Vegetarian Christmas Dinner (PHOTOS)

Just because you won't be preparing the traditional holiday ham, that doesn't mean your vegetarian Christmas dinner should be anything less than spectacular. Actually, some of the best holiday recipes just happen to be vegetarian -- like mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts! While we clearly love our side dishes, and have included plenty in the gallery below, we also have a collection of incredible vegetarian Christmas dinner mains that would make a great addition to any holiday table -- vegetarian or not.

From vegetarian biscuit pot pies to tarragon tarts, your vegetarian Christmas dinner is going to be a plentiful one this year.

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• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/roasted-butternut-squash-_n_1059275.html" target="_hplink">Roasted Butternut Squash Soup recipe</a></strong>

• Brussels Sprouts

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/brussels_sprouts/" target="_hplink">Brussels Sprouts recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Yorkshire Pudding

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/yorkshire_pudding/" target="_hplink">Yorkshire Pudding recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Caramelized Scallion Mashed Potatoes

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/caramelized-scallion-mash_n_1059369.html" target="_hplink">Caramelized Scallion Mashed Potatoes recipe</a></strong>

• Braised Leeks

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/braised_leeks/" target="_hplink">Braised Leeks recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Cauliflower Puree With Toasted Pine Nuts

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/cauliflower-puree-with-to_n_1059277.html" target="_hplink">Cauliflower Puree with Toasted Pine Nuts recipe</a></strong>

• Carrot Souffl?

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/carrot_souffle/" target="_hplink">Carrot Souffl? recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Jellied Cranberry Sauce With Fuji Apple

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/jellied-cranberry-sauce-w_n_1058505.html" target="_hplink">Jellied Cranberry Sauce with Fuji Apple recipe</a></strong>

• Fennel Gratin

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fennel_gratin/" target="_hplink">Fennel Gratin recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Duchess Potatoes

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/duchess_potatoes/" target="_hplink">Duchess Potatoes recipe</a> by Simply Recipes</strong>

• Big Biscuit Mushroom And Tofu Pot Pie

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/big-biscuit-mushroom-and-_n_1059276.html" target="_hplink">Big Biscuit Mushroom and Tofu Pot Pie recipe</a></strong>

• Vegetarian Shepherd's Pies

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/vegetarian-shepherds-pie_n_1062537.html" target="_hplink">Vegetarian Shepherd's Pies</a> recipe</strong>

• Nut Loaf

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.acouplecooks.com/2010/12/vegetarian-nut-loaf/" target="_hplink">Nut Loaf recipe</a> by A Couple Cooks</strong>

• Savory Pumpkin Galette

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-savory-pumpkin-galette/" target="_hplink">Savory Pumpkin Galette recipe</a> by Oh My Veggies</strong>

• Veggie Pot Pies

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://eat-drink-love.com/2012/09/skinny-bitch-tuesdays-veggie-pot-pies/" target="_hplink">Veggie Pot Pies recipe</a> by Eat Drink Love</strong>

• Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.archanaskitchen.com/world-recipes/gourmet-favorites/400-roasted-vegetable-pesto-tart" target="_hplink">Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart recipe</a> by Archana's Kitchen</strong>

• Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2012/10/05/glazed-lentil-walnut-apple-loaf-revisited/" target="_hplink">Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf recipe</a> by Oh She Glows</strong>

• Autumn Vegetable Galette

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.raisingjane.org/journal/26156" target="_hplink">Autumn Vegetable Galette recipe</a> by Raising Jane</strong>

• Vegetable Arty Tart

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://stasty.com/?p=3716" target="_hplink">Vegetable Arty Tart recipe</a> by Stasty</strong>

• Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Pie

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/crustless-spinach-and-mus_n_1057530.html" target="_hplink">Crustless Spinach and Mushroom Pie</a> recipe</strong>

• French Lentils With Roasted Roots, Caramelized Onions And Thyme

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/french-lentils-with-roast_n_1061280.html" target="_hplink">French Lentils with Roasted Roots, Caramelized Onions and Thyme</a> recipe</strong>

• Roasted Vegetable Tart

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thehealthyeverythingtarian.com/no-no-no-no-no/" target="_hplink">Roasted Vegetable Tart recipe</a> by The Healthy Everythingtarian</strong>

• Savory Carrot And Tarragon Tart

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/savory-carrot--tarragon-_n_1061843.html" target="_hplink">Savory Carrot and Tarragon Tart</a> recipe</strong>

• Broccoli And Gorgonzola Polenta

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/broccoli-and-gorgonzola-p_n_1057586.html" target="_hplink">Broccoli and Gorgonzola Polenta</a> recipe</strong>

• Twice Baked Butternut Squash

  <strong>Get the <a href="http://naturallyella.com/2012/02/01/twice-baked-butternut-squash-with-quinoa-and-gorgonzola/" target="_hplink">Twice Baked Butternut Squash recipe</a> by Naturally Ella</strong>

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