Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner for the Holidays
This Vegan Sheet Pan Holiday Dinner is packed with crisp, colorful veggies, savory tofu strips, and just the right amount of spice for a wholesome, fuss-free Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Featuring perfectly roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts, parsnips, and carrots, accompanied by savory tofu steaks, this plant-based sheet pan dinner is perfect for festive occasions. Topped with a rich and creamy nutritional yeast gravy, this holiday sheet pan dinner will have even the most dedicated meat lovers returning for seconds.
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Why You’ll Love This Vegan Sheet Pan Holiday Dinner Recipe
High-Protein Holiday Dinner – The centerpiece of this festive feast is extra-firm tofu, which provides a substantial amount of plant-based protein, making it a nutritious alternative to traditional holiday dinners. It’s also abundant in calcium, iron, and vitamin B5 to give you a well-rounded, plant-based holiday meal with zero compromise on flavor.
A Healthy Twist on the Tradition – This sheet pan Christmas dinner is a health-conscious twist on the classic holiday roast. By ditching dairy or animal products and opting for plant-based ingredients and veggies, you’re treating your body to a bounty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Say goodbye to guilt without letting go of indulgence.
Easy One-Pan Meal – Imagine a whole Vegan Christmas Dinner, complete with roasted vegetables, flavorful tofu steaks, and a delectable nutritional yeast gravy – all prepared on just one sheet pan. The oven does the hard work, leaving you with minimal cleanup and more time to spend with your loved ones. In just an hour, you’ll have a hearty and satisfying holiday meal ready to serve.
Simple, Budget-Friendly Ingredients – Nothing extravagant, just a simple combo of potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and parsnips join hands to make this festive holiday dinner without breaking the bank. You won’t have to spend a fortune on an expensive holiday roast to impress your guests.
Show-stopping Nutritional Yeast Gravy –This gravy is not your average sauce. It’s top-notch, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to take your meal to the next level. Made with curry powder, nutritional yeast, and soy sauce, it will surprise you with its unique and unforgettable taste. You only need five minutes to prepare it! You’ll be so captivated by its flavor that even after pouring it on your meals, you won’t resist sipping it with a spoon.
How to Make a Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner for the Holidays
Prep the Vegetables
Peel and chop potatoes into halves or quarters. Boil potatoes for 5 minutes, then add Brussels sprouts and boil for another 5 minutes. Strain and set aside. Toss potatoes in a strainer for a fluffy exterior.
Roast the Potatoes
Place potatoes on the corner of your baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil, and add generous amounts of salt. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
Prepare Tofu Steaks
Slice the tofu into strips or triangles. Mix soy sauce and water in a bowl and combine nutritional yeast and spices in another bowl. Dunk the tofu into the soy sauce mix, then into the spice mix.
Assemble and Bake
Remove the potatoes from the oven. Add vegetables and coated tofu to the sheet pan. Top with fresh rosemary and thyme leaves. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
Make Nutritional Yeast Gravy
Heat olive oil and whisk in the flour. Add the remaining gravy ingredients and whisk over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
Serve Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner
Drizzle nutritional yeast gravy over the holiday feast. Serve and savor the deliciousness!
Recipe Tips for your Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner
Make it Gluten-Free – Swap the whole wheat flour in the gravy for gluten-free flour.
Prep-Ahead Gravy – Make the nutritional yeast gravy a day before and reheat when serving. It allows the flavors to meld together for a richer taste.
Get Creative with Seasonal Vegetables – Experiment with seasonal vegetables like butternut squash, sweet potatoes, zucchini, or beets to add a vibrant touch to your holiday dinner.
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Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner for the Holidays
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1000 g potatoes
- 500 g brussels sprouts
- 500 g parsnips
- 500 g carrots
For the Tofu Steaks
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp steak spice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
For Nutritional Yeast Gravy
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp curry powder
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- First, start by peeling your potatoes and chopping them into halves or quarters; depending on size, you want them to all be about equal in size.
- Boil your potatoes for 5 minutes then add in your Brussels sprouts and boil both for another 5 minutes. Strain and set the Brussels sprouts aside.
- Place your potatoes in a strainer and toss the potatoes around to make the exterior nice and fluffy.
- Place your potatoes on a corner of your baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and a generous amount of salt, and bake at 400f for 20 minutes.
- While the potatoes cook, chop up your parsnips and carrots. Slice lengthwise and chop them into about 2-inch-long halves.
- Prepare your tofu. Slice into strips or triangles. In one bowl, add soy sauce and water. In another, add your nutritional yeast and spices.
- Dunk your tofu into the soy sauce mix, then into the spice mix.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, add the vegetables and coated tofu, and bake for an additional 45-55 minutes.
- While everything cooks, make your nutritional yeast gravy. Heat your oil, then slowly whisk in your flour. Add in the rest of your ingredients and whisk over medium heat for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Drizzle over your holiday feast and enjoy!