Looking for something unique to serve up as your main dish this Christmas Eve? Then you've come to the right place. We've rounded up some deliciously unique main dishes to help you create the perfect meal for the holidays.Inspired by annual traditions, Christmas Eve is a day that many look forward to and celebrate with loved ones. In most families, you know what to expect at the annual Christmas Eve party. There's cookies, eggnog, gift exchanges and maybe even a carol or two. Why not make your own tradition this year and bring a new main dish to your Christmas Eve gathering? Below are our top 5 Christmas Eve main courses that are sure to wow a crowd!
Though this dish may sound and look difficult to make, it's actually one of the easiest meals on the list! Shakshuka is an egg dish commonly found in the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chili peppers and garlic, the eggs are then seasoned with spices like cayenne pepper and cumin. Served alongside a dish of brown rice or fresh bread, this main is the perfect meal to make for this year's Christmas Eve dinner.This recipe can easily be made vegan by replacing the eggs and cheese with grilled tomato and avocado.
Now here's a Christmas Eve meal worth talking about. When you go to sit down for Christmas Eve dinner, the chances are you're probably not expecting to see fish on the table. Despite what traditions may say, a Christmas meal doesn't have to be centered around turkey or chicken. In fact, a beautiful seasoned and festive salmon main dish will make for an impressive addition to your Christmas Eve dinner table. Not only can a whole salmon fillet efficiently serve a crowd, but it is also simple to make! The blend of brown sugar mixed with fresh spices creates the perfect sweet and spicy salmon rub. By replacing the brown sugar with coconut sugar, you can quickly turn this recipe into a paleo-friendly main!
Swap the traditional turkey Christmas dinner for lamb this year to create a unique and festive main dish that everyone will love. This tasty lamb and chard ragu is sure to warm you up for the holidays and have everyone at the table reaching for seconds. Can't find chard at a store near you? Don't fret. If you're having trouble finding chard, swapping it for beets, greens or kale will work just as well, and still taste amazing!While this dish is a delicious choice for your Christmas Eve meal, it's also a nutritious one! Lamb is high in quality protein as well as vitamins and minerals, while chard is packed with antioxidants.Not a fan of meat? Don't worry; you can easily turn this dish into a vegetarian one by substituting the lamb with carrots!
Traditionally made with beef or lamb and then fried, we've opted for a healthier baked version thats lighter but just as tasty. Using bulgur as the base, this dish is packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber! A delicious blend of cinnamon, coriander and pine nuts are mixed into this beef kibbeh, creating croquettes that are bursting with flavor. Enjoy as-is, or top it with a dollop of tangy plain yogurt. We're sure that this Beef Kibbeh will quickly become the new Christmas Eve dinner tradition.
If you don't want to stray too far away from your Christmas turkey dinner but are looking to spice things up a bit, then this is the perfect recipe for you. Made with turkey, russet potatoes, carrots and green beans, this delicious pie is the comfort food that everyone craves around the holidays. This recipe uses our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour for the pie crust, making it a fan favorite for anyone in the household who is sensitive to wheat.Already have something in mind for Christmas Eve dinner but still want to work this recipe into the meal lineup? You can! This recipe works incredibly well with Christmas leftovers; the turkey can be swapped with chicken or any other protein you have leftover from the holidays. Feel free to get creative with it and add ingredients of your choice. After all, it's your Christmas dinner and should be tailored to your food preferences.Ready to spice things up this Christmas Eve? For more inspiration, visit our website and check out our recipes at Bobs Red Mill today.