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    Zen and Zaatar » Recipes

    Vegan Holiday Recipes

    Vegan holiday recipes can be just as comforting and crowd-pleasing as traditional versions. From stuffed honeynut squash with quinoa and pear that makes a stunning centerpiece to Lebanese freekeh with roasted cauliflower for a satisfying main dish, these handpicked recipes have been tested to impress vegans and non-vegans alike.

    You'll also find favorites like vegan mac and cheese with sweet potato, a twist on a comfort classic, and gluten free vegan chocolate cookies for dessert to satisfy your comfort food cravings. Each recipe brings delicious flavor and warmth to your holiday table.

    • Vegan kunafa or knafeh, a shredded phyllo and sweet cheese dessert.
      Vegan Kunafa (Knafeh) | Shredded Phyllo and Sweet Cheese Dessert
    • The best gluten-free, oil-free, and vegan double chocolate chip cookies that can be enjoyed in just 15 minutes and require just 7 ingredients! A one bowl vegan dessert recipe.
      Best Gluten Free Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Oil Free, One Bowl)
    • A vegan Thanksgiving table spread including plant-based mains, sides, and more.
      25 Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes that Everyone Will Love
    • stuffed honeynut squash butternut quinoa pear maple balsamic sage walnut vegetarian vegan gluten free food blog recipe zenanzaatar
      Stuffed Honeynut Squash with Quinoa & Pear Filling (Vegan, GF)
    • Flatlay image of baked pumpkin kibbeh, cropped square.
      Pumpkin Kibbeh (Baked)
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      Life-Changing Gluten-Free Vegan Cowboy Cookies
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      Vegan Cheddar Dip with Coconut Bacon and Kale
    • roasted brussels sprouts shiitake bacon maple dijon honey mustard balsamic vegan vegetarian appetizer zenanzaatar food blog recipe
      Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shiitake Bacon and Maple Dijon (Vegan, GF)
    • These oven roasted lemon garlic green beans topped with chickpea fried onions make a delicious vegan Thanksgiving side dish.
      Lemon Garlic Green Beans with Chickpea Fried Onions
    • vegan seitan wellington holiday roast thanksgiving vegetarian beef zenandzaatar recipe
      Vegan Seitan Wellington
    • This herb and caramelized onion gravy is a flavor rich, gluten-free, vegan holiday recipe.
      Herbed Caramelized Onion Gravy (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
    • The best ever vegan sweet potato mac and cheese that is nut free, gluten free, and oil free
      The Best Sweet Potato Vegan Mac and Cheese (Gluten-free, Nut-free, Oil-free)
    • riz bi haleeb two bowls
      Riz bi Haleeb | Vegan Rice Pudding with Orange Blossom
    • This vegan Kahi with Geymar is an Iraqi pastry with a thick oat cream, topped with date syrup. This pastry is made up of layers of flaky phyllo dough, topped with vegan clotted cream, called Qaymar. Topped with date syrup or honey for a non-vegan option, this dessert is irresistible.
      Vegan Kahi with Geymar | Iraqi Pastry with Thick Oat Cream
    • The freekeh recipe shown with the cooked freekeh, topped with roasted cauliflower and chickpeas and drizzled with tahini.
      Simple Middle Eastern Freekeh with Cauliflower and Chickpeas
    • This no bake vegan pumpkin cheesecake is a decadent raw and gluten free dessert, perfect for the busy holidays as it just sets in the freezer!
      No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (Raw, Gluten-Free)
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      Tahini Hot Chocolate with Salted Tahini Caramel (Vegan)
    • This vegan and gluten-free peppermint bark popcorn is the perfect holiday treat. Covered in crushed candy canes and dark chocolate, this Christmas recipe had a satisfying combination of sweet and savory notes.
      Peppermint Bark Popcorn (Vegan)
    Headshot image of the author of Zen and Zaatar, Zena Hassoun, MS.

    Welcome!

    Hi, I’m Zena, a passionate home cook with a Master’s in Medical Health Sciences. I’ve been vegan for nearly a decade and love creating approachable, Mediterranean-inspired recipes that nourish your body and soul.

    More about me

    55+ Vegan Recipes for Real Life

    The cover image of my e-cookbook, with text overlay "Vegan is Delicious: 55+ nourishing, innovative, plant-based recipes to satisfy vegans and omnivores alike! by Zena Hassoun, M.S., creator of Zen and Zaatar."

    Tired of the same meals or relying on takeout? Vegan is Delicious is full of flavorful, plant-based recipes (with photos!) plus a 7-day meal plan to make home cooking feel effortless.

    Learn more →

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      Super Flavorful Tofu Scramble with Spinach and Tomatoes
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      Healthy Vegan Nutella (Date-Sweetened)
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      Vegan Kunafa (Knafeh) | Shredded Phyllo and Sweet Cheese Dessert
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      Ful Medames, Syrian Style (Arabic Bean Salad) [Vegan, GF]
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      Syrian Pasta with Lentils & Caramelized Onion (Horaa Osbao) | حراق اصبعه - Vegan
    • The sweet potato and chickpea quinoa bowl with brussels sprouts, pepitas, and topped with maple tahini drizzle.
      High-Protein Sweet Potato and Chickpea Quinoa Bowls
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    Spring

    • Lemon tahini sauce being drizzled with a spoon to show consistency.
      Creamy Lemon Tahini Sauce (Vegan, Mediterranean Dressing)
    • Image featuring a straight on shot of the overnight matcha oats topped with raspberry chia jam cropped square
      Overnight matcha oats with no-cook raspberry chia jam
    • Foamy Iced Oat Milk Latte with Orange Blossom Water, Vegan, topped with cinnamon.
      Iced Oat Milk Latte with Orange Blossom Foam
    • This chickpea omelet recipe is a delicious vegan alternative to a traditional egg omelet. Also gluten-free, this chickpea omelet does not crack or break when flipped, can be stuffed with your favorite veggies, and is topped with a dairy-free avocado pesto.
      The Perfect Chickpea Omelet with Avocado Pesto (Vegan)
    • This vegan palak paneer replaces the paneer with a recipe for Burmese chickpea tofu, replicating the texture and flavor of a soft cheese. This vegan saag paneer, a spinach curry, is made creamy with coconut milk, making a rich and flavor Indian-inspired comfort dish.
      Vegan Palak Paneer with Chickpea Tofu (Soy-Free, GF)
    • Square cropped, featured image of lemony Mediterranean potato salad without mayo.
      Lemony Mediterranean Potato Salad with Mint
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