5 Vegetarian Side Dishes For Christmas

Here are 5 vegetarian side dishes for Christmas. As busy as you can be at this time of the year, there is always a way to cook a vegetarian side dish in your kitchen that is delicious and easy to make. Try these vegetarian side dishes for your Christmas parties. You won’t regret it.   

 Collard Greens With Ginger And Tomato Vegetarian Side Dish for Christmas

• 1 bunch collard greens, cleaned and chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbs. fresh ginger, grated
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ tsp. ground coriander
• sea salt to taste

1. Saute the onion, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and sea salt in a medium-sized skillet with the olive oil, until soft.
2. Add the tomato, stir well, and cook for 5 more minutes.
3. Add the collard greens, mixing all the ingredients, and cook for 10 more minutes, or until the collard greens are soft.
4. Serve hot.

 Agave Glazed Carrots Vegetarian Side Dish For Christmas

• 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut lengthwise
• ¼ cup agave nectar
• cooking oil
• ¼  cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

1. Mix all the ingredients in a baking dish, stirring well.
2. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes at 350 F.
3. Serve hot. 

Garlic Green Beans Vegetarian Side Dish For Christmas

• 10 oz. baby spinach
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• olive oil
• ½ cup onion, finely sliced
• ½ cup pecans, finely sliced
• sea salt and pepper 

1. Saute the onion in the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until soft.
2. Add the garlic, and cook one more minute.
3. Add the spinach, and mix well, so they get coated with the garlic mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the pecans, combine well, and cook one more minute.
5. Remove from the heat, and season with sea salt and pepper.
6. Serve warm.

 Greek Potatoes Vegetarian Side Dish for Christmas

• 8 medium red potatoes, unpeeled and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbs. fresh mint leaves
• 2 tbs. fresh dill
• the juice of a fresh lemon
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• sea salt and pepper

1. Boil the potatoes in water, until soft.
2. Saute the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat in a small pot, until lightly golden.
3. Remove the pot from the heat, and add in the mint, dill, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4. Drain the cooked potatoes, and place them in a large bowl. Pour in the garlic mixture.
5. Add the onion, and toss well.
6. Serve warm.

 Fried Rice Vegetarian Side Dish For Christmas

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
• 2 cups vegetable stock or water
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1 bell pepper, diced

1. Saute the rice, onion, and ginger in the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
2. Add the broccoli and the bell pepper, and cook for 5 or 10 more minutes.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, and bring to a boil.
4. Cover the saucepan, and reduce the heat. Simmer until the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Serve hot.