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Ask anyone their favourite part of Christmas dinner and I bet most say the trimmings. So here are all my Christmas side dishes and vegetables in one place: 19 of them, from crispy roast potatoes and sticky parsnips to sprouts, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Every one is gluten free and dairy free, so everyone at the table can tuck in.
My top pick
Roast potatoes are one of my absolute favourite parts of Christmas dinner, and these are my go-to whenever we have guests over. Just 4 ingredients, and you can get them ready up to 2 days ahead.
I make them every year, and I know you will love them.
P.S planning the whole meal? My 29 Vegan Christmas Recipes has mains and desserts too, and my Christmas Recipes page has even more festive ideas to browse.
Table of Contents
Christmas Roast Potatoes and Potato Sides
Roast potatoes are the side everyone fights over, so there are plenty of ways to do them here, plus two creamy potato bakes.
1. Rosemary Roast Potatoes
Rosemary Roast Potatoes
“Brilliant recipe! Made them like this last Christmas and have made them this way ever since. Loved all the extra information to help make the recipe. Thanks”
2. Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
Air Fryer Roast Potatoes
“These are absolutely brilliant! Such a great way to make ordinary potatoes a little more exciting. Will definitely be making again!”
3. Parmentier Potatoes
Parmentier Potatoes
4. Hasselback Potatoes
Hasselback Potatoes
“First time making these, had some trouble keeping the slices even but basically all went well. I used dried spices as I was stuck at home, snow storm outside, but it worked fine.”
5. Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
“These were AMAZING!!”
6. Smashed Potatoes
Smashed Potatoes
“Crispy, delicious and easy to make. The perfect side dish for any meal :)”
7. Vegan Dauphinoise Potatoes
Vegan Dauphinoise Potatoes
8. Boulangere Potatoes
Boulangere Potatoes
Christmas Vegetables
A traditional Christmas dinner in the UK means sprouts, parsnips and carrots next to the roasties. Here are my favourite ways to cook them, plus cauliflower cheese and some quick greens.
9. Roast Parsnips
Roast Parsnips
“I like the fact my fussy grandson and youngest child ate them without complaining they weren't that famous freezer brand. Left overs in my family that would have been a miracle I made 2 kilos and 8 people demolished them.”
10. Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Smashed Brussels Sprouts
11. Roasted Sprouts with Oranges & Walnuts
Roasted Sprouts with Oranges & Walnuts
12. Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Root Vegetables
13. Vegan Cauliflower Cheese
Vegan Cauliflower Cheese
“Brilliant recipe!! It tasted great! The cheese sauce was easy to make too and it was really creamy!! I used dried yeast and sprinkle the cheese on top and baked! Yummy,yummy!”
14. Air Fryer Tenderstem Broccoli
Air Fryer Tenderstem Broccoli
“These came out perfect! A little crisp on the outside and still tender inside. Will be making again :)”
Yorkshire Puddings, Gravy and Cranberry Sauce
Yes, Yorkshire puddings at Christmas! All three of these can be made ahead, which frees up the hob on the day.
15. Vegan Yorkshire Puddings (Gluten Free)
Vegan Yorkshire Puddings (Gluten Free)
“BEST Yorkshire pud I’ve ever made or had!!”
16. Best Mushroom Gravy
Best Mushroom Gravy
“James I love this recipe, I've made it three times already - thank you. I didn't strain the veg kept it in the gravy (chopped it up small to begin with) served with a wellington and everyone loved it.”
17. Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
“A simple yet fantastic recipe! I made this over the weekend and have frozen the majority in preparation for Christmas Day. We did have some with our roast this Sunday and it was absolutely delicious!”
Boxing Day Sides
Something fresh and tangy for the leftovers plate on the 26th.
18. Red Cabbage Slaw
Red Cabbage Slaw
“The addition of mint makes this a perfect summer salad. Great accompaniment to add to any meal. Thank you James”
19. Pickled Beetroot
Pickled Beetroot
“This worked really well, had the beetroot in salad today and it was delicious!”
Stuffing and braised red cabbage are lovely next to all of these too, so add them to the table if Christmas isn’t complete without them in your house.
My Make-Ahead Plan for Christmas Sides
All of these timings come from the notes on each recipe card, so Christmas Day itself is mostly roasting and warming through.
- Weeks ahead (freezer): Vegan Yorkshire Puddings and Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes (up to 3 months), Air Fryer Roast Potatoes (up to 6 months), Rosemary Roast Potatoes (par boiled or roasted, up to 3 months), plus the Parmentier Potatoes and Vegan Cauliflower Cheese, frozen before baking.
- Up to 6 weeks ahead: Pickled Beetroot. It needs at least 3 days in the fridge before it is ready, and keeps for up to 6 weeks.
- A few days ahead: Homemade Cranberry Sauce (up to 7 days in the fridge), Best Mushroom Gravy (cool, keep in the fridge and reheat) and the Rosemary Roast Potatoes, which keep in the fridge for up to 2 days at any of the three stages in the recipe.
- The day before: Make the Roasted Sprouts with Oranges & Walnuts and the Roasted Root Vegetables, then warm them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- On the day: The Air Fryer Tenderstem Broccoli takes 7 minutes, so cook it right at the end while everyone sits down.
I hope these 19 Christmas side dishes help you plan a calm, delicious Christmas dinner. Please leave a star rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on the recipes you make and let me know how you get on in the comments.
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