Thanksgiving is a harvest celebration where people gather to express gratitude while sharing a large, warm feast. The traditional feast usually centers on a large roasted turkey with an array of side dishes, though people may have their own preferences. If you do not like your feast to have animal-based products, you can go vegan while maintaining the traditional aspect. Vibrant vegan dishes offer all the festive indulgence of a traditional spread. We have listed 10 vibrant vegan Thanksgiving recipes that will satisfy your taste buds.
Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
You can add a green twist to your shepherd’s pie by replacing minced meat with lentils. The savory filling is made with mushrooms mixed with herbs and lentils. You can put colorful veggies in the filling and top it off with a layer of sweet mashed potatoes. Just by looking at the creamy and rich texture of this vegan dish will start to tingle your taste buds. Here is the full recipe.
Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup
Who doesn’t love to indulge in a dense and creamy soup? The velvety texture, mixed with herbs and spices, and soft aroma is enough to fire up anyone’s appetite. This creamy vegan soup is made with cauliflower, vegetable broth, cannellini beans, cashews, bay leaf, thyme, and more. Here is the full recipe.
Sweet Potato Casserole
Casseroles are everyone’s favorite comforting food, rich in the taste of tradition. The recipe uses baked sweet potatoes instead of ground beef. The combination of savory pecan toppings and the baked casserole not only looks pleasing but tastes amazing as well. Here is the full recipe.
Vegan Spring Salad With Lemon Tofu
This protein-packed recipe is light, flavorful, and abundant in healthy vegetables like kale, broccoli, lettuce, carrots, radish, and more. Made with roasted vegetables and tofu, the tangy dressing is the game-changer. The crunchy vegan spring salad will surely impress your guests. Here is the full recipe.
Vegan Wild Mushroom Stuffing
This mouth-watering vegan mushroom filling is perfect for anyone who loves a hearty mushroom flavor. The vegan stuffing is made from half a pound of cremini or button mushrooms, one pound of wild mushrooms, bread pieces, leek, etc. The stuffing looks like a wreath and is moist yet crunchy at the same time. Here is the full recipe.
Mushroom Gravy
Who doesn’t love mushroom gravy? The chewy and meaty texture of the cooked mushrooms, combined with umami gravy, is the chef’s kiss. The gravy is made from shallots, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs like rosemary and thyme highlight the rich, savory flavor. Here is the full recipe.
One-Pot Bean Stew With Tofu
The one-pot bean stew with tofu is a home-style and healthy stew that is a slow-cook recipe. It is made with ingredients like baby potatoes, peas, beans, mushrooms, tofu, and more. The meal is nourishing and comforting, making it a cozy dinner recipe. It is served with steaming hot rice or bread. Here is the full recipe.
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Tempeh
This stuffed squash autumn recipe uses wild rice and tempeh to make the stuffing. The stuffing is mixed with flavorful ingredients like pomegranate, cilantro, thyme, oregano, etc., and drizzled with tahini. The roasted squash is filled with the tasty filling. Whether you are cooking for your family or for a gathering, this dish will leave them amazed. Here is the full recipe.
Roasted Delicata Squash
Delicata squash, when roasted, gets a buttery texture and sweet flavor. All you need to do is cut the squash into pieces, drizzle it with olive oil, and bake it for 20-25 minutes in the oven. You can eat the roasted delicata squash as it is or add some herbs, onions, Kale, etc., and make new dishes out of it. Here is the full recipe.
Vegan Mushroom Wellington
Whenever we think of using a meat substitute, mushroom is the first thing that comes to mind. Its chewy, meaty texture mimics what you’d find in traditional non-vegetarian dishes. This recipe is made with three to four large Portobello mushrooms of similar proportions, and a mixture is prepared by cooking with onion, herbs, baby spinach, etc. The mixture is wrapped in the veg puff pastry, and when baked, gives a beautiful golden brown color and crispy texture that looks really appetizing. Here is the full recipe.
Let us know which of these vegan Thanksgiving recipes you will try this year. Happy Hosting!
