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31 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes To Try This Year
Food Holidays

31 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes To Try This Year

Foodie November 18, 2016

It is usually a hard task for vegans to find something to eat amidst traditional Thanksgiving dishes. Luckily, this roundup of healthy, vegan recipes is here to help. Choose your favorites from the list below for a delectable holiday meal that will have even meat-eaters reaching for seconds. Bon appétit!

31 vegan Thanksgiving recipes


Apple-Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing & Mushroom Gravy

Apple-Chestnut Cornbread Stuffing & Mushroom Gravy recipe

Ingredients: non hydrogenated vegetable shortening, unsweetened almond or coconut beverage, flax meal, cornmeal, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla non-dairy yogurt, seltzer water, lemon, non-hydrogenated vegetable spread, granny smith apple, celery stalks, mushrooms, chestnuts, onion powder, fresh sage, vegetable broth. Recipe at mayihavethatrecipe.com

Apple Pie Blondies with “Brown Sugar” Frosting

apple-pie-blondies-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe-from-dessertswithbenefits

Ingredients: Unsweetened Applesauce, Pure Maple Sugar, Hazelnut Oil, Apple Pie Spice, Brown Rice Flour, Oat Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Apple, Lemon Juice, Sucanat, Powdered Erythritol, Caramel Sauce. Recipe at dessertswithbenefits.com

Brownie Pumpkin Pie with a Crunchy Pecan Topping

brownie-pumpkin-pie-with-a-crunchy-pecan-topping-recipe-from-ohsheglows

Ingredients: canned pumpkin, organic cane sugar, coconut oil, all-purpose unbleached flour, vanilla extract, cornstarch (or arrowroot), cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, canned pumpkin, almond milk, pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg), earth balance, Sucanat (or brown sugar), flour, pecans. Recipe at ohsheglows.com

Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Bread Stuffing with Apples

butternut-squash-brussels-sprouts-and-bread-stuffing-with-apples-recipe-from-food52

Ingredients: butternut squash, brussels sprouts, gala apple, shallots, coconut or olive oil, onion, celery, hearty bread, vegetable broth, rosemary, thyme, sage, dried cranberries, pecans or walnuts, salt and pepper. Recipe at food52.com

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Sesame Seeds

caramelized-brussels-sprouts-with-sesame-seeds-recipe-from-theveganroad

Ingredients: olive oil, Brussels sprouts, onion, sesame seeds, sea salt. Recipe at theveganroad.com

Chanterelle Mushroom, Squash, and Kale Salad with Lime-Tahini Sauce

chanterelle-mushroom-squash-and-kale-salad-with-lime-tahini-sauce-recipe-from-dishingupthedirt

Ingredients: chanterelle mushrooms, kale, yellow onion, garlic, quinoa, delecata squash, grapeseed oil, fresh parsley, tahini paste, low sodium tamari, lime juice, honey or pure maple syrup, red pepper flakes. Recipe at dishingupthedirt.com

Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Truffles

chocolate-bourbon-caramel-truffles-recipe-from-spabettie

Ingredients: Medjool dates, bourbon, vanilla paste, dark chocolate, cocoa powder. Recipe at spabettie.com

Cranberry, Apricot, and Pecan Wild Rice Pilaf

cranberry-apricot-and-pecan-wild-rice-pilaf-recipe-from-ohsheglows

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, celery, sweet onion, garlic, wild rice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, pecans, dried cranberries, dried apricots, golden raisins, fresh cranberries. Recipe at ohsheglows.com

Dreena Burton’s Apple Pie

dreena-burtons-apple-pie-recipe-from-plantpoweredkitchen

Ingredients: almond meal, rice flour or sorghum flour, tapioca starch flour, arrowroot powder, unrefined sugar, sea salt, xanthum gum, organic extra-virgin coconut oil, at room temperature, plain nondairy milk, lemon juice pure maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, apples. Recipe at plantpoweredkitchen.com

Fluffy White Dinner Rolls

fluffy-white-dinner-rolls-recipe-from-ohsheglows

Ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, sea salt, Active Dry Yeast, warm water, Earth Balance Buttery Stick, egg replacer. Recipe at ohsheglows.com

Forbidden Rice with Roasted Acorn Squash

forbidden-rice-with-roasted-acorn-squash-recipe-from-aspicyperspective

Ingredients: black rice, shallots, pecan pieces, orange, fresh thyme leaves, vegetable oil, acorn squash, salt and pepper. Recipe at aspicyperspective.com

Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf

glazed-lentil-walnut-apple-loaf-recipe-from-ohsheglows

Ingredients: green lentils, walnuts, ground flax, garlic, sweet onion, celery, carrot, sweet apple, raisins, oat flour, breadcrumbs, thyme, salt & pepper, red pepper flakes, ketchup, pure maple syrup, apple butter, balsamic vinegar. Recipe at ohsheglows.com

Hummus Mashed Potatoes

hummus-mashed-potatoes-recipe-from-gimmesomeoven

Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, (vegan) butter, (non-dairy) milk, hummus, salt, freshly-cracked black pepper, optional: Italian parsley, lemon wedges, olive oil. Recipe at gimmesomeoven.com

Maple Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole

maple-butternut-squash-and-apple-casserole-recipe-from-ohsheglows

Ingredients: butternut squash, Earth Balance, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, apples, pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, brown basmati rice, pumpkin seeds, Sucanat or brown sugar (optional). Recipe at ohsheglows.com

Maple Roasted Carrots with Fennel Seeds

maple-roasted-carrots-with-fennel-seeds-recipe-from-kelliesfoodtoglow

Ingredients: organic carrots, rapeseed/canola oil, maple syrup, fennel seeds. Recipe at kelliesfoodtoglow.com

Mushroom Gravy

mushroom-gravy-recipe-from-mayihavethatrecipe

Ingredients: button mushrooms, non-hydrogenated vegetable spread, lemon pepper, dry rosemary, sage leaves, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, vegetable or mushroom broth, corn starch. Recipe at mayihavethatrecipe.com

Mustard Maple Brussels Sprouts with Candied Pepitas and Pomegranate Seeds

mustard-maple-brussels-sprouts-with-candied-pepitas-and-pomegranate-seeds-recipe-from-carascravings

Ingredients: shelled pepitas (pumpkin seeds), maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, grainy mustard, maple syrup, brussels sprouts, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, salt and pepper. Recipe at carascravings.com

Perfect Roasted Green Beans

perfect-roasted-green-beans-recipe-from-herbivoracious

Ingredients: green beans, vegetable oil, sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil. Recipe at herbivoracious.com

Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Kale and Cranberries

quinoa-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-with-kale-and-cranberries-recipe-from-lesliedurso

Ingredients: sweet potatoes, quinoa, vegetable broth, butter substitute or olive oil, onion, kale, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, salt and pepper. Recipe at lesliedurso.com

Roasted Acorn Squash Stuffed With Quinoa Mushroom Pilaf

roasted-acorn-squash-stuffed-with-quinoa-mushroom-pilaf-recipe-from-onegreenplanet

Ingredients: acorn squashes, olive oil, onion, quinoa, vegetable broth, fresh thyme, garlic, mushrooms, celery, sage leaves, toasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, salt and pepper. Recipe at onegreenplanet.org

Roasted Butternut Squash with Kale and Almond Pecan “Parmesan”

roasted-butternut-squash-with-kale-and-almond-pecan-parmesan-recipe-from-ohsheglows

Ingredients: butternut squash, garlic, parsley, virgin olive oil, sea salt, kale, almonds, pecans, nutritional yeast. Recipe at ohsheglows.com

Roasted Onions Stuffed with Curried Black Quinoa

roasted-onions-stuffed-with-curried-black-quinoa-recipe-from-healthygreenkitchen

Ingredients: onions, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, quinoa, tomato paste, raisins, cilantro, curry powder, cayenne pepper. Recipe at healthygreenkitchen.com

Shallot and Thyme Mashed Potatoes

shallot-and-thyme-mashed-potatoes-recipe-from-sunnyvegan

Ingredients: yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, shallots, earth balance, salt, pepper, fresh thyme, coconut milk. Recipe at sunnyvegan.com

Spiced Carrot Soup with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini

spiced-carrot-soup-with-roasted-chickpeas-and-tahini-recipe-from-yumsugar

Ingredients: extra-virgin olive oil, carrots, leeks, garlic, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, vegetable stock, Sherry vinegar, tahini, lemon juice, Dukkah, za’atar, or sesame seeds, spicy roasted chickpeas, parsley. Recipe at popsugar.com

Spicy Poblano Cornbread Stuffing

spicy-poblano-cornbread-stuffing-recipe-from-loveandlemons

Ingredients: cornbread, olive oil, yellow onion, carrots, celery, poblanos or jalapeños, garlic, minced, fresh sage, dried oregano, white wine, corn, scallions, dried currants, kale, salt & pepper, almond milk, melted butter (or vegan earth balance butter), maple syrup, cilantro, cornmeal, all purpose gluten free blend, almond flour (or whole wheat flour), baking powder, almond milk, maple syrup. Recipe at loveandlemons.com

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

spinach-stuffed-mushrooms-recipe-from-homemadelevity

Ingredients: crimini or white button mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, yellow onion, dry white wine, soy sauce, baby spinach, non-dairy cream cheese, nutritional yeast, cayenne, red bell pepper, parsley. Recipe at prepgreen.com

Vegan Creamed Kale

vegan-creamed-kale-recipe-from-kelliesfoodtoglow

Ingredients: kale, sweet onion, butter or rapeseed oil, nutmeg, crème fraiche or crema, salt and white pepper. Recipe at kelliesfoodtoglow.com

Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Parsnip Potato Mash

vegan-lentil-shepherds-pie-with-parsnip-potato-mash-recipe-from-food52

Ingredients: russet potatoes, parsnips, almond, soy, rice, or other non-dairy milk, Sea salt, Black pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, baby bella, cremini, or button mushrooms, brown or green lentils, egetable broth, dried rosemary, dried thyme. Recipe at food52.com

Vegan Maple Pecan Pie

vegan-maple-pecan-pie-recipe-from-dessertswithbenefits

Ingredients: Graham Crackers, Salt, Coconut Oil, Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk, Organic Extra Firm Tofu, Pure Maple Syrup, Molasses, Natural Butter Flavor, Vanilla Extract, Sucanat, Granulated Erythritol, Oat Flour, Pecans. Recipe at dessertswithbenefits.com

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake

vegan-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipe-from-laurafriendly

Ingredients: dates, salt, raw almonds, coconut oil, raw cashews, cooked pumpkin, coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg. Recipe at laurafriendly.com

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

vegan-pumpkin-pie-recipe-from-thespunkycoconut

Ingredients: almond meal flour or ground walnuts, dates, cinnamon, coconut milk, pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, vanilla liquid stevia, sea salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, agar powder or gelatin. Recipe at thespunkycoconut.com

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