The perfect side dishes for Christmas day

Root vegetables are an essential part of a Christmas dinner. This simple recipe makes them easier than ever. Simply toss in our signature roast potato seasoning and cook until they’re perfectly sweet and tender. The seasoning creates a crispy exterior while adding a rich, savoury flavour, making this recipe the ideal side dish to pair with roast turkey.

This beautifully earthy traybake is the perfect vegan alternative to stuffing, especially for beetroot lovers. The combination of beetroot, potato and savoury stuffing is brought to life with creamy Plant Kitchen oat milk, fresh parsley, and a hint of zesty English mustard.

Chef Tom Kerridge has perfected the ultimate turkey gravy to elevate your festive feast –because no Christmas dinner is complete without it! This recipe shows you how to transform the rich roasting juices from your turkey into a foolproof gravy packed full of flavour. As Tom Kerridge says, "it brings the whole meal together, so getting the balance of flavours just right is essential".

Red cabbage is a must-have addition to any Christmas feast. This sweet, aromatic spiced red cabbage recipe is our go-to. The addition of mixed spice brings the perfect touch of festive flavour, making it the ultimate seasonal side dish. It also makes brilliant leftovers!

Quick and easy, this vibrant slaw is a colourful mix of seasonal vegetables, from crunchy red cabbage to fennel and zesty easy peelers, dressed in our Collection cranberry and port sauce. Try it served alongside roast ham or packed into leftover sandwiches on Boxing Day.

How you roast your potatoes on Christmas day is a contentious topic, especially when it comes to fat. Tom Kerridge’s game-changing roastie recipe uses our collection Spanish Iberico fat, known for its rich flavour and aroma, alongside rosemary and garlic. Tom Kerridge promises it results in, “the crunchiest, most golden potatoes ever”.

Brussels sprouts are notoriously the least-loved side dish, but this recipe is here to change your mind. Here with have used our tangy Whisky Marmalade, along with crispy and golden pieces of maple-cured bacon for crunch. This is a wow-wrothy flavour combo, ready to convince even the strongest of sprout haters.

Looking for a cosy, crowd-pleasing side dish for your Christmas dinner? This sweet potato and butter bean gratin brings together layers of sweet potato, hearty butter beans and freshly chopped rosemary, all topped with the creamy Plant Kitchen vegan bechamel and crispy breadcrumbs.

Looking for a vibrant veggie centerpiece this Christmas? This spiced carrot and parsnip pilaf is a warming one-pot dish that’s bursting with festive flavour. The carrots and parsnips are roasted with honey until gorgeously caramelised, then layered over coconutty pomegranate rice and served with a coriander chutney.