Whether you're hosting a completely vegetarian Thanksgiving feast or just looking for a few special meatless dishes to complete your menu, you've come to the right place! This collection of 55+ vegan and vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes has something to please every guest.
Can you believe Thanksgiving is almost here already? I feel like summer was just yesterday.
As I started to pull together my own menu, I thought you all might appreciate a round-up of some of my favorite Thanksgiving-worthy recipes from around the internet.
All of the recipes featured here are completely meatless, and many are even 100% vegan!
I've organized this list into vegetarian main dishes first, followed by side dishes. Then comes the desserts - because no celebration is complete without a little something sweet. And finally, I've included a few Fall cocktails at the end.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
This collection of 55+ vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes has a little something for everyone. They're all completely meatless and totally delicious, and many are totally vegan too.
Vegetarian Main Dishes
These Thanksgiving-worthy main dishes are all 100% vegetarian, and many are completely vegan too!
Juicy mushrooms take center stage in this vegan mushroom wellington – a fun spin on the classic beef wellington. It's been #1 on the blog for years, and for good reason!
This stuffed acorn squash would be a beautiful and delicious addition to any Thanksgiving dinner. Chickpeas and fresh veggies are tossed in a hoisin glaze and roasted to perfection.
All you need is 15 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients to make this super easy Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta! So easy and so tasty.
A Vegan Mac and Cheese that you don’t need to feel guilty about! This healthy mac and cheese contains hidden veggies but it is so creamy and delicious that you’d never know. And it’s ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish!
These vegan pot pies are the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast. Loaded with fresh veggies in a creamy sauce and topped with a layer of perfectly flaky pie crust. This is a meatless main dish that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Put a Greek twist on your Thanksgiving feast with this vegan-ized version of classic moussaka. Layers of fresh eggplant and mashed potatoes make for a hearty and delicious dinner.
Growing up in an Italian family, we often had pasta for our holiday meals. This easy vegan lasagna is a tasty, plant-based version of the classic comfort food.
This Roasted Cauliflower Head is a wonderful way to enjoy cauliflower as baking it really amps up the flavor. Bathed in an nutty Tahini Sauce, its a far cry from the cauliflower you pushed around your plate as a kid!
This roasted beetroot napoleon with walnut-chive cream is an elegant vegan appetizer packed with rich flavors. It looks fancy enough to impress your dinner guests, but they couldn’t be simpler to make!
This easy vegan pasta bake is a kid-friendly dish that's perfect for the holidays. Rotini pasta is slathered with a savory tomato sauce and dairy-free cheese, then baked to perfection.
This Vegan Jambalaya is packed with flavor from fresh veggies and tons of spice! And this one pot meal is easy to prepare in under an hour.
The British classic gets a vegetarian makeover with mushrooms and cauliflower. The result is a delicious low carb vegetarian shepherd’s pie recipe that the whole family will love!
Check out this completely vegan Shepherd's Pie. Loaded with a lentil and veggie filling, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash with Feta, Cranberries & Pecans
This Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe inspired by Canadian First Nation’s Cuisine is the perfect healthy and meatless main course for your Thanksgiving table.
Stuffed shells are a long time holiday favorite - and this vegan version will be a hit with the whole family. Kid approved!
This hearty lentil loaf is loaded with savory onions, crunchy breadcrumbs, and plenty of seasonings. No one will miss the old fashioned meat loaf with this on the table!
This vegan holiday pie is packed with lentils and loads of fresh veggies - all wrapped up in a homemade hot water pastry. And it makes a gorgeous centerpiece for your feast too!
This vegan-friendly lentil bake makes a great meatless main dish. It's rich, savory, and packed with flavor from lentils, mushrooms, and a creamy sweet potato mash.
This Quinoa Stuffed Squash will be the star of your holiday meal this year! Tasty, simple, and it looks fancy enough to serve for Thanksgiving dinner.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes
These plant-based side dishes are the perfect way to fill out your vegetarian Thanksgiving feast.
Planning on making roast potatoes this holiday? Learn my secrets for crunchy, golden and crispy roast potatoes with rosemary, sage and garlic!
This loaded sweet potato is stuffed with a fresh and spicy black bean filling, and topped with lime-cashew cream. It’s easy, healthy, 100% vegan, and gluten-free!
These Meatless Meatballs are dripping in a sweet and spicy Korean glaze. Packed with the unique flavors of soy, hoisin, ginger, and lemongrass. Plus, they are completely vegetarian and vegan friendly.
These simple vegan meatballs are a perfect match for this Vegan Mushroom Bolognese. Sere both and make it an Italian feast!
These are not your grandma’s Brussels sprouts! These Balsamic Brussel Sprouts are roasted and drizzled with a balsamic reduction, for an addictive sweet and savory side dish. Vegan friendly!
This veggie-loaded Vegan Cauliflower Casserole is layered with ooey-gooey cheese, topped with buttery breadcrumbs and then baked to perfection. It’s easy and delicious!
It's not Thanksgiving withour gravy! This is by far the best vegetarian gravy I've tasted - packe with fresh mushrooms The best vegetarian gravy recipe with fresh mushrooms and herbs. Perfect for pairing with mashed potatoes!
This amazing vegan stuffing is packed full of flavor and has the perfect crunchy finish. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
These Garlicky Green Beans are a tasty way to brighten up your holiday feast! Packed with flavor and simple to throw together.
This cranberry relish is just as delicious as it is beautiful! Crunchy pomegranate, fresh mint, and some tangy lemon juice - yum.
This vegan friendly Apple Cranberry Sauce is bursting with mouth-watering flavors - you'll never eat the canned stuff again!
It's not Thanksgiving without a big helping of stuffing. This vegan version is loaded with carrots, celery, onions, and chestnuts!
This beautiful Fall salad is loaded with roasted delicata squash and persimmons- for the ultimate Thanksgiving side!
This healthy salad is just bursting with fall flavors from pine nuts, dates, and a tangy homemade dressing, Perfect for a colorful holiday side dish!
This Maple Cinnamon Cranberry Pear Sauce is sweet, tangy, and super quick to throw together!
This sweet and spicy cornbread puts a fun new twist on the classic - with loads of flavor from jalapenos and fresh corn! Or check out this vegan cornbread for a fully plant based option.
This Butternut Squash and Kale Quinoa Stuffing is just loaded with fresh veggies and healthy flavor!
Love brussels sprouts but not the process of cooking them? Check out this simple Instant Pot version that can cook up while you work on the rest of the feast.
This Orange Pistachio Pomegranate Couscous Salad is gorgeous, delicious, and comes together in just 15 minutes!
I LOVE mashed potatoes - but my waist could do without the carbs these days. So I'm loving this simple and creamy mashed cauliflower recipe.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts are pan seared and tossed with almonds, dried cranberries, and a quick and easy maple vinaigrette.
What Thanksgiving table would be complete without a green bean casserole? This vegan version is a total upgrade on the traditional recipe!
Amazing Thanksgiving Desserts
These Thanksgiving desserts are the perfect sweet treats to end your holiday feast. All vegetarian, and plenty of vegan options too!
This gorgeous pumpkin pie is so rich and creamy, you'd never guess it's vegan! Topped with a fluffy coconut whipped cream topping.
And if a homemade pie sounds like too much trouble, you can get your pumpkin fix the easy way with these vegan pumpkin bars!
This easy no churn Viennetta Ice Cream is even better than the classic shop-bought dessert. Layers of coconut ice cream and chocolate chips are completely irresistible.
These easy muffins are loaded with Fall flavor. Perfect for a simple Thanksgiving dessert - or breakfast the next morning!
This rich and creamy lemon cheesecake bars are totally indulgent - perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert!
This is simply the richest, most moist, deliciously decadent vegan chocolate cake on the internet. Don't miss it.
You’ll never guess the key ingredient that makes this vegan chocolate mousse so light and fluffy. And no, it’s not avocado or coconut cream! This delicious 3-ingredient, easy chocolate mousse is dairy-free, gluten-free and nut free!
We always have cheesecake on our holiday table, and I am totally in love with this vegan version. Not only it it beautiful, but it's totally delicious. And it's so creamy and delicious, you would never guess it's vegan.
These vegan peanut butter cookies are so rich and buttery, you’ll never believe they’re vegan and gluten-free. The secret ingredient in the applesauce, which keeps them moist and flavorful. Plus, they’re cute as a button and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Jam packed with shaved dark chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt these vegan chocolate cookies are chewy, gooey and totally decadent.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Drinks
What's a celebration without cocktails? These vegetarian and vegan friendly drinks are the perfect way to start, or end, your celebration!
Beat the winter blues with this gorgeous fragrant homemade sugar-free Mulled Apple Cider recipe which tastes just like apple pie!
This Blackberry-Ginger Gin Cocktail is the ultimate fruity drink. Bursting with flavor from blackberries, basil, and ginger beer – yet light and refreshing.
This beautiful blood orangecello is a fun twist on the classic limoncello. It’s every bit as delicious as it is beautiful, and you only need three simple ingredients to pull it together.
These homemade pumpkin spice lattes are the perfect way to unwind after the Thanksgiving dinner chaos!
Celebrate the season with this simple Cranberry Apple Cider Sangria flavoured with fresh cranberries and apples. This one is a crowd-pleaser for any season!
Whether you're planning a full-blown Thanksgiving feast or just gathering with a few friends and family, I hope you've found some vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes that will help brighten your day.
I would love to hear how your Thanksgiving meal turns out - so please comment and tell me. Or post some pictures on Instagram and tag me @deliciouseveryday. Happy holidays!
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