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December 4, 2024

Vegan Christmas Recipes

Nadya Gurevich
Registered Dietitian

Easy Festive Food Swaps for a More Plant-Based and Balanced Holidays

The festive season is here, and you don’t have to compromise on flavour to enjoy a more balanced, plant-based Christmas. With a few simple swaps, you can indulge in holiday favourites while being kind to your health and the planet.

 

Why Choose More Plant-Based Dishes This Christmas?

Incorporating plant-based dishes isn’t just about enjoying a more sustainable holiday season—it’s a chance to boost your health and energy, too. Here’s why a plant-powered menu makes sense:

  • Boost Nutritional Value: Choosing high-protein plant-based options, such as Redefine Meat’s products, ensures your meals are rich in high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making them a wholesome alternative to traditional meat.

 

  • Support Digestive Health: Fiber-rich plant-based meals help counterbalance the indulgence of the season.

 

  • Reduce Saturated Fat Intake: Opting for plant-based proteins supports heart health without sacrificing flavour.

 

  • Feel Energized: Enjoy balanced, nutrient-rich dishes that leave you feeling satisfied—not sluggish.

 

  • Promote Sustainability: A plant-based holiday meal reduces your environmental impact, aligning with the season’s message of care and giving.

 

Vegan Christmas Dinner Ideas

flank Holiday dish

Need inspiration for vegan Christmas main dishes? Make your festive menu unforgettable with these recipes, all featured in our Christmas Cookbook and tailored specifically for the holiday season:

 

Stuffed Vegetables with New-Meat for Christmas

Use Redefine Ground to stuff tomatoes, bell peppers, or mushrooms, creating a colourful and delicious starter or side.

Stuffed Vegetables with New-Meat

 

Redefine Sticky Beef Meatballs for Christmas

A perfect appetizer or main for festive gatherings.

 

Redefine Sticky Beef Meatballs

 

Steak with Red Port Sauce for Christmas

Pair Redefine’s Flank Steak with a rich port sauce for a true holiday indulgence.

Steak with Red Port Sauc

 

Pulled Beef Mulled Wine Pie for Christmas

A festive pie combining the rich flavours of Redefine Pulled Beef with the warming spices of mulled wine.

Pulled Beef Mulled Wine Pie

 

Plum Gin Glazed Flank for Christmas

Redefine Beef Flank paired with a sweet and tangy glaze for a holiday showstopper.

Plum Gin Glazed Flank

 

Cranberry Boeuf Bourguignon for Christmas

A festive twist on the French classic, featuring Redefine Meat and the tangy sweetness of cranberries for a comforting winter meal.

Cranberry Boeuf Bourguignon

 

 

 

Nadya Gurevich
Registered Dietitian
Nadya is a nutrition expert and a an integral part of Redefine Meat’s research and development team. She holds a B.Sc. in biotechnology and food engineering from the Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology, and a B.Sc. in Nutrition Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Nadya is also an avid photographer and nature lover, and enjoys running and traveling.