Whether you're planning a fully vegan meal or looking to accommodate some plant-based guests, find all of the vegan Thanksgiving recipes you need right here. From starters and sides to main dishes and desserts!
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I have been vegan for 20+ years, so I've definitely planned my share of vegan Thanksgivings. Some years, that meant making a small meal just for myself, while the rest of the family ate the "main" meal. Over the years, more vegans and vegetarians have joined the family, and now we feed a crowd!
Whether you need vegan recipes for a Thanksgiving dinner for one or a holiday meal to feed a crowd, I have you covered. Each section below includes options for different courses, from festive appetizers to flavor-packed mains to decadent desserts and even fluffy mashed potatoes and my popular no-cook vegan gravy, so you can put together the plant-based Thanksgiving menu of your dreams!
You might want to make a little extra, because even the omnivores at your table are going to want to try these vegan Thanksgiving dishes!
Use the table of contents above to browse by course, or scroll through the guide below to build your menu.
Vegan Main Dishes
Stuffed Kabocha Pumpkin
Tender stuffed kabocha pumpkin brimming with ginger-apple, Khorasan stuffing is a perfect holiday side. Stuffed kabocha squash even works as a main dish!
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Sheet Pan Tofu Dinner
This sheet pan tofu dinner is full of fall flavors and so easy to make. Tofu, cauliflower, and sweet potatoes roast up in this addictive maple mustard dressing all on one sheet pan! (14g protein, 6g fiber per serving)
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Vegan Meat Lasagna
Vegan meat lasagna is easy to make with no-boil noodles and easy-to-find ingredients. It's meaty, cheesy, tomatoey perfection!
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Quinoa Lentil Meatloaf
A hearty baked quinoa and lentil meatloaf smothered in sweet ketchup glaze is the easy dinner you need! This recipe is easy to make and a total crowd-pleaser!
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Vegan Cabbage Rolls
Tender vegan cabbage rolls stuffed with sausagey chickpeas in rich tomato sauce is an easy, satisfying dish perfect for the holiday table!
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1-Pot Vegan Pot Roast
This savory vegan pot roast is super easy and versatile! It's packed with potatoes, carrots, and vegan steak tips in a rich and flavorful sauce. If you don't want to use vegan meat, just add more mushrooms.
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Tofu Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Tofu ricotta stuffed shells are a vegan version of a comfort food favorite. They're rich, creamy, and so delicious!
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Orange Cranberry Holiday Tofu Recipe
This festive, cranberry-studded holiday tofu is easy to make and so, so flavorful. It's a real sweet-tart flavor explosion!
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Zucchini Moussaka
Eggplant haters, this zucchini moussaka is for you! This simplified vegan moussaka recipe is absolutely delicious.
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Veggie Side Dishes
Roasted Cabbage with Fennel Seeds
Cabbage with fennel seeds is a simple yet flavorful side dish. The cabbage gets tender-crisp in the oven as it caramelizes with the crunchy, zesty fennel seeds.
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Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts
Smoky-sweet and tender Instant Pot Brussels sprouts with crunchy pecans only take about 15 minutes to make!
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Kid-Friendly Roasted Vegetables
This is the roasted vegetable recipe that I started making when my kid entered the picky toddler phase. Feel free to mix up the ingredients to include whatever vegetables your kid likes!
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Butternut Squash and Mushrooms Recipe
Savory butternut squash and mushrooms studded with sweet-tart dried cranberries is a perfect holiday side dish. Make it in the oven or in the air fryer!
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Maple Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
Hearty, lightly sweet, maple roasted root vegetables are an easy, crowd-pleasing dish that comes together in a single pan. They're a perfect vegan, gluten-free Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.
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🍠 Roasted Cauliflower and Sweet Potato
Garlicky roasted cauliflower and sweet potato come together all on one sheet pan for an easy, crowd-pleasing side dish. These veggies pack a serious flavor punch!
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Air Fryer Asparagus
Tender air fryer asparagus with lemon and garlic and perfectly crisp tops only takes around 10 minutes, including prep time!
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Thanksgiving Salads
Roasted Beet and Sweet Potato Salad
A roasted beet and sweet potato salad with balsamic dressing and lemony smashed chickpeas is an easy dinner or make-ahead lunch!
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Sheet Pan Warm Kale Salad
A warm kale salad topped with tender roasted cauliflower and sweet potato plus tender chickpeas in maple mustard dressing is a delicious dinner salad or side dish!
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Rainbow Apple Kale Slaw
Crunchy apple kale slaw with ginger-balsamic dressing is a colorful side dish with an amazing combination of sweet and savory flavors!
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Butternut Squash Kale Salad Recipe
Looking for a show-stopping salad that's easy to make? This cozy butternut squash kale salad is it! It stars lemony kale, savory roasted squash, tart-sweet cranberries, earthy button mushrooms, and crunchy pine nuts.
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🫐🍑 Blueberry Peach Salad
This blueberry peach salad has an incredible combination of juicy fruit, zesty arugula, crunchy sunflower seeds, and marinated chickpeas.
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🥗 Warm Brussels Sprouts Salad
A warm Brussels sprout salad with cranberries and crunchy almonds in zesty balsamic dressing is a perfect fall or winter dish.
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Kale and Quinoa Salad
Hearty kale and quinoa has an amazing mix of textures and flavors. Earthy quinoa and kale combine with creamy avocado and sweet pomegranate seeds for an epic salad that's a perfect side dish or entree!
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Vegan Wedge Salad
This is seriously the best vegan wedge salad I've ever had. It's got roasted beets and homemade pumpernickel croutons, zesty Russian dressing and savory pickled onions.
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Starchy Sides
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
Here's my secret method for making cauliflower mashed potatoes for someone who super loves mashed potatoes.
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Olive oil mashed potatoes (dairy-free and delicious!)
These creamy, dreamy olive oil mashed potatoes are dairy-free, but no one will be able to tell. They're still decadent and delicious!
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No-Cook Miso Gravy Recipe
Y'all, this miso gravy could not be simpler to make, and it's freaking delicious.
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Vegan Sausage Stuffing
Vegan sausage stuffing uses homemade sausage crumbles for a super flavorful stuffing that's easy to make and so delicious!
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🌽 Vegan Cornbread Muffins
Vegan cornbread muffins have a great, fluffy texture and the perfect balance of savory and sweet! Pair them with chili, soup, or stew.
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Crispy Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes
Crispy chimichurri potatoes! Roasted potatoes tossed in lemony, herby chimichurri sauce, are an absolutely delicious side dish.
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🥔 Vegan Twice Baked Potatoes
These vegan twice baked potatoes are fully loaded and so much fun to make! They're creamy, hearty, and absolutely delicious!
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Asparagus Quinoa Pilaf
Asparagus quinoa pilaf with herbs, veggies and bright lemon is a crowd-pleasing side dish. Nutty quinoa pairs so well with tender asparagus, button mushrooms, and savory herbs!
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese
Vegan spinach artichoke mac and cheese is like spinach artichoke dip you can eat for dinner! (26g protein per serving)
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Baked Grit Cakes Recipe
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, corn and jalapeño baked grit cakes are a delicious side for brunch or dinner!
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Plant-Based Appetizers
Spinach Artichoke Puff Pastry Bites
Spinach artichoke puff pastry, creamy spinach artichoke dip stuffed into flaky-crisp puff pastry pieces, is a perfect party appetizer or snack!
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🧅 Vegan French Onion Dip
Creamy vegan French onion dip uses no sour cream, mayo, or cream cheese. This allergy-friendly dip uses real, roasted onions to make an addictive, grownup version of this recipe.
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🥕 Roasted Carrot Hummus
Velvety smooth curried roasted carrot hummus with rich flavors from roasted garlic and curry spices is an addictive dip that's perfect for parties, potlucks, and snacking.
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Vegan Dill Dip
This quick and easy vegan dill dip is perfect for vegetables, vegan wings, and more! It only takes 5 minutes to make in your blender, no sour cream, mayo, or yogurt needed.
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Vegan pimento cheese
Creamy vegan pimento cheese is just as easy to make and decadent as its dairy-based cousin. Use it in sandwiches or as a spread for crackers.
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Vegan Mini Quiche
This creamy vegan mini quiche recipe is so easy to make and works great as an appetizer, snack, or party finger food.
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Tofu Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Tofu stuffed mushrooms brimming with creamy vegan ricotta and fresh basil are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party.
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Vegan Cheese Ball Recipe
This rich, flavorful, 10-minute vegan cheese ball doesn't require any cashews, soaking, or blending. And it's a total hit at parties!
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Cozy Vegan Soups
Lemon White Bean Soup (1-pot, 30 minutes)
Creamy, smoky, satisfying lemon white bean soup is packed with beans, veggie and such a vibrant, citrusy flavor! It's a perfect, easy weeknight dinner. (22g protein, 17g fiber per serving)
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🥕 Carrot Ginger Lentil Soup
Creamy, umami-filled carrot ginger lentil soup is easy to make on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot! Serve as a side dish or as an entree with some crusty bread for dipping.
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Instant Pot Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Creamy, decadent Instant Pot vegan broccoli cheddar soup is a snap to make and packed with veggies. It's a 30-minute, 1-pot meal!
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Dairy-Free Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Creamy, dairy-free butternut squash soup is seriously the BEST! Sauteed collards make this classic comfort food heartier and healthier.
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Pumpkin Black Bean Soup
Rich and creamy pumpkin black bean soup with coconut milk and ginger will warm you from the inside out. And it's incredibly easy to make!
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Black Bean Sweet Potato Soup
Creamy, hearty black bean sweet potato soup with a coconut-ginger base is an easy, 1-pot dinner that's packed with flavor!
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Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
Chocolate S'mores Bark
This super easy and delicious s'mores bark is loaded with mini marshmallows and graham cracker pieces. And it uses a trick to make melting the chocolate less messy!
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Triple Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Soft, creamy, crunchy Ferrero Rocher-inspired chocolate hazelnut cookies are as deliciously decadent as they are easy to make!
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Chocolate Pistachio Bark
Rich and creamy chocolate pistachio bark with a tahini swirl is a super easy treat that is so much fun to make!
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🍪 Cookies and Cream Cookies
That isn't a typo! Crisp, chewy cookies and cream cookies are loaded with decadent Oreo goodness. And they are so quick and easy to make.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Bark
Peanut butter chocolate pretzel bark is creamy, crunchy, and addictive. Rich chocolate and melted peanut butter with crunchy pieces of salty pretzels? Yes, please!
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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Vegan chocolate peanut butter cupcakes with fluffy peanut butter frosting is such a fun dessert. It's like a peanut butter cup in cupcake form!
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💚 Pistachio Scones
Pistachio scones have crunchy pistachios inside and out! Topped with a simple glaze, they are easy to make and perfect for breakfast or snacking.
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Vegan Mini Cheesecakes
Rich, creamy, vegan mini cheesecakes are a total crowd-pleaser and a snap to make! No baking needed to make these decadent mini cheesecakes.
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🍌 Vegan Banana Pudding
Creamy vegan banana pudding packed with crunchy Biscoff cookies and sweet banana slices in an easy-to-make vanilla pudding base. It's truly the best banana pudding EVER!
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Vegan Golden Oreo pie
A Golden Oreo pie is a dreamy, vanilla cream pie spin on the chocolate classic. And it's totally vegan!
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Vegan Brown Sugar Cookies
Sweet. chewy, molasses-y vegan brown sugar cookies are an essential holiday treat. The molasses in the brown sugar gives them a lovely, complex flavor!
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