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    Home » Holidays » Thanksgiving

    45 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published Oct 13, 2022 · Updated Feb 9, 2023 · 4 Comments

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    Vegan Thanksgiving recipes from green bean casserole, to a vegan pot roast, to pumpkin cheesecake! Here are a bunch of recipes to choose from to celebrate the holiday.

    A college of four Vegan Thanksgiving images (whole roasted cauliflower, vegan green bean casserole, pumpkin cheesecake, and pumpkin pie)
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    It's almost here. Everyone's favorite food holiday of the year - Thanksgiving! Like many holidays, Thanksgiving has become a time when we get together with family and friends, appreciate each other, and eat tasty food.

    Thanksgiving can be a little intimidating for vegans since the main dish is literally a whole turkey, and the sides often contain dairy and more meat. But there are tons of vegan Thanksgiving recipes - and you're going to LOVE them! Your family and friends will probably love them, too. Prepare for lots of "THIS is vegan!?" comments.

    These recipes are broken down by course: Vegan appetizers, main dishes, sides, salads, and desserts. This ultimate list contains 40 recipes to choose from.

    If you don't want to sort through a bunch of recipes and would like a straightforward, no guesswork plan, check out this 3 Course Vegan Thanksgiving Menu.

    If you make one of these recipes, I would LOVE to see your recreation! Snap a photo, then tag me on Instagram and use the hashtag #karissasvegankitchen.

    Appetizers

    Vegan Thanksgiving appetizers to serve before dinner that everyone will enjoy.

    Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

    Your favorite game day and holiday dip, made dairy-free! This crowd-pleasing vegan spinach artichoke dip is delicious and so easy to make.
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    Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

    Delicious vegan buffalo chicken dip with all the classic flavors.
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    Creamy Hot Broccoli Dip

    Move over spinach & artichoke dip, creamy broccoli dip is taking over! This is a simple recipe, and you're eating veggies so...Health!
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    Mini Vegan Pigs in a Blanket

    These vegan mini pigs in a blanket are the perfect appetizer for any holiday or sports party like the Superbowl! 
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    Bread bowl of spinach dip on a wooden board

    Vegan Spinach Dip

    This super easy vegan spinach dip is served cold. Perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer to feed a crowd. Serve in a bread bowl for ultimate holiday vibes.
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    Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms make for a tasty holiday appetizer!

    Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

    These mushrooms are stuffed with quinoa, sundried tomatoes, pecans, and more delicious flavors. Top with some vegan parmesan, bake, and serve
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    BBQ Cauliflower Wings

    These flavorful BBQ cauliflower wings are the perfect appetizer bites for any occasion.
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    Main Dishes

    Turkey and ham, no thanks! These vegan main dishes are hearty and satisfying. You won’t even miss the meat.

    Vegan Holiday Roast (Glazed Tofu)

    This 5-ingredient holiday glazed tofu is the perfect vegan alternative to a traditional ham roast.
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    Whole roasted cauliflower in a large cast iron pan surrounded by carrots and potatoes.

    Whole Roasted Cauliflower

    Oven roasted whole cauliflower made with potatoes, carrots, and a delicious gravy.
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    Vegan Wellington

    Beef wellington, who?! This vegan wellington is an excellent dish to serve as your main Thanksgiving meal!
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    Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Delicious vegan stuffed acorn squash! Perfect for fall or the holidays.
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    Vegan Lasagna

    Classic lasagna flavors, but vegan! This dish might be a little unconventional for Thanksgiving, but who says we have to follow "tradition"?!
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    Meatloaf sliced on a plate

    Vegan Impossible Meatloaf

    This vegan meatloaf made with Impossible burger tastes JUST like your Mom's classic meatloaf. Bonus - it's simple, easy, and made in about 30 minutes!
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    A close up of a slice of pot pie

    Vegan Pot Pie

    A special holiday calls for a special main dish, and this vegan pot pie made with chickpeas hits the mark. The homemade pie crust is so flaky and "buttery!"
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    A spoonful of shepherd's pie.

    Vegan Shepherd's Pie

    Shepherd's Pie is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for your vegan Thanksgiving! This version uses vegan ground beef, corn, and mashed potatoes.
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    Gravy

    5-Minute Gravy

    Quick and easy vegan gravy seasoned with sage and thyme. Enjoy over a big bowl of potatoes.
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    Vegan Onion Gravy

    Rich and flavorful caramelized onion gravy.
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    Vegan Country Gravy

    Dairy-free cream gravy made with just 5 simple ingredients.
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    Vegan Brown Gravy

    Rich, flavorful vegan brown gravy made with simple ingredients.
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    Oil-Free Vegan Gravy

    This vegan gravy is super rich and indulgent - without all the fat in other gravy recipes!
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    Side Dishes

    Side dishes are my favorite part of Thanksgiving. Stuffing, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, oh yes. If you don’t want to make a main dish because you’ll be the only one to eat it, a plate full of sides is just as delicious.

    Easy Vegan Stuffing

    We always called this stuffing growing up, but a lot of folks call it dressing. Whatever you refer to it as, this classic side dish full of tasty fall flavors and definitely deserves a spot on your vegan Thanksgiving table.
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    Vegan Green Bean Casserole

    Classic vegan green bean casserole made with a homemade dairy-free cream sauce.
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    Vegan green bean casserole in a cast iron pan with a dark wooden spoon.

    Oil-Free Green Bean Casserole

    Creamy non-dairy sauce, green beans, and a baked onion topping come together to make this delicious oil-free green bean casserole!
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    Dish of mac and cheese

    Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

    Delicious, cheesy, and creamy vegan baked mac and cheese! This recipe is nut-free and soy-free.
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    Maple Glazed Carrots

    Easy roasted carrots with maple syrup, garlic, and sage.
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    Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Perfectly fluffy and creamy vegan mashed potatoes seasoned with garlic.
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    Cheddar biscuits in a basket.

    Vegan Cheddar Biscuits

    These vegan cheddar biscuits are cheesy, garlicky, and so easy to make!
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    Instant Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

    You can make this mac & cheese on the stove, too, but I love the Instant Pot method because it frees up some space. The stove and oven are notoriously jammed pack on Thanksgiving. This is the Instant Pot I have.
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    Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

    Great as a side dish (or a main meal, let's be real) these homemade vegan scalloped potatoes are "cheesy" and delicious.
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    Basket of vegan biscuits

    Easy Vegan Drop Biscuits

    Easy, tasty, buttery vegan drop biscuits. No biscuit cutter is necessary to make these fluffy biscuits, which makes holiday cooking more simple.
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    Vegan Dinner Rolls

    Soft and chewy vegan dinner rolls made with 6 simple ingredients. What is Thanksgiving without a good roll?!
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    Soup

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Vegan butternut squash soup made with roasted squash. This simple dairy-free soup is perfect for cold weather days.
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    Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Rich and creamy vegan broccoli cheddar soup made in about 30 minutes!
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    A bowl of onion soup

    Vegan French Onion Soup

    Luscious vegan french onion soup with caramelized onions for a lovely, deep flavor.
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    Salads

    These vegan salads make for lighter fare.

    high-protein vegan salad made with lentils

    Apple Lentil Salad

    Made with classic fall flavors, this apple lentil salad is exploding with deliciousness! It's vegan, gluten-free, and can work as either a side salad or the main dish! 
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    A large bowl containing vegan chopped salad with lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and cashew bacon bits.

    Vegan Chopped Salad

    Just your classic chopped salad made with vegan cashew "bacon" bits and vegan ranch. The perfect light first course, if your family does that sort of thing, or a refreshing side to offset that heavy Thanksgiving food.
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    Vegan Greek Salad

    Fresh and simple Greek salad made with vegan feta cheese.
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    Desserts

    Thanksgiving is that holiday where we make a bunch of desserts and then look at them wide-eyed because we are JUST TOO FULL. But it’s basically mandatory. Just wait a couple hours and then indulge!

    Vegan Pecan Pie

    This pecan pie recipe is the BEST vegan version out there. I tested it 8 times to make sure it was absolutely perfect!
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    Pumpkin cheesecake on a plate

    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Your vegan thanksgiving spread is not complete without this incredibly impressive pumpkin cheesecake! So creamy and full of classic pumpkin flavors.
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    Pumpkin pie on a plate with whipped cream

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    Is it even Thanksgiving without the perfect pumpkin pie?! The filling is perfectly sweet and the crust is flakey but sturdy.
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    Slice of sweet potato casserole removed from dish

    Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

    Delicious vegan sweet potato casserole topped with marshmallows and pecans.
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    slice of vegan cherry pie with ice cream on top

    Vegan Cherry Pie

    This lattice-topped vegan cherry pie is the perfect holiday dessert with frozen fruit and a homemade crust.
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    Frosted cookies on a cookie rack.

    Vegan Pumpkin Cookies

    The best, soft vegan pumpkin cookies! Chose from 2 frosting options: vegan cream cheese frosting (my favorite) or vanilla icing.
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    slice of vegan cherry pie with ice cream on top

    Vegan Cherry Pie

    The best, soft vegan pumpkin cookies! Chose from 2 frosting options: vegan cream cheese frosting (my favorite) or vanilla icing.
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    Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

    A handheld twist on pecan pie, these vegan pecan pie bars with a shortbread crust are easy and perfect for the holidays.
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    Vegan Chocolate Cookies

    These vegan double chocolate cookies are super moist, fudgy, and best of all: made using 1 bowl!
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    Vegan Chocolate Pie

    Decadent, creamy vegan chocolate pie made with simple ingredients for those chocolate lovers at your dinner table.
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    More Thanksgiving

    • Maple Roasted Carrots
    • Garlicky Sautéed Green Beans
    • Vegan Blueberry Pie
    • Easy Vegan Pie Crust
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    1. Elva says

      November 21, 2018 at 5:40 pm

      These all look amazing!!! Thank you!!!❤️❤️

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    2. FL_Mom2Six says

      November 21, 2018 at 1:34 pm

      I am a bit disappointed. All of these recipes look great but I was hoping to find a scalloped corn recipe. I'm going to have to wing it and substitute vegan items in place of dairy items and see how it turns out using my old faithful scalloped corn recipe BV. (Before Vegan)

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      • Karissa says

        November 21, 2018 at 1:59 pm

        Sorry to disappoint. I have never heard of scalloped corn until reading your comment. I am always open to recipe requests though.

        Reply
      • Finla says

        November 26, 2019 at 4:50 pm

        What is scalloped corn???

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