Best Christmas Vegetable Recipes


Looking for the best vegetable side dish ideas for Christmas dinner, we have you covered. Perfect roast potatoes, spiral vegetable tart, Honey Glazed parsnips, and Ginger & Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots.


Published: December 16, 2022 · Modified: March 11, 2024 by Jennifer Ryan

Christmas Vegetable Recipes

You can’t have a Christmas dinner without a few delicious vegetable side dishes! Choosing which Christmas vegetable recipes to make has never been easier. We have created a 20+ list of the best Christmas vegetable side dish ideas for you to choose from. We have everything a Christmas dinner could ever need, from a gorgeous homemade Spiral Vegetable Tart to Ginger & Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots and everything in between.

Christmas side dish recipes

This delectable list of Christmas side dishes will take Christmas vegetables to a whole new level of deliciousness while wowing family and friends. Since Christmas dinner only comes once a year, making it special and stand out from any other roast dinner is a must.

21 Christmas Vegetable Side Dish Recipes

1. Spiral Vegetable Tart

Let’s kick-start this vegetable side dish recipe list with this absolutely beautiful spiral vegetable tart. This tart will be the star of the Christmas dinner table, made with thinly sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and carrots on a bed of homemade sundried tomato pesto, surrounded by a perfectly crisp pastry. Vegetable tarts don’t get better than this.

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2. Ginger & Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots

Take baby carrots to the next level with this delicious and simple veggie side recipe. Coated in a zesty and flavorful glaze.

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3. Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin

This parmesan butternut squash gratin has a velvety, smooth buttery texture with a crispy golden coating to finish it off. This vegetable gratin is easy to make and perfectly complements any Christmas dinner.

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4. Hasselback Miso Roasted Vegetables

We hear a lot about Hasselback potatoes, but have you ever tried roasting Hasselback vegetables? This is a great way to use root vegetables over the Christmas holidays and it’s so simple too.

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5. Lemon Tahini Roasted Vegetable Couscous

Take your roasted veggies up a notch or two with this zesty roasted vegetable couscous recipe. This is a sheet pan recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.

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6. Roasted Sweet Potato & Beetroot Salad

Beetroot always adds a little color to the Christmas dinner table. This recipe is not only beautiful to look at but is also delicious and healthy too. The roasted sweet potato beetroot salad, topped with crumbed feta and chopped pecans gives this dish an extra wow factor. It’s a Christmas side dish that everyone will love.

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7. Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Dijon Sauce

Try something a little different with your cabbage this Christmas and make a few roasted cabbage wedges topped with an amazing onion Dijon sauce. This recipe is quick and easy to make and adds so much flavor to any roast dinner.

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8. Kale & Cauliflower Cheese Recipe

Cauliflower cheese doesn’t get any better than this. The addition of crispy kale complements the creamy blend of cheesy Cheddar and Manchego sauce perfectly. Creamy cauliflower cheese is a side dish that’s great any night of the week, but it’s perfect for the holidays too!

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9. Roasted Leeks

Roasted leeks make an amazing dish for any Christmas dinner. Their comforting, and sweet, and add incredible flavor to your roast. This leek recipe is simple to make and only uses one baking sheet.

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10. Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

We’ve all heard of sausage wrapped in bacon, but have you ever had green beans wrapped in bacon? If not, what are you waiting for? The caramelized sweetness of the glazed bacon wrapped around green beans is so enticing. It’s a taste of heaven.

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11. Edamame Recipe

Why not add an Asian-inspired twist to your Christmas dinner this year and make this Garlic Edamame recipe? The recipe uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, tastes delicious, and only takes 10 minutes to make.

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12. Sauteed Balsamic Mushrooms

Are you looking for an easy-to-make side dish that’s vegan and keto-friendly? This is the recipe for you. Sautéed balsamic mushrooms are easy to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious.

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13. Milk Boiled Corn

Have you ever boiled your corn on the cob in milk? This recipe takes less than 20 minutes and produces sweet, buttery, and tender sweetcorn. It’s an easy-to-make vegetable side dish that’s perfect to add to your Christmas dinner.

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14. Best Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish for Christmas. This recipe by Delish serves up to 8 people and makes the best mashed potatoes every time. The recipe is creamy, so delicious, and always the first thing to disappear from the table.

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15. Honey Roasted Parsnips

These honey-roasted parsnips taste so good. Parsnips aren’t my kid’s favorite vegetable, but when I made this honey-glazed they disappeared off the plate and some even had seconds. This is one of my favorite ways to cook parsnips during the festive season now and are always a big hit at the table.

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16. Honey Roasted Beetroot

While we are on the subject of honey-roasted vegetables, this yummy roasted beetroot recipe is a must-try. It’s such a simple recipe, yet looks so colorful, and tastes exquisite. Honey-roasted beetroot would make the perfect side dish for any Christmas dinner. I think when it comes to cooking vegetables, honey roasted is the way to go.

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17. Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

This cheesy scalloped potato recipe is always a favorite at the dinner table. The potatoes are cheesy and creamy, yet are slightly crisp on top, and the caramelized onions add an extra boost of flavor. This is the ultimate cheesy side dish for Christmas dinner.

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18. Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Forget classic mashed potatoes and try this brown butter mashed sweet potato recipe instead. Brown butter gives this colorful Christmas side dish an incredibly delicious nutty flavor, that will have your dinner guests wanting more.

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19. Minted Peas

Minted peas are my absolute favorite veggie side dish! This pea recipe is super easy to prepare and ready in less than 10 minutes. A must for Christmas dinner this year. Your taste buds will thank you, plus it’s absolutely delicious paired with roast lamb, ham, or even turkey.

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20. Crispy Sliced Lemon-Roasted Potatoes

Crispy sliced lemon-roasted potatoes taste as good as they look. The combination of the crunchy texture and a hint of lemon zest is exquisite. It’s a side dish that will turn your Christmas dinner into something wonderful.

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21. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are in season from September to mid-February, so make a great side dish for Christmas dinner. Roasted sprouts coated with garlic and parmesan cheese bring a rich flavor to the table and also look fantastic.

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Christmas Vegetable Recipes

Christmas Vegetables Recipes

Jennifer Ryan
Looking for the best Christmas dinner vegetable side dishes to add to your Christmas menu has never been easier with this selection of super-tasty Christmas recipes.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Vegan
Cuisine American, British
Servings 6
Calories 150 kcal

Instructions
 

  • Select your favorite Christmas vegetable side dish recipes!
    Spiral Vegetable Tart, Ginger & Orange-Glazed Baby Carrots, Parmesan Butternut Squash Gratin, Hasselback Miso Roasted Vegetables, Lemon Tahini Roasted Vegetable Couscous, Roasted Sweet Potato & Beetroot Salad, Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Onion Dijon Sauce, Kale & Cauliflower Cheese Recipe, Roasted Leeks, Bacon Wrapped Green Beans, Edamame Recipe, Sauteed Balsamic Mushrooms, Milk Boiled Corn, Best Mashed Potatoes, Honey Roasted Parsnips, Honey Roasted Beetroot, Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Caramelized Onions, Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Minted Peas, Crispy Sliced Lemon-Roasted Potatoes, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Organize all the required ingredients for your chosen Christmas vegetable recipes.
  • Prep your festive recipes and enjoy.
    Christmas Vegetable Recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal
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2 thoughts on “Best Christmas Vegetable Recipes

  1. 5 stars
    I always struggle with deciding which vegetable dishes to prepare for Christmas. This list is a game-changer. The spiral vegetable tart and honey-glazed parsnips caught my eye. Any recommendations for which one to try first?

    1. Hi Jess, it’s wonderful that the list has made your decision easier! Both the spiral vegetable tart and honey-glazed parsnips are fantastic choices. If you’re looking to impress with a visually stunning dish, go for the spiral vegetable tart. If you want a sweet and savory side that’s a crowd-pleaser, start with the honey-glazed parsnips. You could even try both since they offer different flavors. Happy cooking and Merry Christmas!

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