100 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (2024)

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The BEST vegan Thanksgiving recipes - a roundup of 100 Thanksgiving recipes to serve at your next holiday meal. From appetizers to desserts, you'll find exactly what you need right here. 100% plant-based!

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This post was originally published on 11/8/2016.

Happy November, friends!

With so much to be thankful for I want to honor this holiday the best way I know how: with food! Lots and lots of it.

I’ve rounded up 100 vegan Thanksgiving recipes to help you serve the most incredible plant-based holiday meal. I've broken down the round-up into 10 categories: Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Condiments, Bread, Vegetables, Stuffing, Potatoes & Yams, Main Dishes, and Desserts.

With recipes from my favorite bloggers, I am certain you'll find everything you need to create the perfect plant-based holiday meal.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Appetizers

Any good Thanksgiving meal should start with appetizers. When I think about Thanksgiving appetizers, I think about decadent dips and spreads, plant-based cheeses, and olive plates. Celebrate the harvest with these simple starters.

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Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving appetizers.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Salads

Thanksgiving is all about harvest and harvest starts with salad! Make sure to get your fresh greens this holiday season with spinach salads and kale salads topped with seasonal fruits and veggies, a variety of nuts, and the perfect homemade salad dressing.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving salads.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Soups

When it comes to your Thanksgiving meal, you can't forget about the soup! Soups are a great way to celebrate the harvest by adding a ton of vegetables. Purées, chilis, and bean soups all make great accompaniments to your Thanksgiving feast.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving soups.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Condiments

No Thanksgiving meal is complete without your condiments. Make sure to fill your table with homemade cranberry sauce, vegan gravy, mushroom pate, and pumpkin butter.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving condiments.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Breads

Perhaps the best part of any holiday meal is the bread! Warm homemade rolls, buttery biscuits, pumpkin muffins...so good! And of course, any complete table must have a loaf of sweet and gooey monkey bread.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving breads.

Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffings & Dressings

Who doesn't love stuffing? Bread tossed with nuts, vegetables, and spices and baked together in perfect harmony. And the best part, these stuffing recipes are cooked without a turkey! Just fresh wholesome ingredients straight from the oven.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving stuffing and dressing recipes.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Vegetables

Harvest is all about the vegetables! Make sure to get your greens this holiday season with a variety of seasonal vegetables. Fill your table with Brussels sprouts, green beans, and roasted carrots. Learn how to roast any vegetable to add to your table this year.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving vegetable sides.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Potatoes & Yams

My favorite part of any holiday meal is the potatoes. And there are so many ways to serve them. Sweet potato casserole, classic mashed potatoes, or for a low carb option, mashed cauliflower "potatoes". Wanna try something really impressive? Check out these Maple Pecan Hasselback Sweet Potatoes!

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving potato recipes.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes

Now it's time to chose our main dish! Once you skip the turkey, you'll realize you don't even miss it! Fill up on plant-based entrées instead. From lentil loaf to portobello steaks to stuffed acorn squash, there are endless vegan entrée options.

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving entrées.

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Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

We've finally arrived at the best park. Thanksgiving dessert! From pies to cheesecakes to cobblers, there is something for everyone! No matter what else you eat, make sure to save room for dessert!

Here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts.

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Where do I get my holiday groceries?

This time of year is crazy and when it comes to holiday shopping, I like to avoid crowds. This is why I like to do all my holiday shopping (for non-perishables) at Thrive Market (<<affiliate link).

Thrive Market is an entirely zero waste company so you don't have to feel bad about stocking up on your holiday essentials. Thrive Market sells all organic, non-GMO products at 25-50% off retail price Better yet? With every member who joins Thrive Market, they sponsor a free membership to a low income family, public school teacher, military veteran, or first responder. Save money and do good! Now that's some holiday cheer.

When shopping, you can filter your search to “vegan” items only and you’ve got your own online vegan grocery store. Thrive Market has saved me a ton of money and time and I HIGHLY recommend checking it out.

Use my link and choose a FREE gift (up to $24 in value)with your order + a FREE 30-day trial to Thrive Market. (<<affiliate link)

There you have it! Make sure to check out my Thanksgiving menu + shopping list and scheduler as well!

Written by Sarah McMinn

If you give one of these recipes recipe a try, snap a photo and share it on Instagram. Make sure to tag @mydarlingvegan so I can see your creations!

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FAQs

How do vegans celebrate Thanksgiving? ›

"A traditional Thanksgiving menu has lots of options for vegans and vegetarians: green beans, cranberry sauce, mashed or roasted potatoes, and sweet potatoes and yams—it's a carb-loaded feast, and we will happily lick our plates," says Peart.

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What do vegans eat instead of turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

Burmese Tofu (aka Chickpea Flour Tofu)

For an alternative to turkey that's mild in flavor and can be treated like any other protein, turn to Burmese tofu, which transforms chickpea flour, oil, and water into a sturdy tofu-like dish.

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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.

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What religions eat vegan food? ›

Pure vegetarianism or veganism is Indic in origin and is still practiced in India by some adherents of Dharmic religions such as Jainism and in the case of Hinduism, lacto-vegetarianism with the additional abstention of pungent or fetid vegetables.

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Do vegans eat turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

Tofu turkey is 100 percent vegan. If you want to make your own dish, search the Internet for a baked tofu recipe. Marinate the tofu for a few hours in soy sauce and seasonings, then pop it in the oven 30 minutes before the turkey is done. Your vegans will be grateful.

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What not to say at Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Avoid asking people about having kids or getting married

Either way, even well-intentioned comments such as “It will happen,” “Don't give up” and “Will you try again?” are intrusive and often hurtful.

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What should I cook first on Thanksgiving Day? ›

Since it's the main event, the turkey should be the first dish you start cooking in the morning. "The resting process is an absolutely imperative part of the cooking process," Holzman said. Many people overcook their turkeys in the oven and overlook letting them rest, rendering the final product dry and rubbery.

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Do vegans celebrate Thanksgiving? ›

You might think that it isn't Thanksgiving without the turkey, but we beg to differ. Vegans can enjoy ALL the Turkey Day classics, sans animal products.

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Why is November 1 vegan day? ›

The first World Vegan Day was created to mark the 50th anniversary of the society, held on 1 November 1994. This was later extended to become World Vegan Week and, as we now know it, World Vegan Month. Every November, World Vegan Month is celebrated worldwide as a time to shine a light on the vegan movement.

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What is turkey like for vegans? ›

Staples like beans and rice are easy to find in most small shops, as well as in the big supermarkets, and they're cheap. Bulgar wheat is big in Turkey if you're into that, and oats are easy to find too. As I said, the fresh fruits and veggies are so good.

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