Eating a plant-based diet can be challenging, especially around the holidays. We’ve got you covered with flexitarian recipes sure to satisfy.
The Gist:
- Flexitarian diets — which are primarily vegan diets with room for flexibility — have numerous benefits for your health, the animals, and the environment.
- There are a number of plant-based alternatives to classic comfort foods, from tofurky to chik’n noodle soup.
- Try these flexitarian recipes for yourself or to bring to your next holiday get together.
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However, eating a flexitarian diet comes with its own challenges, especially around the holiday season. From Thanksgiving turkey to traditional holiday dishes containing meat or dairy, this can cause some additional and unneeded stress around this already hectic time of year.
But there’s no need to stress! Try these 10 flexitarian recipes that are perfect for a frigid winter day or holiday get together. Even your carnivorous friends and family will have to have a taste.
Mouthwatering Vegan Turkey
If you feel like you’re missing out on the holiday turkey, we’ve got a flexitarian tofu recipe that doesn’t disappoint. While this dish is definitely going to take quite a bit of time and preparation, this flexitarian alternative to a holiday classic is sure to satisfy.
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Vegan Lasagna Soup
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Orzo Salad with Roasted Vegetables
This orzo salad recipe from Cooking For Peanuts features our favorite fall vegetables such as brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. Serve it up as a side dish or as the main event.
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One Pot Spinach Pasta
If you’re in a pinch for a flexitarian dish, this simple spaghetti dish from Vegan Haven can be ready in just 20 minutes. While this recipe features coconut milk to make the dish extra creamy to begin with, you could make it even creamier with some vegan cheese.
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Holiday Seitan Roast
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Vegan “Chicken” Noodle Soup
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Jackfruit Pot Roast
This plant-based pot roast from Food with Feeling takes just under an hour to make. If you’re unfamiliar with jackfruit, this plant creates a brisket-like texture. Be sure to add your favorite garnish for a holiday flair, like rosemary or parsley.
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Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
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One Pot Holiday Feast
Create a sharable and satisfying meal in just one pot. This recipe certainly takes some time and preparation, but you won’t regret it after you taste Chef Derek Sarno’s mushroom shallot gravy.
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Green Bean Casserole
Make this dish as a comfort food for dinner, or serve it up as a side at your next get together. This flexitarian recipe with twist on an already plant-heavy classic. According to recipe creator Know Your Produce, no one will be able to guess this dish is completely vegan!
