28 Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes for 2020 (2024)

byAndrew Olson

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When it comes to thanksgiving, there are two types of vegans: 1) those who sit in the corner pathetically munching on a whole sweet potato while their omnivorous families enjoy a feast, or 2) those who take matters into their own hands and make phenomenal vegan recipes that everyone loves.

Let’s make sure you and your plant-based loved ones stay out of that first category, okay? To get you started off on the right foot this holiday season, here is a collection of 28 incredible vegan thanksgiving recipes from around the web:

Main Dishes

1. Meat(less) Lentil Loaf

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2. Cranberry Quinoa Stuffing in (Optional) Butternut Squash

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3. “Cheesy” Potato Broccoli Casserole

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4. Lentil & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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5. Pumpkin & Sage Risotto

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6. Wild Rice with Wild Mushrooms

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7. Smoky Mac-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Side Dishes

8. Boozy Cranberry Sauce

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makinglifedelicious.com
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9. Cream of Quinoa and Wild Mushroom Soup

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10. Roasted Carrots with Sweet Tahini Drizzle

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11. Garden Herb Biscuits

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12. Green Bean Casserole (From Scratch)

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13. Baked Sweet Potato Chips

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14. Mushroom & Rosemary Gravy

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Breakfast

15. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

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16. Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Maple Cashew Sauce

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17. Pumpkin Spice Granola

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18. Holiday Stuffing Savory Oats

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Drinks

19. Homemade Apple Cider

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20. Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

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21. Hot Pumpkin Mug

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Desserts

22. Mini Sweet Potato Pies

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23. Hot Apple Crumble Bars

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24. No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

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25. Maple Pecan Pie Bars

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26. No-Bake Pumpkin Tarts

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27. Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream with Candied Pecans

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28. Bourbon Laced Pumpkin Pie with Walnut Crumble Topping

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  1. Hi Andrew!

    This is a great post!!!! Will definitely try making a few.
    Thank you

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    • Thanks, Magdalena! I will be making some of them too. The first two main dishes (risotto and quinoa stuffing) are staples that I bring every year, and I can’t wait to try more of them as well!

      … There’s going to be way too much food at my family’s Thanksgiving this year :p

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  2. Andrew,
    You have truly outdone yourself this time! So many options, it’s a feast just thinking about it. Everything looks so delicious, I will be working my way through your list of recipes starting this weekend.

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    • Aw, thanks Marian! I have a lot of cooking to do myself 🙂

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  3. These look like fantastic & incredibly delicious recipes! I’m really impressed that your Thanksgiving menu options are filled with other people’s recipes! Kudos to you for being so humble & just in happily sharing other people’s amazing delights along with your own! I’m happily bookmarking many of these recipes & quite a few new-to-me blogs! Thanks!

    • Ah, you gotta spread the love – it IS Thanksgiving, right? 🙂

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  4. Wow, these look AMAZING! If someone filled my festivities with all these scrumptious looking dishes and treats, I’d be one very happy girl 😀

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    • Thanks Sharon! I think if someone filled my holiday with ALL these dishes, I’d be one happy (and stuffed) boy as well 😀

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  5. Thank you for featuring my recipe amongst all of these incredible ones, on your list! 🙂

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    • Hey Jackie, of course! If anyone deserves to be in the list, it’s you! I can’t wait to meet up sometime… we seem to keep missing each other at local potlucks and meet ups, like Kylie’s on Tuesday, which I couldn’t make. Someday soon, I’m sure! 🙂

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  6. The quinoa stuffing was awesome!!! I used one yam. one sweet potato, one parsnip and a piece of squash. The family loved it.

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    • That’s great, Angela! It’s one of my favorites, but sadly, I didn’t make that one this year… I had too much else to make. Maybe Christmas! 🙂

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  7. Thanks for organizing all of these great vegan Thanksgiving ideas. I love the meatloaf, hot pumpkin drink, and well actually most of them look good.

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  8. Awesome list! 🙂 Just wanted to say that the quinoa stuffing recipe is now at a new URL and the old link is broken–I had to find it cause it looks delicious so I went searching. Her website is now called thewholetara (dot) com

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  9. Thanks for these. I’ve got my old standby’s that I use for holidays, but am always ready to try something new.

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  10. Looks amazing! Definitely going to try many of these recipes!

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  11. Thanks for the recipe my son and wife are vegan and are coming over for Thanksgiving. I will surprise him with some your recipes.

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    • That’s so cool! I’m sure they will love that 🙂

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  12. Hey there! Thank you so much for including a Nutrition Stripped recipe — hope you love those carrots! Happy Thanksgiving – McKel

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    • Hey McKel, good to hear from you! You’re very welcome. Wow, I posted this roundup (and you posted the carrots) over 5 years ago. Time flies, huh? 🙂

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  13. Hi! Thank you for posting these great recipes! All of them sound sooo yummy! I’m a vegan who loves cooking. Two days ago I made no-bake pumpkin tarts and they were really amazing!

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  14. These are some great recipes, although I was hoping for an oil free biscuit recipe. I’ve seen ones with coconut milk.

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    • Ah, I know. I have a drop biscuit recipe too but it uses oil and I wish I could make one without but I think it’s practically impossible because it’s the oil/butter that gives biscuits their light, “biscuity” texture.

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What do vegans eat instead of turkey? ›

1. 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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Seasonal vegetables like squash, beets, and mushrooms are key to making vegan-friendly dishes that are festive for Thanksgiving. Add quinoa, nuts, and beans (like chickpeas or lentils) to create satisfying entrées that everyone at the table will want to try.

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  2. Chill wine and beer.
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Most simply, a pescatarian is someone who doesn't eat red meat or poultry, but does eat fish and other seafood. The term pescatarian was coined in the early 1990s and is a combination of the Italian word for fish, “pesce,” and the word “vegetarian.” Sometimes it's spelled “pescetarian,” but this means the same thing.

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Legumes. Legumes include a range of beans and peas such as black beans, chickpeas and lentils. They're loaded with protein, fiber and many key nutrients including calcium, potassium, magnesium and iron.

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.

What do vegans eat instead of turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

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Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan.

Do vegans eat onions? ›

Yes. Garlic and onion are plants so they are vegan. There might be some vegans who might not eat onion and garlic, but this is most likely due to personal likes and dislikes. Additionally it also might be due to some religious beliefs and practices which we will discuss later in the article.

What is cheaper than turkey for Thanksgiving? ›

Roast chicken is less expensive, easy to roast, delicious, and has less portions than a large turkey, so it is perfect for a single, couple, or small family celebration. A simple chicken stuffed with mirepoix, lemons, fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, sage) and roasted whole is a great alternative to a large turkey."

What is an adult female turkey called? ›

Adult female turkeys are called hens. Juvenile females are called jennies.

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Short Thanksgiving greetings

May the chairs around your table be filled with those you love. May this day and every day be filled with love, joy and happiness. Wishing you every blessing of this bountiful season. May the blessings of Thanksgiving fill your heart and home with joy.

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What can replace turkey for a meat? ›

For smaller crowds, swap the turkey with chicken, Cornish game hens, or stuff and roast individual quails for each guest, which is very elegant for a plated meal. Our roast chicken with sourdough stuffing, pomegranate roast chicken, and cranberry stuffed cornish game hen bring a festive Thanksgiving vibe to the table.

What should vegans eat to replace meat? ›

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Meat alternatives are growing in popularity
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Nut Roast. The most popular Christmas meal for vegetarians and vegans is the nut roast. This typically describes a mixture of nuts, breadcrumbs, leeks, onions, broth and either oil or butter. However, this recipe is malleable and offers the opportunity for many alterations according to personal preference.

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