Plant-Based Start-Ups Serve Up Festive Cheer with Versatile Christmas Creations

Scott Mathias
Dec 13, 2024
2 min read

This holiday season, plant-based start-ups are captivating festive diners with versatile and flavourful alternatives promise to tempt every palate. Leading the charge is Australian based, FROOM, whose plant-based myco-meat are adding colour to holiday menus with its adaptability and rich taste.

FROOM's plant-based mince serves as the cornerstone for a trio of festive recipes, each designed to showcase its versatility:

Christmas Phyllo Mince Pie Canapés: These bite-sized delights feature crispy phyllo pastry filled with savory FROOM™ mince, offering a modern twist on a classic favourite.
CLICK HERE for Recipe.
Source: FROOM - Christmas Phyllo Mince Pie Canapés

Christmas Eggplant Rolls: Tender roasted eggplant slices encase the flavorful mince, topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint, creating a visually stunning and delectable dish.
CLICK HERE for Recipe.

Source: FROOM-Christmas Eggplant Rolls

Christmas Wellington: This show-stopping centerpiece envelops the hearty mince in flaky golden pastry, complemented by festive spices, pistachios, and dried cranberries.
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Source: FROOM -Christmas Wellington

These recipes not only simplify meal preparation but also elevate the dining experience, allowing hosts to focus on celebrating the season. FROOM says their products cater to a wide audience, from dedicated plant-based eaters to flexitarians seeking flavourful alternatives.

Following suit, Israel's, Redefine Meat has introduced a festive recipe collection of plant-based dishes infused with traditional holiday flavours. Their offerings include:

Plum & Gin Glazed Redefine Beef Flank: A festive favourite with a fruity kick, this dish features plant-based beef flank glazed with a plum and sloe gin sauce, served alongside a rich bread sauce.
Download Recipe HERE
Source: Redefine Meats Plum & Gin Glazed Redefine Beef Flank
Redefine Pulled Beef & Mulled Wine Pie: Combining the warmth of mulled wine with savory pulled plant-based beef, this comforting pie is paired with roasted leeks for a hearty meal.
Download Recipe HERE
Source: Redefine Meat Pulled Beef & Mulled Wine Pie
Sticky Redefine Beef Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze
Sweet, sticky, and totally irresistible, these spiced meatballs are coated in a tangy pomegranate glaze and topped with fresh pomegranate seeds, herbs, and crispy onions—a festive crowd-pleaser!

Download Recipe HERE

Source: Redefine Meat Sticky Beef Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze

These creations highlight the potential of plant-based ingredients to replicate and even enhance traditional holiday dishes, appealing to both vegans and carnivores alike.

FROOM's wesbite says , "Our mission at FROOM is to inspire creativity in the kitchen while providing sustainable, plant-based solutions. With just one simple recipe, anyone can make a range of delicious dishes that impress at every occasion. This is the true power of versatility."

As the demand for plant-based options continues to rise, companies like FROOM and Redefine Meat are at the forefront, offering innovative products designed to make festive cooking both accessible and exciting.

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