Winter
When the cold nights set in and I’m preparing dishes for holiday tables, I always find myself reaching for warm, hearty vegetarian winter recipes.
These dishes rely on winter staples like root vegetables, Brussels sprouts, squash, beans and citrus, and of course they are also delicious.
My hearty vegetarian chili and rice and parsnip and herb soup are both classics on a cold day, with the soup getting its creamy texture from coconut milk instead of dairy.
For easy sides, make a big tray of roasted root vegetables or tangy sautéed Brussels sprouts. And when it’s time to entertain, simmer a pot of mulled wine and slice a blood orange loaf cake. Browse more of my winter recipes below.
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Winter calls for soups, stews and roasted vegetables that warm you up. Start with the Hearty Vegetarian Chili & Rice, the Vegan Miso Soup with Tofu and Vegetables or the Acorn Squash & Quinoa Soup, and brighten things up with the Winter Fruits & Greens Salad.
Thick, filling soups with beans, squash and root vegetables are best for cold weather. Our readers love the Black Bean and Corn Soup, the Acorn Squash & Quinoa Soup, the Parsnip & Herb Soup and the Vegan Miso Soup with Tofu.
Trim the ends and cut the sprouts in half so they cook evenly. Then roast them at high heat until the insides are tender and the outsides are caramelized, or sauté them in a hot pan and add a splash of water and a lid for a few minutes to steam them soft. Try the Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts or the 20-minute Tangy Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with cumin and lemon.
Many candied pecan recipes use egg white to help the coating stick. Vegan candied pecans use a sticky maple syrup coating instead. Our Vegan Candied Pecans coat the pecans in maple syrup, molasses and cane sugar, and they’re great on salads, for snacking or packed up as a holiday gift.
For a festive winter table, serve the Vegan Brussels Sprout Salad with Roasted Squash and Jalapeño Cornbread alongside the main event, then finish with Panforte, a chewy Italian fruit and nut cake, and a warm pot of Mulled Wine.