As Christmas is approaching many families are asking the age old question of what to serve on Christmas eve. Whether you’re planning an all-vegan Christmas feast or simply looking for a vegan addition to the table, I’ve created a delectable Vegan Christmas Dinner how we eat it traditionally in Germany for some festive inspiration! 🙂 The centerpiece of this dish is in collaboration with Veganz (Germany’s all vegan supermarket) but in case this product is not available where you live, feel free to try the side dishes which are equally amazing!
This Vegan Christmas Dinner consist of 4 partw: Spiced Red Cabbage, Dumplings, Hearty Gravy and ‘Duck’ Style Bites – YUM!
In Germany, many families eat goose or duck on Christmas but this vegan version hits all the spots. Also the side dishes are, of course, completely vegan – substituting egg and lard for vegan ingredients.
If you decide to give this Vegan Christmas Dinner a try, let me know! Leave a comment and rate it – it’s so helpful to me and other readers. And don’t forget to take a picture and tag me (@thetastyk) and #thetastyk on Instagram! I love seeing what you come up with. Love and enjoy! ♥
Red Cabbage:- 1 medium head red cabbage, sliced
- 2 Tbsp (24g) coconut sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (250ml) red wine
- ⅓ cup (80ml) balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 dried bay leaves
- ½ cup (125ml) water
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
Dumplings:- 4 regular buns (300g), diced
- ¼ cup (50g) chickpea flour
- 1 cup (250ml) oat milk
- ½ tsp salt, to taste
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- 3 Tbsp (25g) breadcrumbs
- dash of pepper
Gravy:- 2 Tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, sliced
- 5 mushrooms, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- ¼ cup (60ml) red wine
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) maple syrup
- 1.5 cup vegetable broth
Vegan “Duck” Style Bites:- 4 Tbsp (60ml) olive oil
- 2 packages @veganz 'duck' style bites
- Red Cabbage:
- Place the sliced cabbage into a large bowl. Add the sugar and salt and massage for 2 minutes. Add the wine, vinegar, and cinnamon and combine. Add the bay leaves, cover with a towel and let rest for 2 hours. Place a large pot with the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until golden. Add the cabbage mixture and water and close the lid. Reduce to low-medium heat and cook for 1 hour, taking off the lid the last 10 minutes (make sure to check and stir once in a while).
Dumplings:- Cut the buns into small cubes and place in a bowl. Add the chickpea flour to a small bowl and add a few Tbsp of the milk to form a paste. Pour the remaining milk over the diced buns. Add in the chickpea paste and salt and combine. Place the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the onions and sauté until golden brown. Add the parsley, breadcrumbs and pepper and combine. Add to the bun mixture and combine. Use your hands to form 8 dumplings and set aside. Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil, then reduce to a light simmer. Add in the raw dumplings and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain and serve.
Gravy:- Place the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add in the onions and sauté until golden brown. Add the garlic, mushrooms and carrot and cook a few minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and combine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a light simmer for 1-2 minutes, then set aside and let cool down a bit before placing the mixture into a blender. Blend 30 seconds until smooth and set aside to serve.
Duck Style Bites:- Place the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the “duck” style bites and fry for a few minutes until golden brown, then serve immediately.
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