fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and a creamy sauce are what make this dish a keeper.
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Side Dishes
These side dishes are incredible—you can't go wrong! So many options in under 30 minutes, it's hard to choose.
Vegan Red Cabbage Coleslaw [Oil-Free]
Vegan red cabbage coleslaw makes an excellent side dish packed with vitamins with an extra boost of friendly bacteria from miso paste.
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Healthy Vegan Cornbread (Gluten Free + Oil Free)
This classic cornbread recipe made vegan is easy, delicious, and healthy! Made oil-free and refined-sugar free, yet incredibly tasty.
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Maftoul Salad (Vegan Couscous Salad)
A flavorsome couscous salad that makes an ideal accompaniment for any meal. This salad is fresh, nutritious and colorful.
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Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are crispy, beautifully caramelized, and full of rich flavors. Elegant enough to be the perfect vegan side dish for your next holiday meal but easy enough to serve on a busy weeknight.
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Healthy Mashed Potatoes
Creamy mashed potatoes that are dairy-free, vegan, and healthy! The perfect side to accompany any meal that the whole family will love!
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Easy Vegan Gravy (Oil-Free)
This vegan gravy recipe is rich and creamy and super savory—just the way gravy should be! It's also oil free, making it a healthy addition to your holiday meals.
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Best Ever Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This cranberry sauce is easy and delightful. Spiced with ginger and orange peel, it is the best and unique recipe perfect for a holiday meal.
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The BEST Stove Top Vegan Stuffing
This is a classic stuffing recipe, the perfect side dish for any holiday event, made vegan! It's also oil-free, requires just 9 ingredients, and can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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Sesame Green Beans With Garlic
Garlicky and charred green beans. A quick and easy side dish. Ready in 15 mins.
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Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Stuffing
This butternut squash, brussels sprouts stuffing with apples is almost the star of the show. It's so colorful and even reduces the need for extra veggies, if you prefer. This beautiful dish is easy to make if you use butternut squash that is already cut up from your grocery store. It roasts very quickly this way.
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Main Dishes
You won't find the typical roast here as those require baking for a while but these meals will make a wonderful center to your holiday meal! Quick, easy, and oh so delicious!
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This creamy vegan pumpkin mac and cheese is super easy to make in just 15 minutes with less than 10 ingredients! This vitamin A-packed, fall-inspired pasta dish is gluten-free, nut-free and oil-free too!
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Instant Pot Whole Roasted Cauliflower in Indian Masala
Whole roasted cauliflower, served with a thick creamy Indian Masala Sauce. A perfect centerpiece for the holiday season, this dish is sure to wow the crowd. Exotic yet easy to make. Can be made ahead of time. Vegan & Gluten-Free but full of rich flavors and aroma.
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Vegan Gnocchi with Tomato Cream Sauce
Vegan gnocchi cooked with a creamy vegan tomato sauce. This tomato sauce recipe requires only 7 ingredients and less than 15 minutes for the perfect healthy holiday dinner recipe!
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Hearty Vegan Stew
This hearty Vegan Stew recipe is perfect for the cold weather. Make it on the stove top or in a slow cooker for chilly nights: it's comfort food heaven!
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Gluten-free Stuffed Shells with Vegan Almond Ricotta
A classic Italian dinner recipe made-over so everyone can enjoy. Gluten-Free Stuffed Shells with Vegan Almond Ricotta and a homemade sun-dried tomato sauce! A cozy family meal that leaves bellies full and hearts warm!
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If you can't find the Almond Ricotta in stores for the stuffed shells, try this Cashew Ricotta.
Vegan Pumpkin Risotto
Vegan pumpkin risotto made in one pot for a completely and utterly delicious meal that will have your mouth watering! Sage and pumpkin make a winning combo in this creamy, dreamy dish that is perfect for fall.
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Silky Vegan Mac and Cheese
Silky and cheesy Vegan Mac and Cheese: Delicious vegan take on an ultimate comfort food classic. Packed with veggies and plant-based protein, this easy 30-minute vegan mac ’n’ cheese recipe will become your family favorite!
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Tofu Stuffed Peppers
Tofu stuffed peppers are loaded with spices and meat-free. An excellent dish to enjoy as a classic appetizer or as a vegetarian dinner.
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Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
This creamy vegan Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for fall. The sauce highlights the deliciousness of pumpkin & is rich and creamy (without the dairy). This hearty pasta will be a hit at dinner time!
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Desserts
We have classics like cookies and pies plus some more creative ones to mix it up this year.
Crustless Sweet Potato Pie
All the flavors you love in grandma’s old-fashioned Southern sweet potato pie, but easier, healthier, and without the crust! A Gluten-Free Crustless Sweet Potato Pie that’s vegan, top-8 allergy-free, paleo, creamy & sweet! This quick, healthy, lower carb & sugar-free twist on the classic dessert will be a winning recipe for the holiday season!
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Paleo Pumpkin Cookies
These pumpkin cookies are vegan, paleo, and gluten free. They’re soft, chewy, and spiced just right.
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Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding
This super easy dessert is a great way to eat more omega 3's from the chia seeds, as well as, vitamin A. Use fresh cooking pumpkin or canned and dessert is ready in a flash.
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Gingerbread Granola
Crunchy and addictive gingerbread granola using less then 10 common pantry staples. Refined sugar free, vegan, gluten-free option and can be customized.
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I love the idea of sprinkling this granola on top of puddings and pies for some extra crunch—yum!
3 Ingredient Vegan Rice Pudding
Vegan Rice Pudding that is so delicious you will not believe it has 3 ingredients. This recipe uses condensed and evaporated coconut milk. If you are allergic to coconuts you can easily replace these with soy or almond products alike. It is perfect as a cold dessert after dinner and just as delicious served in a warm breakfast with your preferred toppings.
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Drinks
What would a meal be without some festive drinks? These are ones the whole family will love that can be served before or after the meal.
Homemade Vegan Eggnog
A beautifully rich and creamy vegan eggnog that will be loved by everyone. It can be served hot or cold.
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Non-Alcoholic Pear Cider
Pear Cider is a great twist on an old classic Apple Cider. This will be your new go-to beverage of the fall and holidays. Perfect for large gatherings and the holidays.
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