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Thanksgiving Recipes
Are you looking for some super yummy vegan Thanksgiving recipes to create a beautiful Thanksgiving table? We have Thanksgiving recipes from vegan chefs and vegan restaurants that are sure to delight your family and friends!
Yummy Plants has created a special vegan Thanksgiving Recipes section to share vegan versions of old favorites like Pumpkin Pie, Herb Stuffing, and Whipped Potatoes with Gravy, as well some exciting new dishes like Kamut Berries with Porcini Mushrooms and Butternut Squash. We wish you a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday!
Streaked with the colors of autumn, this dish made with roasted sweet potatoes and kale tastes as good as it looks. It makes a perfect side dish for the Thanksgiving table. Recipe by Robin Robertson used with permission. Thanks so much to Robin Robertson for sharing this vegan Thanksgiving recipe with the Yummy Plants community! [...]
Inspired by the fabled Cinderella and her pumpkin, Morselicious Mo created this fabulous, “creamy,” dairy-free pumpkin soup recipe. YUM! It makes a great dish for a vegan Thanksgiving table. And it’s part of our vegan Thanksgiving recipes section.
Our herb stuffing is a vegan version of traditional Thanksgiving favorite. It’s dairy-free and is delicious topped with our quick vegan gravy. Try serving with along with beets or our green beans topped with sauce amandine for a colorful holiday dish.
Whipped potatoes are a delicious treat anytime! If you’re planning to add them to your vegan Thanksgiving table, consider dressing them up a bit with chopped chives and fresh parsley.
Alexandra Jamieson of Delicious Vitality shared this fun party recipe from her cookbook Vegan Cooking for Dummies. These faux chicken treats are super delish and they only take a minute to cook! Try with our Horseradish Dip or your favorite sweet and sour sauce. Note: we think this is a great recipe for a vegan superbowl party or [...]
This is a great recipe for a vegan party dip. It’s a versatile tangy, tasty sauce for cooked and raw veggies, veggie burgers, and roasted or fried seitan. And it just takes a few minutes to make! Note: shown with Alex Jamieson’s Seitan “Chicken” Strips from her Vegan Cooking for Dummies cookbook.
This easy vegan dessert can be served with or without vegan ice cream. It’s great for Thanksgiving or as a special treat. Try topping it with our raw vegan ice cream or one of your favorite brands. If you have leftovers, the compote is delicious hot or cold. Recipe may be doubled or tripled.
Whether you’re searching for vegan Halloween or vegan Thanksgiving recipes that are also gluten-free, we’ve got a delicious recipe for you. Thanks to Alexandra Jamieson of Delicious Vitality for providing us with this vegan AND gluten-free recipe for pumpkin muffins! Alex is the author of Vegan Cooking for Dummies, and she knows how to [...]
Thank you to Dr. Joel Fuhrman of DiseaseProof.com for sharing this super yummy raw vegan recipe with us. The orange cashew dressing adds an exotic flair to a normal salad. This is a great recipe to start with if you are in transition to a vegan diet. Visit Dr. Fuhrman’s blog to read vegan health tips and explore a [...]
This easy vegan recipe is a real treat – and healthy too! It’s easy to prepare and makes a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Besides the great taste, quinoa is a complete protein. (It contains all nine of the essential amino acids). Quinoa makes it easy to have a delicious and healthy vegan protein source!
A huge thank you for this vegan Thanksgiving recipe to Chef Charlie Ayers former Executive Chef of Google and Owner of Calafia Cafe in Palo Alto. We LOVE your food Chef Charlie! Thank you for bringing healthy and delicious food to everyone :)
Thanksgiving will be here soon! And this is one of my favorite recipes. It’s super easy to make, and I can set the table and prepare the rest of the meal while the kamut is cooking. Also, if pressed for time, it’s possible to make this dish a day in advance and heat up right before company comes. Just wait to garnish with the fresh herbs until serving. Bon appetit!
If you’re following the Ornish diet or another fat-free diet, just omit the oil from this recipe.
Have you been looking for a fancy vegan butter for holidays and parties? You’ve found it! This quick and easy vegan recipe is absolutely fabulous. It’s a vegan variation of a traditional rustic French butter sauce. You can spread it directly on rolls or melt as a fancy vegan butter sauce for vegetables. Enjoy!
Our easy vegan recipe for roasted squash soup is so rich and creamy that you’ll never believe it is dairy-free! If you’re entertaining a mixed group, your dinner guests will never imagine that they’re enjoying vegan soup. It’s a great holiday recipe. You can prepare the soup and the nut cream the night before [...]
What a fabulous way to get your protein for the day. This “cream” pie is made with firm tofu and melted dairy-free chocolate chips. 100% wheat and dairy-free and 100% YUM! If you’re looking for a holiday treat, or a party-approved vegan, gluten-free dessert, this vegan dessert recipe is a winner!
Delicious at Thanksgiving or anytime, this candied yam recipe adds a sweet treat to any meal. We made a vegan version this traditional Thanksgiving recipe. But truth be told, we like to eat this recipe all year round!
Although we think of Cranberry Sauce as a traditional Thanksgiving recipe, cranberries add a sweet tang to any dish… they’re not just for Thanksgiving!
Our vegan baked squash recipe is easy to prepare and looks beautiful for company. The natural shape of the acorn squash makes a fancy “dish” for any type of filling! You can use traditional stuffing for thanksgiving, rice or another grain, or fill with sauteed veggies. You can bake the squash and prepare the filling [...]
Like our creamy Dairy-free Tomato Sauce, this recipe for vegan Sauce Amandine is a variation from an old French recipe. It’s a super easy vegan sauce to make, and you can use it over any veggies that you like. Add it to your holiday table over top of green beans or asparagus.
This sweet plant-based side dish is a yummy addition to any meal. It’s sweet, creamy and absolutely satisfying. It makes a great dish for your vegan Thanksgiving menu too! It’s a snap to make and you can prepare the rest of the meal while the squash is roasting.
