There’s no denying it, Christmas 2020 is going to look a little different, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise on taste! Perhaps this is the year you’re planning a more intimate gathering or even looking to replace your traditional turkey with a meat-free alternative? If it’s the latter, then Aldi full-flavoured vegetarian and vegan centrepieces and sides are as good as it gets and guaranteed to impress this festive season!
For a showstopper that even meat-eaters will want to try, Aldi’s Specially Selected Vegan Centrepiece Wreath €4.99/550g is a stunning centrepiece for the Christmas table. It is hand-made and filled with chestnut mushrooms, butternut squash and fruity stuffing. Serve it on its own or with some of Aldi’s vegan sides. Delicious! On sale from 21st December.
Also available:
“If you’re planning your vegetarian or vegan Christmas feast and looking for wines that have been made, from start to finish, without coming into contact with any animal- or fish-derived materials, you’re spoiled for choice at Aldi,
said Tom Doorley, Aldi’s BWS Brand Ambassador.
“From the classic style of Côtes du Rhône Villages and Muscadet sur Lie to the New World exuberance of Argentinian Malbec and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, there’s no compromise for vegans or vegetarians. These are just a few of Aldi’s vegan wines. And it’s the same with the unbeatable prices – there’s no compromise on the sheer quality!”
Aldi also has an amazing range of vegan wines, meaning you do not have to miss your favourite tipple this Christmas, choose from the following and more:
Côtes du Rhône Villages | 7.17 |
Castellore Italian Sangiovese Romagna | 7.36 |
Exquisite Collection Argentinian Malbec | 7.86 |
Exquisite Collection Chilean Reserva Merlot | 7.86 |
Kooliburra Australian Tempranillo | 7.86 |
Specially Selected Costières de Nîmes | 7.86 |
Specially Selected Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie | 7.86 |
Specially Selected New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc | 9.33 |
Contevedo Sparkling Pink Moscato | 9.82 |
Why not try one of Aldi’s Vegan recipes for Vegan Gravy or Apple & Walnut Stuffing!
Vegan Gravy Recipe:
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 45 mins
Ingredients:
1 Nature’s Pick Celery Stick
1 Nature’s Pick Carrot
1 Nature’s Pick Onion
1 Clove of Nature’s Pick Garlic
100g Egan’s Chestnut Mushrooms
15ml Solesta Rapeseed Oil
35ml Asia Specialties Light Soy Sauce
600ml Boiling Water
1 tbsp Stonemill Paprika
1 tsp Cucina Tomato Purée
Stonemill White Pepper
Method:
Apple & Walnut Stuffing – a gluten free, sweet and crunchy vegan stuffing.
Serves: 6 people
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 large Nature’s Fruit Cooking Apple
50g The Pantry Walnuts, finely chopped
1 Nature’s Pick Onion, finely chopped
1 Nature’s Pick Celery Stick, finely chopped
2 Cloves of Nature’s Pick Garlic
1 Quixo Vegetable Stock Cube
120ml Boiling Water
100ml The Juice Company Apple Juice
200g The Foodie Market Milled Linseed
1 tsp Stonemill thyme or Sage
20ml Solesta Olive Oil
Stonemill Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Method:
The above products are available in 145 Aldi stores nationwide from the specified dates. All wines are on sale now. For more information on Aldi’s Christmas Food, please contact Presence PR.
For more information, please contact the Aldi Press Office on:
T: 01 5252544 or aldi@legacycommunications.ie