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Many people enjoy making a festive centerpiece, but don’t always want to serve a traditional vegan roast. Some prefer something richer, more creative, or simply different from the usual nut loaf or stuffed squash. This list of five savory centerpieces offers options that stand out without relying on a classic roast.
Each dish brings its own style, texture, and flavor, giving you flexibility when planning a holiday menu. You can choose something elegant, something hearty, or something comforting.
Read more: 10 Vegan Centerpieces To Serve At Your Christmas Dinner
These mains work for Christmas, New Year’s, or any special dinner where you want the centerpiece to feel exciting. With five distinct ideas, it’s easy to find a dish that suits your taste and keeps your table feeling fresh and seasonal.
Plant-based stuffed flank steak centerpiece
First on our list of savory centerpieces is this stuffed flank steak centerpiece. It uses a vegan flank filled with sautéed mushrooms, garlic, and mulled wine shallots, creating a rich, festive interior. The seared exterior firms up nicely, making it easy to slice and serve as a holiday main.
Find the recipe here.
Vegan chestnut and mushroom pithivier
Next, try out this vegan chestnut and mushroom pithivier from Viva’s Vegan Recipe Club for a simple but stunning bake. It layers chestnuts, mushrooms, herbs, and red wine inside crisp puff pastry, creating a rich, savory centerpiece. The filling cooks down into a hearty mix, and the pastry bakes into a golden dome that slices beautifully for festive dinners.
Find the recipe here.
Read more: 10 Vegan Recipes To Serve At Your Christmas Party
Seitan fillets with mushroom wine sauce
These seitan fillets in a mushroom wine sauce by Nadia Fragnito are a perfect, meaty meal for your holiday table. Tender seitan gets pan-seared and coated in a rich mushroom sauce simmered with garlic, herbs, and white wine. The result is a savory main that pairs well with potatoes or roasted vegetables.
Find the recipe here.
Eggplant and tomato rice bake
Also from Nadia Fragnito is this eggplant and tomato rice bake, a layered timballo that makes an eye-catching centerpiece. Creamy tomato rice, fried eggplant, and pockets of vegan mozzarella bake into a firm, sliceable dish that brings rich Italian flavors to the table.
Find the recipe here.
Sweet cranberry-glazed BBQ ribs
Lastly are these sweet cranberry BBQ ribs from Gaz Oakley, a festive twist on classic barbecue. Tender seitan forms the base, then gets grilled, baked in cola, and coated in a cranberry-orange glaze for a smoky, sticky centerpiece that suits winter feasts.
Find the recipe here.
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