Christmas is almost here! This year we will be celebrating it in Beirut and I look forward to preparing delicious Lebanese recipes with my mother in law.
During the festive season, with all the holiday parties and social events, many of us tend to feel bloated, heavy and even heartburn after the big feasts. I would like to share with you a few tips to combat heartburn:
– Drink a glass of water a few minutes before you start eating
– Do your best to eat small portions
– Eat as slowly as you can and chew well the food
– After your dinner take at least 2 or 3 hours before going to bed
Holidays are always a busy time but I hope you can relax and enjoy.
The recipes in this round up of vegan dishes for Christmas are quite light, healthy and rich in nutrients. I hope you will find some inspiration here for your holiday gatherings!
BREAKFAST / BRUNCH
1. OATMEAL PORRIDGE WITH FRUITS, NUTS & CINNAMON
4. FLATBREAD WITH PARSLEY & VEGETABLES
5. SPANISH STYLE TOAST : “PAN TUMACA”
Appetizers
1. BASIL PESTO & ZAATAR FLATBREAD
4. VEGAN PATÉ
6. HUMMUS
MAIN DISHES
1. ROASTED FENNEL & TOMATO PASTA
3. VEGAN FIDEUÁ
6. WHITE BEAN & VEGETABLE SOUP
7. ROASTED PUMPKIN & ORANGE SOUP
8. LENTIL, RICE & VEGETABLE SOUP
10. MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL SOUP WITH VEGETABLES
11. POINTED CABBAGE & VEGETABLE SOUP
14. MEDITERRANEAN WARM CABBAGE SALAD
DESSERT
2. DARK CHOCOLATE & ORANGE ZEST TART
I hope you can spend Christmas holidays with your loved ones and filled with healthy and delicious food!
Thank you for all your support and merry Christmas!
Please advise if avacodo is allowed on Mediterranean eating.
Hi Mary, sure, avocado has many health benefits and thus it can be consumed in a balanced diet such as the Mediterranean Diet 🙂
Fantastic round up! We had your lebanese meghli recipe for dessert on Christmas Eve and everybody loved it! Thanks so much for your beautiful recipes and merry Christmas to you too!
Hi John, thank you very much for your comment! I’m glad to know you enjoyed the meghli, it is one of my favourite desserts 🙂
Best wishes for 2017!
Wow these recipes do not only sound delicious but they look divine. Vegan Christmas never looked so good!! Amazing job!! Wish we were coming to your place for Christmas 🙂
Thank you guys! 🙂 Glad to know you like my recipes. We are spending Christmas in Beirut, you are welcome if you’d like to join 😉 Merry Christmas!