24 Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about kicking off the holiday season with a feast. Create a holiday that is inclusive and delicious with these show-stopping vegan Thanksgiving recipes!
Pass the stuffing and cranberry, but skip the bird because this is a meatless Thanksgiving! Whether you want a few options for your guests or to craft an entire meat-free feast, these 24 vegan Thanksgiving recipes have all you need to get through the holiday!
1. Vegan Mushroom Pot Pie with Puff Pastry
If you are looking for a show-stopping centerpiece for your vegan Thanksgiving, look no further! This mushroom pot pie has looks and flavor, and it’s all meatless and dairy-free!
With flavor from a variety of mushrooms, vegetables, and seasonings this pot pie hits all the notes you want. It has creaminess from coconut milk and a crisp crust from vegan puff pastry.
2. Vegan Pecan Pie
You simply cannot have Thanksgiving without a traditional pecan pie, and this vegan take is just perfect! From its flakey crust to its nutty filling this pie is sure to blow you away!
This beautiful holiday pie uses golden syrup and pecans to create the perfect sweet and nutty filling. Holidays are just happier with pie!
3. Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie
This dessert is a nice chocolatey alternative to pumpkin pie. Chocolate pecan pie is the perfect Southern comfort dessert for the holidays!
The dark, decadent flavors of chocolate sing in perfect harmony with the rich, earthy pecans. Golden syrup is the trick to this not-too-sweet Thanksgiving treat!
4. Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
Sweet potato biscuits are a delight for Thanksgiving. These wonderfully orange biscuits will fly off the table! Flaky, buttery, and divinely plant-based, these biscuits have it all!
They have the texture of a typical biscuit but with the mild sweetness from sweet potatoes.
5. Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a comfort classic that can be a fun addition to an updated Thanksgiving spread.
These tasty peppers are filled with rice and meatless ground, seasoned with cajun flavors.
With a prep time of only 30 minutes, this dish won’t slow down your Thanksgiving cooking flow, but rather deliver huge flavor with little effort! Serve then as a main or side dish.
6. Vegan Turkey with Gravy
For many, a Thanksgiving plate is simply not complete without some turkey!
This awesome vegan Thanksgiving staple is easy to make and delivers huge flavors without any meat! Serve this with all the trimmings, just don’t skimp on the delicious gravy!
7. Vegan Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Nothing says “thank you” like the perfect mashed potatoes! This tasty mash has all the rich and creamy flavors of the buttery dish but without the dairy!
The wonderful flavor of roasted garlic brings a savory sweetness to these potatoes that will make you come back for seconds!
8. Vegetable Barley Salad
This cold salad is a real crowd-pleaser!
It includes broccoli, grape tomatoes, peppers, grains, and more to craft the perfect bite of salad. The fresh vegetable flavor gets a boost of toasted earthiness from the grains.
9. Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Green beans are a must for any holiday buffet, and this vegan twist is the perfect way to eat them. It’s an eye-catching holiday side that everyone will love regardless of diet!
This simple side dish has a crunch of fried onions and an awesome mushroom sauce. Add in the crisp green beans and you have the perfect holiday dish!
10. Vegan Cauliflower Gratin
This dish has it all: crunch, veggies, and a smooth cheese sauce. This cauliflower gratin is a delectable side dish. With one bite you will want to make it part of your family’s traditions!
The cauliflower and dairy-free cheese sauce are topped with breadcrumbs and baked into an irresistible casserole. Save room for seconds of your new favorite side!
11. Vegan Cranberry Orange Bread
A great holiday must have great desserts and this quick bread is a true treat! This vibrant dessert will catch hungry glances all through dinner and please guests of all diets.
It is positively bursting with citrus and cranberry flavor, making this dessert taste like holiday cheer on a plate. It’s finished with a festive glaze that will make your mouth water!
12. Vegan Sausage Stuffing
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing it is the highlight of every holiday table!
This meatless stuffing shines with inviting flavors of herbs, bread, and plant-based sausage. It’s a hearty side dish that your guest will beg for year after year and it only takes 20 minutes to prep!
13. Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
The holidays are all about generosity and there is no dish as generous as this mushroom soup. This is a velvety and luxurious soup that makes a beautiful starter.
This creamy mushroom soup is so luscious and comforting that it’s suitable for an upscale holiday or a relaxed event with only the nearest and dearest.
14. Vegan Cornbread Pecan Dressing
This dressing is a true Southern treat! It’s a wonderful riff on dressing that is fully plant-based and features big holiday flavors.
This dressing starts with tasty homemade cornbread, plant-based bacon, onions, and of course pecans. It’s a complex, savory, and sweet dressing that will make you want to say “thank you!”
15. Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
Make your friends and family say “wow,” with this amazing carrot soup!
This bright soup fuses the sweet flavor of carrots with the warm spice of fresh ginger. Those flavors meld with the smoothness of coconut milk to create a balanced bowl.
This is a beautiful starter or side for your Thanksgiving feast.
16. Vegan Tomato Basil Soup
Bring a colorful twist to holiday sides and starters with this lush tomato basil soup. It has a roasted tomato flavor and mild sweetness that your guests will adore.
The ingredients for this sensational soup are easy to find. This recipe uses simple techniques to make a soup that is beautiful enough for any holiday celebration!
17. Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Thanksgiving is all about the sweet potatoes! This delicious casserole is the most satisfying way to get your holiday sweet fix and is 100% vegan!
Thanks to the irresistible flavor of warmly spiced sweet potatoes this holiday classic tastes like home. Top that with crunchy pecans and you have a side that cannot be beaten!
18. Vegan Pumpkin Pie
When people think of Thanksgiving, one dessert first comes to mind – pumpkin pie. This recipe is the perfect vegan take on the classic.
Your guests won’t be able to tell there’s no dairy thanks to the creamy coconut milk. This has all the sweet and warmly spiced flavors you expect from a pumpkin pie without eggs and dairy!
19. Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
The holidays mean that it is time to bring on the sweet potato pie! Complete your holiday dessert spread with this gorgeous pie!
Deliciously rich and creamy sweet potatoes make this pie a show-stopper! Brown sugar and coconut milk add sweetness and a smooth texture to this perfect plant-based pie! This year, give thanks for delicious vegan treats!
20. Vegan Mac and Cheese (Without Cashews)
Every feast needs mac and cheese and this dairy-free rendition serves tons of saucy flavor! Plus, it’s nut free!
This recipe is perfect because it offers two ways to prepare the cheesy sauce without nuts!
Ingredients like vegan cheese and oat milk can be used, or carrots and nutritional yeast. Both options make a decadent dish everyone will love!
21. Vegan Skillet Cornbread
Cornbread is the comforting dish every Thanksgiving feast deserves! Make it better than ever before with this delicious recipe!
Using simple methods and easy-to-find ingredients you can make a delicious side. You can also use this cornbread for delectable dressing.
22. Instant Pot Collard Greens
Warm your soul this holiday with this Southern staple! These collard greens are rich, flavorful, and totally vegan!
This recipe uses smoky plant-based bacon and sausages to make the classic flavor you expect from this dish. The amazing Instant Pot makes the process so simple and quick.
You will want seconds of this soul food favorite!
23. Vegan Garlic Knots
These aren’t just any old dinner rolls. These garlic knots are a simply irresistible Thanksgiving side.
These knots are filled with the most tantalizing mixture of garlic and herbs. The secret is a little nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor!
Using easy steps you can scratch-bake garlic knots that will be much-loved at the dinner table!
24. Brussel Sprouts Casserole
Brussels sprouts are the perfect vegetable for colder months. This side dish combines brussels sprouts, onions, carrots, and more in a creamy sauce.
The dish is topped with a crunchy almond meal so it bakes into a textural wonder!