Plant Based Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving isn’t usually known for plant based food, but we think it is the best holiday to showcase a full plant based spread! Check out the roundup below of amazing, plant based Thanksgiving recipes you can wow your family with this year.
Appetizers for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Farro Sweet Potato Salad
This hearty vegan grain salad combines farro with chunks of slightly spicy roasted sweet potato, massaged kale, and crunchy pepitas in a tangy vinaigrette.
Roasted Maple Kabocha Squash with Pecans
Roasted Maple Kabocha Squash with Pecans is the perfect fall side. It’s loaded with yummy fall flavors, like Japanese pumpkin, maple, and pecans. Plus, it only takes 45 minutes to prep and cook, making it a great side for a weeknight or a large family dinner, like Thanksgiving.
Blistered Shishito Peppers
These restaurant style Shishito Peppers are a perfect Thanksgiving appetizer! They take just 10 minutes to make, and taste just like at the restaurant.
Roasted Fuyu Persimmons, Pear, and Brussels Sprouts
Roasted fuyu persimmons, pear, and brussels sprouts make a delicious sweet and savory side dish that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or any day really. Serve this colorful and nutrient filled dish instead of plain roasted brussels sprouts.
Soups for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Butternut Squash Soup
Healthy Butternut Squash Soup With Coconut Milk is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. The secret to an amazing flavor of this soup is the addition of roasted garlic and tomato.
Instant Pot Spicy Pumpkin Soup
This vegan spicy pumpkin soup has all the warm, fall flavors you crave this season. It is thick, creamy and so comforting!
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
A smooth and creamy, deliciously roasted pumpkin soup recipe.
Main Dishes for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Lentil Mushroom Loaf (Gluten-Free)
This firm, savory, satisfying Lentil Mushroom Loaf is the perfect main dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a dinner party, or any occasion. With its classic sweet and smoky flavor, it is sure to please the whole family.
Vegan Wellington
Impress your guests with this gorgeous Vegan Wellington! The filling is meaty, satisfying and ever-so-tasty! It's surprisingly easy to make too!
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
This Stuffed Acorn Squash is filled with so much savory flavor from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it's balanced out with subtle sweet and tarts flavors from apples and cranberries. The quinoa gives it a nice texture and lots of added protein. It's heavenly!
Juicy Vegan Lentil Loaf (Grain-free)
This vegan lentil loaf is deliciously rich, moist and juicy, and easy to make. Keeps well in the fridge so make a large batch to have it last long.
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This Meatless Shepherds Pie has a light stew with a rainbow of veggies topped with mashed potatoes.
Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf
A hearty plant-based dinner idea that will satisfy even meat-eaters! A Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf that mimics the classic meatloaf with no meat, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free! Get all your protein and veggies in this healthy recipe!
Easy 3-Ingredient Cabbage Steaks
These 3-Ingredient Cabbage Steaks are a perfect side dish for any meal. They’re quick and easy, and don’t require any special ingredients to make them delicious!
Pumpkin Jalapeno Vegan Tamales
This Vegan Tamales Recipe has a delicious, savory pumpkin and jalapeno filling wrapped in a well seasoned masa dough then steamed to perfection
Chickpea Meatloaf
Chickpea meatloaf is hearty and flavourful, “meaty” although meatless and so delicious! It features an smoky sweet maple glaze that will have you salivating for more!
Vegan Biscuits and Gravy
This vegan biscuits and gravy recipe is the perfect Thanksgiving dish. Everyone will love these flaky biscuits with creamy plant-based gravy!
Vegan Stew and Dumplings
Meet my no-fail vegan stew and dumplings. Packed with flavour, affordable and quicker than regular stew.
Side Dishes for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Vegan Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
This Vegan Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Kale is the perfect dish for Fall! The salad is loaded with healthy ingredients from wild rice to mushrooms. It is a filling salad that can be served warm or cold and as a side dish or a main entree. This vegan recipe is also a terrific plant-based option to serve for Thanksgiving dinner.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries with Pecans and Balsamic Vinegar
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries with Pecans and Balsamic Vinegar is a colorful and flavorful side dish perfect for a holiday dinner or any special occasion. There are just a few ingredients needed for this delicious vegan recipe, including Brussels sprouts, fresh cranberries, pecans, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper. Add some color to your next feast with this simple, yet elegant dish!
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This vegan green bean casserole is so easy and delicious to make and will impress a crowd
Vegan Creamed Corn (Oil-free)
Just 6 ingredients and 15 minutes for an unbelievably flavourful side dish you need this Thanksgiving. Vegan creamed corn is rich and creamy, sweet with a little bite, and incredibly mouthwatering!
Pumpkin Potato Bake
This Pumpkin potato bake is a perfect vegetarian/vegan recipe: soft potato and pumpkin cubes in a deliciously spicy coconut milk sauce.
Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
This Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash is an all-in-one meal that's bursting with fall flavors. The savory goodness comes from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms, and warm spices. Then it's balanced out with subtly sweet and tarts flavors from apples and cranberries.
Vegan Cornbread Stuffing
This Vegan Cornbread Stuffing will be the star at your holiday table. It's gorgeous to look at and chock-full of autumn flavors.
Cheesy Vegan Cauliflower Casserole
This veggie-loaded Vegan Cauliflower Casserole is layered with ooey-gooey cheese, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and then baked to perfection. It's easy and delicious!
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole ~ a must-have classic for your holiday table! It's warm-spiced and perfectly sweet!
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Everyone loves sweet potato casserole and this vegan version is topped with brown sugar for a delicious treat
Creamy Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
This creamy baked mac & cheese makes an amazing side dish or main dish for any vegan thanksgiving dinner.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce
Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes cooked until perfectly crispy and caramelized on the outside and tender on the inside. Easy to prepare and ready in just over 30 minutes, serve this deliciously flavorful autumn side dish for friends, family, and drizzled with creamy tahini sauce.
Umami Vegan Gravy
A mouthwatering vegan gravy recipe packed with flavor and perfect for any holiday dish or gravy craving. It tastes so good that everyone will love it.
Delicata Squash
Learn How to Cook Delicata Squash with this easy, no peeling required, roasting recipe. Perfect for stuffing, mashing, and pureeing, serve this versatile winter squash alongside all your favorite family dinners.
Vegan Loaded Sweet Potatoes
This vegan loaded sweet potato recipe is a great addition to any fall/thanksgiving dinner! It’s loaded with lots of amazing and in season ingredients and best part is it’s easy to make!
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
This super easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow topping is a healthier twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish! A sweet holiday favorite that’s gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free, and optionally paleo! Smooth, mashed sweet potato topped with homemade marshmallow fluff, and baked to perfection!
Easy, Creamy Gluten-Free Vegan Mushroom Gravy (Allergy Free)
An Easy Creamy Gluten-Free Vegan Mushroom Gravy that’s top 8 allergy-free, quick to make, and a perfect recipe for biscuits and gravy or topping your mashed potatoes! This homemade veggie-packed sauce is smooth, full of flavor, and a healthier version of your family’s comforting holiday classic!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This is the best plant based recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Healthy mashed sweet potatoes are thick and creamy.
Easy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
With only 3 ingredients, these easy sweet potato oven fries are going to become a favorite in your kitchen really fast! And they’re perfect from paleo, Whole30, and even vegan lifestyles!
Spicy Italian Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These easy, paleo Spicy Italian Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a crowd pleasure and sure to become a favorite!
Air Fryer Baked Acorn Squash
This Air Fryer Baked Acorn Squash tastes just like roasted squash, and takes half the time to make!
Dijon and Sage Roasted Squash
This Dijon mustard and sage roasted squash is a super easy Thanksgiving dish. It makes a great vegan side dish that even omnivores will love. It's a healthier option than those loaded down with empty carbs.
Breads for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Vegan Pumpkin Rolls with Orange & Cinnamon
Soft, surprisingly easy and so good nobody will ever guess they’re vegan. The one vegan pumpkin rolls you need to try.
Desserts for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Vegan Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Vegan Pumpkin Pecan Pie is a flavorful egg-free and dairy-free dessert made with a simple homemade crust, best caramel sauce filling and a crunchy Pecan topping. Surprisingly easy to make and outrageously delicious, this fall treat is sure to impress your family and friends.
Coffee Aquafaba Meringues
These coffee aquafaba meringues are sweet, crunchy and full of coffee flavour. They taste just like regular meringues, you won't believe they are vegan!
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This is the perfect vegan pumpkin pie recipe! Although it has no eggs or dairy, it still has that great custardy texture that a good pumpkin pie should have. And best of all, it uses easy-to-find ingredients!
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake (Paleo, No-bake)
This vegan pumpkin cheesecake is also paleo, no-bake and super creamy. It really tastes similar to a traditional pumpkin cheesecake!
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
A vegan sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving.
Mulled Apple Cider Popsicles
These mulled apple cider popsicles take the wonderful fall flavours of apple and mulled spices and turns them into a delicious and refreshing popsicles. Made with non alcoholic cider they are a treat the whole family can enjoy.
Drinks for a Plant Based Thanksgiving
Instant Pot Cranberry Apple Infused Water
You will love this Cranberry Apple Infused Water, a perfect Thanksgiving drink