50 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

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Canadian Thanksgiving has flown by already but American Thanksgiving is coming up, and I’m sure, not everyone is as obsessed with meal prep as me so you may be scrambling to not only find the best thanksgiving recipes for your family dinner or Friendsgiving but the best vegan thanksgiving recipes which can make it a little bit more challenging. Well look no further, I have 50 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes that are easy, impressive, and perfect for the holiday season.

The holiday season is all about spending time with your friends and family, and slaving in the kitchen or stressing out about what you’re going to feed everyone can really take a toll on your mental health. It’s important to remember that it isn’t always about serving the best gourmet food ever, but about spending time with your family and sharing a meal. These 50 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes will bring your family together and aren’t going to be incredibly demanding of your time. That way you don’t need to worry about not having enough hours in the day!

A square puff pastry topped with cranberry cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes rests on a white marble surface. The golden brown vegan tart is flaky, sprinkled with green herbs, and set against a rustic wooden background.

Vegan Thanksgiving Appetizers

Appy-hour is one of the best things about a dinner party or holiday meal. There are so many easy, delicious vegan appetizers you can make for Thanksgiving that you can make in advance to have ready-to-serve for your family and friends. Here are some of my go-to appetizer recipes.

Bagel Bites + Vegan Garlic Herb Cream Cheese
This recipe takes creamy, vegan cheese on delicious, crunchy bagel bites to make an easy, tasty appetizer.
Plant Based Cheese Ball with Cranberry, Thyme and Walnut
A cheese ball has got to be one of the easiest appetizers for a pot luck or holiday dinner. This recipe is vegan-friendly and so, so good!
Cranberry Cheese Tarts [Vegan]
🎄 Get into the festive spirit with these easy vegan cranberry cheese tarts! With tart organic cranberries, creamy plant-based cheese, and flaky pastry, these 10-minute appetizers will be the star of your holiday spread.
A square puff pastry topped with cranberry cheese and roasted cherry tomatoes rests on a white marble surface. The golden brown vegan tart is flaky, sprinkled with green herbs, and set against a rustic wooden background.
Vegan Soft Pretzel Bites
These pretzel bites are easy and so delicious. They’re perfect for game day, an appetizer, after-school snack, or just any occasion.
Vegan Creamy White Bean Dip
This easy, vegan creamy white bean dip will only take 10 minutes to make and is perfect for an appy or easy snack.
Vegan Spanakopita Recipe
This vegan spanakopita is easy-to-make and the perfect vegan spin to a classic Greek Spinach Pie recipe we all love.
Vegan Potstickers
🥟 Master homemade vegan potstickers with crispy bottoms and tender tops! Filled with shiitake mushrooms, fresh vegetables, and vermicelli noodles – the perfect impressive appetizer for any occasion.
Vegan Polenta Fries
These vegan polenta fries are brushed with a parmesan butter and truffle salt. They are packed with flavor, and so good!
Creamy soup topped with a drizzle of oil and fresh green veggies

Vegan-Friendly Soups

I love to start a dinner party off with a hot bowl of soup. There are so many easy soups you can make ahead and even freeze to have ready to re-heat and serve for your Thanksgiving or holiday meal. Here are some great vegan soups you can try.

Vegan Avgolemono
My favorite Greek soup has turned vegan. This Greek Lemon Rice Soup is super creamy, authentic, easy, and can be whipped up in one pot. I promise you’ll love this one.
A bowl of vegan Avgolemono soup, creamy and garnished with lemon slices, fresh dill, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. A spoon rests inside the bowl. Nearby are small bowls of salt and olive oil, a glass of water with lemon, and a white cloth.
Vegan Cream of Mushroom Soup
This easy vegan cream of mushroom soup is hearty, delicious, and completely vegan without sacrificing the creaminess we love.
Creamy Tomato Soup (Vegan)
This creamy tomato soup is vegan-friendly with the use of vegan cheese and coconut milk to achieve that creaminess we all love in a tomato soup!
Creamy + Easy Vegan Potato Soup
This Vegan Potato Soup is to die for. Who doesn’t love a baked potato? Well now I’ve made it into a healthy soup form.
Healthy, Easy Carrot Soup
How do you make carrot and ginger soup vegan? It's easy! This 40-minute recipe was inspired by my boyfriend's concoction, which I love!
Vegan Zuppa Toscana
🥣 Craving Olive Garden's famous soup? This vegan zuppa toscana transforms the creamy classic with plant-based sausage, tender potatoes, and kale in a rich, dairy-free broth – ready in 30 minutes!
Vegan Gnocchi Soup
A vegan spin on an inspired classic, this creamy spinach and mushroom vegan gnocchi soup will have everyone coming back for more!
Vegetable Soup with Vegan Dumplings
This easy and healthy homemade soup with vegan dumplings is tasty, and comforting. Bonus! You won't spend all day in the kitchen making this.
Delicious + Easy Vegan Italian Wedding Soup
This is a vegan-friendly spin on a classic Italian Wedding Soup that is perfect for a starter at any Thanksgiving dinner.
Baking dish of mashed potatoes with a serving spoon in it

Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Thanksgiving dinner is all about side dishes and that is why there is no surprise that there are so many good side dishes you can make below that appeal to even the plant-based eaters in your family or group.

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Crunchy Green Bean Casserole
This easy Green Bean Casserole recipe is vegan-friendly and the perfect side dish for a holiday meal.
Onion Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Elevate your 🥔 mashed potatoes with sweet caramelized onions, aromatic garlic, and fresh thyme in this completely vegan side dish. Irresistibly creamy and packed with flavor, these onion garlic mashed potatoes will steal the show at any dinner table!
Close-up of creamy onion garlic mashed potatoes swirled with olive oil and garnished with fresh thyme leaves. The smooth texture and infused flavors paired with the golden oil create a visually appealing dish.
Maple Sesame Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Shawarma Lentils + Hummus
This sweet but savory roasted sweet potatoes recipe combines the sweetness of maple syrup and sweet potatoes with shawarma lentils and hummus.
Warm Kale Salad
🥗 Transform ordinary salad into a cozy meal with this warm kale salad featuring sautéed greens, roasted brussels sprouts, crunchy nuts, and a zesty lemon-thyme dressing. Hearty, nutritious, and deeply satisfying!
A rustic bowl filled with sliced apples, walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and kale. A person is pouring a dressing from a small pitcher onto the salad. A red apple and a napkin are nearby on a wooden table.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
🥬 Transform Brussels sprouts from holiday villain to hero with this garlicky roasted recipe! Crispy, caramelized, and packed with flavor from balsamic and fresh herbs – even the biggest sprout skeptics will be asking for seconds.
vegan brussel sprouts recipe on table with other thanksgiving foods
Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Salad
This Roasted Vegetable Panzanella Salad is made with delicious root vegetables and creamy vegan mozzarella cheese. An Italian tradition that I love.
Warming Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
This delicious caesar salad uses brussels sprouts to ramp up the health benefits and take your caesar salad to the next level.
Caesar salad in a big serving dish
Baked Carrots (Zippy Carrots with Horseradish)
These baked carrots are loaded with flavor from the garlic, onion and horseradish with a bit of a crunch from the breadcrumbs.
Roasted Chickpea Salad with Beets and Blackberry Dressing
This Roasted Chickpea Salad has the flavor of beets combined with a yummy blackberry dressing. It's the perfect earthy, savory, and sweet combination that makes for a great winter salad.
A platter of beet and pomegranate salad with fresh greens. Spoons are placed in the salad, suggesting serving. In the background, a lit candle and a butter dish are visible on the table.
Vegan Cranberry Sauce
🌟 Elevate your holiday table with this simple vegan cranberry sauce that comes together in just 15 minutes! With only 5 ingredients, this sweet-tart sauce adds vibrant flavor to both plant-based and traditional meals.
A white pot filled with fresh cranberries and brown sugar becomes the perfect base for a vegan cranberry sauce, as a stream of liquid is poured over them. Bright red cranberries elegantly contrast with the brown sugar against the pots shiny surface.
Easy Vegan Stuffing with Cranberries
This super easy vegan stuffing with frozen cranberries is loaded with flavour that will please even the meat-eaters at your holiday table.

Vegan Main Courses for Thanksgiving

If you’re looking for a way to include the plant-based eaters in your group for Thanksgiving dinner who obviously don’t eat turkey, here are some options.

Brown Butter Vegan Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
These Brown Butter Vegan Meatballs are complete with a side of creamy mashed potatoes and gravy. The perfect comfort food! (For the potato and gravy recipes, see the body of this post)
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
This Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese is one for the books. It’s so darn comforting, cheap to make, and is perfect for fall!
Vegan Pumpkin Mac and Cheese on cutting board in pot with spoon
Homemade Pasta Recipe (Vegan)
A big bowl of fresh pasta never gets old. This homemade pasta recipe is vegan-friendly and is perfect with your favorite sauce.
Vegan BBQ Black Bean Meatballs
Discover the secret to perfect vegan BBQ meatballs! Made with rolled oats and black beans, these plant-based meatballs are savory, versatile, and ready to serve with your favorite sauce.
Delicious and easy Vegan Black Bean Meatballs in BBQ sauce
Lentil Stew
This comforting lentil stew is protein-packed and will only take you 35 minutes to whip up.
Vegan Greek Meatballs with Whipped Feta and Creamy Orzo
This delicious, vegan Greek meatballs recipe is served with a fresh salad, whipped feta, and creamy orzo.
Cream of Mushroom Pot Pie [vegan friendly]
🥧 Craving comfort food? This Cream of Mushroom Pot Pie [vegan friendly] hits the spot with its flaky crust and creamy mushroom filling – a plant-based twist on the classic that'll have everyone asking for seconds!
Close-up of mini pot pies in black dishes on a wooden surface, their golden, flaky crusts topped with fresh thyme. These Cream of Mushroom Pot Pies evoke a rustic, home-cooked charm that warms the soul.
Winter Vegan Pot Pie
This easy vegan pot pie is perfect for the wintertime. This recipe is 2-in-1 as it can also be a delicious, warming soup.
Hands holding a baking dish with a vegan apple crumble in it

Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts

Last but certainly not least, these easy vegan Thanksgiving desserts are so yummy, can be made in advance, and they will knock the socks of your guests (even those guests that aren’t plant-based).

Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake
This super Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake recipe is to die for. Made with healthier alternatives than your traditional cake, and loaded with chocolate, your whole family is going to love this vegan dessert.
No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake with a Cranberry Raspberry Center
This vegan cheesecake recipe has a delicious cranberry raspberry center, and is perfect for the holiday season and beyond.
Vegan Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon & Almond Flour
This super easy vegan sugar cookie recipe is gluten-free and vegan, using almond flour and cinnamon. They’ll wow your whole family this holiday season.
Close-up of Vegan Sugar Cookie Recipe with a bite taken out of the cookie.
5 ingredient Rustic Vegan Berry Chocolate Tart
This easy Berry Tart is vegan-friendly and doesn't skimp on the delicious, sweet taste. You're going to love it because it only takes 5-ingredients to make.
Vegan Cranberry Pecan Coffee Cake
This vegan-friendly Pecan Coffee Cake is perfect for the fall, whether for Thanksgiving, or just to whip up with a warm cup of tea.
Cranberry Apple Crisp
This delicious Apple Crisp recipe adds cranberries for a tart, but sweet flavor and can be made vegan.
Easy Vegan Apple Crumble
This Easy Vegan Apple Crumble is easier to whip up than a pie and it’s perfect when served with your favorite vegan ice cream. A classic fall recipe!
Vegan Apple Crumble with perfect sunlight shining in onto the serving dish with vanilla ice cream.
Kathi Houtcooper

Oh my can’t wait to start planning my holiday meals…I wonder if I have enough holidays to try all of this. 😊

Maria Koutsogiannis

yess!!!! make the time!!! so excited for you!

Nisha / Rainbow Plant Life

This is such an incredible lineup of Thanksgiving dishes! I think you should spend Thanksgiving in the US next year so we can cook and eat together 🙂

Maria Koutsogiannis

You are the sweetest, thanks Nisha! I should absolutely come to the US next year and we can cook up a beautiful thanksgiving feast!

Hannah | Two Spoons

Oh my goodness Maria. It all looks SO tasty! Those mashed potatoes are perfection, and I’m drooling over your salad. Thanks for sharing such a great guide!

Maria Koutsogiannis

You’re so welcome Hannah! I hope you find this helpful!

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