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Vegan Recipes
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Our Favourite Vegan Recipes for Christmas
We take our pick of the best vegan recipes to wow this Christmas!

1. Christmas Lentil, Pistachio and Cranberry Loaf
For vegetarians and vegans alike, this delicious recipe from Linwoods in partnership with Nadia's Healthy Kitchen will not only wow your guests this festive season, but also give them a nutritional boost!

2. Mushroom Wellington
Going for a plant-based Christmas feast this year? This vegan recipe from Tesco's Vegmas feast with BOSH is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser!

3. Christmas Corker
To keep this vegan, make sure that you choose vegan-friendly bottles of champagne and gin!

4. Vegan Pavlova with Fresh Fruit
This stunning vegan pavlova is made using aquafaba (the water that chickpeas are cooked in), topped with sweet berries. Recipe from Leah Vanderveldt's The New Nourishing.

5. Vegan Mushroom and Leek Pie
Creamy mushrooms and leeks encased in a crispy, golden pie crust. Delicious, filling and a great choice to serve to both vegans and non-vegans! Recipe taken from Aimee Ryan for Wallflower Kitchen. Copyright: The Vegan Society, 2018.

6. Vegan Pavlova with Candied Fruits
The delicious, sweet candied fruits elevate this pavlova to the ultimate vegan festive dessert!

7. Vegan Thai Red Curry
This fragrant Thai curry is chock full of flavour and contains three of your 5-a-day; perfect for when you need that extra boost of warmth and goodness during the colder months.

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