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A Simple Yet Delicious Plant-Based Christmas Menu

A Simple Yet Delicious Plant-Based Christmas Menu

a plant-based menu to feast on this christmas

If you want to keep cooking simple and easy this Christmas, this no-fuss yet delicious Christmas menu will keep the tummies full and hearts happy!

☆ Get that appetite going with yummy "cheezy" soup and a fun Christmas tree appetizer.

☆ Then dig into a healthy lentil loaf with creamy mushroom sauce and crunchy roasted carrots.

 ☆ End your meal with a sweet, protein-packed tofu chocolate mousse and oozy chocolate chip cookies with after-dinner coffee or tea.

appetizing appetizers

Broccoli "Cheese" Soup

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Saute onions in melted butter until transparent.
  • Add flour to make a roux and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add milk and vegetable broth, whisking continuously to avoid clumping. 
  • Bring to a boil, then whisk in cheese, nutmeg, and nutritional yeast.
  • Add shredded carrots and broccoli and cook for 15 - 20 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

Broccoli

Christmas Tree Appetizer

Ingredients:

  • 2 Packages of crescent roll dough
  • 1 Block of plant-based cheese
  • Bunch of rosemary, chopped
  • Bunch of basil, chopped
  • Bunch of sage, chopped

Directions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees
  • Cut out 1x1" squares of the crescent roll dough and add a small block of cheese in the middle of each square.
  • Roll it up, and twist the top for a cute visual appearance and place it on parchment paper.
  • Place each dough ball next to each other to stick together, creating a tree shape. 
  • Starting with one on top, two below, three below, etc. Once you have the desired size, you can add two again at the bottom for the tree stump.
  • Brush with melted butter and bake for about 24 minutes.
  • Gently lift and place on a platter or serving board.
  • Cut tomatoes to add as ornaments on the tree, and add basil, rosemary, and sage to garnish.
  • The bread will pull apart easily to serve! ENJOY! 

*This delicious appetizer is from Azure Farm

mouthwatering mains

Lentil Loaf & Mushroom Gravy

LENTIL LOAF

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Cook french lentil soup as directed on the package.
  • Pulse 3/4 Cup of the mix into a food processor and puree.
  • Transfer puree to a bowl and add the remaining whole lentils, oats, walnut flour, flax egg, and Not Chicken Seasoning. Mix well.
  • Place into a loaf pan and bake at 350 F for 50 min.
  • Add mushroom gravy on top and parsley for garnish.

MUSHROOM GRAVY

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Sautée onion until translucent; add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms and cook until reduced.
  • Add flour and veggie broth until absorbed, and then add milk slowly.
  • Add aromatics, salt, and pepper to taste
  • Let simmer until thickened.

Lentil Loaf & Mushroom Gravy

Roasted Carrots & Pesto

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 425 
  • Wash and slice into even pieces.
  • Add to a large bowl and toss with olive oil, seasonings, and salt.
  • Place on a large cookie sheet in a single layer. 
  • Drizzle with honey.
  • Cook for about 30 minutes until roasted and tender. 

delightful desserts

Chocolate Tofu Mousse

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Blend tofu and melted chocolate in a blender.
  • Add cocoa powder, peppermint, and plant milk and blend until smooth
  • Time to serve in individual glasses or mason jars:
  • Make a parfait by layering the following: crushed cookies, mousse, cookies, and ending with coconut whipped topping.
  • Add chocolate-dipped strawberries and mint leaves for a beautiful serving (optional).

Chocolate Tofu Mousse

chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients:

Directions:

  • Preheat Oven to 375 F.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat vegan butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Add flax egg to wet mixture, beating until combined.
  • Add chocolate chips to flour and mix wet mixture into flour mixture. Mix well.
  • Roll into balls and chill in the freezer or fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Add to a lined, ungreased baking tray.
  • Bake at 375 F for about 10 min.

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