If this is your first holiday season on a whole plant food exclusive lifestyle or even if you have been doing this for years, it’s always fun to see what other people make for their plant based holiday meals. I have over 20 recipes to share that are all vegan, gluten free, oil free, low sodium and sugar free. They are family approved, tried and true recipes that we make and serve for our family gatherings.
We have been eating this way since 2013 and I remember that first holiday season – I didn’t have a clue about what to make. Things have changed over the years and I now have my favorite go to recipes which is what I want to share with you today. I think everyone would agree that the side dishes from our Standard American Diet holiday meals were always the most exciting part of the meal! Now we can enjoy them even more, knowing they are delicious as well as good for us.
Lentil Sheperd’s Pie Fruity Coleslaw Cranberry Chutney Apple Oat Crisp
These recipes are great for any type of celebration from Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve to anniversaries, birthdays, Easter, Father’s and Mother’s Day and the list goes on. Feel free to mix and match the recipes to create a menu to your liking. The Hearty Lentil Sheperd’s Pie has been a huge hit with our family as well as many of our blog followers. It is a comfort food casserole that even the non vegan family members can enjoy. You can keep the menu simple since the pie itself has lentils, vegetables, gravy and potatoes all in one dish.
Smoked Hickory Balsamic Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic Mashed Potatoes This is an elegant meal perfect for New Year’s Eve, anniversaries or any time you feel like having a special meal at home.
Lentil Loaf with Date Glaze, Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
Cranberry Chutney Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash with a Pomegranate Glaze
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