Top 10 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
I’m sharing the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes from my own blog and kitchen for a full menu of delicious eating for your holiday table.
This fabulous collection of Top 10 Vegan Thanksgiving recipes includes a delicious assortment of plant-based holiday recipes in all categories, from drinks to entrees to desserts. These easy vegan thanksgiving recipes are some of my all-time favorites I prepare time and time again. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I always go to my dear friends’ house for a Friendsgiving, along with Peter and the kids. It’s like a festivity of holiday love, as we share familiar, beloved recipes from our own cultures and join together to give thanks for an abundant food supply. My friends are from all corners of the earth—England, France, India, Sweden, Japan, China, Netherlands—and this celebration of food traditions flows into honoring traditional foods of the American Thanksgiving holiday tradition, including stuffing, comfort food casseroles, cranberry and pumpkin dishes, and other seasonal produce. I always bring a few plant-based offerings to grace the table, including some of these dishes I included in my recipe collection of the 10 best vegan Thanksgiving recipes today. These days everyone is interested in my vegan recipes, and they are always the first to fly off the table. So, even if you are celebrating with omnivores, be the one to bring the plants!
I wish you a peaceful holiday full of love, grace, and comfort. Remember to say a small wish of thanks and gratitude for the people who grow and prepare our food, and enjoy the holiday with these Top 10 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes, from my kitchen to yours.
Eat and Live Well,
Sharon
Top 10 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Butternut Squash Salad with Barley and Kale
I love the fall combination of butternut squash, kale, barley and hazelnuts—all wrapped together in this comfort food, hearty salad.
Balsamic Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Farro
Nothing spells holiday comfort like butternut squash and Brussels sprouts! These vegetables offer so much savory goodness when roasted and paired together, as they are in this simple farro dish.
White Bean Sage Vegan Meatballs with Pomegranate Mandarin Sauce
How about something truly savory and party worthy for your holiday table? These veggie balls are filled with the flavors of sage, mushrooms, and white beans, served with a gorgeous, ruby-colored sauce, which was inspired by my pomegranate tree!
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Cranberries
Thanksiving is the time to celebrate the abundance of winter squashes. One of my favorite ways to cook with squashes is to simply split them open, scoop out their seeds, and fill that cavity with something scrumptious—such as a savory, herbal filling. I showcased meatless crumbles (which you could replace with cooked lentils) in this recipe, along with quinoa, Tuscan herbs, cranberries, and walnuts. Perfect to impress at the holidays!
Vegan Broccoli Walnut Au Gratin
If you’re looking for a comfort food, holiday side-dish or potluck contribution, look no further than this yummy, easy casserole. I adapted this 100% plant-based recipe from a California Walnut recipe, which I featured on a recent Hallmark TV Channel Home & Family show. Try substituting cauliflower for broccoli for a quick alternative.
Who says holiday side dishes have to only involve stuffing and sweet potatoes? I created this super simple plant-based side dish that involves one skillet and a short list of ingredients, such as oats, cranberries, pistachios, and turmeric. Yet, it’s so simple, nutritious and flavorful! It’s the perfect holiday dish.
Cranberry Apple Leek Whole Grain Stuffing
This Cranberry Apple Leek Whole Grain Stuffing is just the thing you need for your holiday table! Filled with rustic bread, sweet-tart cranberries, and earthy leeks, it’s delicious as a side-dish to accompany lentil patties, a nut loaf, and savory gravy!
I love to make my own home-made cranberry relish for the holidays. This recipe—featuring dried cranberries—is super easy. I adapted it from a recipe from California Walnuts, which I demonstrated on the Hallmark TV Channel Home & Family Show for the holidays.
Nothing spells holiday comfort like the combination of spicy cinnamon and sweet apples! One of the healthiest, fruit-centric desserts you can whip up is a baked apple crumble, with a thick layer of juicy apples and a crunchy whole grain topping. Every delicious bite is packed with fiber and nutrients.
If you’re looking for an alcoholic drink full of holiday cheer, here’s the beverage for you! It’s bright with the flavors of pomegranate juice, ginger beer, and mint—with a touch of vodka. Serve it in mason jar glasses filled with crushed ice and a festive straw.
For other holiday recipes, check out some of my favorites:
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Hazelnuts
Instant Pot Vegan Mashed Potatoes
Rosemary Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing
Golden Beet Veggie Balls with Almond Sage Cranberry Crema
Savory Tarragon Mushroom Loaf with Onion Gravy
Vegan Pot Pie with Sage, Lentils and Mushrooms
Image: Stuffed Butternut Squash with Sage Lentil Filling, Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN
