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    Home » Recipes » Holiday Recipes » Holiday Mains

    November 22, 2016 22 Comments

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will Be The Star of the Show

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    As I scroll through this post, I feel like I should just be saying "tah dah!" over and over again! I bopped around the net searching for gorgeous vegan holiday main dishes because as much as side dishes are good, everyone deserves that "wow" factor at their holiday feasts. Mission totally accomplished. Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday feast, there is something here that is sure to please everyone (vegan or not).

    Prepare for the oooh's and ahhh's, I've collected lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy....

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    See what I mean!? "Tah Dah!" Is totally the right word for these dishes.

    If you are looking for side dishes, check out my collection of 8 Traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas Sides Made Vegan.  If this is your first holiday as a vegan, you might fin my tips on How to Survive the Holidays as a Vegan helpful.

    Click on the photo or dish name to take you to straight to the recipe. Bon Appetegan!

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    1. Vegan Huggs: Sweet & Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    2. Green Evi: Baked Spaghetti Squash with Tempeh Ragout

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    3. Dianne's Vegan Kitchen: Vegetable Crescent Roll Ring

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    4. Veggies Don't Bite: Sharp White Mac and Cheese

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    5. Lauren Caris Cooks: Wheat Berry Risotto with Winter Roasted Vegetables

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    6. I Love Vegan: Leek & Mushroom Couscous Stuffed Squash

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

     7. The Mostly Vegan: Loaded Vegan Pot Pie

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    8. It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Puff Pastry Wrapped Lentil Loaf

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    9. Earth Powered Family: Lentil Stuffed Cabbage Head

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    10. The Plant Philosophy: Shepherd's Pie Stuffed Acorn Squash

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    11. Ricki Heller: Vegan Tortiere (Meat Pie)

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    12. Trinity's Conscious Kitchen: Seed & Carrot Raisin Loaf

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    13. Strength & Sunshine: Cauliflower Lentil Loaf

     25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    14. Vegan Family Recipes: Savory Pumpkin Tart

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    15. It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken (that's me!): Seriously the Best Lentil Shepherd's Pie

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    16. Jessica in the Kitchen: Vegan Pot Pies

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    17. VNutrition: Lentil Puff Pastry Pockets for the Holidays

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    18. Natural Girl Modern World: Veggie Pot Pies with Crispy Potatoes

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    19. Cheftographer: Vegan Turkey Roll

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    20. Delightful Vegans: Pecan and Mushroom Wellington

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    21. Vinilla and Bean: Mushroom Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    22. I Love Vegan: The Ultimate Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    23. Vegan Richa: Vegan Shepherds Pie with Chickpeas & Sweet Potato

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    24. Veganosity: Vegan Spinach Lasagna

    25 Vegan Holiday Main Dishes That Will be the Star of the Show! Perfect centerpiece dishes for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lentil loaves, stuffed squash, pot pies, shepherd's pie, tarts, wellingtons, and all things totally centerpiece worthy. #itdoesnttastelikechicken

    25. Well and Full: Thanksgiving Stuffing

    Bon Appetegan!

    Sam.

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    1. Tina says

      October 11, 2017 at 4:18 pm

      Nearing the end of 2017 and these recipes are still spreading the love. Thanks for making vegan easier! Starting things off with the lasagna. Cheers.

      Reply
      • Tina says

        October 11, 2017 at 4:20 pm

        Oh, and I bookmarked your site after stumbling upon it today. My go-to now for recipes. Great work!

        Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        October 12, 2017 at 9:38 am

        Woohoo! You're most welcome, Tina! Haha, so happy you found me!! 😀

        Reply
    2. Melissa Huggins says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:46 pm

      This is such a gorgeous collection of deliciousness, Sam! I have some more recipes to add to my collection now. Thank you for including my acorn squash <3

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 23, 2016 at 9:17 am

        You're most welcome Melissa 🙂

        Reply
    3. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

      November 22, 2016 at 10:52 pm

      Holy wow these all look good! I kinda want to put on my stretchy pants Joey style and gorge (if you are not a Friends fan then ignore my weirdness)!! Thank you so much for including me!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 23, 2016 at 9:16 am

        Hahahahaha! You're very welcome!

        Reply
    4. Katie | Delightful Vegans says

      November 22, 2016 at 7:12 pm

      YUM! YUM! YUM! These all look so amazing Sam! Thank you so much for including our Pecan and Mushroom Wellington

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 23, 2016 at 9:13 am

        Don't they!? You're very welcome 🙂

        Reply
    5. Angel says

      November 22, 2016 at 6:37 pm

      Thanks so much Sam! Everything here looks super yummy!! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 23, 2016 at 9:13 am

        Happy Thanksgiving to you too Angel!

        Reply
    6. Tim Hordo says

      November 22, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      Excellent roundup, can't wait to try so many of these! Thanks for putting it together 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 22, 2016 at 3:18 pm

        You're most welcome 🙂

        Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 23, 2016 at 9:12 am

        You're most welcome Tim!

        Reply
    7. Brittany at I Love Vegan says

      November 22, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Ah! So many delicious options! It makes Canadian Thanksgiving feel soo long ago now. Thanks including my squash and loaf recipe Sam!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 22, 2016 at 3:12 pm

        At least we get to have Christmas soon!! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

      November 22, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      These all look so wonderfully tasty! There are not enough days to try all of these yummy recipes!

      Thank you for including my Lentil Puff Pastry Pockets!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 22, 2016 at 3:12 pm

        Haha! 25 feasts in a row perhaps?? 🙂

        Reply
    9. Ricki says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Yay for Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for including my Tortiere in this amazing roundup!!

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 22, 2016 at 3:11 pm

        Yay indeed! You're most welcome 🙂

        Reply
    10. Linda @ Veganosity says

      November 22, 2016 at 11:22 am

      I'm drooling over this amazing roundup! Thanks for including my lasagna recipe! Sharing everywhere. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sam Turnbull says

        November 22, 2016 at 11:24 am

        Aren't the dishes so amazing looking! You're most welcome 🙂

        Reply

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