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    Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Nov 20, 2018 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Jul 16, 2020

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    These Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes are full of flavor, plant-based, and even those who aren’t Vegan will LOVE them!

    vegan thanksgiving recipes, mashed potatoes, roasted purple sweet potatoes, pecan pie, mushroom wellington, orange pomegranate cider, macaroni salad

    It’s the time of the year when everyone is rushing to the stores and using every burning and every square inch of the oven, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! It’s also the time of the year where many of us are scrambling around thinking about what to put on the Thanksgiving dinner menu.

    There are many dietary concerns these days and more and more people are going vegan and plant-based. Here you will find Vegan Thanksgiving recipes that everyone will enjoy, even those who aren’t vegan!

    Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    Side dishes are the biggest part of Thanksgiving. They take up most of the plate and when you think about it, many are already vegan. For the ones that aren’t vegan most are easily adaptable.

    Vegan Mashed Potatoes are first up – yes, it’s possible to make the best vegan mashed potatoes you’ll ever taste with plant based milk, vegan butter and some vegan cream cheese!

    vegan mashed potatoes in a low bowl swirled with melted butter and parsley garnish with a white and red striped napkin to the left

    Our Roasted Broccolini makes for a delicious and gorgeous green side dish. This recipe is gluten free, vegan, and low carb.

    roasted broccolini on a sheet pan

    Our Cucumber Salad is a great light and healthy side dish!

    cucumber salad with sliced red onions

    Caramelized deliciousness, Roasted Butternut Squash! This is a sheet pan side dish, so you’ll be able to make enough to feed everyone!

    roasted butternut squash with onions on a sheet pan

    Roasted Beets and Sweet Potatoes will be a hit and everyone will be shocked how much they love beets!

    oven roasted beets and sweet potatoes on a sheet pan

    Swap out regular sweet potatoes for PURPLE Sweet Potatoes! These Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes make for the perfect side. Purple Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants as well!

    roasted purple sweet potatoes with parsley on a sheet pan

    Vegan Stuffing using day-old bread, vegan parmesan cheese, mushrooms, artichokes, faux chicken broth, and seasonings. This plant-based stuffing recipe is a hit!

    vegan stuffing on a spoon in baking dish

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic is such a simple sheet pan side that cooks up in 30-45 minutes, if you’ve never tried Brussels Sprouts, try this recipe!

    roasted brussels sprouts with garlic

    Vegan Potato Salad is one of the comforting recipes that everyone should know how to make. This recipe uses vegan mayo!

    vegan potato salad in a low bowl with a green napkin and spoon

    This Vegan Coleslaw only has 6 ingredients and takes just under 10 minutes to make. Great for topping sandwiches or even on its own!

    vegan coleslaw in a speckled low bowl with spoon

    Vegan Macaroni Salad that NO ONE would even guess is a vegan recipe!

    vegan macaroni salad in a low bowl with a spoon on a purple and white napkin

    Vegan Green Bean Casserole using real ingredients. Vegan and can also be gluten-free. No canned soup mixes in this recipe!

    vegan green bean casserole in mini cassoulet dish with sliced mushrooms, fried onions, and string bean ends scattered on marble slab

    Roasted Radishes caramelized oven roasted with seasonings. Excellent low carb side dish option!

    oven roasted radishes on a baking sheet

    Or go for a lighter green bean recipe, with this lemon garlic butter green beans. Swap vegan butter for regular.

    lemon butter green beans on a cutting board

    Thanksgiving Appetizers

    Appetizers aren’t the main star of the show on Thanksgiving, but that’s okay! There’s plenty of food to enjoy and with these vegan appetizers recipes, you’ll have a few options!

    Vegan Garlic Bread loaded with garlic, fresh herbs, and olive. Plus a secret tip to make the best garlic bread spread without a vegan butter substitute.

    vegan garlic bread cut and whole half in background

    Avocado Toast to get your daily greens in! This avocado toast recipe is loaded with kale guacamole and topped with sliced tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.

    toast with kale guacamole, sliced tomatoes, and drizzled balsamic vinegar

    Our Sweet Balsamic Onion Relish Recipe is so good that you might even eat it plain.

    sweet balsamic onion relish on a piece of toast with avocado slices on a wooden cutting board

    Thanksgiving Main Courses

    Most opt for tofurky, lentils meatloaf, or stuffed squashes, these two vegan dinners stood out from the rest.

    Juicy mushrooms take center stage in this vegan mushroom wellington – a fun spin on the classic beef wellington.

    vegan mushroom wellington  on a cutting board

    Stuffed delicata squash makes for the perfect transitional side. The main dish for vegetarians and vegans, or a side for those who aren’t.

    wild rice and lentil stuffed squash on a platter with purple napkin to the left

    These twice baked sweet potatoes are filled with plant-based sausage and apples!

    twice baked sweet potatoes with sausage and apples on a platter

    Thanksgiving Desserts

    Dessert is the best part! After a heavy meal, you can go for something light and refreshing, or stick with the theme of the night and go straight for the tried and true like apple pie, pumpkin pie, etc.

    This cantaloupe fruit salad is colorful and refreshing! It’s so good and easy to make. Plus, it’s perfect for potlucks!

    cantaloupe fruit salad in a bowl

    This Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie recipe is so delicious, you’d never even know it’s a vegan pumpkin pie recipe! It’s dairy free, egg free, and has a gluten free option!

    cut pecan pie on a pie plate with serving knife on white and gold napkin

    Thanksgiving Drinks

    This Slow Cooker Orange Pomegranate Cider is not only delicious, but it’s also kid-friendly!

    slow cooker orange pomegranate cider in a cup with cinnamon stick and cranberries

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    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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