Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just looking for a healthier, more environmentally friendly plant-based Thanksgiving, this is the guide for you! Scroll on for 20 of our favorite vegan appetizers, main dishes, sides, and desserts.
Appetizers
1. Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Finger food at its finest!
2. Avocado Chickpea Salad with Vegan Pesto
This hearty yet fresh salad is the perfect option for guests who arrive hungry.
3. Tahini Curried Carrot Salad
Curry isn’t just for Indian dishes! Mix it up with this gorgeous orange-colored slaw-style salad.
4. Mexican Quinoa Salad Cups with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Think outside the box with a Mexican-inspired appetizer! These fresh quinoa salad cups are simple, colorful, and packed with flavor.
5. Wild Garlic Pesto Pinwheels
In lieu of the traditional bread roll basket, make these savory pesto pinwheels!
Main Dishes
6. Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Rich, filling, and topped with everyone’s favorite ingredient: potatoes. Yum!
7. Winter Enchiladas with Pumpkin Enchilada Sauce
Keep the Southwestern food theme going with these autumn-inspired enchiladas. The root vegetable filling and pumpkin sauce kick this one up a notch.
8. One-Hour Vegan Pot Pies
Short on time? No problem! Throw together these simple vegan pot pies that are always a crowd-pleaser.
9. Creamy Mushroom and Kale Lasagna
What turkey? Wow your guests with this hearty veggie-packed lasagna.
10. Mushroom Bourguignon
A vegan twist on a French classic! Bring a little French inspiration to your Thanksgiving table with this savory mushroom bourguignon.
Side Dishes
11. Sourdough Stuffing
Not your mama’s stuffing! Or if it was…your mama made some delicious vegan stuffing!
12. Hummus Mashed Potatoes
The creaminess of the hummus makes these mashed potatoes a dish no one will forget!
13. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Coconut Ginger Sauce
Add a spicy kick to one of our favorite green vegetables!
14. Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, savory, and totally delicious. Everyone will want seconds of this side dish.
15. Green Bean Casserole
Another Thanksgiving classic made vegan!
Desserts
16. Pumpkin Hot Chocolate
Because sometimes dessert is drinkable.
17. Brownie Pumpkin Pie with Crunchy Pecan Topping
Brownie and pumpkin pie lovers alike will fall in love with this decadent plant-based dessert.
18. Chocolate Fudge Pie
Tofu. The sneakiest of ingredients.
19. Maple Peanut Butter Fudge
Pair it with a cup of fair trade coffee and you’re in foodie heaven.
20. Pecan Pie with Maple Quinoa Crust
We dare you not to eat more than one slice.
Still hungry? Save these recipes for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any time you’re craving a plant-based feast. And when summer rolls around, check out our 10 mouth-watering vegan BBQ recipes for even more plant-based goodness.
Looking for something besides food? Our vegan gift ideas are full of thoughtful finds for the animal lover or plant-based pal on your list.
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