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57 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes: Mains, Sides, Desserts, and Everything Else

Sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and so much more—all without any animal products.
57 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes Mains Sides Desserts and Everything Else
Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harissa Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

VeganThanksgiving recipesmight not contain animal products, but they don't have to be complicated. Whether you're cooking for vegan family members orjust trying to follow a more plant-based lifestyle, no one should miss out on Thanksgiving deliciousness. If you're looking to fill your Thanksgiving menu with dishes that will please vegans,vegetarians, and meat eaters alike, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find the best vegan dishes for the holiday, including sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Be sure to purchasevegan butter and dairy-free milk, as you'll need them for several of the recipes below.

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    Photo and Food Styling by Joseph De Leo
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    Sourdough Biscuits

    In this biscuit recipe, sourdough discard takes the place of buttermilk, adding tang and a bit of lift. For a dairy-free biscuit, use vegan butter. Surprise your guests when you tell them these tender, flaky biscuits are completely vegan.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    奶油南瓜意大利调味饭和烤的

    Silky miso and a paprika-packed squash purée makes this dairy-free risotto a hearty and satisfying vegan main dish. Double or triple the squash purée, and use it in other meals throughout the week—we like stirring it into soup and turning it into a pasta sauce.

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  • Photo by Jonathan Lovekin
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    Roast Pumpkin With Dukkha and Pomegranate

    This colorful side dish can be made with roasted butternut squash or pumpkin. The pumpkin slices become caramelized as they cook, and are topped with bright pomegranate seeds and dukkah—a mix of spices and nuts—before serving.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
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    Vegan Pecan Pie

    In this vegan pecan pie, the filling gets a touch of richness from coconut oil, while tapioca flour takes on the role of thickener, replacing eggs. A bit of almond milk and plenty of pecans imbue the pie with nuttiness.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Apple Fritters With Spiced Sugar

    Cinnamon, cardamom, and freshly ground black pepper lend warm spice to these sweet fritters, making them one of our favorite vegan Thanksgiving desserts.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Bill Clark
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    Vegan Corn Muffins With Whipped Sweet Corn

    These tender, fluffy cornbread muffins skip the butter and call for creamy whipped corn made with cashew cream. For a little spice, serve the cornbread with some jalapeño pepper jelly.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Anna Surbatovich, Food Styling by Mariana Velasquez
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    Vegan "Tofurkey" With Mushroom Stuffing and Gravy

    Set aside store-bought faux turkey roasts and place this stunner on your holiday table instead. The vegan loaf is packed with tons of flavor, thanks to miso-infused tofu, a pecan-mushroom stuffing, and a soy-maple glaze.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    Curried Pumpkin Soup

    This creamy pumpkin soup is spiced with cumin, coriander, and cardamom, and makes for an excellent appetizer or side dish. To make it dairy-free, replace the butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Burnished Potato Nuggets

    These easy vegan potatoes are creamy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and perfect for soaking up gravy.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    3-Ingredient Sweet Potato Casserole With Maple Pecans

    This easy vegan sweet potato casserole is sweetened with maple syrup and topped with crunchy, candied pecans. It's sure to be one of the most popular items on your Thanksgiving menu.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Cranberry Chutney With Orange, Figs, and Mustard

    This chutney is scented with ginger, cinnamon, and citrus, and comes together quickly on the stovetop. Save time when you're preparing your Thanksgiving feast by using frozen cranberries and preparing this chutney a week ahead.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts

    Sweet Brussels sprouts are stir-fried until crispy, then seasoned with lemon zest, walnut oil, and topped with crunchy, toasted walnuts for a delicious, easy vegan side dish.

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  • Photo by Bobbi Lin
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    Citrus-Pomegranate Relish

    With just five ingredients, this relish is an incredibly simple condiment worth adding to your Thanksgiving table. It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare, and you can make it a week ahead of time.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon and Nikole Herriott
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    Bon Appétit's Best Bread

    This bread has a nutty flavor and intense chew, making it the perfect stunner for your Thanksgiving table. To ensure you have fresh bread on time, count back three nights from the day you want to bake.

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  • Photo by Christopher Testani
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    Salt-and-Vinegar Rösti

    Consider adding these crispy potatoes to your Thanksgiving menu. This rösti requires no skillet, just a preheated cake pan: Combine grated, parboiled potatoes with softened onions, vinegar, salt, and pepper, then bake in the preheated cake pan for one hour. It's a no-fuss, dairy-free, and gluten-free side dish that everyone will love.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
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    3-Ingredient Lemony Green Beans With Frizzled Leeks

    Olive oil-fried leeks add crunch, flavor, and an impressive look to this classic Thanksgiving side. Want to save time? Blanch the green beans up to a day in advance.

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  • Photo by Matt Duckor
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    Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy

    This rich vegan gravy gives a boost of extra flavor, thanks to an earthy thyme-garlic oil and umami-rich cremini mushrooms. And here's the really good news: It can be made three days ahead of Thanksgiving, saving you time on the big day.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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    Harissa-and-Maple-Roasted Carrots

    A colorful and spicy (but not fiery!) side breaks up all the heavy, rich dishes on the table. With ingredients like garlic, maple syrup, harissa paste, and lemon, this is another one of our best vegan Thanksgiving recipes.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Stir-Fried Green Beans With Coconut

    These tender green beans are spiced with black mustard seeds, dried chiles, curry leaves, cumin seeds, and asafoetida for a fragrant and flavorful gluten-free and dairy-free vegetable side.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Tempeh “Bacon”

    Protein-packed tempeh gets thinly sliced and infused with a marinade of soy sauce, smoked paprika, and rich maple syrup to mimic the smoky-sweet flavor of bacon. And since bacon is way better than turkey, this protein will be the star of your vegan Thanksgiving.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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    Smoky Carrot Dip

    For this vegan dip, sweet and smoky roasted carrots are blended with chickpeas, almonds, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs. Serve it with seeded crackers or bread for an easy vegan appetizer.

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  • Photo by Jeff Luker
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    Blistered Green Beans with Garlic and Miso

    Don’t rush to shake the pan and toss the green beans before they blister; they need a little time to char—it's part of their magic.

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  • Photo by Nicole Franzen
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    Za'atar Sweet Potatoes and Garlicky Kale

    This well-spiced vegetable dish—featuring sesame seeds, sumac, dried thyme, garlic, and olive oil—is hearty and flavorful enough to serve as a main course on your Thanksgiving table.

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  • Photo by Nicole Franzen
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    Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna

    If you're hosting a vegan Thanksgiving dinner, serve this hearty mushroom lasagna as your main course. It's seasoned with nutritional yeast and filled with spinach, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy cashew sauce.

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  • Photo by Tara Donne, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Cyd McDowell
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    Spiced Sweet Potato and Parsnip Tian

    Baked with apple cider, Aleppo pepper, and fresh thyme, this stunning sweet potato and parsnip dish is a lighter take on traditional sweet potato casserole. To make it vegan or dairy-free, simply swap out the regular butter for your favorite vegan butter.

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  • Photo by Katie Newburn
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    Blood Orange and Grapefruit Salad With Cinnamon

    This simple, bright citrus salad is balanced with warmed cinnamon, and makes for a colorful presentation that will liven up the Thanksgiving table.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Shaved Carrots with Charred Dates

    Tender, thinly shaved carrots and charred dates are dressed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette for a salty, sweet, and sour Thanksgiving side dish.

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  • Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
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    Almond Aioli

    This creamy vegan sauce is the perfect dip to serve with vegetables as an appetizer, though it's also great in salad dressings or atop your Thanksgiving roasted vegetables.

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    Panisses With Sage Leaves and Lemon

    These chickpea fritters are best enjoyed hot, while their centers still have a custardy texture. Garnish with sprigs of sage and lemon wedges.

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  • Photo by Bobbi Lin
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    Winter Slaw With Red Pears and Pumpkin Seeds

    Brussels sprouts, earthy beets, pleasantly bitter radicchio, and sweet, ripe pears come together in this winter slaw that gets additional crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds. It's a gluten-free and dairy-free salad that would be excellent as a shared side dish, but also filling as enough to be someone's main course.

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  • Photo by Romulo Yanes
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    Rosemary Olive Oil Bread

    A healthy dose of olive oil gives this rosemary-infused bread a rich, moist crumb and pale golden hue; it also helps it keep a little better than other European-style breads. Slice it and serve it with dips as an appetizer, or turn it into a delicious, savory vegan stuffing.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
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    Stewed Cannellini Beans with Chiles and Thyme

    These brothy beans are a comforting and easy vegan side, and perfect for dipping your dinner rolls in.

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  • Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
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    Maple-Roasted Delicata Squash

    Roasting the delicata squash with olive oil and maple syrup enhances the vegetables' natural sweetness while also helping the vegetables further caramelize.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers
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    Tad's Roasted Potatoes

    Is there such a thing as too many potato recipes on a Thanksgiving menu? We don't think so. These vegan potatoes are roasted with fragrant rosemary, thyme, sage, and garlic for a savory, crispy side.

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    Roasted Veg With Nutritional Yeast

    Nutritional yeast (or nooch) is a great vegan source of umami. For an easy Thanksgiving side dish, toss your favorite vegetables in it.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Roasted Winter Squash With Kale Pipian

    This dish works well with just about any winter squash. Butternut squash, honeynut squash, acorn squash, and delicata squash are just a few of our favorites.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Mashed Potatoes With Potato Chips

    Turn these mashed potatoes into a vegan Thanksgiving side dish by replacing the dairy with your favorite dairy-free alternatives. They'll be just as creamy and delicious—just don't forget the crispy potato chip topping.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Fried Onions

    This remix of an American classic is creamy and ribboned with fresh vegetables, but the real star is the paprika-scented fried onions.

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  • Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Claire Saffitz
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    Slow-Cooked Green Beans With Harissa and Cumin

    Slow-cooking the green beans turns them into tender, succulent vegetables. Here, green beans are cooked in olive oil and sweet, spicy harissa.

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  • Photo by Christopher Testani
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    Vegan Chocolate Tart With Salted Oat Crust

    This rich, gorgeous chocolate tart will become a staple dessert on your vegan Thanksgiving menu. It can also be made two days ahead, if you like.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton
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    Butternut Squash Vegducken

    This stunner of an entree is an entirely meatless take on turducken, with butternut squash, eggplant, and zucchini swapped in for the traditional meaty ingredients. To make it vegan, followthese simple swaps to remove the dairy and eggs.

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    Classic Mashed Potatoes

    A happy Thanksgiving is one with lots of mashed potatoes. For delicious, creamy vegan mashed potatoes, use an unsweetened dairy-free milk in place of regular milk here. If you'd like to avoid last-minute kitchen chaos, you can cook and mash the potatoes up to an hour in advance.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne
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    Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    This no-fuss pumpkin pie filling comes together quickly in the bowl of a food processor and gets its creamy, silky texture from vegan cream cheese and tofu.

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    Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

    The secret to the creamiest vegan cheesecake? Tofu. In this easy vegan dessert, bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and vegan cream cheese are blended with tofu for a decadent chocolate filling.

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  • Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
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    Vegan Banana Ice Cream

    Watching frozen bananas transform into ice cream—no sugar or dairy necessary—is like magic. For extra flavor, stir in (cooled) toasted chopped walnuts and vegan chocolate chunks for a easy spin on Chunky Monkey ice cream.

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