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Published Nov 14, 2021, Updated Oct 19, 2023
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Here I’m sharing a ton of vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes to inspire you as you plan your Thanksgiving menu this year. From vegetarian mains to sides and desserts!
Thanksgiving is less than a week away!?! That means we have abouttwo weeks to shop for Hanukkah gifts and a little over a month for Christmas. Gah!How did this happen so quickly? I’m baffled, but truth be told I’m also super excited. I LOVE the holidays and I’m totally ready to spend Thanksgiving day with family eating lots of delicious things and then decorating for the holidays all weekend.So ready!
In the meantime I’ve been planning what to make for the big day, pinning like a madwoman and bookmarkingsome of my favorite healthy, vegetarian Thanksgiving finds.
From vegetarian mains to flavorful sides, celebratory drinks and desserts… I’ve got you covered with lots of ideas. Hopefully it will be a help for all of you who are making your Thanksgiving meal plan and shopping this weekend. I’m quite certain something in this post will strike your fancy.
Let’s get right to the deliciousrecipes – all 35 of them!!
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Appetizers
All good Thanksgiving meals start with a few tasty hors d’oeuvres. These light bites will keep everyone from getting ravenous before the main event.
4.42 from 17 votes
Sweet Potato Bites
These baked sweet potato bites are topped with ricotta cheese, pecans, pomegranate, honey and fresh thyme. They're the perfect blend of sweet and savory and are a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love!
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3.99 from 58 votes
Stuffed Dates
These sweet and savory goat cheese stuffed dates topped with roasted pecans and fresh thyme are a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love.
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4 from 2 votes
Thanksgiving Veggie Tray
Turn your Thanksgiving veggie tray into a turkey for a fun and healthy Thanksgiving app.
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3.45 from 65 votes
Everything Bagel Dip
This three ingredient everything bagel dip is the perfect appetizer to serve with fresh veggies, chips or crackers. It only takes about 10 mins to whip up and it can easily be made vegan.
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4.55 from 200 votes
Almond Flour Crackers
Homemade almond flour crackers with 4 simple ingredients: almond flour, water, ground flaxseed and sea salt. Rich, buttery, crunchy, gluten-free, vegan and perfect for dipping into hummus!
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4.39 from 13 votes
Beet Hummus
This bright and creamy beet hummus is made with roasted beet, chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon. It's subtly sweet, full of flavor and super easy to whip up. Serve it as a healthy appetizer or snack with veggies, crackers or pita or use it as a sandwich spread.
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3.75 from 36 votes
Creamy Hummus
Here's how to make perfectly smooth and creamy hummus at home! It's super easy to whip up — no peeling of chickpeas required. Serve with fresh veggies and pita for a delicious appetizer or snack.
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides
Vegetarians know that Thanksgiving is all about the sides… so why not do it up and make a ton of delicious, veggie-packed sides for the table!
5 from 8 votes
Healthy Mashed Potatoes
These healthy mashed potatoes are made lighter with Greek yogurt and almond milk. They're still super creamy, flavorful and make for the perfect side dish for the holidays or any meal.
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4.47 from 15 votes
Mashed Cauliflower
Swap potatoes for cauliflower with this healthy mashed cauliflower recipe! It's the perfect side dish and comes together quickly with only 6 ingredients. It's just as creamy and delicious as mashed potatoes, but has half the calories and one-third of the carbs.
5 from 4 votes
Sourdough Stuffing
The best sourdough stuffing made with sautéed vegetables and tons of fresh herbs. It's vegan, flavorful, comes together quickly and is the perfect savory side dish to add to your holiday menu.
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4.72 from 7 votes
Wild Rice Stuffing
This wild rice stuffing is packed with butternut squash, dried cherries and fresh herbs. It's a delicious gluten-free and vegan alternative to traditional stuffing and is the perfect addition to your holiday table.
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3.81 from 73 votes
Cranberry Sauce
Skip the canned version and make this healthy cranberry sauce instead! It's naturally sweetened and the perfect addition to your holiday menu. Plus, it comes together in under 20 minutes with just 5 simple ingredients!
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5 from 15 votes
Cauliflower Gratin
This cauliflower gratin features cauliflower florets baked to perfection in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with breadcrumbs. It's vegetarian, low-carb and the perfect addition to your holiday menu.
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4.28 from 22 votes
Vegan Mac and Cheese
The best vegan mac and cheese made with cashews, potatoes and nutritional yeast! It’s easy to make, creamy, cheesy and so delicious. This comfort food classic turned plant-based is guaranteed to be a new family favorite.
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5 from 16 votes
Healthy Baked Mac and Cheese
This baked mac and cheese is made lighter with a combo of almond milk and vegetable broth and almond meal instead of breadcrumbs. It's creamy, cheesy, comforting and sure to become a new family favorite!
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5 from 5 votes
Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Swap noodles for cooked cauliflower with this baked cauliflower mac and cheese! It’s low-carb and gluten-free while still being cheesy and delicious.
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5 from 12 votes
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This vegan butternut squash mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food recipe made healthier and comes together in just 30 minutes. It's so creamy and delicious, no one will ever guess it's packed with veggies!
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4.29 from 147 votes
Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
This healthy sweet potato casserole is lower in sugar, dairy-free and made with a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping. Vegan + gluten-free.
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4.55 from 11 votes
Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
This classic sweet potato casserole is topped with mini marshmallows and made with only 6 ingredients. It's creamy, delicious and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.
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4.41 from 20 votes
Green Beans Almondine
This recipe for green beans almondine combines tender crisp green beans with caramelized shallots, toasted almonds and fresh parsley. It's a delicious side dish simple enough for a weeknight dinner, but fancy enough for a holiday meal!
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3.76 from 53 votes
Apple Cider Vinegar Brussels Sprouts
These apple cider vinegar brussels sprouts are the perfect side dish for just about any occasion.You'll love the savory, sweetapple cider vinegar sauce that the sprouts are roasted in!
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4.44 from 32 votes
Roasted Root Vegetables
These roasted root vegetables are such an easy and healthy side dish for any meal. Sweet potatoes, carrots and onion are tossed with oil and herbs and roasted until tender and caramelized.
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5 from 1 vote
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These balsamic roasted brussels sprouts are tossed in a balsamic maple glaze and roasted to caramelized perfection. They're easy to make and the perfect healthy side dish for any occasion.
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4.73 from 11 votes
Quinoa Stuffing
This quinoa stuffing is loaded with butternut squash, mushrooms and herbs. It’s a healthy, savory gluten-free side dish to add to your Thanksgiving table.
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Soups
Want to start your Thanksgiving meal with a cozy soup? These fall-inspired soups are sure to satisfy.
4.43 from 19 votes
Vegan Curried Pumpkin Soup
Comforting and filling vegan curried pumpkin soup made with coconut milk and cannellini beans. The beans give this pumpkin soup a nice, thick texture and add a little protein!
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4.92 from 23 votes
Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup is super creamy and easy to make! It combines butternut squash with coconut milk, carrots, fresh ginger and sage for a delicious and comforting fall meal.
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4.47 from 15 votes
Carrot Parsnip Soup
This healthy carrot and parsnip soup is both earthy and (a tad) sweet in flavor. Not only is it delicious, but it packs a punch of protein from the quinoa, and is full of fiber, too! Vegetarian and gluten-free.
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3.66 from 32 votes
Sweet Potato Soup
This vegan sweet potato soup combines sweet potatoes, fresh ginger, spices and coconut milk for a velvety smooth soup that is loaded with flavor. It's so rich and creamy you won’t even miss the dairy!
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Salads
I personally love having something green on the table during our Thanksgiving meal and all of these salads are family-approved. I make the kale and brussels sprout salad every year!
3.87 from 36 votes
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
This vibrant roasted butternut squash salad features kale, dried cranberries and roasted walnuts in an easy balsamic dressing.
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4.27 from 83 votes
Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad
This kale and Brussels sprout salad is filled with shredded kale and sprouts, cranberries, marinated onions, almonds and pecorino cheese. It’s sure to be a family favorite!
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4.58 from 7 votes
Fig Salad
An easy fig salad with arugula, chopped apples, dried cranberries, pecans and goat cheese topped with a delicious balsamic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch, side salad or topped with protein for a meal sized salad.
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4.31 from 13 votes
Harvest Fall Salad
This cozy fall salad combines baby kale, roasted kabocha squash, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and feta all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
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4.69 from 16 votes
Vegan Broccoli Salad
Vegan broccoli salad with a rich and creamy cashew dressing instead of mayo. This salad is crunchy, sweet and absolutely delicious, perfect for summer parties.
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4.73 from 11 votes
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
Thisshavedbrussels sprout salad is made with hard boiled eggs, creamy goat cheese, dried cranberries and toasted walnuts all tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing.
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4.38 from 87 votes
Farro Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
This amazing farro salad features cannellini beans, fresh mozzarella, arugula and sun-dried tomatoes all tossed in a bright and delicious basil vinaigrette!
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3.75 from 28 votes
Green Bean Salad
This light and refreshing green bean salad combines fresh green beans, dried cranberries, toasted nuts and fried shallots all tossed in an apple cider vinegar dressing. It comes together quickly and is such a tasty side dish!
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4.43 from 211 votes
Easy Quinoa Salad
This easy quinoa salad is packed with spinach, tomatoes, red onion, avocado and feta with a simple lemon dressing. It’s the perfect healthy side dish!
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4.74 from 30 votes
Raw Collard Greens Salad
This simple raw collard green salad is made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, onion and garlic. It comes together quickly and is the perfect side salad for fall and winter.
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Thanksgiving Breads and Spreads
You can’t go wrong with fresh baked bread to round out your Thanksgiving meal. I love making a sweet cornbread or enjoying my mother-in-law’s fresh sourdough.
4.05 from 23 votes
Vegan Cornbread
This vegan cornbread is fluffy, moist and has just the right amount of sweetness. It comes together quickly and is the perfect comforting side to a big bowl of soup or chili.
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4.57 from 16 votes
Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins
These pumpkin cornbread muffins are slightly sweet and moist from the pumpkin! They're the perfect side to a big bowl of cozy soup or chili. Dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar free and made with whole grains.
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3.36 from 64 votes
How to Make Sourdough Bread
A beginner's guide to making artisan sourdough bread at home! This simple, no-knead recipe is easy to make with your sourdough starter. Just let the dough rise overnight and bake in the morning!
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4.74 from 42 votes
Healthy Apple Butter
This healthy homemade apple butter is made in the
slow cooker
without any added sugar. Enjoy as a spread on toast or stir into a warm bowl of oatmeal.
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4.73 from 18 votes
10 Minute Pumpkin Butter
A quick pumpkin butter recipe made in the microwave or on the stove top. Only 8 ingredients and a perfect spread for fall! Vegan + Gluten-Free.
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Vegetarian Thanksgiving Mains
Move over Turkey! Here are some ideas for a vegetarian main dish that will look amazing as a centerpiece on your holiday table. All of these options are delish, but my top pick would be the lentil loaf!
4.51 from 210 votes
Vegan Lentil Loaf
This hearty vegan lentil loaf is packed with flavor, loaded with plant-based protein and makes for a delicious vegetarian entree for a holiday meal.
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4.94 from 33 votes
Easy Marinated Tempeh
This easy marinated tempeh is my favorite way to cook tempeh. The maple balsamic sauce gives the tempeh so much flavor!
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4.65 from 157 votes
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Make a healthy baked eggplant parmesan with crispy almond flour-coated eggplant slices that are baked – no frying or bread crumbs needed!
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4.42 from 12 votes
Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes
These sweet potato quinoa cakes are made with wild rice and studded with dried cranberries. They are great for meal prep and taste delicious served hot or cold.
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie – Saucy mushrooms, carrots, and peas topped with creamy mashed potatoes. Real food meets comfort food!
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Desserts
One of my favorite parts about Thanksgiving is the desserts and I have so many good dessert recipes to choose from!
4.75 from 108 votes
Healthy Apple Crisp
This healthy apple crisp is lightly sweetened with maple syrup and features a crunchy oatmeal topping. This recipe is sure to be a fall family favorite!
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3.97 from 28 votes
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars
These decadent no bake pumpkin pie bars pair a crunchy granola crust with a creamy, thick pumpkin filling with coconut oil and cashew butter. Vegan & gluten-free.
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4.07 from 58 votes
Pecan Pie Brownies
Combine two amazing desserts into one with these fudgy pecan pie brownies! They’re made with almond flour so they’re gluten-free, grain-free and absolutely delicious.
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4.75 from 20 votes
Healthy Sweet Potato Pie
This easy and healthy sweet potato pie is made with coconut sugar, coconut cream and fresh sweet potatoes. It’s dairy-free, vegan and can easily be made gluten-free as well.
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3.80 from 20 votes
Sweet Potato Brownie Bites
Sneak some veggies into your brownies with these vegan + gluten-free sweet potato brownie bites. No one has to know the secret ingredient!
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4.44 from 46 votes
Vegan Tofu Pumpkin Pie
For this delicious vegan pumpkin pie, silken tofu replaces the eggs and dairy and the filling is put into a flavorful and nutty oatmeal pecan crust.
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4.39 from 39 votes
Healthy Apple Crumble Bars
These healthy apple crumble bars are vegan, gluten-free, and made with wholesome ingredients and fresh apples. You’ll love the cinnamon apple filling paired with the oatmeal crumble crust and topping!
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3.69 from 47 votes
Baked Apples
These cozy baked apples are filled with a buttery cinnamon sugar oat crumble and super easy to make. Enjoy warm with ice cream and a drizzle of date caramel sauce for the ultimate fall dessert!
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Thanksgiving co*cktails
These Festive drinks are perfect to sip while enjoying apps and mingling with family.
4 from 5 votes
Mulled Wine
A simple recipe for mulled wine that is loaded with notes of citrus and warming spices and can be made in your slow cooker or on the stove top. It's cozy, festive and perfect for the holiday season!
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4.75 from 4 votes
Apple Cider Mimosas
These tasty apple cider mimosas are made with just two simple ingredients: apple cider and sparkling wine. They are bubbly, festive and perfect for the holiday season.
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4.05 from 61 votes
Vodka Cranberry
A light holiday co*cktail made with vodka, cranberry juice, lime and fizzy sparkling water. Toss a few cranberries on top for a festive drink you’ll want to enjoy all season.
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52 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes + Green Bean Casserole
By: Brittany Mullins
Vegetarian green bean casserole made with a creamy mushroom cashew sauce and homemade crispy baked onions.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 58 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 18 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Crispy Baked Onions
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup oat flour
- 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs, gluten-free, if needed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Green Beans and Sauce
- ½ cup cashews, soaked
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 24 oz fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter
- 12 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 Tablespoons oat flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari, or soy sauce
Instructions
Add ½ cup cashews to a bowl with water for soaking. Let soak for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 475°F.
Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 25 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
While the onions are cooking, prepare your green bean mixture.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside in large bowl.
Drain cashews and add to a blender with almond milk. Blend until smooth and creamy and set aside.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and tamari, simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the cashew cream. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and pour sauce into a large bowl with the green beans and ½ cup of the crispy baked onions. Place green bean mixture into a 8×8 baking dish and top with the remaining crispy baked onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly and warm throughout, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 690mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy green bean casserole
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