This is the most epic vegan Thanksgiving recipes round-up out there! Everything from vegan wellingtons to roasts to stuffings and gravy, this is the only vegan Thanksgiving recipes collection you’ll ever need!
Being vegan is super easy! There are more resources available than ever before and endless recipes available for free online.
We no longer have to resign ourselves to a holiday meal cobbled together from vegetable side dishes.
We can made delicious and satisfying vegan main dishes that even meat-eaters will enjoy!
What Does a Vegan Thanksgiving Look Like?
In recent years, the most popular vegan Thanksgiving main dish is some variation of a Wellington.
A Wellington is some kind of hearty vegetable filling (pumpkin, beet, mushroom, lentil, etc.) encased in puff pastry and baked.
Wellingtons are impressive and go great with the typical Thanksgiving sides of cranberry sauce and gravy.
We also have the option of a homemade Tofurky-type roast.
These main dishes are typically made with vital wheat gluten to give them a very "meaty" texture and seasoned to taste like turkey or ham.
Of course you can never go wrong with a beautiful stuffed vegetable as a main. There are so many options here with regard to the vegetable to be stuffed and the stuffing itself!
Whatever you choose as a vegan Thanksgiving main dish, there are vegan options for all the traditional Thanksgiving side dishes too.
Soups, salads, mashed vegetables, roasted vegetables, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy - everything is here and vegan!
The following list of vegan holiday recipes is conveniently broken down into the following categories to help you find exactly what you need.
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- What Does a Vegan Thanksgiving Look Like?
- Vegan Wellingtons
- Vegan Holiday Roasts and Meatloaf
- Stuffed Vegetable Mains
- Casseroles and Pot Pies
- Pasta
- Soups and Salads
- Stuffings and Mashes
- Vegetable Sides
- Cranberry Sauce and Gravy
- Appetizers
- Bread
- Desserts
Vegan Wellingtons
Easy Vegan Butternut Wellington
Delicious, vegan Wellington with roasted butternut squash wrapped around in sautéed rosemary walnut-mushroom filling baked in a puff pastry.
Vegan Mushroom Wellington Recipe
Flaky, Golden and Delicious this Vegan Mushroom Wellington is sure to take center stage at your Christmas feast.
Vegan Thanksgiving Wellington
Loaded with savory quinoa, garbanzo beans, & veggies, then wrapped & baked in puff pastry.
Vegan Beet Wellington
Vegan Beet Wellington will make your dinner guest swoon! It’s full of umami and texture. It makes for an impressive Xmas, Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner centerpiece.
Nut-Free Lentil Wellington
The flavor of this vegan wellington is OUT OF THIS WORLD. Beef Wellington, who?! This recipe is nut-free and perfect for holiday dinner.
Seitan Wellington
This is the most epic ultimate vegan roast wellington. Gone are the boring nut roasts, this recipe is game changing!! The flavours are incredible & it has a really meaty texture whilst being packed with holiday flavours.
Vegan Holiday Roasts and Meatloaf
Maple Glazed Vegan Ham
This Maple Glazed Vegan Ham is so easy to make and perfect for your holiday meal or Sunday dinner. It’s smoky, sweet, savory, and delicious!
Vegan Turkey Roast (Shreddable Seitan With Skin)
This homemade vegan “turkey” makes a perfect centerpiece for the holidays and can be cooked in the Instant Pot or baked. It even shreds!
Vegan Roast
A simple, easy, rustic and hearty Vegan Roast that’s sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavour.
Vegan Holiday Roast
Make your festive dinner complete with this Vegan Holiday Roast. It’s filled with savory stuffing and finished with a mouth-watering glaze.
Seitan "Turkey" Roast
A low fat but delicious and succulent stuffed seitan roast. The roast is stuffed with bulgar wheat, celery, carrots and panko bread crumbs.
Hearty vegan cranberry portobello pot roast
Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast recipe! Serve over creamy mashed potatoes for the perfect vegetarian holiday dish or a hearty dinner.
Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon
Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon- a healthy and comforting meal that’s rich in umami flavor. Perfect for a romantic night in!
Gooey Cheesy Layered Cashew Nut Roast
Say hello to our cashew nut roast with a gooey, cheesy middle. Perfect for the holidays as it combines deliciously with cranberry sauce and gravy!
Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
This hearty vegan meatloaf is made from a base of seasoned chickpeas, baked up to perfection and topped with a flavorful maple glaze.
Vegan Lentil Loaf
This recipe for Vegan Lentil Loaf is a healthy recipe made from lentils, portobello mushrooms and quinoa. It’s perfect for a holiday dinner!
Stuffed Vegetable Mains
Moroccan-Spiced Vegan Stuffed Squash
This vegan stuffed squash is a whole meal in just one dish. Hearty and flavourful roasted squash is filled to the brim with couscous and chickpeas tossed in a mix of delicious warming spices and topped off with a tasty tahini-date sauce.
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Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice
This super flavorful vegan stuffed acorn squash is filled with a wild rice, cranberry, apple, mushroom & kale filling. Also gluten free!
Roasted Stuffed Acorn Squash with Quinoa and Kale
Roasted stuffed acorn squash with quinoa and kale is a great holiday main dish or side dish recipe. It’s also a healthy meal for any night.
Vegan Stuffed Eggplant Provençal
This vegan stuffed eggplant recipe uses a combination of colourful vegetables and herbs makes a satisfying vegan main dish.
Vegan mince stuffed eggplants
Vegan mince stuffed eggplants make a delicious, meatless, dairy-free and gluten-free main course or starter. They are inspired by the flavours of the Middle East.
Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Walnuts and Pomegranate (gluten-free & vegan)
Quinoa Stuffed Squash with Walnuts and Pomegranate Recipe. Festive wholesome seasonal meal that is vegan and gluten-free and perfect for celebration.
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These vegan stuffed sweet potatoes feature a delicious Mediterranean quinoa filling and a creamy olive hummus dressing. They’re made with simple ingredients and are super filling!
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Stuffed Delicata Squash + Quinoa, Cranberrry & Pistachio (Oil-Free Recipe)
Stuffed Delicata Squash with quinoa, cranberries and pistachios is colorful and festive meal during the fall when it’s readily available and tates amazing!
Italian Vegan Stuffed Peppers (Best Ever!)
Vegan Stuffed Peppers with veggies, Italian herbs, and protein rich tempeh makes a hearty and delicious lunch, dinner or meal prep idea! Gluten free recipe.
Vegan Vegducken
The perfect vegan Thanksgiving entree: Vegducken. This butternut squash, sweet potato, parsnip vegan turducken is your new Thanksgiving staple.
Roasted Chestnut Cranberry Stuffed Squash
A tender butternut squash cooked until sticky, stuffed with a chestnut, cranberry and mushroom mix and baked again as a roll. Tie it up with string and serve as the main piece for a plant-based dinner.
Casseroles and Pot Pies
Pumpkin Casserole
This Pumpkin Vegetable Casserole is a great way to put a veggie-filled dish on the table... it’s so tasty that no one will even realize how healthy it is!
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole ~ a must-have classic for your holiday table!It’s warm-spiced and perfectly sweet!
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Here’s the very best vegan shepherd’s pie! The hearty veggie and lentil filling contrasts fluffy potatoes in this stunning plant based dinner recipe.
Creamy Vegan Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole
You will LOVE this Creamy Vegan Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole! I switch it up a bit and add crumbled crispy fried onions to the top a la green bean casserole. SO good.
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Crispy baked eggplant layered with your favorite marinara sauce and vegan mozzarella, this Vegan Eggplant Parmesan is the BEST way to eat eggplant!
Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole (Gratin)
Vegan Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole loaded with cauliflower baked in a creamy cheese sauce. A easy, healthy and satisfying side for any dinner or holiday feast.
Creamy Kale + Mushroom Gratin (Vegan)
Vegan Mushroom Gratin with kale is a delicious side or main meal filled with tender mushrooms, kale, vegan cream and topped with almond parmesan!
Vegan Pot Pie
A comfort food classic, made vegan! Vegan Pot Pie is ready in about an hour, and makes a delicious main dish for any holiday.
Vegan Pot Pie With Jackfruit (Gluten-free)
This vegan pot pie with jackfruit and vegetables is a comforting dinner idea that’s also easy to make. Gluten-free, oil-free and great for dinner parties!
Vegetable Pot Pie with Vegan Biscuits
This hearty vegetable pot pie is loaded with seasoned tofu, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion. The foolproof biscuit topping makes this classic comfort food fuss-free!
Vegan Holiday Pie with Hot Water Pastry
This vegan holiday pie with lentils, vegetables, and a vegan hot water pastry makes a gorgeous centrepiecefor a vegetarian or vegan table.
Pasta
Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
This vegan pumpkin pasta recipe is super quick to prepare, uber creamy and full of healthy and wholesome ingredients.
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Vegan Mac and Cheese
This classic vegan mac and cheese is ultra cheesy, saucy and creamy. Topped with breadcrumbs and baked until golden brown and crispy. Seriously satisfying.
Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Have you tried these BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED SHELLS yet? Layered with a creamy butternut squash sauce and topped with stuffed vegan ricotta shells, mozzarella cheese, crushed red pepper, and fried sage leaves.
Vegan Pasta Bake
Our Vegan Pasta Bake is packed with vegetables, topped with our favorite vegan cheese and baked to perfection. It makes for a perfect weeknight dinner that freezes and stores very well. Leftovers, anyone?
Pumpkin Ravioli
These Homemade Vegan Ravioli are easy to make and delicious. They are filled with a creamy pumpkin filling that is perfect for fall and the holiday season!
Spinach Mushroom Vegan Lasagna
This vegan lasagna is packed with veggies, flavourful and creamy without a shred of fake vegan cheese or tofu!
Soups and Salads
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
If you love mushrooms, this vegan cream of mushroom soup will not disappoint! It uses both fresh and dried mushrooms for maximum mushroom flavour, and coconut milk for a perfectly creamy broth that’s also gluten free!
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Butternut Squash Soup
This butternut squash soup recipe is the best! Made with squash, ginger, rosemary & sage, it’s super creamy and full of cozy fall flavor.
Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This 6-ingredient vegan roasted cauliflower soup is rich, creamy and without dairy! Roasted cauliflower is another level of delicious and when you treat simple and cheap ingredients right, you get the best vegan cauliflower soup recipe you’ve ever tasted!
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Pumpkin Tahini Soup
This creamy pumpkin tahini soup is made with just six ingredients but is filled with aromatic Moroccan flavours. It’s vegan, super easy to prepare and makes great use of everyone’s favourite seasonal vegetable!
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Vegan Wild Rice Soup
This vegan wild rice soup is rich and creamy, flavourful and comforting with a mix of hearty vegetables and wild rice. It’s super easy to make and perfect for dinner on a chilly evening!
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Vegan Lentil Salad with Roasted Red Peppers
This vegan lentil salad features earthy brown lentils combined with sweet roasted peppers, peppery rocket and tangy Mediterranean olives. It’s great both as a side dish and as a hearty vegan main!
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Fall Harvest Salad
This healthy vegan salad features Fall and Winter ingredients like squash, beets, brussels sprouts and pomegranate. Topped with maple tahini dressing, it’s a standout salad that’s always a hit!
Vegan Couscous Salad
This is the best Mediterranean vegan couscous salad! Toasting the couscous first is a simple way to add an extra layer of flavour. Toss with your favourite vegetables and a simple dressing for a super quick vegan meal, potluck contribution or BBQ side dish!
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Vegan Waldorf Salad (With a Modern Update!)
We took a classic waldorf salad and gave it a modern, healthy, vegan twist. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or holiday entertaining.
Thanksgiving Kale Salad with Maple-Tahini Dressing
This festive, flavorful and hearty plant-based Thanksgiving kale salad looks gorgeous on any holiday table. It is full of texture from seasonal
The Best Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This shaved brussels sprout salad is easy and tasty! A great side, but can also be topped with your favorite protein for a heartier meal. Vegan and GF too!
Stuffings and Mashes
Vegan Cornbread Dressing (Gluten-Free Option)
An irrisistible vegan version of my mom’s cornbread dressing. Made with southern-style cornbread, onion, celery, mushrooms, garlic, herbs and salty broth.
Vegan Stuffing
This vegan stuffing will soon be your new favorite side dish! Buttery and delicious and packed with flavor from sage, thyme and rosemary.
Vegan Stuffing
This is a tasty vegan stuffing recipe made with 10 ingredients. It’s easily customizable and substitutions and possible extras are included in this post.
Parsnip Puree with Roasted Garlic
This parsnip puree really upstages mashed potatoes! Roasted parsnips and garlic give it a wonderful earthy flavor and silky texture. Naturally it’s vegan - without a hint of cream!
Mashed Carrots With Cinnamon and Brown Sugar
Creamy, plant-based mashed carrots spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetened with brown sugar. The perfect, wholesome side dish.
Plantsgiving: Vegan Root Vegetable Mash
Plantsgiving - a feast made with plant-powered goodness! This Vegan Root Vegetable Mash is creamy, flavorful, and just what your Thanksgiving table needs.
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes is the vegan side dish you want on your holiday table. A vibrant orange mash with a creamy, sweet, and smooth texture!
Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes
This easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes recipe is the best dairy-free comfort food side dish. It’s delcious and made with simple ingredients.
Vegetable Sides
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
This easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow topping is a healthier twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish! It’s gluten-free & allergy-free!
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
A made-from-scratch Vegan Green Bean Casserole with tender green beans baked up in a deliciously creamy mushroom sauce & topped with crispy, golden, buttery breadcrumbs & tangles of caramelized onions.
Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
My favorite recipe for vegan scalloped potatoes- ultra creamy, cheesy, garlicky and comforting. Absolutely NO dairy!
Vegan Candied Yams
Tender sweet potato chunks are baked up in sweet and sticky brown sugar sauce to make these decadent vegan candied yams. The perfect side for a holiday feast!
Roasted Vegetables
The easiest, simplest, and BEST way to roast vegetables – perfectly tender and packed with so much flavor!
Hasselback Potatoes with Lemon Sauce
Hasselback potatoes roasted until crisp and topped with a tangy lemon garlic sauce. A flavorful and wholesome side dish bursting with fresh herbs and seasonings.
Roasted Delicata Squash
Here’s a tasty recipe for Roasted Delicata Squash with hazelnuts, shallots, and a Maple Apple Cider Glaze. Toasted cumin seeds give it a delicious earthiness and Aleppo, a bit of heat. Tangy, earthy, sweet and spicy!
Roasted Romanesco with Pomegranates and Tahini Sauce
Warm vegetable side dishes with lots of flavor are great for fall and winter. And this roasted Romanesco with pomegranates and tahini sauce fits that perfectly. Add it to your holiday table or just serve it along with your everyday meal for a delicious burst of seasonal flavor.
Roasted Brussels sprouts
These roasted Brussels sprouts are deliciously crispy, richly caramelized, and almost sweet.
Healthy Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is a classic holiday side dish, and this healthy recipe has all the flavor you love without all of the cheese and heavy cream found in traditional recipes.
Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Sauteed Green Beans with Garlic are quick and easy to make and super delicious. The fresh green beans (string beans!) are pan-fried until blistered in a few spots then tossed with a little garlic. Yum!
Cranberry Sauce and Gravy
Traditional Cranberry Sauce
This homemade cranberry sauce is classic. Made from fresh or frozen cranberries and ready in 20 minutes, it's a must-have for Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make-ahead, too!
Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce
Citrusy and tart with notes of maple and cinnamon, this healthy homemade cranberry sauce makes the perfect addition to any holiday table. Sweetened with orange juice and maple syrup, this recipe is vegan and refined sugar-free.
Spicy Jalapeño Cranberry Sauce
Spicy Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce makes a meal a party. A super easy recipe that cooks in 15 minutes and thickens beautifully when chilled. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner menus, and a whole lot more
Mushroom Gravy
his vegan mushroom gravy is a savory and flavorful addition to any meal! Made with only 8 ingredients (plus salt and pepper), it’s easy to mix up in under 15 minutes.
Easy Vegan Gravy
This vegan gravy is super rich, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. It’s perfect for the holidays and it tastes amazing over mashed potatoes or with a vegan meatloaf. And you won’t believe how healthy it is!
Vegan Gravy (Mushroom-Free)
No vegan holiday feast would be complete without a savory, rich gravy on the table. My meatless version has just as much flavor as classic brown gravy, but is made with simple plant based ingredients. Try this satisfying vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe for Thanksgiving and it’s sure to become your favorite go-to gravy anytime of the year!
Appetizers
Vegan Charcuterie Board
No matter if you're throwing a holiday party or just having a lazy night in, a Vegan Charcuterie Board (aka Vegan Snack Board) is an easy and fun appetizer or main course. Gather round and sample a variety of vegan goodies like veggies, dips, hummus, nuts, fruit, and more.
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Sausage Rolls
Irresistibly snackable, deliciously moreish and sure to please all of your guests, even the meat eaters.
Vegan Paté
Meaty and buttery vegan paté that is perfect to add flavor to your sandwiches! It's also great with toasted bread or crackers!
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegan stuffed mushrooms are easy to make and packed with fresh herb-y, garlicky, citrus-y deliciousness. These little guys are great served as party finger food, a starter or a light main dish when paired with a fresh salad and crusty bread.
Vegan Artichoke Dip
This easy vegan artichoke dip is creamy, flavourful and ready in just 15 minutes. There is no spinach, no cashews or strange thickeners - just basic pantry ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer!
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Vegan Spinach Puffs
Puff pastry shells are stuffed with a mix of spinach, creamy cashew cheese, garlic and dill, and then baked to flaky perfection to make these mouth-watering vegan spinach puffs.
Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
Made with 10 pantry ingredients in 10 minutes or less, this homemade hummus dip is perfect for healthy fall snacking, or to serve as an easy appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or any other fall gatherings!
Beet and Sweet Potato Tartare
Beet and sweet potato tartare is such a simple dish but makes a colourful and attractive vegan appetizer. The recipe makes the most of seasonal vegetables and lets them shine with just a simple dressing of olive oil and lemon juice.
Vegan Seven Layer Dip
This Vegan Seven Layer Dip is made of layers of Refried Beans, Guacamole, Queso, and more…making it a perfect appetizer or party treat!
Bread
Best Vegan Dinner Rolls
An everything bagel topping is what makes these the Best Vegan Dinner Rolls! Super easy to make and a totally delicious dinner side.
Simple Vegan Dinner Rolls
Enough teasing. It’s time to share these perfect, fluffy vegan dinner rolls with you guys. Thanksgiving can officially arrive any time now.
The Best Vegan Cornbread
Just the best vegan cornbread, perfect for serving with chili. It’s wonderfully moist, perfectly sweet and only requires one bowl!
Best Vegan Cornbread Recipe with Corn
Lightly sweet, perfect vegan cornbread is made with minimal ingredients, and makes a great side dish for soups, chili, and stews. Use this cornbread for your stuffing recipes too!
Vegan Roasted Garlic & Herb Dinner Rolls
These Vegan Roasted Garlic & Herb Dinner Rolls are so good! They’re also easier to make than you’d think. And you can get fancy with them with not much work.
Pumpkin Dinner Rolls (vegan)
Complete your holiday table with these soft and fluffy Pumpkin Dinner Rolls! This quick and easy Thanksgiving side is dairy and egg-free!
Easy Pumpkin Bread Rolls
Fall is officially upon us, and these Vegan Pumpkin Bread Rolls are great for making with kids (and adults!) They are soft, fluffy, super easy and make a great centrepiece for a party!
Vegan Garlic Knots (Best Ever Recipe!)
The softest, most aromatic vegan garlic knots you’ll ever find! Tossed in garlic and parsley butter, they’ll melt in your mouth!
Desserts
Vegan Pumpkin Pie
The only recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Pie you’ll ever need, and it’s perfect for the holidays! SO easy to make with only 9 ingredients. No one will guess it’s vegan!
Apple Galette
An easy recipe for a gluten-free vegan apple galette filled with warm spices and tender apples. It’s the perfect dessert to serve during the fall or the holidays (or any time of year!).
Healthy Vegan Mini Pumpkin Pies
These Healthy Mini Pumpkin Pies are the perfect treat for the holidays. These mini pies are naturally vegan and refined sugar-free!
Vegan Apple Cake with Pecan Crumble
Moist and melt-in-your-mouth vegan apple cake with a delectable pecan crumble. This is a wonderful morning or afternoon tea cake! It can also be made gluten free, nut free and refined sugar free.
Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie
This chocolate sweet potato pie is perfect for Fall. It is vegan, gluten-free, and has a rich, dark chocolate taste.
Pear Cranberry Apple Crisp
Pear Cranberry Apple Crisp is a simple, warm, holiday dessert. Fresh pears, apples, and cranberries are nestled in a scrumptiously sweet sauce under a crispy oat topping.
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Parfait
This frosty parfait contains layers of thick and luxurious pumpkin pie smoothie, fluffy coconut cream, and crunchy granola. Cinnamon stick optional!
Vegan Pecan Pie
The Best Vegan Pecan Pie- made with just 9 simple ingredients, you would never guess this pecan pie is made without eggs or corn syrup!
Vegan Apple Cranberry Slab Pie
A slab pie is simply a shallower version of a regular pie made in a 9 x 13 sheet. It's fool-proof and ideal for feeding a crowd.
Vegan Pumpkin Roll
This vegan pumpkin cake roll is the ultimate fall dessert. A tender, moist pumpkin spice cake is rolled up with silky, whipped brown sugar ermine frosting. Top with a bit more frosting and candied pecans for a pretty crown and easy presentation.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
This insanely easy vegan pumpkin cake will be the showstopping centerpiece of your dessert table this holiday season. Perfectly spice, soft, and melts in your mouth. Paired with a maple glaze on top.
