Vegan Hanukkah Recipes Everybody Loves!

vegan HANUKKAH RECIPES
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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 Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
Crispy Vegan Potato Latkes made without eggs or dairy. These traditional vegan potato pancakes make the perfect dish for any Hanukkah party.
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Vegan Latkes (Potato Pancakes)


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 Matzo Ball Soup
Whether you’re celebrating Passover in the coming days or not, you need this vegan matzo ball soup in your life!
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Vegan Matzo Ball Soup

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 Sweet Noodle Kugel
Sweet Noodle Kugel made Vegan without Dairy or Eggs
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Vegan Sweet Noodle Kugel

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!

Vegan Sufganiyot Recipe for Pillowy Jelly Donuts
Whether you’re celebrating Hanukkah or just love donuts, this sweet vegan sufganiyot recipe is sure to hit the spot!
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Vegan Sufganiyot Recipe for Pillowy Jelly Donuts

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. 

Tzimmes
Tzimmes Tzimmes is a sweetened stew of vegetables and fruit served during the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The word in Yiddish translates to “fuss” and has been used in the expression “why are you making such a tzimmes?” It may mean fuss but I think it’s actually a really easy dish to make. I think t
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Tzimmes

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.#

Quinoa & Lentil Stuffed Vegan Cabbage Rolls
These vegan cabbage rolls are stuffed with a savory, smoky mixture of quinoa and lentils, then baked up in tomato sauce until piping hot.
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Quinoa & Lentil Stuffed Vegan Cabbage Rolls

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!

The Best Vegan Borscht
Wholesome delicious beetroot and red cabbage soup that is quick and easy to make and super nourishing.
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The Best Vegan Borscht

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 Roasted Garlic Mushroom and Barley Stew
This amazing vegan roasted garlic mushroom and barley stew has a whole bulb of roasted garlic added to an already delicious, easy stew!
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Vegan Roasted Garlic Mushroom and Barley Stew

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!

Vegan Challah Bread (Water Challah)
Vegan challah bread – this vegan water challah is made without eggs but is still wonderfully soft, fluffy and flavourful.
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Vegan Challah Bread (Water Challah)

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.

Moroccan Carrot Salad with Citrus-Turmeric Dressing
This Moroccan Carrot Salad with Citrus-Turmeric Dressing creates the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, tangy, and refreshing tastes.
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Moroccan Carrot Salad with Citrus-Turmeric Dressing

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?

Stuffed Vegan Falafel Recipe
This vegan falafel recipe features crispy chickpea falafel with a delicious creamy stuffing of vegan feta cheese!
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Stuffed Vegan Falafel Recipe

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.

Hanukkah Gelt Cookies (vegan + grain-free + paleo + refined sugar-free)
One of our favorite seasonal treats are Hanukkah Gelt Cookies! They’re made from a fluffy, flavorful almond flour cookie base and homemade chocolate gelt.
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Hanukkah Gelt Cookies (vegan + grain-free + paleo + refined sugar-free)

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.

Vegan moussaka with creamy bechamel
Vegan moussaka with creamy béchamel is way healthier than the original yet so delicious that even your meat-loving guests will be asking you for a recipe. It’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
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Vegan moussaka with creamy bechamel

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!

Cajun Roasted Cauliflower “Steaks” with Chimichurri Sauce
Vegan Cajun Roasted Cauliflower “Steaks” with Chimichurri Sauce. Use thick slices or florets. Serve with chimichurri or a cooling dressing. Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree Recipe
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Cajun Roasted Cauliflower “Steaks” with Chimichurri Sauce

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!

Vegan Blueberry Blintzes from Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking
Looking for an easy but impressive brunch to make? These Vegan Blueberry Blintzes fit the bill!
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Vegan Blueberry Blintzes from Mastering the Art of Vegan Cooking

Dear creators, thank you for sharing these fantastic recipes! It is important to have options so no one feels left out!

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