It's a worthy centrepiece and a great stand-in for a real turkey joint, so if you're serving both alongside one another the vegetarians will not feel short-changed. The strong herby taste of the stuffing inside the impressively textured soy-based protein makes it a crowd pleaser, and the sprig of thyme on top gives it that extra attention to detail that Christmas is all about. From vegan ingredients you can cook up a storm with at home to full vegan ready meals you can simply heat through and enjoy, there’s something to suit for just about every meal time. We’ve even got vegan ice cream in our range, as well as everyday essentials such as vegan cheese. Make your Christmas dinner complete with a special vegetarian or vegan centrepiece. We tasted nine of the big brands' options so you can make the best choice. Our judging panel was particularly impressed by the festive aroma emanating from Waitrose’s miso-enriched, herby roast. The abundance of roasted almonds and Brazil nuts evoke the spirit of Christmas, while the mixture of dried fruit — most noticeably juicy jumbo raisins and zesty clementine — adds balance.

Serving four people, Tesco’s meat-free main is a celebration of veggies, without relying on an artificial meat-replacement protein. The winning dish combines sweet butternut squash with a creamy, extra mature cheddar sauce, topped with a herby crumb. And the rich puff pastry crisped perfectly, without a soggy bottom in sight.

Simply put, it's a nut roast but in a ring shape. But it's so much more than that, and our tasters really liked it. Crunchy nuts, tasty herbs and a delicious cranberry glaze that's drizzled on top during cooking make it a lovely, if rather pricey, vegan option. Store.LocalizedDisplayName}} | {{TimeSlotReservationDisplay}} Book Collection Slot Book Collection Slot View Slot Book Collection Slot Book C&C Slot Of the nine different dishes on offer from a cross section of supermarkets, these were our tasters favourites.

The filling is tasty with a Moroccan-style spicing according to Waitrose. Not all our tasters were convinced by the pastry, however, with some finding it too bready in the centre of the swirl.

It slices easily, too, although our tasters were crying out for some gravy to really tie the flavours together. Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf tin. Press down with a spoon firmly to compact the mixture. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 20 minutes, or until the loaf is hot throughout and lightly browned. Whether catering for a vegan family member, or feeding a whole table of vegetarians, there’s no need to limit them to a plate of roast potatoes (as delicious as that may be). Nut roast is a favourite for a reason. Try this vegan nut roast, which is perfect served hot for Christmas dinner, or cold for your festive buffet table.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently fry the onion, celery, leek and carrots for 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds more. These swirly pastry parcels don't taste much like Christmas and aren't really a suitable substitute for turkey or other meat joint alongside veg and gravy in a traditional Christmas dinner, but will be sure-fire talking point if laid out in an evening buffet or if you're planning an alternative Christmas dinner.Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. ReservedSlotData.TimeSlot.DayOfWeekString}}, {{ReservedSlotData.TimeSlotReservation.Day}} {{ReservedSlotData.TimeSlotReservation.DisplayMonth}}