StyleNest select the best vegetarian starters for you to prepare this Christmas.
With so many different dietary requirements to cater for, preparing Christmas Lunch or Dinner is no easy feat. Giving you a helping hand is our roundup of the best vegetarian starters that both vegetarians and meat lovers will enjoy.
From an exquisite celery rosti with coriander and poached egg to a creamy tomato, chive and leek tart there is a vegetable dish to suit every taste in our roundup. We think they’re so tasty they’ll make the meat eaters of the family jealous.
Celery Rosti with Coriander and Poached Egg
We are big fans of poached eggs here at StyleNest, and this particular recipe with celery rosti and poached egg to top is sure to be the piece de resistance at any Christmas Dinner party, and rightly so. For meat eaters you could always add smoked salmon.
Crispy Shallot and Basil Fritters
Christmas provides the perfect opportunity for cheese indulgence. One bite of these yummy crispy fritters and you’ll be greeted with a deliciously warm and gooey goats cheese, honey shallot relish and basil mélange. These tasty bites also make a great canapé and party nibble.
Potato, Pea and Watercress Soup with Soft Boiled Egg
A recipe that will please all dinner guests this Christmas, soup doesn’t come much more interesting than this potato, pea and watercress version. Topped with a soft boiled egg, this is a recipe the entire family can enjoy.
Sweet Chilli Mushrooms with Halloumi Cheese
If you are trying to veer off the traditional route this Christmas, these sweet chilli mushrooms with halloumi cheese is the perfect alternative festive veggie starter option. Tangy, sweet and with a taste of the Mediterranean who needs mushroom soup when you can have these? You could always swap the sweet chilli for cranberry sauce.
Curried Pumpkin Soup
This delectable pumpkin soup makes for an warming and hearty Christmas starter. Full of flavour and topped with moreish pumpkin seeds we think this spicy soup will be a festive hit.
Tomato, Chive and Leek Tart
With seasonal vegetable ingredients and a hearty helping of cream this tasty tart will go down a treat this Christmas. Serve with a fresh green salad.
Tenderstem, Beetroot and Toasted Seed Salad with Lemon Dressing
Containing seasonal vegetables this yummy salad is a great starter option and will go perfectly with an organic roasted turkey breast for the meat eaters.
As for festive tipples have a little peek at our Christmas Cocktails roundup.