It’s no secret; if you have been following us for a while, you know our whole family is vegan (including our dog). Our reasons for choosing this lifestyle are outlined in a previous blog post here. If you are new to this lifestyle, or are just interested in including more plant-based meals, it can be tricky to navigate during the holidays. Chances are, you will be attending a few events where you have the opportunity to introduce your friends and family to some delicious plant-based dishes.

We chose a handful of our favorites to share with you for the holiday season. We have tried and loved every single one of these. For a more in-depth look at our typical weekly meal prep (along with some sample menus), check out our meal prepping posts here.

Don’t forget, if you are on a specific diet restriction, it's easy to make adjustments as needed. For example, since we are mostly gluten-free, we utilize gluten-free vegan noodles for our pasta dishes.

APPETIZERS:

Kale White Bean Artichoke Dip

Stuffed Mini Peppers with Vegan Garlic Cashew Spread

Cashew Dip

MAIN DISHES:

Vegan Butternut Minestrone

Moroccan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Skillet Lasagna

Spiced Lentil Soup with Roasted Beets and Delicata Squash

SIDE DISHES:

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Sauce

Caramelized Sweet Potato Kale Fried Wild Rice

Sriracha Almond Butter Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

SALADS:

Moroccan Salad

Shaved Brussel Sprouts and Fennel Apple Salad

Sweet Potato Noodle Salad

Carrot Harissa Salad

DESSERTS:

Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

Vegan Chocolate Mousse Aquafaba

Raw Carrot Cake with Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

Grain-Free Apple Crisp

What’s your favorite vegan dish to share with others during the holiday season?