The Vegan Holiday Feast Even Meat Eaters Will Love

This fresh take on a Vegan Lentil Loaf is made with a delicious blend of lentils, mushrooms and walnuts and has a festive cranberry topping. Those pops of juicy cranberry in every bite are so good, plus they make it look impressive.

If you want to avoid mushrooms, this easy mushroom-free vegan lentil wellington recipe will be the perfect centerpiece for your holidays.

Shepherd’s pie screams comfort food, and this vegan version is no exception. Lentils give the pie substance and make it hearty and filling, while sautéed mushrooms add that extra boost of umami you’d typically get from meat.

With deep flavors and a rich, moist texture, there’s really nothing more you could wish for in a good stuffing—whether it has meat in it or not is not even an issue here. It’s just tasty, period.

This ultra creamy Vegan Green Bean Casserole is a wholesome take on the classic but is so decadent that you’ll never guess it’s dairy-free.

No one will ever guess these fluffy, soft, delicious rolls are vegan.

Whereas some creamed greens can get boring after two bites, these are impossible to stop eating. Pairing earthy, hardy leafy greens with cooling coconut milk, a hot chile, and spices gives this side dish a full range of bitter, sweet, and tingling flavors.

Wild rice is a flavorful and remarkably satisfying food. The mushrooms add a dark, meaty flavor and texture, while the chestnuts are creamy (and high in protein). This meatless dish will appeal to omnivores and vegetarians alike.

This is a very saucy vegan mac, with cumin, turmeric and a dash of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

A colorful and spicy (but not fiery!) side breaks up all the heavy, rich dishes on the table.

This delicious gravy is actually vegan, made with onions, garlic, vegetable broth, and nutritional yeast.

5-ingredient vegan mashed potatoes that are fluffy, creamy, buttery, and loaded with roasted garlic and chives. Perfect as is, with gravy, or with a giant scoop of vegan butter.

This dairy- and egg-free pie, made with simple ingredients, proves that vegan baking can be easy and authentic. Cashews make a killer, creamy filling, with no need for eggs or cream.

This tart is a showstopper—not to mention gluten-free and vegan. It’s also so versatile—you can use any fruit you have on hand.

Incredibly rich, creamy vegan eggnog that’s easy to make and perfect for the holidays. Naturally sweetened with only 6 ingredients and 1 blender required.