By Courtney Davison,
Last Updated:Oil played an important role in the origin of Hanukkah, so meals during the eight-day holiday typically feature many fried foods to commemorate that history. If you’re looking for a lighter way to celebrate the Festival of Lights, try the following whole-food, plant-based tributes to some traditional favorites.
Check out our complete archive of vegan holiday recipes for more ideas for entertaining.
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Green Bean and Potato Knishes
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Creamy Vegan Spinach Knishes
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Chickpea and Baby Beet Salad with Pickled Red Onions
![Tricolor Sweet Potato Vegan Kugel](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Tricolor-Sweet-Potato-Vegan-Kugel.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Tricolor Sweet Potato Kugel
![Vegan Matzo Ball Soup](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/herbed-vegan-matzo-ball-soup-for-site-e1543344209306.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Herbed Vegan Matzo Ball Soup
![Potato-Corn Vegan Latkes](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Potato-Corn-Vegan-Latkes.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Potato-Corn Latkes
![Vegan Jelly Doughnut Holes for new site](https://www.forksoverknives.com/uploads/Vegan-Jelly-Doughnut-Holes-for-new-site.jpg?auto=webp&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440)
Jelly Doughnut Holes
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Courtney Davison
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