22/12/2025
Christmas is just around the corner 🎄✨
If you’re in the mood to try something new this season, here are three cozy vegan ideas great for festive dinners or relaxed evenings at home 🕯️
Vegan Lasagna 🍝
1️⃣ Boil lasagna noodles until al dente
2️⃣ Prepare the filling: onion, zucchini, mushrooms & garlic in olive oil, then add spinach
3️⃣ Blend tofu, soy milk, lemon juice, basil & salt until ricotta-like → mix with vegetables
4️⃣ Layer → marinara → noodles → tofu ricotta → vegetables (repeat)
5️⃣ Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 45 min. Finish with basil 🌿
Vegan Cottage Pie 🥔
1️⃣ Boil potatoes until soft. Mash with plant milk, vegan butter, salt & pepper
2️⃣ Soak dried mushrooms with bouillon & water. Reserve the liquid
3️⃣ Cook carrots, onion & herbs in olive oil until soft
4️⃣ Add tomato purée, mushroom liquid, chopped mushrooms, sundried tomatoes & lentils. Simmer until thick
5️⃣ Assemble the dish: lentil filling, mashed potatoes, nutritional yeast
6️⃣ Bake at 220°C / 430°F for 10 min until golden. Finish with parsley ✨
💡 Tip: add a spoonful of vegan sour cream on top for a cool, creamy contrast 🤍
Vegan Mushroom Risotto 🍄
1️⃣ Heat oil in a pan. Cook garlic, onion & celery for 3 min
2️⃣ Add mushrooms, season with salt & pepper, cook until soft
3️⃣ Stir in uncooked rice until well coated
4️⃣ Gradually add vegetable stock, stirring, until creamy
5️⃣ Cook until rice is al dente, then stir in vegan butter
6️⃣ Remove from heat. Risotto should be creamy and smooth 😌
💡 Tip: finish with a small drizzle of truffle oil for deep, earthy flavor 🤍
