35 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

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Thanksgiving is fast approaching so we've rounded up our favourite vegan Thanksgiving recipes for Breakfast, Appetizers, Mains, All-in-Ones, Sides, and Dessert! On this list of vegan Thanksgiving recipes you'll find tons of classics like mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, apple crisp, and stuffing. You'll also find some fun & modern recipes like our Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl (perfect for couples and singles!) and our Vegan Holiday Burgers (all the goodness of post-Thanksgiving sandwiches without waiting for leftovers!)

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Cooking! ♥

CARAMEL APPLE SMOOTHIE BOWL

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A creamy, lightly-spiced smoothie bowl topped with chewy date caramel, Love Crunch Apple Chia Crumble Granola, sliced apple, and cinnamon! Serves 1. Get the recipe →

SPICED APPLE BREAKFAST BOWL

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A hearty, warming bowl of oatmeal full of chunky apple bits, raisins, pecans, and flax seeds. Get the recipe →

Carrot Cake Pancakes

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Easy vegan pancakes loaded with all the flavours of carrot cake! Get the recipe →

THANKSGIVING-STYLE SMASHED POTATOES

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Crispy smashed Creamer potatoes topped with savoury mushroom gravy, a touch of tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, and a pretty little sprig of thyme. Makes approx. 30 smashed potatoes. Get the recipe →

VEGGIE CROQUETTES

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These vegetable potato croquettes are delicious baked or fried. They're crispy on the outside, soft and potato-ey on the inside, and full of veggies!Serve with mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce for a Thanksgiving appetizer or side dish. Get the recipe →

HOW TO COOK A TOFURKY ROAST

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This Tofurky “how to” guide will help you get the most out of your roast. This post covers how to cook a Tofurky Roast (thawed or frozen), make vegan gravy from the “drippings”, serve the roast, and how to heat and use up leftovers. Get the recipe →

THE ULTIMATE THANKSGIVING LOAF WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

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One of our most popular Thanksgiving recipes! This loaf offers the perfect savoury-sweet contrast of the tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze and the hearty loaf. This holiday loaf is vegan, gluten-free, soy free, and can beeasilymade nut free by omitting the walnuts. Get the recipe →

VEGAN POT PIES

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Pot pies are the ultimate comfort food, and this vegan recipe is full of familiar flavours. The flaky top crust hides a filling of vegan cream sauce, Creamer potatoes, vegetables, and seasoned tofu. Get the recipe →

VEGETABLE POT PIE WITH VEGAN BISCUITS

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This hearty vegetable pot pie is loaded with seasoned tofu, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion. The foolproof biscuit topping makes this classic comfort food fuss-free! Get the recipe →

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A hearty autumn stuffed squash recipe that makes a great side or main course. Get the recipe →

HOLIDAY SHEPHERD’S PIE

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Use up your holiday leftovers to make this easy vegan twist on shepherd's pie. Get the recipe →

THE ROASTED VEGAN THANKSGIVING BOWL

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Our most popular Thanksgiving recipe! Easy peasy vegan Thanksgiving in a bowl! Roasted veggies, toasty pecans, mashed potatoes, and easy vegan gravy, all in 1 bowl and ready in less than 1 hour. Serves 2-3. Get the recipe →

THE VEGAN HOLIDAY BURGER

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Sandwiches made with holidayleftovers are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving or Christmas. Butwhy wait for leftovers to enjoy holiday sandwiches?The patty is adapted from one of our most popular holiday recipes, ourUltimate Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze. Get the recipe →

ROASTED FALL VEGETABLE BOWL

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This all-in-1 bowl is perfect for holidays and cozy nights at home. Sweet and savoury roasted vegetables on a bed of wild and brown rice with a topping of vegan herb gravy and maple-maca cashews. This fall bowl is full of flavours and textures. Get the recipe →

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A chic and simple side dish of roasted potatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, and pecans in a sage-y garlic butter. Get the recipe →

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These crispy mashed mountains get an extra kick of flavour from garlic and chives. Get the recipe →

VEGAN POTATOES AU GRATIN

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These easy vegan scalloped potatoes au gratin make for a comforting side dish all year round!Less than 30 minutes of active time.Freezer-friendly. Gluten-free substitution in notes. Get the recipe →

PECAN BUTTER BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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Brussels sprouts browned in a crunchy, toasted pecan butter make for a simple yet sophisticated side dish! Get the recipe →

DATE CANDIED SWEET POTATOES

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Soft, tender sweet potatoes topped with a sweet, cinnamon and vanilla date caramel and crunchy pecans. A lovely naturally sweetened twist on sweet potato and toasted marshmallow casserole! Get the recipe →

TRADITIONAL VEGETABLE WALNUT STUFFING

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An easy recipe for classic veganized stuffing with a deliciously crisp golden-brown top and a perfectly soft center. Finely chopped walnuts, nutritional yeast and mushrooms add depth and create a hearty, flavourful side dish. Get the recipe →

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Layers of cheesy vegan béchamel sauce, thin sliced Creamer potatoes, and sliced broccoli florets, all topped off with a toasty, herb and garlic bread crumb topping. Perfect for holiday potlucks and entertaining! Get the recipe →

HERB ROASTED POTATOES

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A classic and incredibly simple side dish that's always delicious! Get the recipe →

AQUAFABA MARSHMALLOW TOPPED SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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Sweetened and spiced mashed sweet potatoes topped with a toasty "marshmallow" topping. Get the recipe →

DILL MASHED POTATOES

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Soft, fluffy, and 100% vegan dill mashed potatoes. The perfect side for Thanksgiving or Christmas! Get the recipe →

BROCCOLI ALMONDINE

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This is a great side dish that's easy to prepare for holiday feasts and simple weeknight dinners all year round. Steamed broccoli has never been fancier! Get the recipe →

VEGAN MUSHROOM GRAVY

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This vegan mushroom gravy is deep, flavourful, and luscious. Sliced cremini mushrooms, minced onion and garlic, vegetable broth, soy sauce, and miso make this vegan gravy hearty and robust. Check out our Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Bowlor our Tofurky Tutorial for a mushroom-free vegan gravy.Get the recipe →

CRANBERRY SAUCE

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Tangy-sweet cranberry sauce is a holiday essential! Homemade cranberry sauce tastes so much better than store-bought and takes just 15 minutes and 3 ingredients to make. Get the recipe →

Vegan Apple Crisp (Apple Crumble)

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This Vegan Apple Crisp is a decadent dessert made with lightly-spiced apples and lots of pecan crumble topping. Serve this Vegan Apple Crisp with a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe →

CARAMEL APPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

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Decadent caramel drizzled cinnamon rolls loaded with tender apple bits and pecans. Get the recipe →

PUMPKIN PIE WITH CARAMEL WALNUT SAUCE

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Classic pumpkin pie, veganized! Serve this vegan pumpkin pie with caramel walnut sauce or coconut whip. Get the recipe →

VEGAN PIE CRUST TUTORIAL

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Step-by-step instructions for making vegan pie crust. Get the recipe →

HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE PARFAITS WITH COCONUT WHIP

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This frosty parfait contains layers of thick and luxurious pumpkin pie smoothie, fluffy coconut cream, and crunchy granola. Get the recipe →

OAT CRISP PUMPKIN PIE

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A decadent veganized version of pumpkin pie served with and oat crisp crust and luxurious coconut whipped cream! Get the recipe →

Vegan Molasses Cookies

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Rich and spicy vegan cookies brimming with deep molasses flavour. Get the recipe →

Perfect Vegan Cinnamon Buns

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Intensely decadent pecan raisin cinnamon buns complete with a sticky glaze and a creamy cashew drizzle. 100% vegan and delicious! Get the recipe →

Will you be adding any of these recipes to your Thanksgiving menu? We sure hope so! Happy Thanksgiving from I Love Vegan!

35 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What do vegans eat instead of turkey? ›

by Gardein

Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan.

What are 4 commonly consumed foods at Thanksgiving other than turkey? ›

Cornish game hen, goose, duck, ham, beef, salmon, and mushroom recipes make worthy centerpieces for holiday meals.

What is a good substitute for turkey meat? ›

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

What do vegans think about Thanksgiving? ›

And while Thanksgiving is supposed to signify gratitude and abundance—the holiday centers around the autumn harvest—for many, it's the opposite. “It's all about eating and the murder of these birds or other animals,” Patty Shenker, a 30-year vegan told the LA Times.

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 is a vegan who only eats fish? ›

Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry, but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelled “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing.

What is the healthiest meat for Thanksgiving? ›

Turkey. Turkey is an inherently healthy meat so long as you don't toss it in the deep fryer.

What to make for Thanksgiving if you don't like turkey? ›

Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Are Better Than Turkey
  • Roast Chicken With Maple Butter and Rosemary. Image. Credit... ...
  • 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. Jacques.
Nov 10, 2022

What is a good alternative to traditional Thanksgiving dinner? ›

25 Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
  • 01 of 25. Artichoke Hearts Gratin. ...
  • 02 of 25. Roasted Pumpkin Soup. ...
  • 03 of 25. Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Crostini. ...
  • 04 of 25. Apple Pie Shot. ...
  • 05 of 25. Citrus Turkey Brine. ...
  • 06 of 25. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Medallions. ...
  • 07 of 25. Tangy Honey-Glazed Ham. ...
  • 08 of 25.
Oct 3, 2023

What do vegetarians eat on Thanksgiving instead of turkey? ›

Here are some popular options:
  • Stuffed Acorn Squash: - Roast acorn squash halves and fill them with a flavorful stuffing made with grains, nuts, dried fruits, and herbs.
  • Vegan Roast: - Many brands offer pre-made vegan roasts made from plant-based ingredients like seitan, tofu, or tempeh. ...
  • Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms:
Nov 17, 2021

Is there a plant-based turkey? ›

A vegan turkey roast offers savory flavor and hearty texture without the meat. A quality vegetarian turkey has up to 26 grams of protein per serving — about as much as real turkey.

Who makes vegan turkey? ›

Gardein: Plant-Based Turk'y Roast. Myrtle Greens: Vegan Whole Turkey, Vegan Whole Turkey & Vegan Turkey Roll Combo, and Vegan Whole Turkey & Ham Roll Combo. Tofurky: Plant-Based Holiday Feast. Trader Joe's: Breaded TURKEYLESS Stuffed Roast.

What is surprisingly not vegan? ›

Beer and Wine

Isinglass, a gelatin-based substance derived from fish, is used as a clarifying agent in some beer and wine. Other non-vegan ingredients sometimes used are casein (from milk) and egg whites.

What does God say about vegans? ›

"And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb-bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for food." In the second chapter of Genesis (2:16-17) vegetarianism is re-affirmed as people's spiritually proper diet.

What does God think of 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.

What should vegans eat to replace meat? ›

How to get protein without the meat
  • Pulses. Pulses are an inexpensive protein choice, are high in fibre and a source of iron. ...
  • Soya beans. ...
  • Quinoa. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Seeds. ...
  • Cereals and grains. ...
  • Quorn™ ...
  • Dairy.

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

Is there a vegetarian substitute for turkey? ›

What is alternative turkey and ham made out of? Brands like Tofurky, Field Roast, Gardein, Beyond Meat, Lightlife, and more use plant-based ingredients in the products you can buy for any vegetarian/vegan guests.

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