35 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes Wellplated Com

One of my good friends is vegan and recently expressed that his family gets stressed cooking Thanksgiving every year, because they have no idea what vegans can eat on Thanksgiving. It turns out…A LOT! Obviously turkey isn’t vegan, but there is still a lot of vegan Thanksgiving deliciousness to be had. When creating vegan recipes, my number one goal is to ensure they taste fantastic. Whether you’re figuring out what you can serve your vegan guests or making these tasty Thanksgiving recipes for yourself, the food needs to be worthy of a spot on your holiday table. From simple, crowd-pleasing side dishes to delicious desserts, this list has everything you need for the perfect vegan Thanksgiving feast! If you’re ready for the recipes, use the table of contents below to jump to specific categories, or just scroll down to view them all.

Plan a Vegan Friendly Thanksgiving

Vegans can enjoy many classic Thanksgiving dishes with a few tweaks. Below, I’ve listed recipes belonging to each of the following key categories.

Mains. While a vegan can not eat turkey, they can still enjoy a flavorful vegan Thanksgiving dinner. Tofu and vegetables are popular turkey substitutes on Thanksgiving. Or just make sure you have plenty of sides; they are many people’s favorite part of the meal anyway!Classic Sides, with Modifications. I have vegan versions of crowd favorites like dairy-free sweet potato casserole with pecans, vegan stuffing, cranberry sauce, and roasted veggies.Soups and Salads. From a crisp and refreshing slaw to a cozy butternut squash soup, vegans can enjoy many soups and salads at Thanksgiving. Desserts. Another category where vegans can enjoy the same food as everyone else. I have a vegan version of pumpkin pie and apple crisp below that are delish!Drinks. Most drinks are vegan (just watch out for honey and milk).

Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes

Here are some ideas of what you can make instead of turkey for Thanksgiving. Think plant-based protein like tofu, or hearty veggies like mushrooms and cauliflower.

Grilled Cauliflower SteaksAir Fryer TofuGrilled MushroomsVegetarian Pot Pie

Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Vegan swaps in baking recipes can be tricky, but thanks to ingredients like coconut oil, nutritional yeast, and coconut milk, it’s easy to adjust for savory sides. Here are some of our favorite vegan Thanksgiving sides:

Crockpot Wild Rice StuffingRoasted Green Beans (a great swap for green bean casserole)Baked Acorn Squash SlicesSauteed CarrotsMashed Butternut Squash (a great alternative to mashed potatoes)Creamy Vegan Risotto with Asparagus and QuinoaInstant Pot Stuffed Acorn SquashHealthy Sweet Potato Casserole (my favorite way to serve sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving)Rosemary Olive Oil BreadInstant Pot ApplesauceRoasted Brussels Sprouts with GarlicCranberry Orange Relish

Vegan Thanksgiving Soups and Salads

A creamy soup or crunchy, refreshing salad both make well-rounded additions to Thanksgiving dinner.

Butternut Squash Apple Soup with Sage Croutons (omit the cheese)Butternut Squash Quinoa SaladWinter SlawVegan Pumpkin Soup

Vegan Thanksgiving Drinks

To save time and stress, either batch your cocktails or set up a bar and let guests make their own.

Apple CiderKir RoyaleApple Cider MimosaCranberry St. Germain CocktailApple Cider CocktailChristmas PunchSt. Germain CocktailHealthy Hot ChocolateMulled WineWhite Spiced WineBrandy Old Fashioned