This year, as it happens, Hanukkah begins at dusk on December 25, Christmas Day. Its the perfect time to celebrate with a modern twist on traditional foods. While the Festival of Lights honours resilience and miracles, it’s also an opportunity to innovate in the kitchen.
For eight nights, let’s explore the best plant-based dishes to make your celebration both delicious and sustainable.
Day 1: Sweet Potato Latkes
Start with a spin on the classic latke. Sweet potatoes lend natural sweetness and vibrant colour, while flaxseed replaces egg to keep them perfectly crisp. Serve with vegan sour cream and applesauce for the ultimate comfort food.
CLICK HERE for Recipe - Sweet Potato Latkes
Day 2: Creamy Vegan Spinach Knishes
Delight in these savory pastries filled with a creamy spinach mixture, offering a plant-based take on a traditional favourite.
CLICK HERE for Recipe. Creamy Vegan Spinach Knishes
Day 3: Plant-Based Brisket
Recreate this Jewish classic using jackfruit or seitan. With its tender texture and rich gravy, it’s a hearty main course sure to impress.
CLICK HERE for Recipe. - Plant-Based Brisket
Day 4: Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
Comfort in a bowl, this Hanukkah staple is reimagined with fluffy matzo balls made from chickpea flour and vegetable broth infused with dill and parsley.
CLICK HERE for Recipe -Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
Day 5: Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts)
No Hanukkah feast is complete without these sweet treats. Swap traditional ingredients for plant-based milk and butter alternatives to create fluffy, oil-fried doughnuts filled with raspberry jam.
CLICK HERE for Recipe - Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts)
Day 6: Mediterranean Stuffed Aubergines
Celebrate the miracle of oil with roasted aubergines stuffed with spiced lentils, tahini, and pomegranate seeds—a vibrant dish to brighten your table.
CLICK HERE for Recipe - Mediterranean Stuffed Aubergines
Day 7: Vegan Cheese Blintzes
Roll into the seventh night with blintzes filled with dairy-free ricotta and topped with fruit compote. They’re light, delicate, and festive.
CLICK HERE for Recipe - Vegan Cheese Blintzes
Day 8: Chocolate Babka
End the celebration on a sweet note with a braided, plant-based babka rich with dark chocolate and cinnamon. A show-stopper dessert worthy of the final night.
CLICK HERE for Recipe - Chocolate Babka
This Hanukkah, let the menorah’s glow inspire creativity in your kitchen. With these plant-based recipes, every night will feel like a delicious miracle.
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