Vegetarian Christmas starter recipes

55 Recipes

Kick off your Christmas dinner menu with one of our impressive and tasty meat-free starters. Get creative with soups, salads, tarts and other veggies dishes.

Sticking to your vegetarian diet shouldn't be challenging during the festive season. Create a fully meat-free menu with our vegetarian Christmas recipes, from Vegetarian Christmas canapé recipes to vegetarian stuffing. We have everything you need for a full spread.

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Pull-apart garlic rolls with baked camembert

A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings
- 1 hr
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Halloumi, carrot & orange salad

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.120 ratings
- 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Caramelised mushroom tartlets

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.30 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Goat’s cheese, pear & walnut tartines

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.19 ratings
- 17 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Butternut squash and sweet potato soup

A star rating of 4 out of 5.51 ratings
- 1 hr 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Curried lentil, parsnip & apple soup

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.53 ratings
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
App onlyCheeseboard mince pies. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A star rating of 2 out of 5.1 rating
- 35 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Baked red onions with ricotta

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings
- 2 hrs
- Easy
- Vegetarian
App onlyVeggie pigs in blankets. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
White velvet soup with smoky almonds

A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.9 ratings
- 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Nut roast rolls

A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Celeriac soup

A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.20 ratings
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings
- 1 hr 35 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Parsnip rösti with harissa, feta & caramelised red onions

A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.7 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Honeyed beetroot & carrot salad with feta & hazelnuts

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.25 ratings
- 50 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Vegan rainbow spring rolls

A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
Marinated beetroot with grilled goat's cheese

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.17 ratings
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Roasted onion soup with goat's cheese toasts

A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.22 ratings
- 1 hr 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Walnut & stilton orzotto with roasted squash & Port sauce

A star rating of 5 out of 5.6 ratings
- 2 hrs 40 mins
- A challenge
- Vegetarian
Grilled goat's cheese with cranberry dressing

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.16 ratings
- 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Whipped brie salad with dates & candied walnuts

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Warm squash & rocket salad with garlic vinaigrette

A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
- 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Squash, goat’s cheese & rosemary pancakes

A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.18 ratings
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Mulled pears with Roquefort dressing

A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.11 ratings
- 25 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian

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