Jamie Oliver's best vegetarian Christmas recipes (2024)

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by Malou Herkes

published on 16 October 2019

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Whether you’re cooking a full-on vegetarian feast this Christmas or you’re seeking a few meat-free extras to cater for a range of dietary requirements, Jamie Oliver is here to help you out. With his classic, no-nonsense, flavour-forward flair, Jamie shares his recipes for the ultimate Christmas Day vegetarian centrepieces, from nut roast to stuffed squash, and a few standout extras to go alongside. Stuck for a flavoursome gravy? Jamie shows you how to add depth of flavour tovegan gravy and how to ramp up a good stuffing without the sausages.

Jamie Oliver’s Veggie Crown

by Jamie Oliver

from Together

If you’re looking to impress with your Christmas dinner centrepiece, this crown-shaped veggie loaf won’t let you down. Made with roasted vegetables, cheddar cheese, and grains, it tastes just as good as it looks.

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Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Nut Roast

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Jamie packs thisvegetarian nut roast with squash, quinoa and chestnuts, apricots and spices, and cooks it in a spicy tomato sauce. It’s a nutty, slightly sweet, and beautifully spiced roast that both vegetarians and meat-eaters will love.

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Baked Squash Stuffed with Nutty Cranberry-spiked Rice

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Stuffed with chestnuts,cranberry rice and Christmas spices, this baked butternut squash is ashow-stopping recipe and will make a brilliant centrepiece dish for your festive table.

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Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Christmas Stuffing

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Packed with a variety of nuts and dried fruit, as well as butternut squash and sage, this veggie stuffing,according to Jamie, “looks amazing and will get everyone really excited when you bring it to the table”.

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Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Jamie Oliver’s Mushroom Toad-in-the-Hole

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver: 7 Ways

This vegetarian toad-in-the-hole feeds four people, and is made with robustportobello mushrooms, topped with crispy fried garlic and rosemary, and served with a rich onion and porter gravy.

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Jamie Oliver’s Vegan Christmas Gravy

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

Depth of flavour is crucial to a good gravy. Without animal fat to add richness, clever use of a few storecupboard condiments and port will do job nicely. Dried porcini is also key here, slowly fried forbig flavour.

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Jamie Oliver’s Sticky Onion Tart with Sweet Garlic, Fresh Thyme, Bay and Buttery Puff Pastry

by Jamie Oliver

from

With sticky, caramelised onions, sweet garlic, bay, fresh thyme and buttery puff pastry, this is Jamie’s easy and savoury twist on a tarte tatin. Top with goat’s cheese for some festive indulgence.

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Jamie Oliver’s Vegetarian Pithivier Pie

by Jamie Oliver

from

All-butter puff pastry encases sweet leeks, celeriac, mushrooms and blue cheese in this impressive-looking pie. Make the filling the day before, then finish baking it in on the day for ashow-stopping Christmas centerpiece.

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Jamie Oliver’s Beetroot Carpaccio

by Jamie Oliver

from Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook

“It’s amazing how incredibly elegant, silky and delicate beetroots can be”, says Jamie Oliver. The trick here is to invest in a mandolin or make sure you have a super-sharp knife to cut the beets into extra-thin slices. Marinated in balsamic and olive oil, and served with rocket, this is a beautiful starter for Christmas Day.

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FAQs

What is the most famous vegetarian dish? ›

Originating in the Middle East, falafel is one the most popular vegetarian foods in the world! As one of the most popular vegetarian foods in the world, falafel needs no introduction! However, the origin of these beloved patties is rather controversial.

Is Jamie Oliver a vegetarian? ›

If you're wondering whether Jamie has gone full vegan, we have the details. In a week, he goes vegan for a day and a half and then goes vegetarian twice a week, the remaining days he sticks to his usual diet. It's definitely a step in the right direction.

Who is the number one vegetarian in the world? ›

India. India has the highest percentage of vegetarians in the world, with an estimated 20-39% vegetarian population.

Which is the No 1 vegetarian country in the world? ›

India is ranked top in the world with 38% of the total population being vegetarian. Vegetarianism in the region became popular after the introduction of Buddhism and Jainism, which was around the 6th Century BC.

Was Anthony Bourdain a vegetarian? ›

Let me make one thing clear: I am not a vegan or vegetarian. I love to eat meat.

Why is pesto not vegetarian? ›

The reason is because classic basil pesto contains pecorino and Parmigiano-Reggiano, which are both made from milk curdled in animal rennet. That means that most of the pesto sauces you see on supermarket shelves are not vegetarian.

What is the healthiest vegetarian food? ›

To get the most out of a vegetarian diet, choose a variety of healthy plant-based foods. These include whole fruits and vegetables and whole grains. Nuts and legumes, such as lentils, beans and peanuts, also are considered healthy plant-based foods. At the same time, cut back on less healthy choices.

What type of vegetarian is healthiest? ›

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet

For most people, this is a healthy diet. Advantages of the lacto-ovo vegetarian diet include: A wide array of options for consuming protein, including cheese, milk and yogurt. Less risk of low intake of vitamin B12, vitamin D and iron intake compared to some other vegetarian diet options.

What do vegetarians need a lot of? ›

No matter the reason, if you eat a vegetarian diet, be sure to get the nutrition you need by including plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes (like beans, soy, and lentils), nuts, and seeds.

How to make vegetarian meals more filling? ›

To feel more full while following a vegetarian diet, try incorporating more fiber and whole grains into your meals. Incorporating nuts, seeds, and beans into your diet can help you to feel more satisfied.

What are the most common vegetarian foods? ›

Vegetables: leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots. Grains: quinoa, barley, buckwheat, rice, oats. Legumes: lentils, beans, peas, chickpeas. Nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts.

Which is the world's best vegetarian dish award? ›

The humble misal pav served at Dadar's Aaswad restaurant has been named the world's tastiest vegetarian dish at the Foodie Hub Awards in London. Misal is a spicy curry made of moth beans or dried peas and served with boiled potatoes and garnished with raw chopped onions and farsan.

Which is the most expensive vegetarian dish? ›

In Japan,菜道(Saido) (Jiyugaoka) won the 1st place in the world in "Best Vegan Restaurants Worldwide" by Happy Cow, the global vegetarian and vegan website. The most expensive vegetarian dish is the "Fleur Burger 5000" from Fleur by Hubert Keller in Las Vegas, which costs a whopping $5,000.

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