If you're cooking for a plant-based crowd this year, these vegan Thanksgiving recipes make it easy to put a full, festive table together. With this much good food on it, nobody will miss the turkey.
A vegan menu also takes some pressure off the cook, since so many holiday classics are naturally plant-based or easy to adapt. Start the meal with a pot of my Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup, and for simple sides, my Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes and Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes are already dairy-free.
I'm sharing 51 of the best vegan Thanksgiving recipes below. They include Vegan Wellington, Green Bean Casserole and Pumpkin Pie, and more. You'll find starters, hearty mains, casseroles, breads and plenty of desserts. Pick a few to build your holiday menu!
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Starters
A great Thanksgiving spread always starts with something to nibble on while the main dishes come together, and these starters set a festive, welcoming tone.
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
These stuffed mushrooms are hearty, umami-packed, and full of satisfying texture. They make a naturally impressive appetizer that can even be made gluten-free.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Stuffed MushroomsPhoto and recipe: Lazy Cat Kitchen
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
This creamy, oil-free spinach artichoke dip is crowd-pleasing party food made with simple ingredients. It's perfect for keeping guests happy before the big meal.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Spinach Artichoke DipPhoto and recipe: Veggies Save The Day
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk
This rich and creamy butternut squash soup features granny smith apples, aromatics, and coconut milk for a naturally sweet, nourishing bowl. It's a lovely way to start a Thanksgiving dinner.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut MilkPhoto and recipe: Sweet Potato Soul
Vegan Cheese Ball
This dairy-free cheese ball is creamy, delicious, and guaranteed to impress guests looking for something a little unexpected on the appetizer spread.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Cheese BallPhoto and recipe: Essy Cooks
Vegan Mains
These showstopping vegan mains prove you don't need turkey to create a memorable centerpiece that everyone at the table will love.
1-Hour Vegan Shepherd's Pie
This hearty lentil-and-veggie shepherd's pie is topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and comes together with just 10 ingredients. It's the kind of comforting main that satisfies everyone at the table.
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1-Hour Vegan Shepherd's PiePhoto and recipe: Minimalist Baker
1-Hour Vegan Pot Pies
These individual pot pies are loaded with vegetables and crowned with flaky homemade biscuits. They feel festive and special while being surprisingly simple to pull off in just one hour.
Make this recipe:
1-Hour Vegan Pot PiesPhoto and recipe: Minimalist Baker
The Ultimate Vegetable Lentil Loaf
This flavorful lentil loaf is packed with simple vegetables and finished with a tangy glaze. It slices beautifully and even makes incredible leftovers the next day.
Make this recipe:
The Ultimate Vegetable Lentil LoafPhoto and recipe: THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA
Vegan Nut Roast Wreath
Shaped into a gorgeous wreath, this hearty nut roast is as stunning to look at as it is delicious to eat. It makes a truly show-stopping Thanksgiving centerpiece.
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Vegan Nut Roast WreathPhoto and recipe: The Flexitarian
Vegan Wellington
This impressive Wellington wraps a meaty seitan filling and garlicky mushroom duxelles in a flaky pastry crust. It's the kind of main that makes Thanksgiving feel truly special.
Make this recipe:
Vegan WellingtonPhoto and recipe: Full of Plants
Stuffed Seitan Roast
This beautifully presented stuffed seitan roast is built to be the star of your Thanksgiving table. It's bold, satisfying, and guaranteed to impress.
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Stuffed Seitan RoastPhoto and recipe: Vegan Yack Attack
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
A whole roasted cauliflower seasoned with herbs is effortlessly elegant and surprisingly simple to make. It works equally well as a stunning vegan centerpiece or a gorgeous side.
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Whole Roasted CauliflowerPhoto and recipe: Debra Klein
Savory Vegan Rosemary Root Vegetable Galette
This rustic galette is layered with beets, sweet potato, and potato in a rosemary-infused cream sauce. It's a unique and deeply satisfying main that feels right at home on a fall holiday table.
Make this recipe:
Savory Vegan Rosemary Root Vegetable GalettePhoto and recipe: Thank You Berry Much
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
These acorn squash halves are filled with a wild rice, cranberry, apple, mushroom, and kale mixture for a naturally gluten-free and nut-free holiday dish. They work beautifully as either a main or a substantial side.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Stuffed Acorn SquashPhoto and recipe: Crowded Kitchen
Potatoes, Stuffing and Gravy
Mashed potatoes, stuffing, and gravy are the heart of any Thanksgiving plate, and these vegan versions are every bit as comforting as the classics.
The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes
These light yet creamy mashed potatoes get their richness from a garlic miso butter that takes them completely over the top. No one will miss the dairy.
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The Best Vegan Mashed PotatoesPhoto and recipe: Rainbow Plant Life
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Brown butter-mashed sweet potatoes meet warm spices and a sweet-and-salty oat-nut crumble in this elevated casserole. It's one of those sides that always disappears first.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Sweet Potato CasserolePhoto and recipe: Rainbow Plant Life
Whole Grain Classic Stuffing
This classic stuffing gets a wholesome upgrade with whole grain bread and olive oil. It's simple, hearty, and the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot on the holiday menu.
Make this recipe:
Whole Grain Classic StuffingPhoto and recipe: A Couple Cooks
Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy
This rich, umami-packed mushroom gravy uses just 9 ingredients and can be made ahead of time. It ties the whole Thanksgiving plate together beautifully.
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Easy Vegan Mushroom GravyPhoto and recipe: It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
The Best Easy Vegan Cranberry Sauce
With just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes, this cranberry sauce is the easiest thing on the Thanksgiving menu. Making it ahead means one less task on the big day.
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The Best Easy Vegan Cranberry SaucePhoto and recipe: It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
These crispy garlic roasted potatoes are simple, crowd-pleasing, and pair well with just about everything else on the table.
Make this recipe:
Garlic Roasted PotatoesPhoto and recipe: Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
Easy Vegan Gravy
This savory vegan gravy comes together in just 5 minutes with 6 ingredients. It's the kind of quick win that makes holiday cooking so much more manageable.
Make this recipe:
Easy Vegan GravyPhoto and recipe: Nora Cooks
Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, comforting dairy-free scalloped potatoes baked in a homemade white sauce are pure comfort food. This is the kind of dish that becomes a family tradition.
Make this recipe:
Dairy Free Scalloped PotatoesPhoto and recipe: Vegan in the Freezer
Casseroles and Vegetable Sides
Colorful casseroles and roasted vegetables round out the holiday table beautifully, adding variety and plenty of seasonal flavor.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash
Brussels sprouts and butternut squash roasted with olive oil, salt, and pepper until tender and slightly charred is effortless fall cooking at its best.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut SquashPhoto and recipe: Skinnytaste
Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables
A simple, cozy mix of roasted vegetables is always a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving spread. This recipe makes it easy to add color and warmth to the table.
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Thanksgiving Roasted VegetablesPhoto and recipe: A Couple Cooks
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Cranberries
Butternut squash roasted with maple and cranberries strikes a gorgeous sweet-savory balance. It's vibrant, flavorful, and ready in under an hour.
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Oven Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and CranberriesPhoto and recipe: The Speckled Palate
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This from-scratch vegan green bean casserole made with fresh ingredients is a serious upgrade from the classic. It's the kind of side dish that converts even the skeptics.
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Vegan Green Bean CasserolePhoto and recipe: Veggie Fun Kitchen
Roasted Rainbow Carrots
These maple roasted carrots are sweet, simple, and add a pop of color to any holiday plate. They complement savory mains really well.
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Roasted Rainbow CarrotsPhoto and recipe: Sweet T Makes Three
Wild Rice Pilaf
This hearty wild rice pilaf is packed with flavorful vegetables and comes together easily. Add dried cranberries or pecans to give it a festive Thanksgiving feel.
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Wild Rice PilafPhoto and recipe: Simply Whisked
Creamy Vegan Corn Casserole
This creamy, buttery, and fluffy vegan corn casserole is a comfort food dream. It's easy to make and always a hit at Thanksgiving.
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Creamy Vegan Corn CasserolePhoto and recipe: My Darling Vegan
Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese
This baked vegan mac and cheese is covered in garlic breadcrumbs and made without gluten, dairy, or nuts. It's the ultimate crowd-pleasing comfort side.
Make this recipe:
Baked Vegan Mac and CheesePhoto and recipe: The Hidden Veggies
Salads
A crisp, fresh salad is a wonderful contrast to all the rich and hearty Thanksgiving dishes, and these ones are anything but boring.
Warm Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables
This hearty warm farro salad pairs chewy grains with roasted root vegetables, lemon, and rosemary for a satisfying plant-based side. It feels cozy and special enough for the Thanksgiving table without a lot of fuss.
Make this recipe:
Warm Farro Salad with Roasted Root VegetablesPhoto and recipe: Dietitian Debbie Dishes
Crunchy Red Cabbage + Kale Slaw
This crunchy red cabbage and kale slaw with a light dressing and seeds adds a refreshing, protein-rich contrast to the richer Thanksgiving dishes.
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Crunchy Red Cabbage + Kale SlawPhoto and recipe: THE SIMPLE VEGANISTA
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing
Shaved Brussels sprouts tossed with crisp apple slices and a creamy maple vinaigrette make an elegant and refreshing fall salad that feels right at home at Thanksgiving.
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Creamy Maple DressingPhoto and recipe: The Modern Proper
Butternut Squash Spinach Salad
Baby spinach topped with roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and a maple vinaigrette is a beautiful and seasonal salad for the holiday table.
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Butternut Squash Spinach SaladPhoto and recipe: Olives & Lamb
Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing
This kale salad loaded with crispy chickpeas and tahini dressing is full of bold flavor and satisfying texture. It's a plant-based salad that actually excites people.
Make this recipe:
Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini DressingPhoto and recipe: jenneatsgoood.com
White Bean & Kale Salad
White beans, kale, toasted breadcrumbs, and a lemon tahini dressing come together in a salad that is hearty, bright, and completely craveable.
Make this recipe:
White Bean & Kale SaladPhoto and recipe: by Lauren Cermak
Breads and Rolls
Warm, homemade bread is one of life's great pleasures, and having a basket on the Thanksgiving table makes everything feel even more special.
Focaccia Bread
This soft, airy focaccia with crisp golden edges is wonderful for tearing and sharing at the table. I love a rosemary and sea salt topping alongside a big Thanksgiving spread.
Make this recipe:
Focaccia BreadPhoto and recipe: Love and Lemons
Southern-Style Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits
These tall, ultra-flaky vegan buttermilk biscuits come together in just 30 minutes and are absolutely perfect for soaking up gravy.
Make this recipe:
Southern-Style Vegan Buttermilk BiscuitsPhoto and recipe: Nora Cooks
Garlic & Herb Dinner Rolls
These garlic and herb dinner rolls are soft, flavorful, and completely vegan. Homemade rolls always make a holiday meal feel extra special.
Make this recipe:
Garlic & Herb Dinner RollsPhoto and recipe: This Savory Vegan
Plant-Based Cornbread
This lightly sweetened plant-based cornbread is made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. It pairs especially well with soups and stews on the Thanksgiving table.
Make this recipe:
Plant-Based CornbreadPhoto and recipe: Namely Marly
Flatbreads with Creamy Red Pepper Scallion Spread
These crispy, chewy flatbreads with a creamy red pepper scallion spread are a fun and flavorful addition to any holiday bread basket.
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Flatbreads with Creamy Red Pepper Scallion SpreadPhoto and recipe: Post Punk Kitchen
Red Lentil Bread Rolls
These wholesome red lentil bread rolls are high in fiber and protein, and free from flour, gluten, and yeast. They're a hearty, feel-good addition to the Thanksgiving table.
Make this recipe:
Red Lentil Bread RollsPhoto and recipe: Elavegan
Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These pillowy soft vegan pumpkin cinnamon rolls with their slightly caramelized bottoms are a festive seasonal treat. They bring serious cozy fall energy to any gathering.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon RollsPhoto and recipe: Mary's Test Kitchen
Desserts
No Thanksgiving is complete without dessert, and these vegan sweets are worthy finales to your holiday feast.
Vegan Chocolate Meringue Pie
This vegan chocolate meringue pie features a creamy, chocolatey filling piled high with vegan meringue. It's a stunning and indulgent dessert that steals the show.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Chocolate Meringue PiePhoto and recipe: Namely Marly
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
This silky smooth vegan pumpkin pie is made with a flaky gluten-free crust and is everything you want from a classic Thanksgiving dessert.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Pumpkin PiePhoto and recipe: Jessica in the Kitchen
Vegan Pecan Pie
This easy egg-free pecan pie has a custard-like filling packed with chopped pecans. It's a classic Thanksgiving dessert that just happens to be totally vegan.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Pecan PiePhoto and recipe: Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
Perfect Vegan Apple Pie
This vegan apple pie has a perfectly set, non-runny filling that makes every slice a dream. It's a timeless dessert that belongs on every Thanksgiving table.
Make this recipe:
Perfect Vegan Apple PiePhoto and recipe: The Hidden Veggies
Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake
This baked dairy-free pumpkin cheesecake has a spiced cereal crumb crust and a beautiful salted caramel swirl. It's an elegant and easy holiday dessert.
Make this recipe:
Pumpkin Caramel CheesecakePhoto and recipe: Feasting on Fruit
Vegan Pumpkin Mousse
Made with just 6 ingredients and a blender, this light and dreamy vegan pumpkin mousse is the easiest fall dessert you'll ever make.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Pumpkin MoussePhoto and recipe: Feasting on Fruit
Vegan Apple Crumble
Tender baked apples under a crumbly brown sugar topping make this vegan apple crumble a simple and satisfying fall dessert everyone loves.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Apple CrumblePhoto and recipe: Plantifully Based
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
This easy one-bowl vegan pumpkin bread is a fuss-free bake that fills the kitchen with the most incredible fall aroma. It's a lovely way to end a Thanksgiving meal.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Pumpkin BreadPhoto and recipe: Love From The Oven
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
This sweet potato pie is made with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a buttery crust and comes together in about an hour. It's a beautiful and delicious alternative to pumpkin pie.
Make this recipe:
Vegan Sweet Potato PiePhoto and recipe: The Almond Eater
I hope this list makes planning your vegan Thanksgiving feast a little easier and a whole lot more delicious!


























































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