Dole offers vegan spin on classic holiday sides
With a nod to the growing trend of veganism in the American diet, Dole Food Company Inc. has introduced 10 vegan holiday recipes that it says prove a holiday feast can be delicious, satisfying and respectful of every dietary need on the guest list.
In the final installment of its “Healthier by Dole” series, the company is also using the recipes to challenge meat lovers to keep the turkey this holiday season but substitute some vegan side dishes that incorporate more fruits and vegetables, according to a news release.
“From Dole’s Vegan Green Bean-Veggie Casserole to Arendelle Royal Holiday Stuffing to our Potato Tamales, we’re here to show that our vegan alternatives are just as delicious and satisfying as your childhood favorites,” Melanie Marcus, Dole’s nutrition and health communications manager, said in the release.
Led by Marcus, Healthier by Dole has offered healthier recipes and plant-based alternatives throughout the year for life’s most significant eating occasions and celebrations, according to the release.
The year’s final offering includes 10 holiday-appropriate appetizer, side dish, dessert and drink recipes.
Dole’s top 10 vegan holiday recipes:
- Vegan Green Bean-Veggie Casserole (vegan)
- Slow Cooker Warm Pineapple Tea Punch (vegan, gluten-free)
- Crispy Treat Chocolate-Banana Ice Cream Pie (vegan, gluten-free, low sodium)
- Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes (vegan, gluten-free)
- Potato Tamales (vegan)
- Banana Gingerbread Smoothie (vegan, gluten-free, low sodium)
- Arendelle Autumn Apple Crisp (vegan, low sodium)
- Arendelle Royal Holiday Stuffing (vegan)
- Vegan Macaroni Salad (vegan, gluten-free)
- Little Chef Potato-Leek Soup (vegan, gluten-free)
For more Healthier by Dole original recipes, nutritional insights and other information, visit www.dole.com.
