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    holiday » Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Nov 22, 2020 · Modified: Nov 17, 2022 by Kristina Sloggett · This post may contain affiliate links · 40 Comments

    Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

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    Pardon the turkey and enjoy these vegan thanksgiving recipes. Time tested and crowd pleasing, these delicious dishes are celebration ready! 

    article originally published November 25, 2010

     

    individual vegan portobello wellington served on a rustic plate with a green salad and bright homemade cranberry sauce.

     

    TABLE OF CONTENTS - Jump to any section:

      1. Plant based Thanksgiving
      2. What to cook
      3. Make a schedule, have a plan
      4. Kid Kristina making pumpkin pie!
      5. more holiday ideas
      6. Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
     

    Vegan Thanksgiving

    As much time as we spend planning menus, Thanksgiving isn’t just about the food. I won't get into a Linus style soliloquy of what Thanksgiving really is, and the history which few focus on. Our modern gatherings on this day are far from that.

    For some, Thanksgiving is about snacking on appetizers while watching football. It's about card games and the annual family viewing of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

    It's about getting up early to run the local Turkey Trot 5k in the freezing cold. Volunteering at the rescue mission like dad taught you at an early age. Then heading home to spend the day with loved ones.

    Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks and being grateful. It’s about spending time with the ones you care for and being thankful for all of the blessings in your life. Whether you are hosting Thanksgiving, bringing a dish, or staying home with your family, we have plenty of recipes you will love.

     

    What to Cook

    There are plenty of vegan entree options, even if you want a show stopper centerpiece to replace that turkey. Even with an impressive entree, it is all about the side dishes for me!

    For vegans and non vegans alike, it is important to me that everyone enjoys the food! It is very easy to make traditional Thanksgiving side dishes without eating animals. Vegan butter is delicious, I make a super impressive cream sauce, the softest rolls can indeed be vegan, and most everything else is... vegetables. 

     

    Make a plan

    As much as I love hosting and having loved ones in my home, it is a lot of work. For me, part of the fun is in the planning. No matter the size of the guest list, it is guaranteed that the event - the food, the entertainment, everything - will match my enthusiasm. I love a party and all the details that come with throwing a great one.

    How to make your Thanksgiving effortless and fun:

    • Write a menu
    • Divide the menu into make ahead vs. day of recipes
    • Write shopping lists (grocery, liquor store, etcetera)
    • Make a detailed schedule with extra time built in
    • Set the table a few days ahead - dishes, glasses, silverware, linens
    • Set out serving dishes and utensils (label them with sticky notes!)
    • Assign baking dishes, pots and pans for each recipe (label these too!)

    This is my planning template for any party I host. By the time I hear the first doorbell ring, I have a glass of wine in my hand and am able to relax and enjoy the time with our guests.

     

    Kid Kristina making pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving morning!

    a young girl with long brown hair in a gold robe standing at the counter stirring pumpkin pie filling in a large yellow mixing bowl.

     

    more vegan holiday ideas!

    Thanksgiving is just the beginning of the holiday season. We have everything you need for all the celebrations, big or small.

    • Vegan Cranberry Recipes: find new ways to add the deliciously tart holiday berry to sweet and savory dishes. ideas here range from fresh berries to dried, and leftover cranberry sauce as well.
    • Festive Holiday Cocktails: shake up a new libation to toast your friends and family all season long. deliciously spirited drinks to match all kinds of party spreads.
    • Vegan Holiday Recipes: a comprehensive recipe collection that has everything you need from Thanksgiving to Christmas and all of the holiday events in between!  
    • Best Vegan Treats for Holiday Gifting: all of the essential recipes for your gifting lists and cookie trays. give to delivery and mail carriers, hairdressers, friends, neighbors, and coworkers!
    • Party Snacks to Ring In the New Year: welcome the new year with all sorts of festive snacks and dips. end the year on a tasty note - cheers!

     

    half of an acorn squash filled with an amaranth grain mixture. text "Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes" on the top half of the photo.

     

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    Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    From entree ideas that let you pardon the turkey to ideas for scrumptious side dishes and desserts, a vegan thanksgiving is definitely a delicious one!

    Goat Cheese Bacon Wrapped Dates

    a classic appetizer gets veganized! from the tangy goat cheese to the crispy bacon, you'll want to make a double batch of these.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip

    lightly sweet and spiced with the flavors of pumpkin, this tangy dip is a great addition to any holiday snack table.

    Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

    another colorful one bite appetizer to snack on. a colorful platter of Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers brings fresh flavorful snacking!

    Mini Vegan Sausage Pies

    These mini pies are a plant based update on an appetizer that works for holidays, game days, brunch, and a random Thursday.

    Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

    a beautiful entree fit for a celebration, this is an incredibly flavorful and cozy comfort food dish. also: how to cook amaranth.

    Hearty Portobello Wellingtons

    these individual entrees are plant based fancy! crisp pastry surrounds rich and savory goodness.

    Vegan Mushroom Stew

    another recipe that can stand in as a plant based holiday entree. this comfort food stew has flavors that closely match those in a classic meat stew recipe - hearty and satisfying.

    Baked Mac and Cheese

    a delicious comfort food recipe just like mom used to make is a perfect Thanksgiving dish! the classic baked mac and cheese recipe made vegan and gluten free!

    Ginger Cranberry Sauce

    naturally sweetened, this quick and easy to prepare sauce is a definite must on your holiday table. even if you insist on the can shape also...

    Lemony Brussels and Kale Chiffonade Salad

    because after a day of snacking on delicious appetizers, I definitely need a big bowl of flavorful crispy greens on my Thanksgiving dinner table. this is the salad we always make.

    Crispy Stuffed Potato Balls

    a flavorful and fun food that works as a side dish or appetizer - you will want these all through the holiday season!

    Vegan Creamed Spinach

    using creamy cauliflower as the base, this plant based update on the steak house classic is rich and creamy and incredibly flavorful!

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    rich roasted garlic and flavorful olive oil bring perfect flavors to this holiday staple side dish. this quick and easy recipe is anything but basic.

    Mashed Cauliflower

    this tasty low carb alternative to mashed potatoes is rich and flavorful and has the consistency of mashed potatoes. straight up comfort food you will crave.

    Cauliflower Steak

    With just a few minutes of easy prep, you will enjoy this fresh and flavorful "steak" dinner.

    Savory Shiitake Rosemary Gravy

    whichever potatoes you choose for your plate - or if you choose both - you will need this rich, aromatic and deliciously creamy mushroom gravy. an easy make ahead recipe!

    Cranberry Fluff Jello Salad

    this Cranberry Fluff Jello Salad is a retro classic! a new holiday flavor of the nostalgic Lime Jello Salad we all grew up with, just as tasty!

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    instead of the traditional pumpkin pie, make this pumpkin cheesecake with the buttery gingersnap crust. deliciously decadent, even if you wait for breakfast the next day to enjoy it!

    Epic Day After Holiday Sandwich

    everyone knows leftovers are almost better than the day of, right? the day after holiday food creations are what we look forward to, especially when it is as epic as this colorful flavorful stacked sandwich!

     

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    1. Joslyn @ missfitbliss says

      November 29, 2010 at 5:43 am

      Such a cute photo!! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving:)

      Reply
    2. Lauren @ Team Giles says

      November 28, 2010 at 7:21 pm

      Girl! You're the cutest little girl ever! 🙂 Hope your thanksgiving was fantastic!

      Reply
    3. Erin says

      November 28, 2010 at 8:14 am

      You are just adorable! I hope you and your wonderful family had a great Thanksgiving!!!

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:27 am

        thank you, Erin!! we still are... 😀 I hope you had a great holiday also! <3

        Reply
    4. Nicole @ Making Good Choices says

      November 28, 2010 at 6:39 am

      Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for blog friends too!

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:29 am

        hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Nicole! blog friends are really such an unexpected surprise... just how awesome this community is!! 😀

        Reply
    5. Paige is Running Around Normal says

      November 27, 2010 at 8:16 pm

      That is an adorable picture!! Happy Thanksgiving 🙂

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:29 am

        Thanks, Paige!! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!! <3

        Reply
    6. simplyshaka says

      November 27, 2010 at 2:35 pm

      Look at you rockin the Snooki bump before it was famous!! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving 🙂

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:30 am

        yep, I had the bump rockin' before anyone else! fashionable girlie, even at... six? 😉 hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, too!!

        Reply
    7. hbobier says

      November 27, 2010 at 7:12 am

      Happy Thanksgiving!!!

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:31 am

        Happy Thanksgiving, Heidi + Sheldon !! <3

        Reply
    8. erica @ fashionmeetsfood says

      November 27, 2010 at 5:59 am

      Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving!

      xo

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:31 am

        Thank you, Erica!! We are enjoying an extended celebration all weekend... so nice to be with the family. Hope yours was just as wonderful!! <3

        Reply
    9. Dorry says

      November 25, 2010 at 9:17 pm

      That is just the cutest thing. Everything about it from your hair and bangs to your adorable outfit and the red counter tops...but mostly because you were already comfortable cooking and happily glowing in the kitchen at that young age. Awww, I love it. I'm thankful for you!!

      xoxo

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:33 am

        Dorry, I think I already told you, and I hope you know... I am SO VERY thankful for YOU!! <3

        I love this photo, it brings back such great memories, and I remember standing on my little kitchen stool (I still have it...) so I could reach the counter and cook... 😀

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    10. S @ extremebalance.net/blog says

      November 25, 2010 at 7:24 pm

      Look at that million dollar smile! And a mini-bouffant? Awesome! Happy Yankee Turkey Day!

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      • spabettie says

        November 28, 2010 at 10:35 am

        hee!! yep, mini bouffant all the way. 😉 thanks for the holiday wishes, we are still having a lovely time... first time being on the computer all weekend, a nice break! I will be getting to your questions soon... I promise! 😀 hope your weekend is going great! xo

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