Are you vegan or vegetarian, or have you invited someone who is to your Thanksgiving meal? All the choices for what to make can be overwhelming. If this isn’t your usual diet you might feel restricted. Don’t worry; you can make anything you want! You have the choice to make your favorite traditional dishes using vegan or vegetarian ingredients, or to develop new dishes and traditions. One of my favorite Thanksgivings it was just me and my husband (we had just moved and didn’t even have friends yet), and we made a full Indian meal for Thanksgiving. We cooked all day, ate ourselves silly, and took a nap. Pretty traditional if you ask me:)
In case you’re struggling with ideas for what to make I’ve giving you this lovely list of delicious dishes I have scoured the internet, and my own site, for.
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
Appetizers:
Smoky Bean Dip from me (is there a trend here with the smokiness)
Chili Cheese Dip from me. -This is actually a tradition on my husband’s side, not vegan, but the chili cheese dip.
Vegan Tempe Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms from Connoisseurus Veg. -I haven’t actually made these, but holy yum do they sound good!
Homemade Vegan Sushi from Minimalist Baker -A tradition in my family
Hummus a video from me -easy to make, versatile, and delicious.
Entrees:
Vegan Pot Pie from me. – Full of fall vegetables, savory, impressive, and a true comfort food.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce from me. -Could this be any more fall?
Bell Pepper and Tomato Rice from me. -I have requested this from my mother on a few Thanksgivings. I love it! Non-traditional for sure, but oh so delicious, rather easy, and the leftovers are fantastic!
Lasagna with Roasted Vegetables and Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce. -This isn’t actually a full recipe, but you could use the sauce, some roasted veggies, and layer it all together for an amazing fall lasagna.
Vegetarian Wellington with Seitan, Roasted Mushroom & Kale from Veggie Belly -I haven’t tried this either, but it looks super impressive. There are suggestions for making it vegan so no worries there.
PUFF PASTRY WRAPPED LENTIL LOAF from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken. Lentil Loaf + Puff Pastry = Thanksgiving.
Sides:
Vegan Corn and Potato Chowder from me – Super easy to throw in the slow cooker and let it do it’s thing while you make something time consuming for the main dish.
Cranberry Orange Relish from me. -Cranberry something is necessary for Thanksgiving. Trust me and make this relish for your cranberry side.
Mashed Potatoes – You don’t need a recipe for this. Just cook potatoes, add earth balance, salt, and maybe a little nutritional yeast or coconut milk. Mash and eat. Yum.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole from Minimalist Baker. This version is totally homemade, not a can of cream of mystery in sight.
Vegan Pakoras from Veg Recipes of India
Butternut Bruschetta with Caramelized Onions from Chef Chloe.
Dessert:
Mom’s Apple Pie from my mom -It’s Thanksgiving a perfect pie has it’s place.
Vegan French Silk Pie from me -Rich, decedent, chocolaty. Need I say more?
Vegan Apple Spice Cake from me- The title says it all.
Vegan Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Cake with Chocolate Ganache from me. Yup, chocolate cake. Why not?
Happy Food Ninja 