Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Looking for some vegan deliciousness for your feast? This amazing collection of over 100(!) vegan Thanksgiving recipes has everything you need for an amazing plant-based holiday meal.
November is here and the holidays are right around the corner. Have you started planning your dinner yet? I'm here to help, with this massive collection of vegan Thanksgiving recipes.
I've got more on the way, and I'll continue to add them as the holiday approaches, so check back from time to time as you put your menu together. And after Thanksgiving is over and you're ready to start thinking about the big year-end holidays, be sure to check out my collection of delicious vegan holiday recipes!
And to make this list easy to navigate, here's an index! Click on any of the headings in the index to jump right to that section of the round-up.
- Appetizers
- Finger Foods
- Soups
- Squash soups
- Veggie soups
- Creamy soups
- Main Dishes
- Savory Pies
- Veggie Loaves
- Holiday-Worthy Pastas
- Stews
- Veggie-Based Mains
- Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Defy Categorization
- Sides
- Vegan Gravy
- Veggies
- Cranberries
- Other Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
- Desserts
- Vegan Pies
- Festive (and Delicious!) Vegan Cakes
- Vegan Cheesecakes
- Doughnuts
- Other Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
- Leftovers
And on to the list!
Appetizers
It wouldn't be a party without some pre-dinner snacks! Keep your guests happy before the big meal with any of these vegan dips, cheeses and finger foods.
Vegan Dips & Cheeses
Dips are always a crowd-pleaser! Keep it simple with some hummus, or go adventurous with a vegan cheese and some crackers or bread.
Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball
Caramelized Onion Hummus
Vegan Swiss Cheese Fondue
Cashew Camembert
Vegan Mushroom Pâté
Sweet, Smoky and Savory Butternut Squash Hummus
Finger Foods
These little nibbles are just as cute as they are delicious.
Vegan Spinach Puffs
Tempeh Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegan Stuffed Phyllo Cigars
Vegan Mini Spinach Quiches
Mushroom Crostini with Herbed Cashew Cheese
Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiked Apple Sauce
Soups
A warm and cozy bowl of soup is the perfect way to start a meal when it's cold outside. Go traditional with a squash or veggie-based soup, or really impress your guests with one of the super-decadent creamy soups lower down on the list.
Squash Soups
Squash soups get their very own category when it comes to vegan Thanksgiving recipes.
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup
Red Lentil Butternut Squash Soup with Curry Croutons
Miso Kabocha Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Walnuts
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Veggie Soups
I really like starting my Thanksgiving dinner with a veggie-packed soup. It helps to get something nutritious into my belly and prevents me from overdoing it later on when the main meal is served.
Chai-Spiced Apple Sweet Potato Soup
Creamy Soups
Since Thanksgiving is in fact a once a year meal, it's totally understandable that you may want to indulge in a thick and creamy bowl of soup. The good news is that all of these are made without dairy! Most are cashew-based, but if you're looking for a nut-free soup try the Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice or the Potato Leek Soup.
Creamy Kale Soup with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Vegan Cheddar Beer Soup
Classic Vegan Potato Soup
Creamy Vegan Tomato Bisque
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
Rosemary White Bean Soup
Blackened Cauliflower Soup
Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup
Main Dishes
Savory Pies
What's the best way to ensure zero complaints about serving a meatless main dish? Put it in a pie! Seriously, have you ever heard anyone complain about having to eat pie? I didn't think so!
Savory Lentil Mushroom Vegan Hand Pies
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Creamy Cauliflower Cobbler
Chickpea Ragout Pot Pie
Vegan Pot Pie
Vegan Potato Leek Quiche
Vegan Loaves
I only have a few loaf recipes (so far), but they're all pretty killer. For something traditional(ish) try the (Almost) Classic Chickpea Meatloaf. The Italian meatloaf muffins are great if you're up for something fun and different!
(Almost) Classic Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
Savory Vegan Nut Roast
Italian-Style Vegan Meatloaf Muffins
Holiday-Worthy Pastas
What makes a pasta dish holiday-worthy? It has to be super hearty, with cheesy (vegan) filling or creamy sauce, and bold flavors. All of these pastas fit the bill!
Vegan Pumpkin Lasagna
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Vegan Stuffed Shells Florentine
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta
Pea Pesto Stuffed Shells
Vegan Manicotti with Blush Sauce and Kale
Vegan Gnocchi with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce
Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna
Fried Gnocchi with Mushrooms
Vegan Lasagna Primavera with Pesto Cashew Cream Sauce
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
Stews
Stews aren't exactly traditional as Thanksgiving main dishes, but then again, neither is just about anything vegan. It just so happens that savory stews make perfect holiday main dishes.
Eggplant Bourguignon
Wild Mushroom Ragu with Creamy Polenta
Portobello Mushroom Beef Stew
Vegan Coq au Vin
Veggie-Based Mains
The trick to creating a perfect vegan holiday main dish around vegetables? Use super hearty veggies like portobello mushrooms, winter squash, eggplant and cauliflower!
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
Whiskey Peppercorn Portobello Steaks
Walnut and Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Vegan Eggplant Moussaka
Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Defy Categorization
I have a few dishes that just don't fit in any of the main dish categories I listed above, but I couldn't possibly leave them out.
Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu Roast
Crispy Tofu Steaks with Caramelized Onion Gravy
Pumpkin Risotto
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Butternut Squash Tart
Vegan Vegetable Wellington
Butternut Squash Risotto
Sides
Sides are such an important part of a vegan Thanksgiving feast! After all, most of us have had the experience of creating a meal entirely of sides at some point or another, right? And that's not so bad, as long as the sides are delicious!
Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
These vegan potato and sweet potato dishes are super delicious and decadent — you'll never, ever miss the dairy!
Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Vegan Cornflake Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Vegan Candied Yams
Marshmallow Topped Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Truffled Mashed Potatoes
Vegan Gravy
For years I ate naked mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving, and that's just wrong. Especially since vegan gravy is so easy to make! I've just got two recipes at this point, but both are easy and scrumptious enough to please vegans and omnivores alike.
Super Simple Vegan Gravy
Whiskey Mushroom Gravy
Roasted Garlic Gravy
Veggies
You've got to at least include some veggies in your feast. Serve the Dijon Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and they just might be the first thing on the table to disappear.
Vegan Creamed Corn
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Dijon Brussels Sprouts
Thanksgiving Salad
Vegan Creamed Spinach
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (4 Ways!)
Cranberries
It's time to ditch the canned cranberry sauce. These vegan cranberry dishes are easy and a thousand times more delicious.
Orange CranberryCrisp
Spiced Wine Cranberry Sauce
The Best Vegan Cranberry Sauce
Other Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Stuffing, muffins, biscuits, bread, and rice! If your meal still doesn't seem complete, round it out with one or two of these.
Butternut Squash Jeweled Rice
Vegan Waldorf Salad
Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits
Vegan Broccoli Cheese Risotto
Whole Wheat Olive Oil Beer Bread
Vegan Baked Beans
Olive Rosemary Focaccia
Vegan Corn Muffins
Vegan Cornbread
Rosemary Pumpkin Biscuits
Perfect Vegan Stuffing
Vegan Corny Corn Muffins
Desserts
Dessert is my favorite course to wow everyone with. There so many vegan sweets that are super decadent and nobody would ever guess they were made without eggs or dairy! For a traditional feast, choose one of the pie recipes, or for something different serve up some Thanksgiving doughnuts.
Vegan Pies
Everyone craves pie on Thanksgiving, so I highly recommend putting at least one of these on the menu. I even have a homemade vegan pie crust recipe that works with any of these pies.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
Vegan Apple Pie
Vegan Pecan Pie
Vegan Custard Pie
Festive (and Delicious!) Vegan Cakes
If pie is the number one traditional Thanksgiving dessert, cake has to come in a close second. These are a few of my most festive cake recipes on the blog, so they're perfect for holiday celebrations.
Vegan Pumpkin Cake
Vegan Mocha Layer Cake
Vegan Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting
Vegan Spice Cake
Mulled Wine Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Ganache Frosting
Vegan Apple Cake with Cinnamon Crumble Topping
Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes
The Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake
Vegan Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping
Vegan Cheesecakes
Dairy-free cheesecake is a thing, and I've used it to fool many non-vegans. These vegan cheesecakes will have everyone at your table asking for the recipe.
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake
Vegan Mocha Swirl Cheesecake
Classic Vegan Cheesecake
Caramel Apple Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake
Mini Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crusts
Doughnuts
Yup, I made a doughnuts category on my Thanksgiving page! I realized I was accumulating quite a few fall-inspired doughnut recipes that work perfectly for the holiday meal.
Vegan Apple Crumble Doughnuts
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
Chai Golden Milk Doughnuts
Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts with Apple Cider Glaze
Other Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
I couldn't leave out the Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies or the Pumpkin Gingersnap Tiramisu, so I gave them their own category. I'll keep adding a new oddball vegan Thanksgiving desserts to this one as they come up.
Vegan Apple Crisp
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Vegan Pumpkin Gingersnap Tiramisu
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
Vegan Apple Strudel
Leftovers
With all that vegan food you just cooked, you're bound to have more leftovers than you know what to do with. Hopefully this will help!
Hot Open-Faced Vegan Turkey Sandwiches
Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potato Pancakes
Vegan Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich
Mashed Potato Enchiladas
Vegan Thanksgiving Menus
Need some help finding the winning combination of vegan Thanksgiving dishes? I can help! I put together 4 delicious vegan Thanksgiving menus.
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