Holiday cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. These 30+ Easy Vegan Holiday Recipes for Every Celebration bring together simple, flavorful, plant-based dishes that fit any gathering, big or small. Whether you’re planning a cozy family Thanksgiving, a festive potluck, or a full on Christmas feast, this collection has tasty, comforting recipes that feel special without requiring hours in the kitchen. Perfect for making every celebration delicious, joyful, and beautifully plant-based.

Whether you’re hosting, heading to a potluck, or just making a cozy meal at home, these recipes are designed to save the day—no stress, no fuss, no complicated prep. From speedy sides and quick breads to easy mains and fast-fix desserts, each one brings comfort, color, and holiday flavor without keeping you in the kitchen all night. Let’s get cooking.
30+ Easy Vegan Holiday Recipes
Make your holidays easier, brighter, and more delicious with these 30+ easy vegan recipes. This collection brings together simple, comforting, plant-based dishes that come together quickly but still feel festive and abundant. From cozy mains to vibrant sides and sweet treats, these recipes make holiday cooking feel joyful—not stressful.
Vegan Turkey Roast | Cadry's Kitchen
Vegan turkey roast is a delicious and filling main course for the holidays. Filled with fragrant fall spices and comforting, savory flavor.
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing | Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
Made with just a few ingredients, Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a terrific side dish for holiday dinners. It's vegan and gluten-free.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Cashew Sauce | Cadry's Kitchen
This vegan green bean casserole is a creamy, plant-based twist on a Thanksgiving classic, made with cashew mushroom sauce and fried onions.
Maple Mustard Roasted Cabbage Steaks | Spabettie
These maple mustard roasted cabbage steaks have incredible flavor and are an impressive meal for holidays and any special event.
Stuffed Butternut Squash | Vegan Huggs
This Stuffed Butternut Squash is an all-in-one meal that's filled with flavor. It's a beautiful dish which makes it perfect for the holidays.
The Best Vegan Beyond Meat Meatloaf | TY Berry Much
This vegan Beyond Meat meatloaf is savory, high protein and tastes just like the classic version you grew up eating. 100% omnivore-approved!
Vegan Cranberry Fluff | Spabettie
This vegan Cranberry Fluff Jello Salad is a retro classic. We updated our vegan jello salad with a festive holiday flavor!
Thanksgiving Maple Pecan Roasted Kabocha Squash Recipe | Jawns I Cooked
Thanksgiving Maple Pecan Roasted Kabocha Squash Recipe- with a flavorful Maple Rosemary Dressing and toasted chopped pecans!
Vegan Sweet Potato Coffee Cake | Addicted to Dates
Vegan sweet potato coffee cake with cinnamon-spiced sweet potato cake and a rich pecan streusel running through the center and topping.
The Best Vegan Pecan Pie (No Corn Syrup) | Addicted To Dates
This vegan pecan pie has a gooey caramel and caramelized pecans in a buttery flaky crust. Made without corn syrup, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Easy Eggless Pumpkin Pie With Coconut Milk | TY Berry Much
This easy eggless pumpkin pie has a creamy spiced filling and is made with a crispy pecan shortbread-inspired crust. Vegan & Dairy-free.
Mulled Apple Cider | Vegan Huggs
This Mulled Apple Cider captures the essence of autumn, combining the sweetness of apple cider with a medley of warm aromatic spices.
Shitake Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate | Planted365
This Shiitake Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate dish brings together earthy, umami-rich mushrooms, caramelized sprouts, and bright pops of fresh pomegranate. It’s a vibrant, plant-based side that feels festive, flavorful, and surprisingly simple to make.
Lentil Mushroom Loaf (GF) | Zardy Plants
This firm, savory, satisfying Lentil Mushroom Loaf is the perfect main dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a dinner party, or any occasion.
Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash | Where You Get Your Protein
Beautifully roasted acorn squash halves are stuffed with wild rice, sautéed mushrooms, dried cranberries and seasoned with savory fall herbs. Enjoy this vegetarian main dish at your next holiday meal or as a healthy warming dinner on a cold evening.
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes | Zardy Plants
Scalloped Sweet Potatoes make the perfect hearty and delicious side dish. These shingled sweet potatoes with garlic are so satisfying.
Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms with Herbed Breadcrumbs Recipe | Rachel Hartley Nutrition
This recipe for roasted green beans and mushrooms is a fun and tasty spin
on green bean casserole, with all the flavors of your least favorite
Thanksgiving casserole, and none of the gloop! Topped with crispy,
garlicky, herbed breadcrumbs!
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls | Where You Get Your Protein
Complete your holiday table with these soft and fluffy Pumpkin Dinner Rolls! This quick and easy Thanksgiving side is dairy and egg-free!
Easy Vegan Onion Mushroom Gravy | Planted365
This Easy Vegan Onion Mushroom Gravy is rich, savory, and full of deep, plant-based flavor. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients, making it perfect for holidays, weeknight meals, or anytime your plate needs something cozy.
Pasta With Breadcrumbs | Cookilicious
Learn to make delicious Pasta with Breadcrumbs (Pangrattato)! This 30-min crunchy vegan no-sauce pasta salad is perfect for busy weeknights.
Easy Vegan Gravy: Ready in 10 Minutes | Planted365
This Easy Vegan Gravy comes together in just 10 minutes and adds instant cozy flavor to any meal. It’s smooth, savory, and perfect for everything from mashed potatoes to holiday stuffing.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes | Go Healthy with Bea
These mashed sweet potatoes are simple and kid friendly. It is so delicious that nobody will notice it is whole30, paleo and AIP compliant.
Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes | Go Healthy with Bea
These homemade mashed potatoes are perfectly rich and easy to make. This classic Mediterranean side dish is also vegan.
Robust Porcini Mushroom & Sage Gravy Recipe | No Frills Kitchen
A robust recipe for a porcini mushroom gravy with sage that is a delicious vegan substitute for traditional gravies.
Dairy-Free Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe | No Frills Kitchen
A decadent dairy-free and vegan chipotle mashed sweet potatoes recipe that is a delicious side dish that can be served throughout the year.
Cranberry Pomegranate Juice | Living Smart and Healthy
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of homemade Cranberry Pomegranate Juice – the perfect blend of tart and sweet.
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup | Living Smart and Healthy
Warm, creamy, and cozy Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup made effortlessly in minutes. A healthy, comforting fall soup with pro tips for perfect texture and flavor.
Apple Cranberry Chutney | Living Smart and Healthy
Apple Cranberry Chutney! The perfect blend of sweet apples, tart cranberries, and warm spices. This versatile condiment is a must-have for holidays!
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad | Let's Munch Lettuce
This Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad is a healthy quinoa salad made with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, pumpkin seeds & feta.
Harvest Wild Rice Salad with Butternut Squash | The Rustic Foodie
This Harvest Wild Rice Salad if full of autumn flavors! It's made with roasted butternut squash, cranberries, and a maple Dijon dressing.
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa Pilaf | E. A. Stewart
This vegan stuffed acorn squash recipe (gluten-free) is packed w/ fall flavors and gets rave reviews from plant-based and meat-eaters alike!
Garlic Roasted Green Beans | The Rustic Foodie
These Garlic Roasted Green Beans are a healthy side dish! It's made with fresh greens beans and topped with toasted almonds and lemon zest.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole | Dianne's Vegan kitchen
Vegan Green Bean Casserole is the quintessential Thanksgiving dish! It's made with onions, mushrooms, fresh green beans & cashew cream.
Stuffed Squash with Quinoa | Dianne's Vegan Kitchen
Quinoa Stuffed Squash will be the star of your holiday meal! It's the perfect main dish for either Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
I hope this collection of 30+ Easy Vegan Holiday Recipes for Every Celebration brings a little extra joy, comfort, and ease to your seasonal cooking. Whether you tried one dish or a handful, I’d love to hear what you made, how it turned out, and which recipes your family loved most. Drop your comments, questions, and ideas below! Your feedback helps shape future recipes and keeps this community deliciously inspired. Happy holidays!


Hello! I’m Lisa, a vegan artist, photographer, author, Vegan Life Coach Educator, and RYT 200 yoga teacher. I love showing others how simple and delicious a plant-based diet can be. I draw and paint, cook, write, take lots of pics, eat lots of chocolate, and practice gratitude daily.

