Take Your Pick of These 12 Tasty Casseroles For a Very Veggie Christmas

Updated on 12/9/2018 at 1:05 PM

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The traditional Christmas dinner of turkey or prime rib with all the trimmings doesn't cut it for vegetarians, but if you're meat-free that doesn't mean you have to make do with a boring festive meal. We've rounded up the most delicious veggie mains that feature some of our favorite nuts. Winning combinations of vegetables, grains, and plant-based proteins will have the meat-eaters wanting to join in too.

From meat-free versions of meatloaf, seed loaf, and stuffing, to meatless casseroles and gratins, browse through the best vegetarian Christmas recipes right here, many of which are vegan, gluten-free, and paleo too. Then start planning a delicious start to Dec. 25 with these vegan breakfasts.

Vegetarian Meatloaf

Celery, mushrooms, and oats form the basis of this veggie meatloaf — check out the second recipe for vegan meatloaf too, which uses cayenne to give a sausage-like kick.

Get the recipe: vegetarian meatloaf recipe

Grain-free Savory Butternut Squash and Kale Crumble

This savory crumble is gluten-free, grain-free, and egg-free, and by leaving out the bacon you make it vegetarian (it's also possible to make it paleo, dairy-free, and vegan too).

Get the recipe: grain-free savory butternut squash and kale crumble

Harvest Dairy-Free Simple Vegan Stuffing Recipe

Make stuffing the main event with this vegan offering that contains festive flavors like oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon. It's gluten-free too.

Get the recipe: harvest dairy-free simple vegan stuffing recipe

Easy Vegan Meatloaf with Lentils and Chickpeas

There's a ketchup and balsamic vinegar topping on this vegan meatloaf. You can make individual portions by baking it in a muffin tin instead. Serve with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli.

Get the recipe: easy vegan meatloaf with lentils and chickpeas

Roasted Veggie Enchilada Casserole

This roasted veggie-packed enchilada casserole containing cauliflower, sweet potato, and peppers is full of Mexican flavors, has black beans for protein, and is gluten-free too. You can serve it with rice or a side salad.

Get the recipe: roasted veggie enchilada casserole

Cheesy Broccoli, Butternut Squash and Quinoa Casserole

Grab your spiralizer and make this easy one-pan casserole dish, which includes spiralized butternut squash and broccoli stems. It's gluten-free too, with quinoa for protein.

Get the recipe: cheesy broccoli, butternut squash and quinoa casserole

Easy Southwest Black Bean Polenta Casserole

Black beans pump up fiber and protein, and polenta helps to bind this vegetarian casserole. There are roasted peppers in there too, and it's also gluten-free.

Get the recipe: easy Southwest black bean polenta casserole

Healthy Zucchini, Tomato, and Yellow Squash Gratin

Layer veggies including zucchini (aka courgette) and top with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs.

Get the recipe: healthy zucchini, tomato, and yellow squash gratin

Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole

If you're short on time, this casserole is made entirely in the pressure cooker. It's free from gluten, grains, dairy, refined sugar, and can be made paleo or vegan.

Get the recipe: Instant Pot sweet potato casserole

Sweet Potato Green Curry Quinoa Casserole

Sprouted quinoa brings the protein to this vegan curry casserole, which contains sweet potatoes, peas, onions, and peppers.

Get the recipe: sweet potato green curry quinoa casserole

Vegan Mushroom Casserole with Cashew Cream and Parmesan Cheese

Cashew cream and vegan Parmesan cheese brings the creaminess to this vegan mushroom casserole. It's gluten-free too.

Get the recipe: vegan mushroom casserole with cashew cream and Parmesan cheese

Ultimate Low Carb Vegan Seed Loaf

This loaf is not only vegan but paleo, keto, grain-free, and dairy-free too. It's packed with onion, garlic, mushrooms, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, and ground almond flour.

Get the recipe: ultimate low carb vegan seed loaf