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    Home » Recipes » Thanksgiving Recipes

    Vegan Thanksgiving Menu

    November 10, 2022 / by Carolyn Gratzer Cope / Leave a Comment / This post may contain affiliate links. Learn more.

    vegan mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy on a thanksgiving dinner plate

    Here's a wonderful, satisfying vegan Thanksgiving menu that ticks all the boxes for seasonal joy. Use the whole menu or pick your favorites.

    vegan stuffing and mashed potatoes on a plate with vegan gravy

    The game plan

    Whether you're hosting a completely plant-based Thanksgiving or incorporating vegan abundance into a meal for omnivores, these much-loved recipes will help you get through the day in style. I've created an entire vegan Thanksgiving menu that you can make as-is or select from to suit your needs. All of these recipes complement traditional flavors of the harvest season.

    Signature cocktail

    To kick things off with a signature cocktail, here are two festive choices. These drinks are vegan as long as all the bottles you choose come from vegan-friendly producers. You should have plenty of options for all ingredients.

    Fall Cocktail Apple Cider Moscow Mule | Umami Girl
    • For a lighter option, start with Apple Cider Moscow Mules
    • For a stronger option, I really love The Fifteen
    • Or try The Corduroy — it doesn't get cozier

    Starters

    Even though the Thanksgiving meal itself is substantial to say the least, it's always a good idea to provide a few appetizers. Here are my favorite vegan choices for autumn.

    Butternut Squash Bruschetta with Sage and Pomegranate | Umami Girl
    • Roasted pumpkin seeds or spicy pepitas
    • Butternut squash bruschetta (pictured) (use cashew ricotta and plant-based butter)
    • Mushroom bruschetta (omit the cream and parmesan or use plant-based versions)
    • Roasted red pepper hummus

    Main dish

    I'm easily convinced that Thanksgiving is all about the sides. But if you'd like to serve a vegan main dish, here are some favorites.

    farro with mushrooms, leeks, and chestnuts in a bowl with a spoon
    • Mushroom farotto with leeks and chestnuts (pictured)
    • Jamie Oliver's vegan shepherds' pie
    • Roast pumpkin risotto (use olive oil and vegan parmesan, omit cream)

    Stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy

    For me, these are the absolute non-negotiable centerpieces of the Thanksgiving table.

    the best vegetarian gravy poured over mashed potatoes and stuffing on a plate with a fork and cloth napkin
    • Vegan mushroom stuffing with chestnuts or the vegan adaptation of this classic stuffing
    • Vegan mashed potatoes
    • The best vegetarian gravy (use the easy vegan option)

    Sweet touches

    I like to serve either cranberry sauce or applesauce at Thanksgiving — sometimes both. These are two best-in-class recipes. They both freeze well, so feel free to make them well in advance.

    cranberry sauce instant pot
    • Cranberry sauce (pictured)
    • Applesauce

    Vegetable side dishes

    Choose as many veggie sides as you like to round out the feast.

    harvest kale salad
    • Harvest kale salad (pictured)
    • Green beans with shallot vinaigrette
    • Roasted rainbow carrots
    • Crispy roasted broccolini

    Dessert

    For dessert, you'll love this perfect old-fashioned apple crisp. All you need to do to make it vegan is swap in coconut oil or plant-based butter for the butter in the topping. It's great on its own or à la mode with your favorite vegan ice cream. If you like, top it with bourbon caramel sauce. Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and omit the sour cream.

    Best Old Fashioned Apple Crisp Recipe

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