These vegetarian dishes will keep carnivores and plant-eaters happy at your Christmas meal. From elegant tarts and cheesy polenta dishes to colourful salads and slow-braised vegetables, these recipes will take pride of place at your table.
Vegetarian Christmas recipes for vegetable lovers
Because Christmas doesn't have to be an all-ham affair.
![**[Toasted corn and spelt with miso dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/toasted-corn-and-spelt-with-miso-dressing-12130|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/30/12130/web_cornsalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Toasted corn and spelt with miso dressing
Photo: Chris Court![**[Simple tomato and onion salad with vincotto dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/simple-tomato-and-onion-salad-with-vincotto-dressing-11556|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/30/11556/web_tomatosalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Simple tomato and onion salad with vincotto dressing
Photo: Sharyn Cairns![**[Fleet's cabbage and kale slaw with roasted yeast dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/cabbage-kale-slaw-yeast-dressing-16867|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/22/1574396140994_webslaw2.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Fleet's cabbage and kale slaw with roasted yeast dressing
Photo: Kara Rosenlund![**[Burrata with herb oil and cucumber](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/burrata-cucumber-18023|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/19/18023/web_burrata.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Burrata with herb oil and cucumber
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Bert's zucchini, stracciatella and basil salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/zucchini-stracciatella-basil-salad-16588|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/21/16588/salad_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Bert's zucchini, stracciatella and basil salad
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Damien Pignolet's guide to making ratatouille](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/masterclass-ratatouille-recipe-14242|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574306866019_webratatouille.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Damien Pignolet's guide to making ratatouille
Photo: Ben Hansen![**[Etta's tamari-roasted pumpkin, sunflower and horseradish](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/tamari-roasted-pumpkin-sunflower-and-horseradish-16090|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/30/16090/web_etta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Etta's tamari-roasted pumpkin, sunflower and horseradish
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[Eggplant lines](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/eggplant-lines-16241|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/30/16241/GT1807_Pita_master_Eggplant_linesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![[Quinoa salad with pomegranate, pumpkin and ashed goat's cheese](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/quinoa-salad-with-pomegranate-pumpkin-and-ashed-goats-cheese-13471|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/16/13471/web_quinoasalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Embla's cheddar gnocchi, crushed tomato and olive oil](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/semolina-and-pyengana-cheddar-gnocchi-crushed-tomato-and-olive-oil-8639|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574305992207_webcheddargnocchi.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Embla's cheddar gnocchi, crushed tomato and olive oil
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Andalusian spinach and chickpeas](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/andalusian-spinach-and-chickpeas-16072|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/22/16072/GT1806_Mum-s_the_word_Andalusian_spinach_and_chickpeasA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Andalusian spinach and chickpeas
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Roasted pumpkin with zhoug](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roasted-pumpkin-with-zhoug-16214|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/30/16214/web_zhoug.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Cauliflower and hazelnut strozzapreti with Gorgonzola](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/cauliflower-and-hazelnut-strozzapreti-with-gorgonzola-12840|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/08/07/12840/cauliflower-hazelnut-strozzapreti.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Cauliflower and hazelnut strozzapreti with Gorgonzola
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Artichoke and salted ricotta tart with salsa verde](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/artichoke-and-salted-ricotta-tart-with-salsa-verde-16688|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/17/16688/20180704-gourmet-104_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Artichoke and salted ricotta tart with salsa verde
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Corn with herb butter and chipotle salt](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/barbecued-corn-herb-butter-16958|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/01/16958/GT1902_Ocean_drive_Corn_with_herb_butter_and_chipotle_salt_A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Corn with herb butter and chipotle salt
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Burrata with broad bean and chickpea stew](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/burrata-with-broad-bean-and-chickpea-stew-16263|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/31/16263/GT1807_Round_table_Burrata_with_broad_bean_and_chickpea_stewA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Burrata with broad bean and chickpea stew
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Capitano's caponata](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/basic-caponata-recipe-17027|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/04/05/17027/Burrata-eggplant-foccacia-(2)_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Whole roasted cauliflower with chilli butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roasted-cauliflower-17179|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/26/17179/GT1904_cauliflower_DPS.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Whole roasted cauliflower with chilli butter
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Braised kale with mascarpone polenta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/braised-kale-with-mascarpone-polenta-13621|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574306302962_webkalepolenta.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Braised kale with mascarpone polenta
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Honey-ginger roasted carrots by Leonardo's Pizza Palace](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/roasted-carrots-honey-ginger-17174|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574304939253_webcarrots.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Honey-ginger roasted carrots by Leonardo's Pizza Palace
Photo: Mikkel Vang![**[Silverbeet and Gruyère tart](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/silverbeet-and-gruyere-tart-13605|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574304854544_websilverbeettart.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Roasted vegetables recipe with preserved-lemon dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/roasted-vegetables-17144|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/21/17144/Preserved-Lemon-Dressing02.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Roasted vegetables recipe with preserved-lemon dressing
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Braised mushrooms with polenta](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/braised-mushrooms-with-polenta-16339|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/08/21/16339/GT1808_Quick_meals_Braised_mushrooms_with_polentaA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Braised mushrooms with polenta
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[Pickled beetroot and heirloom carrot salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/pickled-beetroot-and-heirloom-carrot-salad-9006|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574306143640_webbeetrootsalad2.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pickled beetroot and heirloom carrot salad
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Tomato and mixed-grain salad with black garlic dressing](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/tomato-and-mixed-grain-salad-with-black-garlic-dressing-12958|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/03/14/12958/hero-tomato-black-garlic-salad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Tomato and mixed-grain salad with black garlic dressing
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Char-grilled capsicum salad with sherry vinaigrette](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/char-grilled-capsicum-salad-sherry-vinaigrette-16813|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/14/16813/GT1901_Quick_Meals_Char_Grilled_Capsicum_With_Sherry_VinaigretteA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Char-grilled capsicum salad with sherry vinaigrette
Photo: Chris Chen![**[Goat's cheese and potato salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/goats-cheese-potato-salad-17897|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/16/17897/web_potatosalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Goat's cheese and potato salad
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Char-grilled asparagus and haloumi with mint and lemon](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/char-grilled-asparagus-and-haloumi-with-mint-and-lemon-11121|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574306238596_webhaloumi.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Char-grilled asparagus and haloumi with mint and lemon
Photo: William Meppem![**[Roast stuffed zucchini flowers with tomato and oregano](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roast-stuffed-zucchini-flowers-with-tomato-and-oregano-11097|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/15/11097/web_zucchinisalad2.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Roast stuffed zucchini flowers with tomato and oregano
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Baked sweet potatoes with goat's cheese topping](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/baked-sweet-potatoes-17851|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/10/17851/web_sweetpotatoes.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Baked sweet potatoes with goat's cheese topping
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[Phil Wood's braised broccoli with butter beans, chickpeas and chilli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/braised-broccoli-16608|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/18/16608/web_braisedbroccoli.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Phil Wood's braised broccoli with butter beans, chickpeas and chilli
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Grilled eggplant salad with lentils and sesame yoghurt](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/grilled-eggplant-salad-with-lentils-and-sesame-yoghurt-12184|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574306488535_webeggplantsalad.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Grilled eggplant salad with lentils and sesame yoghurt
Photo: Prue Ruscoe![**[Blistered kale ribs with kale-leaf and quinoa salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/blistered-kale-ribs-with-kale-leaf-and-quinoa-salad-12022|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574306414795_webkaleribs.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Blistered kale ribs with kale-leaf and quinoa salad
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Danielle Alvarez's summer vegetable tian](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/summer-vegetable-tian-16622|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/11/21/1574304319031_webvegetabletian.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Danielle Alvarez's summer vegetable tian
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Spinach and ricotta rotolo](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/spinach-ricotta-rotolo-18036|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/12/02/1575266630967_webrotolo.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
