These festive vegan Thanksgiving recipes are sure to impress everyone around the table! From beautiful centerpieces to easy sides and scrumptious desserts, this collection has it all.
Do you love the holiday season as much as we do? With this hand-selected list of vegan Thanksgiving recipes, you’ll get in the mood for all things Fall in no time.
Even though those who are new to a plant-based diet might feel hesitant and unsure about such festive occasions and gatherings, there is plenty of food to enjoy.
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With all of these colors and flavors, everyone will be satisfied with the yummy sides, appetizers, and mains.
Find both Thanksgiving classics as well as new ideas in this list and check out our favorite vegan Thanksgiving desserts here!
Thanksgiving Appetizer
Hummus + Cheese Veggie Platter
Combine your favorite seasonal produce, creamy spreads, and dippable bread, and more fall-themed components when making this appetizer platter! Follow our guide for customization tips and be done in half an hour, tops.
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Easy Pecan Stuffed Dates (Vegan)
Make these creamy pecan stuffed dates as simple vegan finger food! The sweet and savory mixture will make everyone come back for more — plus, they are so easy to make. This healthy appetizer is perfect for any gathering!
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Easy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy, rich and cheesy goodness that will win everyone’s hearts! This dip shows that you don’t need any dairy for a classic artichoke dip, featuring cashews, vegan parmesan cheese and a good amount of vegetables. Very flavorful and irresistible!
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Gingered Cranberry Chutney
This fruity dip combines the sweetness of raisins with the slight tartness of cranberries and is infused with warming Indian spices. It works great with veggies, grains and especially cornbread (recipe below) — both healthy and incredibly delicious!
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Cozy Pumpkin Hummus
This flavorful and protein-packed pumpkin hummus with a hint of fennel and coriander is the perfect protein-packed Thanksgiving appetizer. Serve with crunchy veggies, crackers, or bread!
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Cranberry Rosemary Nut Cheese
Oh yes, we're going there: Nutty plant-based cheese that is insanely delicious and actually very healthy, made with really basic ingredients! This cranberry and rosemary-covered roll of goodness looks absolutely fantastic on any platter and will definitely surprise a few of your guests.
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Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts
Three ingredients, a handful of spices, and less than an hour are all it takes to make these walnut-stuffed eggplant rolls. This plant-based appetizer is beautiful both beautiful and delicious!
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Tasty Spiced Snacking Nuts
Spiced snacking nuts aren't just useful to have on hand during the stressful holiday season; it’s also a lovely addition to plant-based cheeses, crackers and dips you might serve.
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Vegan Side Dishes
Roast Pumpkin Feta Salad
Loaded with color, flavor, and texture, this easy and crowd-pleasing fall salad is a must-try. Roast pumpkin, onion, and pear are a wonderful combination and work well with a plant-based roast or veggie Wellington!
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Fluffy Gluten-Free Cornbread
Make vegan cornbread with only 6 basic ingredients! It can be enjoyed sweet or savory and should definitely be served almost straight out of the oven. The moist inside and crunchy top make for a comforting holiday meal addition that you can use to dip, spread or snack!
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Warm Lentil & Kale Winter Salad
Make this colorful warm lentil and kale winter salad to enjoy everything this season has to offer in one bowl! This healthy recipe is easy to follow, nutrient-packed and really flavorful. Great both for weeknights or as part of your holiday spread!
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Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic-Raisin Glaze
What would a Thanksgiving spread be without roasted seasonal veggies? These seared and roasted Brussels sprouts are drizzled with an irresistible yet simple balsamic-raisin glaze that will probably win over even the more picky eaters.
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Festive Kale Salad with Roasted Squash
This salad means business: maple glazed pecans, roasted delicate squash and seasoned croutons. Every bite is packed with flavor! You’ve got candied pecans, homemade spicy croutons and a lemony vinaigrette on top of the roasted squash and cranberries. Yes, please!
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Festive Falafel with Cranberry Pear Dip
Let's change things up and bring some falafel on the table! Combined with a festive cranberry-pear dip, this plant protein-rich side dish can totally rock the holiday theme.
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Maple Roasted Carrots & Cranberries
Roasted carrots reimaged! A touch of maple syrup, orange zest, harissa spice, and garlic ensure a fantastic combination of flavors everyone at the table will appreciate.
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Creamy Garlic Chickpea Soup
Serve this roasted garlic and chickpea soup with greens of your choice as an easy vegan side! It’s hearty and flavorful, great with some sourdough bread or roasted veggies. Make a large batch ahead of time and freeze for an upcoming quick dinners!
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Fall Harvest Salad
Colorful salads round out every menu and can be customized to your personal liking! This one comes with maple-roasted squash, peppery kale, sweet apples, crunchy toasted nuts, dried berries, and a bright maple cider vinaigrette. What a combination!
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Festive Hand Pies
Filled with a savory mix of mushrooms, carrots, and peas, these vegan hand pies are perfect for serving on festive occasions.The flaky layers of puff pastry make them so scrumptious, and without much effort, they are a pretty fancy addition to your roasted potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin dishes.
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Tempeh Sausage Stuffing Balls
These cute tempeh stuffing balls are very easy to make and offer authentic holiday flavors using fresh sage, chestnuts, and cranberries. Just mix all ingredients in a processor, roll into balls and bake for half an hour before serving with your other sides!
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Mashed Mushroom and Kale Cauliflower
A simple and delicious way to offer more vegetables as a comforting side dish, these flavorful mashed cauliflower crowns provide pretty much the same texture as potatoes. You can add some sautéed kale, garlic, mushroom and onion mixture as suggested in this recipe or omit if you’re dealing with picky eaters.
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Green Bean Casserole with Cashew Cream
No Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without a green bean casserole — and this incredibly delicious vegan recipe is a true winner. Made with fresh green beans, homemade cashew cream of mushroom soup, and crunchy sourdough croutons, everyone will devour it in no time.
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Another classic plant-based Thanksgiving recipe is cranberry sauce! It’s made with simple ingredients, such as dried cranberries, and is ready in only 11 minutes total.
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Vegan Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
Only six simple ingredients, such as flour, pumpkin puree, dairy-free milk and butter, dried yeast and some spices, are needed to make these fluffy Thanksgiving rolls! Enjoy them warm and keep any leftovers for up to 3 days.
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Vegan Beyond Sausage Stuffing
This delicious vegan stuffing recipe is brimming with the most wonderful holiday flavors from vegetables, sage, and rosemary. Featuring the popular Beyond Sausage, it’s perfect for mixed-diet families and just pure comfort food on every level.
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Creamy Curried Pumpkin Soup
Featuring carrots, onion, cauliflower, pumpkin, garlic, onion and yellow curry paste, you can garnish this creamy soup with coconut milk and toasted pumpkin seeds for a simple yet beautiful holiday side.
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Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Only a few simple ingredients are required to make this super easy vegan mashed potatoes side dish! Let it shine on its own or top with a simple 5-minute plant-based gravy as a classic and delicious combination.
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Spicy Roasted Carrot Salad
Put together in 30 minutes total, this beautiful side dish features a good amount of lentils, leafy greens of choice, roasted carrots and a creamy tahini-balsamic vinaigrette. Sprinkled with pomegranate seeds, it’s a healthy and satisfying recipe during fall and winter!
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Thanksgiving Mains
Hearty Vegan Lentil Loaf
We’re excited to present the perfect centerpiece for your “Thanksliving” table! Each serving of this lentil loaf offers 19 grams of plant-strong protein, 10 grams of fiber, and a whole lot of savory, hearty, flavorful goodness.
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Rainbow Buddha Bowl
If you want to keep this year's Thanksgiving much more simple why not make this colorful rainbow Buddha bowl? It features all the delicious fall goodness from roasted red cabbage to sweet potato, spinach, orange, and a creamy tahini dressing.
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Healthy Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
This classic fall dish needs a place on your Thanksgiving table! A savory and flavorful lentil shepherd’s pie loaded with legumes and veggies cooked in red wine, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to perfection in just 15 minutes.
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Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing Wreath
This plant-based Thanksgiving stuffing wreath will wow your holiday guests with its taste and presentation! The main ingredients for this beautiful centerpiece include mushrooms, leeks, garlic, white wine, sage, rosemary, thyme and French bread. Only 20 minutes of prep time are needed!
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Easy Vegan Chickpea Meatloaf
This healthy vegan chickpea meatloaf is so easy to make, protein-packed and really crowd-pleasing! It's a great meatless main during the holidays, budget-friendly and only 10 minutes of prep time are needed to make this recipe.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Looking for a super healthy and easy-to-make plant-based Thanksgiving main dish? This stunning holiday centerpiece is rubbed and marinated with olive oil, mustard, lemon, garlic, salt and Italian seasonings, which makes it really flavorful. Only 10 minutes of hands-on time!
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Cheesy Layered Nut Roast
This nut roast is made with simple ingredients, such as cashews, breadcrumbs, spinach and onion. Jam-packed with flavor and protein, it features a gooey cheese layer that is out of this world — plus, it's ready in under an hour!
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Stuffed Butternut Squash
Add more color to your plant-based Thanksgiving spread by making this flavorful stuffed butternut squash! Featuring a delicious stuffing made of lentils, mushrooms, kale, cranberry and lots of herbs, it allows for such a beautiful presentation during the holidays.
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Vegan Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
This easy vegan pot pie recipe is a great recipe for any holiday gathering. A flaky puff pastry crust sits atop mixed veggies and non-dairy gravy, resulting in a wonderfully filling meal that’s bursting with delicious herby flavor!
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Tempeh Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner
If this year’s holidays call for more convenience in the kitchen, look no further! This roasted veggie and tempeh dish requires minimal prep, one mixing bowl and a single sheet pan. You’ve got roasted carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, leek, and savory crumbled tempeh!
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Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Bowl
Make this delicious vegan Thanksgiving dinner bowl using the most delicious parts of your holiday feast! Creamy mashed potatoes meet hearty chickpea loaf, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and homemade gravy. Ready in 30 minutes and endlessly customizable!
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Hearty Mushroom Wellington
This mushroom wellington combines flaky pastry, succulent mushrooms and lots of flavors! It's surprisingly easy to make and is a real showstopper for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Wow your guests with it!
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Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Offering a festive twist on traditional Mac and Cheese, this pumpkin-forward version is so rich and satisfying nobody will believe it's vegan! This recipe is everything you love about fall and perfect for the whole family. You'll love the satisfying crunch and creamy dairy-free sauce!
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Quinoa Salad
This filling winter salad is put together in only 30 minutes, offers lots of texture, and comes with a sweet orange vinaigrette. The delicious and colorful components include shaved Brussels sprouts, cooked quinoa, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts. Yum!
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Festive Butternut Roast
This beautiful main dish is a perfect example of a meatless roast and centerpiece of the table. No worries, you can prepare it 1-2 days ahead of time, store in the fridge and simply heat it up for 15 minutes before serving the roast! Still simple enough in our books. Try it!
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Vegan Thanksgiving Power Bowl
This bowl is the perfect mix of all the things that are so good about fall and winter – lentils, rice, carrots, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce. Humble last-minute dinner that’s still festive!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts Pasta
Who says pasta isn’t a holiday dish? This creamy goodness can make any cold day a bit brighter, and it takes only 30 minutes to make. You'll love the combination of ingredients.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Garlicky Beans
I love this stuffed squash recipe because of its minimal prep time, simplicity, and room for customization! Choose your preferred legumes and leafy greens, sauté them while the squash is roasting in the oven, then put everything together in just 5 minutes.
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Winter Bean and Pumpkin Chili
Another easy-to-make meal, this nourishing pumpkin chili isn’t just bursting with color and flavor, it’s also high in beneficial nutrients and so comforting! With a hint of both cinnamon and cayenne, it offers a nice mix of warming, hot and spicy flavors.
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These festive vegan Thanksgiving recipes are so delicious and sure to impress everyone around the table! From beautiful centerpieces to easy sides and hearty mains, this collection has it all. And for the day after Thanksgiving, why not turn your leftovers into a delicious wrap? Find the easy and customizable recipe below.
Serves 2
Ingredients
Vegan Thanksgiving Leftover Wraps
- 2 tortillas of choice
- 4 slices of vegan holiday roast or baked tempeh
- 4 tablespoons vegan gravy
- ½ cup mashed potatoes 125 g
- 1 handful mixed Fall salad leafy greens, roasted carrots, red cabbage, etc.
- 2-3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Reheat your leftover gravy and sliced vegan roast or tempeh using a microwave or stove.
- Divide the leftover mashed potatoes between two tortillas and spread them evenly on the bottom ⅓ of each wrap, leaving some room at the bottom edge.
- Drizzle the potato layer with warm gravy, then add 2 slices of vegan roast on each tortilla.
- Now add some roasted or fresh veggies from Thanksgiving, this can be a mixed fall salad or maple carrots etc.
- Top with cranberry sauce, then fold each tortilla tightly, tucking in all of the veggies with the first roll then rolling firmly to the end.
- Cut in half and enjoy!
Notes
- Other delicious add-ins include dried cranberries, yogurt garlic sauce, cashew mayo, chickpeas, baked sweet potatoes, beet hummus and toasted pumpkin seeds.
- Feel free to use gluten-free tortillas if needed. You can also make vegan Thanksgiving leftover sandwiches using the same add-ins if you like!
- Find 55+ more vegan Thanksgiving recipes in the article above and make extra-large portions for these delicious leftover wraps.
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I’m not vegan but our granddaughters are and their brother is vegetarian. I’m the only one of their relatives that makes food specifically for them. I was looking for an entree for them and have decided on the Stuffed Butternut Roast. I make almost all the sides vegan friendly. For their dessert I plan on making the Upside Down Pecan Praline Pumpkin Cake. I think these will be a hit.
Wow, Barbara! You’re an amazing grandmother and your family is so lucky :)
Thank you very much for sharing, all of this sounds wonderful and will be tasty to everyone on the table I’m sure!
Best wishes to you and your grandkids,
Alena
What an inspiring round up! These all look delicious!
Thanks so much, dear! Hope you’re having a fantastic December :)
YES! ALL of them! My husband and I have changed our eating habits to plant based. No sugar (because my husband has cancer. He is not doing chemo or radiation). He had 2 kinds of cancer which are in remission because of his diet of plant based eating however he has still eaten chicken. We are trying to go vegan all the way. No meat!
I look forward to getting these recipes
Theresa Harris
Bella Vista, AR
I wanted to do the stuffed roast but I cannot open the link. We are going to my parents for thanksgiving and I need to bring my own food if I wish to eat. Is there another link for the recipe. Thanks
I can’t wait to try all of these!!! Thank you for the beautiful spread ❤️
Thank you SO much for including our Apple Crumble on the list Alena! xx
the pleasure is mine, thank you for creating such beautiful content :)