Plant Based Meals That Will Steal The Spotlight Being A Hit With All

Nov 16

There is usually a little extra pressure when planning out the menu for any holiday gathering. And there can be a bit more worry if the dish is plant-based. Not only does it need to please the carnivore at the table who might not have had a vegetable in a few years, but the dishes need to satisfy the classic holiday flavor profiles that we are accustomed to. So even if you're not plant-based but need to make substitutes for guests who are, or you are trying to make healthy options also a priority, here are delicious options that will please everyone at the table. Taking the pressure off you to plan a menu and instead get ready to take a bow for the loving, deliciously bomb-ass meal you have successfully made.

Butternut Squash Tarte Tatin

For a showstopping centerpiece, make a stunning butternut squash tarte Tatin or a Vegducken stuffed with mushrooms and cranberries. With options like these, we’re sure that no one is going to be missing the turkey.

Leek and Potato Galette With Pistachio Crust

Ground pistachios make this crust a wonderful, nutty compliment to the leek, potato, and creamy goat cheese filling.

Glazed Leeks With Pine Nut Salsa Verde

When cooked until tender, doused in a chile-honey-vinegar sauce, and finished with a nutty, herby salsa verde, humble leeks transform into the in-demand side that no one saw coming.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown Butter

Crispy Brussels sprouts + sweet-spicy gochujang + nutty brown butter = the side dish you can’t say no to.

Sweet Potatoes With Tahini Butter

No marshmallows here! Steaming offers extreme speed and high hydration, which means that the sweet potatoes will be done quickly and stay moist.

Skillet Phyllo Pie with Butternut Squash, Kale, and Goat Cheese

Root Vegetable Gratin

Ina uses a dish that go from the oven to the table for her gratin.

Cornbread Stuffing with Brussels Sprouts & Squash

Brussels sprouts and winter squash make this cornbread stuffing look and taste great. You may need to bake two batches of cornbread to have 2 pounds for this recipe--you can even make it the day before.

Spaghetti Squash Recipe

With a bit of lemon juice and salt, roasted spaghetti squash could easily be your go-to meal. Sprinkle some Parmesan and Italian parsley too!

Celebration Mule Cocktail

We put a seasonal spin on the classic Moscow Mule with pomegranate juice for a festive red color.

Winter Citrus And Fennel Salad

There is something so lovely about including a crisp seasonal salad at a hearty (and often heavy) holiday meal. This one is not only delicious but also beautiful. You can prep all of this a few days in advance and simply toss when you are ready to serve. Watermelon radishes have an incredible pink and white color on the inside, but if you can’t find them, you can use regular radish in their place for that peppery bite.

Individual Pear Ginger Crumbles Recipe

You can use any type of pear you want in this recipe, including Bosc, Anjou or Bartlett. You can also switch altogether and use apples or a combination of apples and pears! Whether or not you peel the fruit is entirely a matter of personal preference, but it will not affect the recipe.

Cranberry Prosecco Spritz Recipe

There is something so special about having a seasonal cocktail at the holidays. This recipe for a Cranberry Prosecco Spritz is easy to make and looks especially festive served with sugared cranberries threaded on a rosemary skewer. If you don’t have time to make the garnish, you can drop a couple of fresh cranberries into the bottom of the glass.To make a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the Prosecco and the Grand Marnier and replace with seltzer water.

Seared Broccolini With Tahini Dressing

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

It’s that time of year when we all eagerly anticipate and welcome pumpkin baked goods! Combined with all those warm baking spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon, this versatile vegetable takes center stage in both savory and sweet dishes such as this recipe for pumpkin streusel muffins.