This is your go-to recipe round-up for the Holiday festivities coming up! From appetizers to desserts, here are 20 Christmas recipes to help you fill the holiday with the most glorious food!
It’s Christmas recipe round-up time!
Slight disclaimer: If you’re not from Puerto Rico, this recipe round-up might not make a lot of sense to you, as it was curated with our culture in mind. But I still encourage you to try some of these out.
It’s not a secret that the Holidays look different this year. Big family gatherings are a huge part of our celebrations. However, that doesn’t mean that they have to be completely different; food will always remain the same. The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without homemade coquito, pernil, pasteles, and arroz con gandules, all vegan of course!
Know that I’m super thankful for your support, and I hope your week is filled with lots of delicious eats. With that said, let’s dig in! Cheers!
Appetizers Round-Up
- Vegan Sandwiches de Mezcla: The vegan version of Sandwichitos de Mezcla, which are the most famous Puerto Rican finger food ever! VeggieJeva’s version on this classic appetizer is clean, healthy & just as addictive as the original recipe. With ingredients like white beans, cashews, and red bell peppers, who’s not gonna love them?
- Garlic & Herb Bread Dip: Celebrate World Vegan Day with this Garlic & Herb Bread Dip made with extra virgin olive oil.
- Vegan Cielito Lindo: Cielito Lindo is the ultimate dip! This layered dip is jam-packed with fresh ingredients & bursting with flavors, which makes for a great snack and party food.
- Stuffed Tostones Cups: Mouthwatering Stuffed Plantain Cups (Tostones Rellenos), filled with a five-grain salad. Just the perfect amount of crunchy & flavorful, perfect for an appetizer or a side dish at your next party!
- Vegan Chick’n Dip: This creamy Vegan Chick’n Dip is a rich-tasting appetizer that’s delicious & perfect for sharing.
Soups Round-Up
- Vegan Sancocho: Sancocho is the definition of Puerto Rican comfort food! It is known for being the perfect soup at any time of the year; even in hot weather, no one can resist a good bowl of sancocho.
- Roasted Tomato Soup: Delicious homemade Roasted Tomato Soup with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Delicious, rich and flavorful.
- Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup: This Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup is so simple, it’s on the table in less than 30 minutes! Filled fiber & healthy fats, it’s a great fall dinner, for when you’re craving some rich and delicious comfort food.
- Vegan French Onion Soup: Easy & comforting Vegan French Onion Soup, with perfectly caramelized onions, flavorful broth, toasted bread, and the creamy vegan mozzarella.
- Vegan Cream of Mushrooms: A vegan creamy mushroom soup, that is not full of crazy ingredients, salt & preservatives can be hard to come by. Here’s a super easy & clean version!
Mains Round-Up
- Jackfruit “Pernil”: The crispy, juicy pernil-style jackfruit, slowly roasted until tender. Seasoned with garlic, herbs & spices for a traditional Puerto Rican pernil flavor.
- Arroz con Gandules & Ensalada de Coditos: Gatherings can be daunting for vegans. So, what can we eat? Well, today’s post is a Vegan Feast focused on Puerto Rican cuisine: arroz con gandules, ensalada de coditos, pasteles & avocado.
- Vegan Puerto Rican Pasteles: The Holiday Season cannot be complete without pasteles. Enjoy this #VeganizedPuertoRican, where you can learn to make Vegan Pasteles.
- Coconut Turmeric Rice: This Coconut-Turmeric Rice is a simple flavorful dish recipe that combines aromatic and beautiful ingredients in one pot. You’ll love this healthy colorful vegan side dish.
- Vegan Potato Salad: Learn how to make this creamy, simple and refreshing Vegan Potato Salad, with homemade Vegan Garlic Alioli. A perfect addition to your Holiday Spread!
Desserts Round-Up
- Vegan Coquito: Coquito is a creamy coconut milk beverage that’s made especially for the holidays in Puerto Rico. The whole essence of this drink is coconut and rum, making this rich & creamy, with hints of vanilla and cinnamon. Let’s just say the Puerto Rican Holidays aren’t the holidays without a glass of cold coquito.
- Vegan Tembleque: Tembleque traditional Puerto Rican coconut jiggly dessert made from ingredients you probably have on hand– coconut milk, sugar, & cornstarch. All Vegan!
- Vegan Cookie Dough Cheesecake: Vegan Cookie Dough Cheesecake has a tangy-sweet cheesecake filling made from cashews, dotted with chocolate chip cookie dough bites and a walnut & cookie dough-based crust. This vegan no-bake cookie dough cheesecake is the perfect vegan dessert.
- Vegan Arroz con Dulce: I don’t know about you, but one of my favorite things about the holidays is all the yummy food! I love trying out new dessert recipes that friends and family members share and also challenge myself to Veganize Puerto Rican recipes. First up is: Vegan Arroz con Dulce!
- Dark Chocolate Tart: The most amazing Vegan Dark Chocolate Tart recipe that I’ve ever tried. It’s incredibly easy to prep, made with healthier ingredients that give this recipe an ultra-decadent taste.
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