These vegetarian dishes will keep carnivores and plant-eaters happy at your Christmas meal. From elegant gaufrettes and pommes dauphines for starters through to colourful salads, satisfying tarts and a showstopping spinach and ricotta rotolo, these recipes will take pride of place at your table.
Vegetarian Christmas recipes, from snacks through to mains
Because Christmas doesn't have to be an all-ham affair.
![**[Potato gaufrettes with summer-vegetable tartare](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/gaufrettes-18095|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/27/18095/web_gaufrettes.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Potato gaufrettes with summer-vegetable tartare
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/pea-mint-dip-17901|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/02/17901/Dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/eggplant-capsicum-dip-18057|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/20/18057/web_eggplant.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread
Photo: Will Horner![**[Golden fried haloumi and olives](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/fried-haloumi-olives-16683|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/12/11/16683/GT1812_Quick_Meals_Golden_haloumi_and_olivesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Golden fried haloumi and olives
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![**[Pommes dauphine](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pommes-dauphines-12594|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/05/15/12594/web_pommes_dauphine_2.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Matt Stone's raw zucchini, pine nut and miso salad](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/zucchini-salad-pine-nuts-18437|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/03/12/18437/web_zucchini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Matt Stone's raw zucchini, pine nut and miso salad
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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
![**[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![**[Stuffed zucchini flowers with basil sauce](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/stuffed-zucchini-flowers-basil-18383|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/02/26/18383/web_zucchini.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Stuffed zucchini flowers with basil sauce
Photo: Alicia Taylor![**[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)
![**[Green beans with tarragon, preserved lemon and fried almonds](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/green-bean-salad-fried-almonds-16858|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/17/16858/GT1901_Quick_Meals_Green_beans_with_tarragon_preserved_lemon_and_fried_almonds_A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Green beans with tarragon, preserved lemon and fried almonds
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Fred's pumpkin galette with blue cheese and thyme](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/freds-pumpkin-galette-with-blue-cheese-and-thyme-9312|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/30/9312/web_galette.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Fred's pumpkin galette with blue cheese and thyme
Photo: Ben Hansen![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[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![**[Eggplant parmigiana](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/eggplant-parmigiana-11486|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/04/27/11486/web_eggplantparm.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[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
