I’ve pulled together a collection of 22 Vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes, including mains, sides, desserts, and adult beverages. Whether you prefer sweet or savory options, this collection offers a variety of vegetarian Thanksgiving dishes worth savoring! Explore vegan and gluten-free variations available in many recipes. Create an abundant holiday celebration with these hearty and vibrant Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes.
Butternut Squash Lasagna
Creamy, with fontina béchamel, warming and pure comfort food, this Butternut Squash Lasagna is a delicious addition to your holiday table. Enjoy the convenience of using uncooked (or cooked) lasagna noodles and you can get a jump on prep to pull this dish together with ease.
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Black Eyed Pea Sweet Potato Cornbread Pot Pie
Southern comfort food at its best, this pot pie features caramelized onions, sweet potatoes, black eye peas, Swiss chard, bell pepper, and herbs, topped with a sweet cornbread crust. It makes a hearty and delicious vegetarian Thanksgiving main.
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Mushroom Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Packed with umami flavor and delicious ingredients, these Mushroom Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are a hearty vegetarian main dish for your Thanksgiving table. This recipe features mushrooms, brown rice and lentils wrapped in green cabbage then finished in a rich tomato sauce. You can make it ahead for a stress free dinner!
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Vegetarian Cottage Pie with Lentils and Mushrooms
Packed with umami flavor, this Vegetarian Cottage Pie is packed with lentils, mushrooms, veggies and herbs and topped with creamy mashed potatoes. It feeds a small crowd and is a festive way to celebrate Thanksgiving or anytime a cozy meal is needed.
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Roasted Fennel, Mushroom and White Bean Brown Rice Gratin
Creamy short grain brown rice with gruyere, mushrooms, onions and white beans make the base of this delicious and rich gratin. Topped with roasted fennel and lemony dijon parmesan breadcrumbs, this gratin is a satisfying vegetarian Thanksgiving main.
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Soft Overnight Sourdough Dinner Rolls
Roasted garlic, herby, cheesy, a combination or plain, these pull apart Sourdough Rolls are spiked with whole wheat, a bit of olive oil to make them oh so soft and a doubled in size sourdough starter. They're full of flavor and customizable. With two baker's schedule options, they're easily incorporated into your holiday prep schedule.
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Butter Roasted Delicata Squash with Orange Honey Glaze
Butter Roasted Delicata Squash comes together with about 10 minutes of prep, with no peeling needed for the edible skin. Oven roasted in butter, the squash develops a nutty flavor with a tender skin, and creamy texture. Finished with sweet orange honey glaze that’s drizzled over the roasted squash.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Pears with Thyme
An beautiful, versatile and flavorful side awaits your Thanksgiving table. Sweet pears play off savory Brussels sprouts. Herbs, shallots, seasoning and hazelnuts tie it all together. Switch up the flavors by using apples and pecans.
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Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Recipe
Creamy, cheesy, rich and so delicious (!!), this Cauliflower Mac and Cheese will satisfy comfort food cravings with sneaky veggies. It features oven roasted cauliflower, pasta shells, cheddar and Parmesan cheese in an easy to make béchamel. This recipe works beautifully as a vegetarian main or as a side.
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Vegan Green Bean Casserole
A delicious and rich Vegan Green Bean Casserole recipe is a make ahead ready side dish for your Thanksgiving holiday table! Whip this dairy free casserole up in no time using a homemade cream of mushroom base, fresh green beans and sourdough breadcrumbs!
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Beet and Apple Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Fall flavors come together in this simple yet flavor packed salad. With a snappy dressing, Beet and Apple Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette is versatile enough to pull together with your favorite greens.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Citrus Quinoa Salad with Honey-Orange Dijon Vinaigrette
Tangy, juicy, and texture rich, Shaved Brussels Sprouts Citrus Quinoa Salad is a colorful and hearty salad for holiday celebrations or weekday lunch! Shave the Brussels sprouts with a knife or food processor for the thinest shreds. Chock full of citrus flavor with pecans for crunch!
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Maple-Roasted Cardamom-Spiced Carrots and Apples
Serve warm or chilled as a side, on a cheese plate or salad, Maple-Roasted Cardamom Spiced Carrots and Apples are lightly sweet, with just a hint of warm spices and herbs. Double the recipe to feed a small crowd.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup
Calling all bourbon fans… this is your holiday pie! Creamy and custardy on the inside with a generous pecan layer on top cradled in a flaky, homemade pie crust. Make this one day ahead of when needed so the custard filling has time to cool and set.
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Show-Stopping Gluten Free and Vegan Apple Pie
Apple packed, lightly sweetened and with a hint of bourbon, this Apple Pie is gluten free and vegan, but you'd never know it. A tender-flaky coconut oil pastry with an easy cut out top crust makes this Apple Pie simple to assemble and fun to share.
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Apple Cranberry Cobbler with Tender Biscuity Topping
Piping hot, fresh, and festive, this Apple Cranberry Cobbler is an easy to make, delicious addition to your holiday festivities! Serve with a scoop of your favorite vanilla bean ice cream, the biscuity topping will soak up all the creamy goodness.
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Apple Dumplings Stuffed With Brown Sugar Cranberry Butter
In the mood to create a gorgeous pastry? The dough can be made ahead and cut for ultimate easy! Share Apple Dumplings Stuffed With Brown Sugar Cranberry Butter warm right out of the oven with vanilla bean ice cream or your favorite caramel sauce. This recipe is vegetarian and easily vegan.
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Vegan Apple Crumble with Brown Sugar
This delightful Vegan Apple Crumble recipe celebrates autumn, where tender apple pieces mingle with caramel notes of brown sugar and the richness of vegan butter. Baked to perfection, this vegan crumble features an irresistible, generous layer of crumble on top with saucy cinnamon apples below, making each bite a crunchy, creamy and melt-in-your-mouth delight.
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Vegan Bourbon Pecan Pie
A holiday treat, this Vegan Bourbon Pecan Pie is dairy free, and egg free with a hint of molasses and a taste of bourbon. It's cradled in a tasty, flaky and easy to make coconut oil pie crust!
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Cranberry-Orange Gin Smash
Smooth, tart and a bit of sweet, this cranberry juice cocktail is muddled with fresh cranberries for the brightest flavors. A hint of rosemary gives Cranberry-Orange Gin Smash just a bit of intrigue. Share with sugared cranberries for the ultimate garnish!
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Sparkling Apple Bourbon Sangria
Make ahead ready for your holiday gatherings. Refreshing, festive and easy: Sparkling Apple Bourbon Sangria with a hint of ginger and cinnamon. This recipe doubles with ease!
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Bourbon Apple Cider Shrub Cocktail
The flavorful shrub acts as a simple apple-infused vinegary syrup that creates a sublime cocktail. Bourbon Apple Cider Shrub Cocktails are smooth, complex and rich.
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