Vegan & Vegetarian Holiday Potluck Recipes! - Mind Over Munch

Hey munchies! Welcome if you're new, I'm Alyssia, it's holiday
season, and I'm excited! Thanksgiving is coming up, Christmas is around
the corner, and this time of year, most of us get pretty excited about food. Eating food, sharing food with others, it's
a food-filled season! So today, I thought it would be appropriate
to share some holiday potluck dishes. I'm bringing you five recipes that are easy
to prepare in advance and take with you to a party or a get-together that you don't have
to feel quite as bad about. And, they are all either vegan or vegetarian
with a vegan option.

I kept these recipes plant-based because I
like to make sure there's always something available at a party that everyone can enjoy. And this way, you know there's always going
to be a healthier option. Let's start with my Holiday Bean Salsa. For this recipe you will need: red onion,
celery, garlic, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans, baby gherkins, fresh parsley,
fresh mint, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, red wine vinegar, and salt n' pep.

In a mixing bowl, add your olive oil, red
wine vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, mint, and salt n' pep. Whisk to combine your dressing. Then, add kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black
beans, celery, red onion, gherkins, and garlic. Toss to coat, and that's literally it! Super easy to prepare, and such a delicious
and nutritious bean salsa.

Perfect for a potluck! Next, we're going to make my Chilled Stacked
Salad. For the base of this salad, you will need:
quinoa, red onion, spinach, red apple, celery, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and pecans. Layer all of your ingredients, like so, into
a trifle bowl. This makes for a beautiful holiday presentation.

Of course, for a vegan dish, you'll want to
omit the feta cheese. Oh, and we cannot forget the dressing! For the dressing, you will need: balsamic
vinegar, olive oil, honey (or maple syrup for vegan), lemon juice, dijon mustard, poppy
seeds, sesame seeds, and salt. Simply add all of your ingredients and whisk
to combine. Before guests enjoy, you can add the dressing
and toss.

This is such a fun dish to bring because it
looks impressive, it tastes delicious, and it takes no time to prepare. Alright, now we're going to make my Gingered
Fruit Salad. For this recipe, you will need: kiwi, pineapple,
pears, grapes, and pomegranate seeds - or really, whatever seasonal fruits you prefer
- as well as ginger, orange juice, lime juice, honey (or, again, maple syrup for vegan),
and nutmeg. Into a large mixing bowl, combine your dressing
ingredients and whisk.

Then, add the rest of your fruit. Toss to coat. So simple and delicious, offering a nutritious
and fresh dish with festive fall flavors. Alright, how about some dessert! Let's make my Buckeyes! A Christmas classic.

This recipe is directly from my "Ho Ho Healthy"
ebook, so check it out if you're looking for more healthy Christmas recipes, and you can
use the code "POTLUCK" for 10% off any ebook or package of your choice, this week only! For your Buckeye filling, you will need: powdered
peanut butter, sweetener of choice, natural creamy peanut butter, and oat flour. For the chocolate coating, you will need:
maple syrup, coconut oil, and cocoa powder, or you could just use melted chocolate or
dairy-free chocolate to keep these vegan. Add your filling ingredients into a large
mixing bowl and mix to combine. Use a cooke scoop to spoon out some of your
peanut butter filling mixture and roll it into a ball in your hands.

Repeat, and fill up a baking sheet lined with
parchment and sprayed. Now, for the coating. It can help the coating process if you transfer
the sheet of peanut butter balls to the fridge or freezer for a few quick minutes. In a separate mixing bowl, add your chocolate
coating ingredients and whisk to combine.

It should be a nice, smooth consistency, but
it could be thicker or thinner depending on your climate, so feel free to refrigerate
or microwave as needed. Then, use a toothpick to pick up one of your
peanut butter balls and dip it into your chocolate mixture, like so. And return to your baking sheet. If you want, you could cover up the little
hole on top, but it's not necessary to enjoy the delicious taste.

Allow to set in the fridge until serving and
devouring. Delicious! This one is always a guest favorite because
it's so easy to pop by the table, grab one, and go. Maybe a little too easy... We're finishing off the menu with a really
amazing, impressive, but surprisingly delicious recipe: my Chocolate Peppermint Silk Pie.

For the filling of this pie, you will need:
coconut cream, tofu (If you can get super firm, that's the best. Either way, I recommend pressing the tofu
to get rid of moisture), cocoa powder, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and
cacao nibs. For the crust, you will need: dates, pecans
(or any nuts you prefer), and cocoa powder. Into your food processor, add your cocoa powder
and pecans.

Blend it on up! Once it's a nice crumb consistency, add in
your dates. I like to soak my dates in water overnight
so they are extra soft. Once again, blend until your dough-ball forms. Perfect! Next, we're going to grab a springform pie
pan, which, if you don't have one, I highly recommend it for your pie-making needs this
holiday season.

Line the bottom with parchment paper, like
so, for easy removal. Add your crust mixture down into the bottom
of the pie pan and press it down to flatten it nice and evenly. Set aside. Into your food processor, add all of your
pie filling ingredients, except for those cacao nibs.

Blend it on up! That tofu is going to give this pie filling
a creamy texture, add protein, and keep it vegan. Look how smooth! Pour your filling mixture into the pie pan
on top of your crust and spread it out as evenly as possible. Then, you can sprinkle on our cacao nibs. Then, simply transfer to the freezer overnight.

When you're ready to enjoy, allow to thaw
for an hour or two in the fridge before popping it out of the springform pan, slicing, and
devouring. Bam! Five delicious, nutritious dishes - perfect
for a potluck this holiday season. Thumbs up if you enjoyed, and let me know
which recipe you're most excited to try in the comments below. All of these recipes are available in the
PDF in the description box below, tag me on social if you try any of them, and remember
to check out my "Ho Ho Healthy" ebook and others at mindovermunch.Com/ebooks.

I hope you all have a wonderful week! Thanks so much for liking, sharing, and subscribing. And remember, especially when it comes to
those holiday parties, it's all a matter of mind over munch..