This blog post will show you the best vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes.
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Thanksgiving is a great holiday that is all about being thankful and having delicious food.
The main part of the Thanksgiving is usually the turkey with a few other sides and a pie.
That doesn’t mean you can’t have yourself a vegetarian dinner.
There so many meat free options available nowadays.
Most of the side dishes are vegetarian already anyways!
I have gathered below some amazing and easy recipes so you can have a tasty vegetarian Thanksgiving.
You definitely don’t need meat to have a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dish
The main dish in a Thanksgiving dinner is usually the turkey.
So what can you have as a vegetarian?
Well, there are so many great meat alternatives now on the market to choose from.
Best meat free options:
- Tofurkey Roast
- Quorn Roast
- Gardein Holiday Roast
- Trader Joe’s Breaded Turkey-less Stuffed Roast with Gravy
- Field Roast
If you don’t want to buy a pre-made one and you just want to cook something from scratch,
I have found a few great recipes below:
1. Vegan Turkey
This vegan Turkey is easy to make and very delicious.
It is made with relatively simple ingredients.
You will need chickpeas, tofu or white beans for the main ingredient.
Some other things that are needed are vital wheat gluten, veggie broth, poultry seasoning, coconute oil and some other basic seasoning.
2. Tofu Turkey
There is even an easier way to create a vegetarian turkey.
You can just use tofu!
With the addition of a few herbs and spices, you can really transform your tofu and create a delicious mock meat.
Make sure you use super-firm tofu as the silken tofu won’t have the same result.
3. Vegan Turkey Roast
Another great veggie options that also includes tofu as well as vital wheat gluten.
It has a herb-rubbed skin and is very moist and tender and even shreds like real meat.
You will also need vinegar, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch, vegan chicken seasoning, oil, liquid smoke and herbs and spices.
You will also need a food processor for this recipe.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes.
Majority of Thanksgiving side dishes are already vegetarian.
This is great news for us vegetarians.
You can still make most of your Thanksgiving foods the same as the original recipes.
Perfect if you are making food for vegetarians as well as meat eaters since you won’t be straying too much from a classical Thanksgiving.
Whether you are making this for yourself, family or friends it is always best to accommodate for everyone as best as you can.
4. Mashed Potatoes
Who doesn’t like potatoes?
They go well with everything and are also a very important part of your Thanksgiving dinner.
These creamy mashed potatoes are so delicious and silky-smooth.
Made with a few other simple ingredients such as butter, garlic, heavy cream, sour cream and salt.
Everyone will absolutely love this recipe so make sure you have enough!
5. Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole has been around since the 1950s and has become a staple in most homes for Thanksgiving.
It’s easy to make but so delicious which is why there won’t be much left after your guests arrive.
There are many recipes with beans but this green bean casserole will quickly become a favourite of yours.
It consists of pretty simple ingredients and takes only 25 minutes to prepare.
You will need fresh green beans, butter, garlic, flour, milk, broth, fried onions and spices.
6. Candied Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes a classic and a very delicious side dish for Thanksgiving.
The sugar caramelizes the sweet potatoes and makes this such a tasty meal.
They are so easy to make and can be in prepared in advance.
Besided the obvious ingredient sweet potato you will also need brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and some spices.
Preparing the ingredients won’t take too long, the longest part is probably the baking which takes 1 hour.
7. Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows
This is another recipe that includes sweet potato and is also popular for Thanksgiving.
This is a delicious and easy side that everyone will love.
It’s very sweet so this recipe is especially popular with kids but adult love it just as much.
All you need is sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter flour, spices, pecans and mini marshmallows.
The prep and cook time is about 30 minutes which makes the total about 1 hour.
8. Stuffing
This is a very important dish for Thanksgiving.
Everyone has to have stuffing, it’s a must.
Majority of recipes for stuffing include sausage as well but don’t worry this is a great vegetarian alternative.
For this recipes you will need bread, onion, butter, celery garlic, vegetable stock, eggs and some spices and herbs.
This one does take a little bit longer to prepare but the overall time is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
9. Dinner Rolls
This is another classical side dish that is an absolute must for Thanksgiving.
Everyone loves bread roll so there definitely won’t be any leftovers.
These turn out so fluffy and delicious that you would want to make them every day!
The ingredients you will need are flour, milk, dried yeast, butter, sugar, salt as well as egg and butter to brush on top.
You need to give yourself at least 2 hours for this recipe since the dough needs 1 hour to raise.
10. Creamed Corn
This side dish will be adorned by everyone.
Delicious corn is slow cooked with a few other ingredients to make this creamy Thanksgiving side dish.
For this recipe you will need corn, cream cheese, butter, milk, salt and pepper as well as honey (which is optional).
You will also need a slow-cooker where you will place your ingredients and cook for 2-3 hours.
11. Cranberry Sauce
Everyone has cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving it really is a must.
It goes well with everything and you will be happy that you made your own instead of using canned.
For the sauce you will need cranberries, oranges, cinnamon, sugar and salt.
This might be the easiest thing to cook because it only take 10 minutes!
12. Pumpkin Pie
You have to have Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving.
Pumpkins are all the rage during fall so naturally having a pie for Thanksgiving is a must.
For this pie you will need pumpkin puree, cream cheese, butter, eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar and a few spices.
Prep time is about 20 minutes and you will need to bake for 55 minutes.
13. Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts are not everyone’s cup but there definitely will be.
They are roasted with honey and balsamic vinegar which gives them an amazing taste.
For this simple side dish you will need brussels sprouts, honey, balsamic vinegar, butter, dijon mustard, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt.
For the garnish you can have green onions and lemon zest.
This vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes will become a favourite.
14. Honey Roasted Butternut Squash With Cranberries And Feta
This delicious side dish has all the beautiful fall ingredients.
Honey roasted butternut squash brings sweetness while cranberries and feta freshen this meal.
For the recipe you will need butternut squash, cranberries, honey, feta, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cinnamon,
Prep time only takes 5 minutes and cook time takes about 35 minutes which makes the overall about 40 minutes.
15. Mac and Cheese
This creamy and delicious mac and cheese is actually a very popular choice for Thanksgiving.
A comforting and beloved meal that isn’t just for your regular Friday night.
You can make this comfort food for Thanksgiving and satisfy all your guests.
For the recipe you will need dried elbow pasta, butter, flour, milk, 2 types of cheeses, salt, pepper and paprika.
Prep time is 20 minutes, cook time is only 15 minutes which makes the total 35 minutes.
Last words
I hope you liked all the vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes I recommended and don’t forget to always add your own touch.
Thanksgiving is all about being together with friends, family and the people you love.
The most important part is that everyone always feels included so don’t feel scared to adjust recipes to your and others taste.
Gathering together on Thanksgiving isn’t about sticking exactly to traditions but it’s more about making your own.
Experimenting is always welcomed!
Happy Thanksgiving and happy cooking.
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