Vegetarian Christmas Menu (dinner, tomatoes, vegetable, italian)

[CrowGirl]

My husband eats all forms of meat but is open to vegetarian options. I cooked a turkey breast for Thanksgiving (I ate chick'n meat substitute instead) but for Christmas I'd like to make full vegetarian meal where I'm eating the same thing as everybody else. Anybody have any suggestions for a vegetarian Christmas menu? Or at least a nice "Christmas-y" vegetarian entree? My current thoughts are a roasted butternet squash with nutmeg, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts and maybe some sort of tomato dish for a little red color. But looking for suggestions

[Eazine]

We have a mix of meat lovers and vegetarians, for dinner we serve two main courses. One is prime rib and the other is spanakopita - and is a huge hit with everyone. The sides will be fresh veggie plate, olives, roasted carrots, mashed potatoes, and a variety of dips.

Another idea we kicked around was a cheese lasagna and Italian themed dinner - good luck!

[Cliffie]

I would make the butternut squash the center of the meal. Fill it with a savory rice pilaf type of deal -- maybe bread stuffing -- and then have veggies on the side. To be really absurdly seasonal, how about filling your squash halves with this:

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts Recipe | MyRecipes.com

Or for something that's a nice Christmasy red, what about stuffed red sweet peppers? You could fill the peppers with something that includes a bright-green item like green beans or those Brussels sprouts you mentioned.

Garlic mashed potatoes -- especially redskins with the skins mashed in -- are very Christmasy at my place.

[Cliffie]

Oh, you know what else is way, totally Christmasy? Baked beets in orange sauce with cinnamon or allspice.

[Naturen]

Stuffed Portobello mushrooms! There are so many variations that can be tailored depending on taste buds and dietary restrictions.

I am salivating just thinking about them - so rich, so delicious and so satisfying.

[lubby]

Not sure if you eat dairy but Eggplant parmesan is a good vegetarian dish. Tabouli salad, Tuscan white bean dip, Puree 2 cans of white beans that were rinsed and drained, 2 garlic cloves, Olive oil and lemon. Serve with crackers or raw veggies.falafel patties, Vegetable lasagna, glazed carrots, butternut squash soup, Farfalle pasta with broccoli garlic and oil.

[mainebrokerman]

make some christmas kabobs, with red and green colors- a mix of cut strawberries, green grapes, watermelon,
maybe cherry tomatoes, raspberries,

kids would even like these- on wooden skewers (something different)

good for an appetizer

[jasper12]

I am making Burgandy Mushrooms, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans with garlic, quinoa pilaf, and pesto shrimp. And a field roast.
Along with stuffed pork lion, fresh applesauce. Rolls...

Two vegetarians. The rest are meat eaters.

[bUU]

Our new go-to meal for holidays is Vegetarian Portobello Wellingtons | Delicious Dishes Recipes

Incidentally, we've decided to leave the Portobello Mushrooms out for Christmas this year. We find the “toothy” bite the article refers to to be a detriment rather than a benefit. So I guess we're just having Mushroom Wellingtons.

Here's a vegan recipe for that: http://www.theveganversion.com/2012/...ellington.html

[Orion2]

lubby were you spying on me? I'm making Eggplant parmesan for Christmas dinner =) my brother is not a vegetarian but loves it so I decided to compromise. I purchased fresh tomatoes and will make my own sauce tomorrow and let it rest overnight then cook the meal on Christmas. I'll make salad and rice to go with the egglpant, he has to work on Christmas so I'm keeping it simple. I'll get some sort of crusty bread for him, I'm gluten sensitive so won't be able to eat that (I'm using gluten free breadcrumbs for the eggplant) and he'll probably take an eggplant sandwich with him for lunch =) If you want a heartier dish add ricotta between the layers of eggplant.