VEGAN CHRISTMAS SIDES YOU MUST TRY (Vegan holiday recipes 2023)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and often cheaper.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast provides similar flavor at a lower cost.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour is gluten-free and healthier.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Use a cast iron skillet or any oven-safe skillet.

Heat oil in the skillet and add Brussels sprouts cut into quarters, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes.

Turn the heat down to medium and add vegan butter, mixing until melted.

Add sliced leeks (or chopped onions) and season with salt and pepper, cooking for a few minutes.

Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute.

Stir in flour to coat the vegetables.

Slowly add canned coconut milk while mixing to thicken the mixture with the flour.

Slowly pour in vegetable broth while mixing everything together.

Add cashew parmesan (or any vegan parmesan) and Dijon mustard, along with lemon juice.

If not using an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.

Top with breadcrumbs and crispy onions.

Bake in the oven at 400°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

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