Vegan Hanukkah Recipes Everybody Loves!
Celebrating the Festival of Lights with plant-based foods doesn’t mean missing out on traditional dishes! There are so many vegan recipes for staple Hanukkah food so everyone can enjoy hearty, comfy, home-cooked meals.
You don’t need eggs, dairy, or meat to honor the most cherished recipes passed down through generations; just a tad of patience and imagination. I listed some of the best vegan recipes to prepare for Hanukkah dinner – some traditional, some not so much, but all incredibly delicious! Check it out!
Vegan Latkes – Vegetable Fritters
Latkes are the absolute star of Hanukkah dinner, but traditional recipe involves eggs to bind the mixture. However, this recipe uses a flax egg, making it a vegan-friendly option. You can go with classic potatoes or choose zucchini, cauliflowers, sweet potatoes…
Vegan Matzo Ball Soup – Dumpling Soup
When someone says soul food, I immediately think about soup like this! Loaded with vegetables, with a comfy, warm smack, perfect for colder days. Are you team denser or team softer matzo balls?
Vegan Kugel – Sweet Pasta Casserole
This is definitely one of those specific recipes not everyone loves, but it’s good to have options! The traditional version is dairy heaven, but don’t worry; everything is swapped for vegan options, such as tofu, nutritional yeast, and plant milk.
Vegan Sufganiyot – Jewish Doughnuts
I like the texture of vegan jelly donuts a tad more than classic ones. They are incredibly soft, and they get that darker shade of gold when you’re frying them, so it is a win-win situation in my book!
Tzimmes Fruit and Veggie Stew
Vegetable and fruit stew is one of those nostalgic dishes that is simply a must-have on your holiday table. It pairs naturally sweet veggies like carrots, sweet potatoes, and onions with dried fruit, orange juice, and syrup.
Stuffed Cabbage
Quinoa and brown lentils are a powerful duo in the vegan world and for a very good reason! Their texture is impeccable for stuffing cabbage leaves, as it resembles a traditional meat and rice combo in both texture and color.#
Borscht – Beet Soup
Borscht is one of the most popular soups in Jewish cuisine, probably because of its signature vibrant red color. Besides beetroot, it calls for a bunch of other veggies like onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, red cabbage, beans… It is an antioxidant bomb!
Mushroom Barley Stew
This is such a hearty, comforting meal to prepare! The taste is flawless because of little additions that make a huge difference, starting with using roasted garlic instead of fresh for a deeper flavor. Also, soy sauce and apple cider vinegar provide a nice depth of flavor!
Vegan Challah
There is a challah variety suitable for every diet! This is such a well-explained recipe; you can’t mess it up even if you tried! It takes 16 hours for the bread to be ready, but it is all worth it!
Moroccan Carrot Salad
This is one of the best salads ever! It is super filling but refreshing and light at the same time. The citrus dressing is spot on, as orange and lime juice work wonderfully with turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, and cinnamon.
Stuffed Falafel
Falafel with a cheesy, melty stuffing in the middle? YES, please! You can use your favorite falafel recipe (this one is flawless, though); just place a cube of vegan feta in the middle. This is a brilliant idea, right?
Vegan Chocolate Gelt Cookies
Nut flour-based cookies are the best ones you can make! Here, you have classic almond cookies with a cherry, I mean, gelt chocolate on top! You can get these chocolates in the store or simply make them at home.
Moussaka
These layers of goodness, indeed, require some time! Instead of beef for ragu, go for soy mince, as it pairs flawlessly with potatoes and eggplants. Bechamel is a true game-changer here, as it is cashew-based.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
You must admit cauliflower tends to be bland, but that only means one thing – it is fabulous to pair with different spices! This is one of the best combos: cauliflower steak coated in cajun spice blend, plus homemade chimichurri sauce to skyrocket the taste!
Blintzes – Jewish Crépes
Blintzes are super light, fluffy, and dainty, with an almost melt-in-the-mouth texture. The staple ingredient for the filling is cream cheese, but just swap it for a vegan variety and add some tofu. Don’t forget to drizzle some berry sauce on top!
Dear creators, thank you for sharing these fantastic recipes! It is important to have options so no one feels left out!
