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    Oh My Veggies » Holiday Recipes

    Our Favorite Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Nov 19, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: May 19, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Favorite Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
    Favorite Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
    Favorite Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    Still planning that holiday feast? Here are a few of our favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes - from main dishes to sides to desserts.

    And if you're planning a plant based holiday, be sure to check out our new Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook too!

    Favorite Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    I'm not really a sappy person, but something about Thanksgiving brings out my sentimental side. Gratitude! Family! Traditions!

    So many other holidays are now over-shadowed by consumerism, obligatory greeting cards, and massive amounts of candy, but Thanksgiving is still about sharing a meal with loved ones and taking time to be grateful for what you have. These vegetarian entrees for thanksgiving only make it more special.

    In the spirit of gathering together and sharing food, I asked all of our contributors to share a favorite vegetarian entrees for thanksgiving from their blogs.

    I'd also love to see your favorite vegetarian entrees for thanksgiving too -- share a link in the comments below and tell us about it. It'll be like a virtual Thanksgiving potluck! Looking for vegan Thanksgiving recipes? We've got those too.

    P.S. Don't miss our complete Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook, for the ultimate plant based feast!

    Favorite Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    Green Beans with Lemon-Almond Pesto

    This easy side dish is a twist on the classic combination of green beans and almonds.

    Photo Credit: cafejohnsonia.com

    Brussels Sprout Potato Gratin

    I confess Brussels sprouts are still not my favorite veggie (I'm trying!) but if I had to choose one way to eat them on Thanksgiving, it would be in this gratin. Since last year it's become one of our favorite recipes and even though Thanksgiving is all about the mashed potatoes swimming in gravy, there's still room for this dish. It only needs about 20 minutes in a hot oven, so it can go in just before everything else is done.

    Photo Credit: cooknourishbliss.com

    Fall Lentil Salad with Butternut Squash

    This lentil salad is bulky enough to be a main dish, yet it's also perfect as a side. The salad portion and dressing can be made in advance, so all you need to do is reheat and garnish with the toppings on Thanksgiving day.

    Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings

    The best way to tackle the vegetarian-at-Thanksgiving issue is to serve a vegetarian main dish that works as a side dish for everyone else. These squash rings are the perfect example of that. And since the squash is sliced into smaller rings instead of halves, you'll still have plenty of room on your plate (and in your belly!) for mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pie.

    Photo Credit: www.kitchentreaty.com

    Spiced Apple Cranberry Sauce

    Nothing beats homemade cranberry sauce, and this version with apples, cinnamon and a pinch of cloves is our perennial favorite. I usually make it weeks (or even a couple of months) in advance, when I've got a few extra minutes in the kitchen. Then I freeze it so that all I have to do is pull it out, thaw it, and put it on the Thanksgiving table.

    Photo Credit: joanne-eatswellwithothers.com

    Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash with Five-Spice Marshmallows

    Think you have to skip the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes because you're vegetarian? Vegan marshmallows to the rescue! Instead of layering the marshmallows on top with tons of brown sugar and maple syrup, they are instead simply tossed with five spice powder, which adds a slightly exotic flavor into the mix.

    Photo Credit: www.heynutritionlady.com

    Healthier Pumpkin Pie

    I love this recipe because I looooove pumpkin pie. It's one of those magical things we only got once a year when I was growing up, and each year I really looked forward to it. This pumpkin pie is naturally sweetened using dates and a touch of maple syrup. I've also roasted the pumpkin because you can't get it in cans where I live, but canned is totally fine too.

    Photo Credit: dishingupthedirt.com

    Green Bean Salad With Herb-Tahini Dressing & Toasted Almonds

    For me, Thanksgiving isn't Thanksgiving without a good green bean salad. I usually look forward to a side of green beans almost more than I look forward to the mashed potatoes! This is my favorite bean salad to date. The creamy tahini dressing makes this taste like an indulgent treat, however you won't feel weighed down. The toasted almonds are a must and tie this simple side together. I hope you all enjoy this salad as much as my family does.

    Photo Credit: www.connoisseurusveg.com

    Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    This dish has so many flavors and textures going on, it almost feels like an entire Thanksgiving dinner in one side dish. Save time by chopping the Brussels sprouts and butternut squash the day before the meal. The coconut bacon can be prepared up to a few days in advance and put back into the oven on the day of serving to get some of the initial crispness back.

    For more Thanksgiving ideas, be sure to check out these 40 vegetarian main dish ideas or our complete Vegan Thanksgiving Cookbook!

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    1. Robyn says

      November 11, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Pistachio with green beans!? Sounds amazing! 😀

      Reply
    2. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

      November 12, 2014 at 8:07 am

      I love roundups like this!! Can't wait to look through all these recipes..off to do it now, actually!

      Reply
    3. Joanne says

      November 14, 2014 at 11:15 am

      And now my whole Thanksgiving menu is planned! YES.

      Reply
    4. Ailsa lena says

      November 26, 2018 at 5:40 am

      I love roundups like this!! Can’t wait to look through all these recipes..off to do it now, actually!

      Reply

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