The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes - Best of Vegan (2024)

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Craft your perfect vegan Thanksgiving feast with the assistance of this collection, ‘The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes.’ We’ve categorized them to help you create a personalized holiday menu. Choose from gourmet delights like Stuffed Pumpkins and Vegan Roast Beef, or opt for classic favorites like Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Coconut Streusel and Vegan Pumpkin Pie, and so much more.

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Main Dishes

Five-Course Vegan Thanksgiving Menu (Gourmet + Easy)

(By Nisha from Rainbow Plant Life)

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You can make this vegan Thanksgiving meal in just three hours! It includes a yummy main course, three side veggie dishes (or two sides and an appetizer, however, you want to see it), and a no-bake tart for dessert. Click here for the recipe.

Stuffed Pumpkins

(By Bo’s Kitchen)

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A quick and impressive Thanksgiving recipe. Filled with giant couscous, kale, peppers, pomegranate, and cranberries, spiced to perfection. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Turkey

(By Jessica in the kitchen)

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This plant-based turkey loaf uses white beans and vital wheat gluten (also known as seitan) as the base. The texture and the flavour are both very similar to a roasted turkey, making it a perfect headliner at Thanksgiving. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan “Pork Chops”

(By Lauren from Rabbit and Wolves)

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Crispy baked seitan, seasoned to perfection. Homemade chunky cinnamon applesauce. It is easy, delicious, comforting and you can serve it with lots of other sides. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Roast Beef

(By Lauren from Rabbit and Wolves)

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Make the most incredible main dish for the upcoming holidays. You can serve it with mashed potatoes and very easily transform the cooking liquid into gravy. Click here for the recipe.

Stuffed Kabocha Squash Centerpiece

(By Vegan Yack Attack)

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Get ready to be wowed by this Amazing Stuffed Kabocha Squash Centerpiece. It’s filled with a ton of deliciousness and a garden full of flavors. The best part? It’s totally gluten-free. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Turkey Roast

(By loving it vegan)

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This dish comes out with a gloriously crispy outside, tender and juicy on the inside with that perfect ‘meaty’ texture you know and expect from well-made seitan. Click here for the recipe.

Side Dishes

Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Coconut Streusel

(By Olga from The Vegan Feast)

A sophisticated take on a Thanksgiving classic, the sweet potato casserole. The sweet potatoes are infused with aromatic shallots and a touch of ginger, that are sautéed to perfection in vegan butter. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Cornbread Muffins

(By Jessica in the Kitchen)

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Transform regular cornbread into vegan and gluten-free cornbread and savor this delicious Thanksgiving recipe. Click here for the recipe.

Mashed Cauliflower & Parsnips with Garlic Butter Mushrooms

(By Full of Plants)

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This cauliflower and parsnips mash is buttery, incredibly smooth, and topped with saucy garlic mushrooms. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Chorizo Chestnut Stuffing

(By Dora’s Table)

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Spice up your vegan Thanksgiving with this Chorizo Chestnut Stuffing! It’s a Mexican-inspired twist on the classic, filled with chestnuts, sage, and mouthwatering flavors. Click here for the recipe.

Stuffed Mushrooms with Coconut Bacon

(By Jessica in the kitchen)

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Delight in these Stuffed Mushrooms with Coconut Bacon, a mouthwatering, savory side dish. They’re a breeze to whip up, and the best part? They’re both vegan and gluten-free, so everyone can savor their deliciousness! Click here for the recipe.

Maple Roasted Carrots

(By Two Spoons)

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Experience the essence of autumn, Canada, and Thanksgiving all in a single, perfect bite with this Maple Roasted Carrots. These tricolored carrots boast rich, earthy hues, and they’ll warm your heart and palate. Click here for the recipe.

Desserts

Vegan Apple Cinnamon Rolls

(By Rainbow Nourishments)

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Vegan Apple Cinnamon Rolls, featuring brioche-like layers of dough, fresh apple pieces, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. These rolls blend the classic flavors of vegan apple pie with the comfort of cinnamon rolls, making them a perfect treat for Thanksgiving. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

(By Addicted to Dates)

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Vegan Sweet Potato Pie—no dairy, no eggs, and no coconut. With its spiced sweet potato filling nestled in a flaky homemade crust, it’s the ultimate vegan Thanksgiving dessert. Click here for the recipe.

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

(By Jessica in the Kitchen)

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Delight in this Vegan Pumpkin Pie, a spot-on classic. With just 9 ingredients, it’s rich, smooth, and gluten-free—a must-try treat! Click here for the recipe.

Leftover recipes

These recipes transform Thanksgiving leftovers into new, exciting dishes that celebrate plant-based ingredients.

Vegan Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza

(By Make it Dairy Free)

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Vegan Thanksgiving Leftover Fries

(By Sweet Simple Vegan)

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Article by Laura Bolaños. Featured image, courtesyof Jessica in the Kitchen.

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FAQs

What do vegans eat instead of turkey? ›

Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan. Choose one of these plant-based turkey alternatives, or combine more than one in your table, complimenting with veggies, rice, salads, or any other plant-based whole foods ingredients you want.

Do vegans celebrate Thanksgiving? ›

Seasonal vegetables like squash, beets, and mushrooms are key to making vegan-friendly dishes that are festive for Thanksgiving. Add quinoa, nuts, and beans (like chickpeas or lentils) to create satisfying entrées that everyone at the table will want to try.

What can I cook for my vegan girlfriend? ›

Vegan meal for two recipes
  • Sticky noodles with homemade hoisin. ...
  • Pearled spelt salad with peas & gooseberries. ...
  • Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash. ...
  • Miso aubergine. ...
  • Marinated tofu. ...
  • Roasted cauli-broc bowl with tahini hummus. ...
  • Veggie noodles with sesame dressing. ...
  • Pumpkin, spinach & black bean dopiaza.

How do vegans get protein without meat? ›

Legumes. Legumes include a range of beans and peas such as black beans, chickpeas and lentils. They're loaded with protein, fiber and many key nutrients including calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron.

What do vegans eat instead of meat for protein? ›

Alternate sources of protein

Beans and legumes: Beans and legumes are a rich source of fiber and B vitamins. They are also a great replacement for meat as a source of vegetarian protein. Soy: One cup of boiled soybeans (172 g) contains around 29 grams of protein.

What does Christianity say about vegans? ›

Genesis 1 identifies human beings as uniquely images of God and grants them dominion over other animals, but the end of the chapter prescribes a vegan diet for humans, so this original dominion does not include permission to kill animals for food.

Do vegans eat onions? ›

Yes. Garlic and onion are plants so they are vegan. There might be some vegans who might not eat onion and garlic, but this is most likely due to personal likes and dislikes. Additionally it also might be due to some religious beliefs and practices which we will discuss later in the article.

Do most vegans stop being vegan? ›

It's a series of choices that form part of your subconscious. It's an identity, not a temporary experience. Yet, 84% of vegetarians/vegans abandon their diet. That's a mere 16% success rate.

What is the most loved Thanksgiving dish? ›

America's different regions can favor different local cuisines, and Thanksgiving dinner provides no exception. While turkey is the top selection in every region, side-dish challenger mashed potatoes are tied for first place in the Midwest (both winning 85% of matchups) and West (both winning 79%).

What are the 12 most popular Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Scroll through to take a look at our most popular Thanksgiving recipes.
  • 01 of 24. Perfect Turkey. ...
  • 02 of 24. Roasted Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 03 of 24. Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • 04 of 24. Homemade Mac and Cheese. ...
  • 05 of 24. Sweet Potato Pie. ...
  • 06 of 24. Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll. ...
  • 07 of 24. Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. ...
  • 08 of 24. Cream Corn Like No Other.
Oct 26, 2023

What is a good substitute for turkey? ›

20 turkey alternatives for Thanksgiving, including duck and pork
  • Pork.
  • Ham.
  • Duck.
  • Chicken.
  • Beef.
  • Squash.
  • Mushroom.
  • Cauliflower.
Oct 30, 2022

What can I eat instead of turkey? ›

Whatever the reason, here are 20 Thanksgiving recipes for a turkey-free table.
  • Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary. Image. ...
  • Beef Wellington. Image. ...
  • Ombré Gratin. Image. ...
  • Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel. Image. ...
  • Samosa Pie. Image. ...
  • Maple-Baked Salmon. Image. ...
  • Lasagna. Image. ...
  • Ina Garten's Make-Ahead Coquilles St.
Nov 10, 2022

What should you eat instead of turkey? ›

8 Healthy Alternatives to Turkey for Thanksgiving
  • 8 Healthy Thanksgiving Main Dish Alternatives. These thanksgiving dishes are a huge hit AND they're healthy! ...
  • Whole Salmon. ...
  • Veggie-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin. ...
  • Baked Eggplant Parmesan. ...
  • Tofurky. ...
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash. ...
  • Roasted Whole Chicken. ...
  • Quiche.
Nov 3, 2023

What meat substitutes do vegans eat? ›

Meat alternatives are growing in popularity
  • Tofu. Tofu is the classic meat alternative and has been one of the basic sources of nutrition in Asia for centuries. ...
  • Soy protein. ...
  • Tempeh. ...
  • Seitan/wheat protein. ...
  • Lupin protein. ...
  • Green spelt. ...
  • Oat flakes. ...
  • Black beans.
Nov 11, 2019

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