vegan Thanksgiving recipes
Maybe you are planning an all-vegan feast, or perhaps youd simply like to add a few delicious vegan dishes to your Thanksgiving table. Here are 15 Vegan Recipes for Thanksgiving to get you started. From creative recipes like pumpkin croquettes and cashew pumpkin spice cheese dip to classics like sweet potato medallions and hearty holiday stuffing these vegan recipes are sure to inspire you this Thanksgiving!
- Glazed Cocktail Meatless BallsThis easy vegan appetizer is ready in just five minutes to serve as a spicy-sweet pre-meal bite. Pineapple glazed meatless balls are warm and satisfying, perfect paired with a Thanksgiving cocktail. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make vegan glazed meatballs - Citrus Dijon Seitan LoafThis centerpiece-worthy dish is simple homemade seitan, accented with holiday citrus flavor, spicy Dijon mustard too. If you want to skip the Tofurkey, try a homemade seitan loaf! photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Citrus Dijon Seitan - Cranberry Carrot Pita StuffingThis crowd-pleasing vegan stuffing is made using pita bread! Although, any bread will work. Studded with sweet tart cranberries and colorful carrots. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make vegan pita stuffing - Pumpkin Pie CookiesTender pumpkin pie cookies are made using nutty, buttery pecans, pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree. A powdery layer of organic powdered sugar and coconut on top. Perfect paired with holiday tea or coffee. Wonderful alternative dessert for those who may not like pie, but still crave pumpkin. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Pumpkin Pie Cookies - Egg Free Pumpkin Pie IngredientsIt is true! Pumpkin pie is easy and delicious to make without using eggs. Here are five easy ingredients that help you replace the eggs in a classic pumpkin pie recipe. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Get 5 Ingredients for egg-free pumpkin pie - Coconut Pumpkin PieThis no-bake pumpkin pie recipe is infused with tropical coconut flavors and made using the power of coconut oil. Put an exotic spin on your Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with this delicious vegan recipe. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Coconut Pumpkin Pie - Glazed Sweet Potato MedallionsMost sweet potato dishes are loaded with butter, sugar and sweet marshmallows. Well this recipe allows the natural sweetness of the potato to shine by adding light accents of maple, brown sugar, citrus, spices and a hint of vegan butter.
Make glazed sweet potato medallions - Vegan Holiday Salad RecipesSave plenty of room on your holiday table for a salad. Or two or three! These twenty vegan recipes will inspire the 'salad' portion of your Thanksgiving feast!
Get 20 Vegan Holiday Salads Recipes - Country-Fried Cutlets with GravyThese country-style vegan cultets are breaded for crispy-cravable edges. These gravy-slathered bites are a worthy Turkey replacement for a meatless feast. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Country Fried Cutlets - Skinny Pumpkin Pie ShakeCraving pumpkin pie, but want to stay on the skinnier side of dessert time? Try this frosty pumpkin pie shake on for size. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make a Skinny Pumpkin Pie Shake - Cran-Chestnut Pumpkin StuffingThis moist and delicious stuffing recipe is infused with cranberries, chestnuts, pumpkin and even vegan apple-sage sausage. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Cranberry Chestnut Stuffing - Concord Cranberry SauceThis spin on classic cranberry sauce adds in a bit of deep purple concord grape juice. Bold and sassy, made from whole organic cranberries.
Make concord cranberry sauce - Peanut Butter Choco Chip CheesecakeSome people just do not like pumpkin pie, but still crave a sweet slice of something after their Thanksgiving meal. Try this crowd-pleasing vegan cheesecake flavored with chocolate chips and rich peanut butter. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Chocolate Chip Cheesecake - Fizzy Pomegranate Lime CocktailStart your Thanksgiving feast off with this fizzy pomegranate cocktail. Zesty lime juice and prosecco mingle with tart Pom juice.
Make a fizzy pomegranate lime cocktail - 5 Alternatives to TofurkeyIf you are celebrating Thanksgiving meat-free, but not really into the whole "Tofurkey" thing, you will want to check out these other plant-based options for a wow-worthy centerpiece entree. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Get 5 Alternatives to Tofurkey - Pumpkin Squash Ginger Sage SoupThis soup is super creamy, velvety, and filled with pumpkin and butternut squash flavor. The flavors of ginger and sage are what really set this soup apart.
Get the recipe from Healthy. Happy. Life. - Cranberry Glazed TempehIf you are a fan of vegan soy tempeh, you may want to add this cramberry-glazed tempeh logs recipe to your cruelty-free feast. You can make these logs with fresh cranberry sauce, or leftover cranberry sauce as a "leftovers" recipe. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Cranberry Glazed Tempeh - Homemade Seitan TutorialIt is fun and satisfying to make your Thanksgiving entree from scratch, so give homemade seitan a try. Made from just a few ingredients like vital wheat gluten flour, liquid and spices, it is easier than you think! photo: Kathy Patalsky
Learn how-to make homemade seitan - Spice Maple Pumpkin PorridgeThis pumpkin maple spice rice porridge is soothing, sweet and creamy. Serve this dish as a holiday breakfast bowl or as a dessert option. Healthy enough to warm up and enjoy all holiday long. photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Pumpkin Porridge - Garlicky Hemp Mashed PotatoesQuick mashed potatoes infused with bold garlic and healthy hemp seeds. The secret ingredient is the savory nutritional yeast perfect for making mashed potatoes taste cheesy while keeping them dairy-free!
Make garlicky hemp mashed potatoes - Four-ingredient Pumpkin PieThis vegan pumpkin pie couldn't get any easier. It only takes four ingredients to make, so you'll be able to zip in and out of the kitchen in a flash. The secret ingredient to this minimalist pie: soaked raw cashews.
Get the recipe from Healthy. Happy. Life. - Pumpkin Pie OatmealIf you simply cannot wait to dive into your Thanksgiving dessert, serve up some healthy pumpkin pie oatmeal as a holiday breakfast. Soy cream on top! photo: Kathy Patalsky
Make Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal - Sugar Snap Pea Maple Nut SaladThis zesty, crunchy snap pea salad is the perfect light veggie dish to complement the savory, rich dishes of Thanksgiving. Sweet citrus, perky snap peas, pecans and a light drizzle of caramel-colored maple syrup to sharpen the zippy flavors.
Get the recipe from Healthy. Happy. Life. - Pumpkin Spice Cashew Cheese DipCashew cheese is a fun side dish or appetizer to show off at any dinner party. Your guests will be amazed that you can make a creamy dip from raw cashews. Pumpkin spice flavors make this Thanksgiving-approved.
Make pumpkin spice cashew cheese dip - Vegan StuffingStuffing is a classic dish for Thanksgiving and it is easy to veganize! This Squash Tangerine Pecan Stuffing is rich and bold, made with vegan butter and seasonings.
Get the recipe and two more stuffing recipes from Healthy. Happy. Life. - Pumpkin Chickpea CroquettesThese "cheesy" pumpkin chickpea croquettes make a savory appetizer or side dish for hungry guests. Garnish with fresh greens like mache.
Make pumpkin chickpea croquettes - Sweet Potato BiscuitsYou can never have too many sweet potato recipes for Thanksgiving, right? Well these tender, flaky, vegan buttery biscuits are a lovely side for your feast.
Make sweet potato biscuits - Seared Tofu SteaksA platter of beautifully seared tofu steaks is a lovely centerpiece protein for your table. Add any spices or flavors you'd like. I even enjoy searing the tofu in a few spoonfuls of cranberry sauce for sticky-sweet cranberry tofu.
Make seared tofu steaks - Ginger Pear ShootersWith so many flavors during this holiday feast, it can be nice to cleanse your palate and settle your stomach. This bold ginger pear juice will do the trick! Serve mid-meal or as your guests arrive.
Get the recipe from Healthy. Happy. Life. - Spicy Lasagna VerdeSure, you could grab a vegan Tofurky as your centerpiece dish, or you could go way off the board and start a new tradition at your vegan table. This grandly layered Lasagna Verde is infused with pesto instead of tomato sauce so it mingles quite nicely with the flavors of Thanksgiving.
Make spicy lasagna verde - Five-ingredient Pumpkin CheesecakeThis easy pumpkin-infused vegan cheesecake is a delicious dessert to offer your guests. Swirl some coconut whip on top with a maraschino cherry for an elegant presentation that looks just like "classic" cheesecake. Your guests won't believe it is dairy-free!
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