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    You are here: Home / Roundups / 100+ Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    LAST UPDATED: February 15, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: November 24, 2021

    100+ Delicious Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Looking for some vegan deliciousness for your feast? This amazing collection of over 100(!) vegan Thanksgiving recipes has everything you need for an amazing plant-based holiday meal.

    Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    November is here and the holidays are right around the corner. Have you started planning your dinner yet? I'm here to help, with this massive collection of vegan Thanksgiving recipes.

    I've got more on the way, and I'll continue to add them as the holiday approaches, so check back from time to time as you put your menu together. And after Thanksgiving is over and you're ready to start thinking about the big year-end holidays, be sure to check out my collection of delicious vegan holiday recipes!

    And to make this list easy to navigate, here's an index! Click on any of the headings in the index to jump right to that section of the round-up.

    • Appetizers
      • Vegan Dips & Cheeses
      • Finger Foods
    • Soups
      • Squash soups
      • Veggie soups
      • Creamy soups
    • Main Dishes
      • Savory Pies
      • Veggie Loaves
      • Holiday-Worthy Pastas
      • Stews
      • Veggie-Based Mains
      • Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Defy Categorization
    • Sides
      • Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes
      • Vegan Gravy
      • Veggies
      • Cranberries
      • Other Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
    • Desserts
      • Vegan Pies
      • Festive (and Delicious!) Vegan Cakes
      • Vegan Cheesecakes
      • Doughnuts
      • Other Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts
    • Leftovers

    And on to the list!

    Appetizers

    It wouldn't be a party without some pre-dinner snacks! Keep your guests happy before the big meal with any of these vegan dips, cheeses and finger foods.

    Vegan Dips & Cheeses

    Dips are always a crowd-pleaser! Keep it simple with some hummus, or go adventurous with a vegan cheese and some crackers or bread.

    Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball

    Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball on a Plate with Crackers and Rosemary

    Caramelized Onion Hummus

    Vegan Swiss Cheese Fondue

    Cashew Camembert

    Vegan Mushroom Pâté

    Sweet, Smoky and Savory Butternut Squash Hummus

    Finger Foods

    These little nibbles are just as cute as they are delicious.

    Vegan Spinach Puffs

    Vegan Spinach Puffs in a Muffin Tin

    Tempeh Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms

    Vegan Stuffed Phyllo Cigars

    Vegan Mini Spinach Quiches

    Mushroom Crostini with Herbed Cashew Cheese

    Sweet Potato Latkes with Spiked Apple Sauce

    Soups

    A warm and cozy bowl of soup is the perfect way to start a meal when it's cold outside. Go traditional with a squash or veggie-based soup, or really impress your guests with one of the super-decadent creamy soups lower down on the list.

    Squash Soups

    Squash soups get their very own category when it comes to vegan Thanksgiving recipes.

    Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

    Bowl of Vegan Butternut Squash Soup on a Wooden Surface with Bread on the Side.

    Easy Vegan Pumpkin Soup

    Red Lentil Butternut Squash Soup with Curry Croutons

    Miso Kabocha Squash Soup with Maple Roasted Walnuts

    Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

    Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Bisque with Maple Cinnamon Tempeh Croutons

    Veggie Soups

    I really like starting my Thanksgiving dinner with a veggie-packed soup. It helps to get something nutritious into my belly and prevents me from overdoing it later on when the main meal is served.

    Quinoa & Lentil Cabbage Roll Soup

    Vegan Cabbage Roll Soup in a Pot with Serving Spoon

    Rosemary, Red Bean & Kale Soup

    Chai-Spiced Apple Sweet Potato Soup

    Creamy Soups

    Since Thanksgiving is in fact a once a year meal, it's totally understandable that you may want to indulge in a thick and creamy bowl of soup. The good news is that all of these are made without dairy! Most are cashew-based, but if you're looking for a nut-free soup try the Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice or the Roasted Garlic Potato Leek Soup.

    Creamy Mushroom & Wild Rice Soup

    Creamy Mushroom Wild Rice Soup in a Bowl with Water Glass and Spoon

    Creamy Kale Soup with Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

    Creamy Vegan Mushroom & Barley Soup

    Roasted Garlic Potato Leek Soup

    Vegan Cheddar Beer Soup

    Classic Vegan Potato Soup

    Creamy Vegan Tomato Bisque

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Rosemary White Bean Soup

    Blackened Cauliflower Soup

    Vegan Cream of Broccoli Soup

    Main Dishes

    Savory Pies

    What's the best way to ensure zero complaints about serving a meatless main dish? Put it in a pie! Seriously, have you ever heard anyone complain about having to eat pie? I didn't think so!

    Savory Lentil Mushroom Vegan Hand Pies

    Lentil Mushroom Hand Pies on a Plate with Rosemary and Gravy Bowl in the Background

    Vegan Shepherd's Pie

    Creamy Cauliflower Cobbler

    Chickpea Ragout Pot Pie

    Vegan Cheese & Onion Pie

    Spinach & Mushroom Vegan Puff Pastry Quiches

    Vegan Chicken Pot Pie

    Vegan Potato Leek Quiche

    Vegan Loaves

    I only have a few loaf recipes (so far), but they're all pretty killer. For something traditional(ish) try the (Almost) Classic Chickpea Meatloaf. The Italian meatloaf muffins are great if you're up for something fun and different!

    (Almost) Classic Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf

    Overhead View of a Partially Sliced Vegan Chickpea Meatloaf

    Savory Vegan Nut Roast

    Italian-Style Vegan Meatloaf Muffins

    Holiday-Worthy Pastas

    What makes a pasta dish holiday-worthy? It has to be super hearty, with cheesy (vegan) filling or creamy sauce, and bold flavors. All of these pastas fit the bill!

    Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

    Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff in a Skillet with Serving Spoon

    Vegan Stuffed Shells Florentine

    Pea Pesto Stuffed Shells

    Vegan Manicotti with Blush Sauce and Kale

    Vegan Gnocchi with Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce

    Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

    Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna

    Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Walnuts & Kale

    Fried Gnocchi with Mushrooms

    Vegan Lasagna Primavera with Pesto Cashew Cream Sauce

    Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

    Stews

    Stews aren't exactly traditional as Thanksgiving main dishes, but then again, neither is just about anything vegan. It just so happens that savory stews make perfect holiday main dishes.

    Eggplant Bourguignon

    Eggplant Bourguignon in a Bowl with Water Glass and Spoon

    Wild Mushroom Ragu with Creamy Polenta

    Vegan Rosemary Chicklins & Dumplings Stew

    Portobello Mushroom Beef Stew

    Veggie-Based Mains

    The trick to creating a perfect vegan holiday main dish around vegetables? Use super hearty veggies like portobello mushrooms, winter squash, eggplant and cauliflower!

    Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Stuffed Acorn Squash on a Plate with Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Sauce

    Whiskey Peppercorn Portobello Steaks

    Walnut and Wild Rice Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

    Quinoa & Lentil Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

    Vegan Eggplant Moussaka

    Garlic & Herb Crusted Whole Roasted Cauliflower

    Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Defy Categorization

    I have a few dishes that just don't fit in any of the main dish categories I listed above, but I couldn't possibly leave them out.

    Vegan Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy

    Vegan Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Mushroom Gravy

    Crispy Tofu Steaks with Caramelized Onion Gravy

    Creamy Vegan Mushroom Risotto

    Vegan Vegetable Wellington

    Butternut Squash Risotto

    Sides

    Sides are such an important part of a vegan Thanksgiving feast! After all, most of us have had the experience of creating a meal entirely of sides at some point or another, right? And that's not so bad, as long as the sides are delicious!

    Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes

    These vegan potato and sweet potato dishes are super delicious and decadent — you'll never, ever miss the dairy!

    Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Bowl of Vegan Mashed Potatoes on a Wooden Surface

    Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

    Cheesy Vegan Cornflake Potato Casserole​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble Topping

    Vegan Roasted Garlic & Dill Mashed Red Potatoes

    Vegan Candied Yams

    Marshmallow Topped Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

    Truffled Mashed Potatoes

    Vegan Gravy

    For years I ate naked mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving, and that's just wrong. Especially since vegan gravy is so easy to make! I've just got two recipes at this point, but both are easy and scrumptious enough to please vegans and omnivores alike.

    Super Simple Vegan Gravy

    Vegan Gravy Being Poured on a Mound of Mashed Potatoes

    Whiskey Mushroom Gravy

    Veggies

    You've got to at least include some veggies in your feast. Serve the Dijon Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and they just might be the first thing on the table to disappear.

    Vegan Creamed Corn

    Bowl of Vegan Creamed Corn with Napkin in the Background

    Vegan Green Bean Casserole

    Dijon Brussels Sprouts

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Casserole​​​​​​​

    Vegan Creamed Spinach

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts (4 Ways!)

    Creamy Vegan Kale

    Cranberries

    It's time to ditch the canned cranberry sauce. These vegan cranberry dishes are easy and a thousand times more delicious.

    Orange Cranberry Crisp

    Orange Cranberry Crisp on a Plate with Fork, Spoon and Water Glass

    Spiced Wine Cranberry Sauce

    Other Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes

    Stuffing, muffins, biscuits, bread, and rice! If your meal still doesn't seem complete, round it out with one or two of these.

    Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms & Pecans

    A Bowl of Wild Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms and Pecans with Serving Spoon

    Butternut Squash Jeweled Rice

    Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits​​​​​​​

    Vegan Broccoli Cheese Risotto

    Whole Wheat Olive Oil Beer Bread

    Olive Rosemary Focaccia

    Tempeh Sausage & Kale Stuffing

    Soft & Buttery Vegan Dinner Rolls

    Vegan Corn Muffins

    Classic Vegan Mac & Cheese

    Vegan Cornbread

    Rosemary Pumpkin Biscuits

    Perfect Vegan Stuffing

    Vegan Corny Corn Muffins

    Desserts

    Dessert is my favorite course to wow everyone with. There so many vegan sweets that are super decadent and nobody would ever guess they were made without eggs or dairy! For a traditional feast, choose one of the pie recipes, or for something different serve up some Thanksgiving doughnuts.

    Vegan Pies

    Everyone craves pie on Thanksgiving, so I highly recommend putting at least one of these on the menu. I even have a homemade vegan pie crust recipe that works with any of these pies.

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    Slice of Vegan Pumpkin Pie Topped with Whipped Topping and Cinnamon.

    Chai-Spiced Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

    Vegan Chocolate Pecan Pie

    Vegan Apple Pie

    Vegan Pecan Pie

    Vegan Custard Pie

    Festive (and Delicious!) Vegan Cakes

    If pie is the number one traditional Thanksgiving dessert, cake has to come in a close second. These are a few of my most festive cake recipes on the blog, so they're perfect for holiday celebrations.

    Vegan Mocha Layer Cake

    Hand With Fork Scooping out a Bit of Vegan Mocha Layer Cake

    Vegan Carrot Cake with Cashew Cream Cheese Frosting

    Vegan Spice Cake

    Mulled Wine Chocolate Cupcakes with Orange Ganache Frosting

    Rosemary Lemon Vegan Pound Cake

    The Ultimate Vegan Chocolate Cake

    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping

    Vegan Cheesecakes

    Dairy-free cheesecake is a thing, and I've used it to fool many non-vegans. These vegan cheesecakes will have everyone at your table asking for the recipe.

    Vegan Mocha Swirl Cheesecake

    Two Slices of Vegan Mocha Swirl Cheesecake on Plates with a Coffee Cup

    Caramel Apple Vegan No-Bake Cheesecake

    Mini Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Gingersnap Crusts

    Doughnuts

    Yup, I made a doughnuts category on my Thanksgiving page! I realized I was accumulating quite a few fall-inspired doughnut recipes that work perfectly for the holiday meal.

    Vegan Apple Crumble Doughnuts

    Stack of Vegan Apple Crumble Doughnuts with Coffee Cup and Apples in the Background

    Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

    Chai Golden Milk Doughnuts

    Vegan Gingerbread Doughnuts with Apple Cider Glaze

    Other Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

    I couldn't leave out the Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies or the Pumpkin Gingersnap Tiramisu, so I gave them their own category. I'll keep adding a new oddball vegan Thanksgiving desserts to this one as they come up.

    Vegan Apple Crisp

    Bowl of Vegan Apple Crisp and Ice Cream with Apples and Baking Dish in the Background

    Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

    Vegan Pumpkin Gingersnap Tiramisu

    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    Leftovers

    With all that vegan food you just cooked, you're bound to have more leftovers than you know what to do with. Hopefully this will help!

    Hot Open-Faced Vegan Turkey & Gravy Sandwich on a Plate with Fork and Water Glass

    Hot Open-Faced Vegan Turkey Sandwiches

    Cheesy Vegan Mashed Potato Pancakes

    Vegan Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

    Mashed Potato Enchiladas

    Video!

    Check out my video showing you how to prepare 4 of my favorite vegan Thanksgiving recipes: Maple Dijon Vegan Cheese Ball, Vegan Chickpea Meatloaf, Whiskey Mushroom Gravy, and Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie!

    Vegan Thanksgiving Menus

    Need some help finding the winning combination of vegan Thanksgiving dishes? I can help! I put together 4 delicious vegan Thanksgiving menus.

    Like these recipes? If so, be sure to follow me on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, or subscribe to my newsletter. And please stop back and leave me a review and rating below if you make any of them!
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    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. Susan Liddell says

      November 21, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Wow! What an amazing assortment of recipes! They look absolutely fabulous, thank you so much, I must decide on which ones to try, ...and I'll pass them on to my two daughters too!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 21, 2017 at 9:40 pm

        Thank you! I hope you get to enjoy some of them!!

        Reply
    2. Nova Van Scyoc says

      November 23, 2017 at 7:05 am

      A lot of these look wonderful! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 26, 2017 at 10:21 pm

        Thank you! I hope you got to enjoy a few of them! :)

        Reply
    3. Tamar says

      November 05, 2018 at 2:55 am

      Hi Alissa, when are you going to compile everything into a book? I'm waiting to buy it. Please! Tamar

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 11, 2018 at 8:56 pm

        Thanks for the encouragement!! I will, I promise! I've got to find the right publisher, but it'll happen! :)

        Reply
    4. Sandra says

      October 20, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      Wow, thank you so much for this list. Comprehensive and so delicious!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        October 20, 2019 at 1:56 pm

        Very welcome! I hope you enjoy a few of the dishes!

        Reply
    5. Joanne says

      October 28, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      Looking forward to trying these recipes, thank you!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 02, 2019 at 8:40 pm

        Very welcome! Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Tracy says

      October 29, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks for posting this Alissa! I've already been thinking about Thanksgiving mains my mom would eat since she refuses to try tofu and hates anything with legumes. This has given me a lot of ideas!

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      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 02, 2019 at 6:00 pm

        I'm glad it's helpful to you! I hope you enjoy a few of the dishes, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

        Reply
    7. Debbie says

      November 02, 2019 at 8:41 am

      OMG. I just about died and went to heaven looking at this list of food. I scrolled down to the bottom to see if there was a link to buy the book. Please publish one and TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        November 02, 2019 at 10:53 am

        Yay! I'm glad you like the recipes! And I hope to publish a book in the future - thank you for the encouragement!

        Reply

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