From sweet potatoes to cranberry sauce, there are many vegan Thanksgiving recipes to enjoy. Here you will find some of the best recipes for all of your family members to enjoy this year and for years to come.
In fact, with this list of vegan Thanksgiving recipes, you can build a vegan Thanksgiving menu that even your non-vegan family members will enjoy.
It's a great way to bring everything together for family gatherings to celebrate Thanksgiving Day or any holiday season. Let's take a look at those recipes!
These vegan Thanksgiving recipes will be perfect for family members who are plant-based, but they're so yummy that even meat eaters will love them.
Here are a few must-haves:
- my homemade jellied cranberry sauce - experience the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors as fresh cranberries combine with and a touch of citrus. With its smooth, jellied texture, this sauce will be the star of your holiday table.
- one of these delicious Thanksgiving fruit salads - brighten up your Thanksgiving spread with a refreshing and colorful fruit salad that will dazzle both your eyes and taste buds: from juicy pomegranate seeds to crisp apples and sweet persimmons, every bite is a celebration of harvest flavors.
- and this yummy vegan chickpea loaf - elevate your stuffing game this Thanksgiving with a delectable vegan twist. This hearty stuffing recipe features tender chickpeas, aromatic herbs, and a medley of vegetables, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures. Savory, satisfying, and packed with plant-based protein, it's a delightful alternative to traditional stuffing that everyone will love.
46 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Here's a whole list of delicious vegan Thanksgiving recipes for you to consider. From starts to delicious recipes for the main course, to yummy vegan Thanksgiving desserts, there is something for everyone. Check out this list and see which ones you'll want to try this holiday season.
A perfect replace mejt for mashed potatoes, these Hasselback baked potatoes are a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone will enjoy them!
Your vegetarian and vegan friends and family will love this recipe: nice texture, a bit of spiciness, and whole lotta goodness!
You won't believe how easy and creamy this delicious Smokin' Butternut Squash Soup (dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan) is!
Add a beautiful pop of color to your Thanksgiving meal with these roasted red peppers. Sweetly delicious, it'll be a real treat on Thanksgiving gday. BTW, you can make them ahead and freeze: then take them out the day before thanksgiving for a beautiful side dish without any of the work.
Let's get fancy with these delicious stuffed mushrooms! These easy-to-make mushrooms are the perfect starter for a holiday dinner!
This hearty pumpkin and sweet potato soup is comforting and packed with flavor. With roast pumpkin and sweet potato, it's budget-friendly and simple to make.
Decadent yet healthy, this home-cooked Seitan Turkey is moist, packed with flavor, and has an awesome meaty texture. This vegan turkey recipe is perfect for a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
These roasted rainbow carrots with sunflower dressing are a great vegan choice for Thanksgiving. Leftover sunflower dressing can be used for a myriad of recipes too.
Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme is one of my favorite side dishes to serve at a dinner party or a cozy dinner at home. Not only is this dish flavorful and delicious, but it makes for a beautiful presentation as well.
Mashed butternut squash fans, rejoice! this 25-minute side dish is easy and quick, requires no roasting, and is great for weeknight and holiday meals alike.
This delicious Cranberry Orange Sauce recipe is a classic that is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. It is super easy to make with a few simple ingredients and can be made ahead of time!
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a brisk afternoon? This deliciously roasted pumpkin soup will satisfy and soothe on any cool Autumn day and will delight your holiday guests.
The easiest vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! One bowl, 7 ingredients, and no chilling time. Chewy and crisp edges, a soft center, and everything you want from cookies!
A coconut twist on a traditional sweet potato Casserole, this recipe is Instant Pot friendly and uses minimal ingredients.
This simple Air Fryer Acorn Squash recipe drizzled with maple syrup is the perfect fall and winter side dish. Takes only a few minutes to prepare and under 20 minutes to cook!
These vegan mashed potatoes are perfectly rich and easy to make. This recipe makes the best side dish with a Mediterranean twist for Thanksgiving.
Air Frying Carrots With Thyme- GF/DF, Vegan, Top 8 Free
Air frying carrots with thyme are the perfect side dish. They are top allergen free, vegan, and full of taste so they are excellent for meeting the needs of many diets at thanksgiving dinner.
These brussels sprouts are an irresistible crispy and savory vegetable side dish made in a fraction of the time as any other method, and end up even crispier!
This Oven Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe is roasted with sweet maple syrup, and butter, and sprinkled with ground cinnamon for a flavorful autumn side dish everyone will love. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and completely delicious, serve this easy maple roasted delicata squash recipe alongside this year’s Thanksgiving dinner
If you have never made vegan stuffed butternut squash before, you are in for a real treat! It is truly one of my favorite things to make when I am looking for a showstopping recipe.
These mini apple pies have a delicious oatmeal cookie crust and are covered in caramel sauce. The perfect individual dessert for Thanksgiving!
This Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash recipe is a healthy, delicious dish featuring Japanese pumpkin, warm maple syrup, and toasted pecans. This sheet pan recipe only takes 45 minutes to prepare and is a great addition to a weeknight meal or holiday dinner. Serve roasted kabocha squash with a protein, on top of a salad, or in a quinoa bowl for a nutritious and flavorful boost.
Baked vegan pumpkin cheesecake recipe with a gingerbread crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and maple pecan pie topping! Easy, indulgent, and beyond delicious!
4 Ingredient Lazy mashed potatoes. Instant Pot friendly, full of flavor and so silky.
These roasted mushrooms are flavored with garlic and soy sauce to make a delicious Thanksgiving side! It’s an easy recipe that’s vegan, low carb, and ready in 20 minutes!
This juicy vegan roast beef is meaty, hearty, and packed with flavors! Even meat eaters will be impressed by this dish.
This vegan chickpea meatloaf is easy to make and full of flavor for a healthy and delicious vegetarian main dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving.
These air fryer oyster mushrooms are crispy, savory, and super addictive! A great side dish or appetizer that everyone will love.
A vegan pumpkin soup to warm your soul combining the amazing flavors of Thai cuisine into one creamy bowl of deliciousness. Perfect for lunch or dinner any day of the week and done in under 30 minutes!
Cozy up with a big bowl of vegan pumpkin pasta this fall made with seasonal ingredients. The best part? This recipe only requires one pot and 30 minutes!
Stop what you are doing and make this vegan wellington. Yes, I am serious, it is that good! Make it for your holiday dish, make it for your birthday, make it for a random dinner!
Easy Vegan Stuffed Avocado, is a simple and tasty snack, appetizer, or lunch recipe that is vegan and Mediterranean diet friendly. Beautiful for your holiday table!
Low Fat Vegan Mushroom Stuffing, the perfect side to go with your holiday dinner, Mediterranean diet friendly
This Instant Pot Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe is an easy and filling kid-friendly side dish that takes only 20 minutes to make. And it’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!
This isn't your average nut roast! Featuring a gooey hidden layer of vegan cheese and spinach, this nut roast will be the center of attention at any vegan Thanksgiving dinner.
Rich, fragrant, and healthy vegan butter chicken made with cauliflower. This easy family-friendly meal is so hearty, satisfying, and filling.
This Gluten-Free Vegan Meatloaf is truly a DELIGHT! It is easy to make, packed with flavor, and rich in protein and fiber for a most delicious, healthy holiday meal or entree any time of year! Top it off with my Vegan Cashew Gravy and you will be in food bliss in no time!
Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts - Easy, Low Carb, Keto, Gluten-Free
The air fryer might just be the perfect way to prepare brussels sprouts. If you have not tried them, you are in for a real treat!
These cauliflower mashed potatoes are perfect for Thanksgiving. They are vegan-friendly and turn out perfect every time.
As you can see, if you need some delicious vegan Thanksgiving recipes, we have a nice list to choose from. From main dishes to vegan pumpkin pie and other delicious desserts, you'll find it all.
Vegan food can become a family favorite when you know how to make it taste great for all your favorite traditional holiday recipes. Happy Thanksgiving!
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.
