This holiday dinner menu brings together lentil meatloaf muffins, creamy mashed potatoes, savory mushroom gravy, sourdough stuffing, and sauteed green beans with mushrooms for a comforting vegan meal that's perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special gathering.
The recipes
These individual lentil meatloaves are made with vegetables, Italian seasoning, and a tangy balsamic ketchup glaze. They're easy to portion and make a hearty centerpiece for your holiday meal.
Lentil Meatloaf Muffins Recipe →
These creamy mashed potatoes are made with yellow potatoes, garlic, and olive oil instead of butter or milk. They're perfect for serving with a generous spoonful of vegan gravy.
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes Recipe →
This flavorful stuffing combines sourdough bread with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, vegetables, and herbs for a delicious twist on a holiday classic.
Sourdough Stuffing Recipe →
Fresh green beans are briefly blanched, then tossed with garlicky sauteed mushrooms for a simple holiday side dish that's ready in about 20 minutes.
Green Beans with Mushrooms Recipe →
This savory vegan gravy is made with mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and a simple starch slurry. It's ready in about 20 minutes and is delicious served over the lentil meatloaf muffins and mashed potatoes.
Mushroom Gravy Recipe →
If you're not into mushrooms, try my vegan onion gravy instead.
Prep it ahead
- Prepare the lentil meatloaf mixture up to a day in advance and refrigerate it in the muffin pan until ready to bake.
- Make the mushroom gravy up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate it. Reheat in a saucepan or microwave before serving.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes in advance and refrigerate them. Reheat in a covered baking dish or microwave until hot. Add a little nondairy milk or olive oil if needed to restore their creamy consistency.
- Cut and dry the sourdough bread cubes for the stuffing ahead of time. You can also chop the onion, celery, and garlic so they're ready when it's time to assemble the stuffing.
- Blanch, cool, dry, and cut the green beans up to a day in advance. Slice the mushrooms and refrigerate them separately, then finish the dish shortly before serving.
Easy extras
- Serve with cranberry sauce or cranberry apple relish.
- Add warm dinner rolls with vegan butter.
- Set out a bowl of olives or other simple appetizers while dinner finishes cooking.
- Finish with store-bought vegan pumpkin pie or apple pie.
Printable menu preview
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I hope this Holiday Dinner menu makes planning your meal a little easier. If you have an idea for a future member menu, leave a comment below. I'd love to know what you'd like to see next.
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