Being vegan doesn’t mean you can’t host an amazing Thanksgiving that will please even the pickiest of eaters. Today, I’m going to share 25+ amazing vegan Thanksgiving recipes that will impress everyone.
25+ Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Please Even Your Pickiest Friends
1. Vegan Turkey Roast
This vegan turkey roast recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving. It slices and shreds just like real turkey, and even the biggest meat lovers will enjoy this dish. Tofu and vital wheat gluten work together to create a sliceable “turkey” rich in herbs and spices. You’ll need a good food processor for this one.
2. Vegan Jackfruit Pot Roast
If you want to serve something different this Thanksgiving, try this Jackfruit pot roast. It’s paired with red potatoes, baby carrots, onion and spices. The texture and flavor are similar to a traditional beef pot roast, so even picky eaters will love it.
You can serve this with roast with any other traditional Thanksgiving side dish.
3. Vegan Stuffing
Here’s a delicious stuffing recipe that tastes just like traditional recipes but is vegan-friendly. You’ll need some day-old crusty bread, leeks, celery, garlic, herbs, cranberries and vegan sausage. Bake it all in a casserole dish, and you’re ready to serve.
4. Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu
This glazed tofu is smoky, sweet and delicious. The brown mustard and maple syrup pair well with the chili garlic sauce, nutritional yeast and soy sauce to create a delicious main dish that will be the star of your dinner table.
5. Vegan Stovetop Stuffing
Stuffing is one of the top classic vegan Thanksgiving recipes out there, and I love this recipe because it’s loaded with flavor and so easy to make. You’ll need some day-old bread for this, along with mushrooms, vegan butter, celery, carrots, poultry seasoning, onion and vegan broth. The mushrooms give this dish a different flavor and a meaty texture.
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6. Easy Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Who doesn’t love scalloped potatoes? This vegan recipe tastes just like the original. Blending cashews with nutritional yeast and non-dairy milk will create a creamy cheesy sauce that’s perfect for this dish. You can use any type of potato you want for this recipe, but I prefer red potatoes.
7. Vegan Broccoli Casserole
This broccoli casserole is rich, creamy and the perfect addition to your vegan Thanksgiving table. Oyster mushrooms give this dish a little texture and a unique flavor. Cashew milk and white wine pair with nutritional yeast and other spices to create a creamy sauce for this casserole. Just bake and serve with your main dish.
8. Vegan Pumpkin Pie
You can’t have Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie, and this vegan variation tastes just like traditional recipes. It’s super simple to make, too. Just swap out dairy milk for your preferred non-dairy option. Use a prepared pie crust to save time, or you can follow the recipe to make your own crust. It’s easier than you think.
9. Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet potato casserole is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, and this recipe has a maple pecan topping that’s to die for. You’ll need maple syrup, almond flour, pecans and vegan butter for the topping. The sweet potato filling is easy to make. You’ll need vegan butter and vegan milk, along with spices and other simple ingredients.
10. Vegan Corn Casserole
Corn casserole may not be one of the traditional vegan Thanksgiving recipes, but everyone will love it. Mix vegetarian Jiffy corn muffin mix with creamed corn, whole corn, onions, vegan butter and non-dairy yogurt. Pour your mix into a casserole dish, bake for an hour and serve. If you can’t find vegetarian Jiffy mix, you can easily make your own with some cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. I prefer to use applesauce instead of vegan butter for subtle sweetness.
11. Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese is a classic side dish and the ultimate comfort food. It has some unique ingredients that add tons of flavor, like Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast flakes and smoked paprika. Instead of the usual milk and butter, just use their vegan substitutes. The breadcrumb topping really makes this dish over the top.
12. Green Bean Casserole
Rich, creamy and ready in just thirty-five minutes, this recipe is perfect as a side dish and super-easy to make. You’ll begin by coating an 8×8 dish with cooking spray while bringing a large pot of water to a boil and placing the green beans in it for 7 to 10 minutes.
You’ll also be adding in olive oil, onion, mushrooms, salt, pepper, flour, unsweetened nut milk and crispy fried onions.
13. Pumpkin Cheesecake
Cheesecake has never tasted this good before. You’ll only need to prep for 10 minutes by first whipping together cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
After you’ve whipped everything together well, you’ll add canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt.
And, finally, you’ll need a 10” graham cracker crust, which you can make homemade or purchase in the store.
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14. Fluffy Dinner Rolls
Tasty, fluffy dinner rolls are much easier to make than what most people realize. You only need unsweetened milk, rapid-rise yeast, granulated sugar, butter, all-purpose flour and salt. But, you’ll need quite a bit of equipment to make this recipe easier to follow:
- Stand mixer
- Dough hook
- 9×13 inch baking dish
If you don’t have a mixer, you can use a strong spoon.
15. Glazed Carrots
Glazed carrots are simple and easy to make. You only need tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, black pepper, nutmeg, cinnamon, thyme, cardamon and a garnish, such as parsley or any herb that you prefer.
Trust me, these maple-glazed carrots are impossible to put down once you munch on them.
16. Scalloped Potatoes
Rich and creamy, these scalloped potatoes take plant-based milk and vegetable broth. You’ll need to soak a cup of cashews, tapioca flour, paprika, black pepper, nutritional yeast, salt, onion powder and garlic cloves.
Making the cashew sauce requires a blender and a sharp knife to cut up the three pounds of potatoes.
17. Vegan Stuffed Squash
Stuffed squash with maple tahini drizzle is an amazing recipe from the mindful avocado. You’ll stuff the squash with wild rice, celery, onion, salt and pepper, maple syrup, cranberries, walnuts, parsley and pepitas.
And, you’ll make a delightful maps tahini sauce out of apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and some tahini.
18. Cranberry Chili Meatballs
Vegan Thanksgiving recipes with “meat” in the name always make me laugh because it’s ironic, isn’t it? Sweet, spicy and tangy, these meatballs take only 30 minutes to make. You’ll use whole cranberry sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, maple syrup, hot sauce, chili powder and plant-based meatballs on top of a few other ingredients.
And since you’re buying the meatballs already, the recipe is very easy to follow.
19. Cornbread Stuffing
Cornbread is always one of my favorites, but it’s hard to make it just right. You want the cornbread to be crispy and moist at the same time, and that’s exactly what this recipe has to offer.
You’ll follow the author’s recipe for cornbread and add the following to the stuffing;
- Butter
- Sweet onion
- Celery
- Parsley
- Dried sage
- Dried thyme
- Salt
- Vegetable broth
20. Creamy Lentil Bake
A creamy lentil bake always hits the spot. You’ll need carrots, cauliflower, green lentils, garlic clove, sweet onion, sweet potato and some thyme. But that’s just the start of the recipe’s ingredients.
You’ll also need cashews, spices and some condiments.
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21. Butternut Squash Casserole
Healthy and savory at the same time? You’ll love the flavor that the cranberries and raisins add with the sweetness of maple syrup. The sauce is made with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and vinegar, which you’ll make and set aside.
You’ll cook rice and dried fruits together for added flavor and the recipe even adds neat tips, such as buying the butternut squash peeled already.
22. Collard Greens
Collards have a strong taste and need to be prepared just right for them to taste good. Real + Vibrant walks you through the process of making collard greens from explaining how to slice and stack the leaves to adding the garlic and onion to a heavy skillet.
23. Vegetable Wellington
A vegetable wellington like this is very hearty and rich, and you’ll swap out the meat for the lentils. And the mix of walnuts, mushrooms and flaky puff pastry crust really adds to the overall flavor.
If you’re looking for vegan Thanksgiving recipes that everyone will love, this is one you can’t miss.
24. Hashbrown Casserole
Skip the roasted potatoes and make this hashbrown casserole instead. You’ll need potatoes, onions, seasoning, vegan cheese, vegan cheese sauce and spices. The whole thing bakes in just 30 minutes, and it takes just over 10 minutes to cook the shredded potatoes.
25. Tofu Turkey Roast
Here’s another delicious turkey alternative that’s divine. Made with tofu and chickpea flour, this “turkey” will smell just like the real thing when it’s cooking. It’s stuffed with a delicious cauliflower-based stuffing. You’ll need quite a few ingredients for this recipe, but it’s worth the extra effort.
26. Easy Quinoa Stuffing
Here’s a unique take on stuffing. Quinoa pairs with sweet potato, shallot, spices, herbs, and cranberries to make a stuffing that’s loaded with flavor. Everyone will love this dish, and it complements most main dishes on Thanksgiving.
