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Beyond Tofurky: 10 vegan Thanksgiving recipes everyone will love

  • Cassie Sheets
  • Nov 16, 2022
  • Nov 16, 2022 Updated Nov 20, 2023
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Turkey might be the first food that comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving, but plant-based diets are more popular than ever.

1. Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

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There are so many delicious fall vegetables, from crunchy kale to tasty leeks. This acorn squash recipe from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen is a show stopping Thanksgiving dish stuffed with seasonal produce and vegan sausage to make a hearty main course or side.

 

2. Miso Butter Smashed Potatoes

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If your Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have several kinds of potato on the menu, you’re doing it wrong. These vegan smashed potatoes from What Luce Eats get a unique umami flavor from the miso-infused dairy free butter.

 

3. Fall Farro Salad

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This colorful healthy farro salad from The New Baguette is full of festive flavors like carrots and cranberry making it a perfect vegan option for the Thanksgiving table.

 

4. Cranberry Brussels Sprouts

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If you’re looking for a quick and simple side dish, this vegan cranberry Brussels sprouts recipe from Food with Feeling is a great way to add some green to the table.

 

5. Vegan Pumpkin Pie

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You’ll want to save room for dessert with this vegan pumpkin pie recipe from Midnight Munchies and More. The secret to the perfect texture is aquafaba (AKA chickpea brine).

6. Crispy Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

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It’s tough to get vegan macaroni and cheese right, but From My Bowl did it with this recipe. It’s also gluten-free and nut-free making it a great allergy-friendly side dish.

7. Vegan Roast Turkey

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This vegan turkey recipe from Zacchary Bird is definitely a few steps above a Tofurky log. Orange and sage stuffing, honey-mustard style glaze, and a crispy rice paper skin make this roast worthy of a spot on your table.

8. Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

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These rosemary mashed potatoes from The Healthful Ideas are a fluffy and flavorful plant-based side dish for Thanksgiving. They can be made with any plant based milk and butter.

9. Vegan Gravy

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No bowl of mashed potatoes would be complete without being topped with gravy. This healthy vegan gravy from We Are Food can be made the day ahead to cut down on Thanksgiving day cooking. 

10. Vegan Thanksgiving Stuffing

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This hearty vegan stuffing recipe from The Cheeky Chickpea is packed full of flavorful herbs, vegan sausages, savory mushrooms, and more. It’s so tasty you probably won’t have any leftovers.

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