Beyond Tofurky: 10 vegan Thanksgiving recipes everyone will love
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Turkey might be the first food that comes to mind when you think about Thanksgiving, but plant-based diets are more popular than ever.
Stuffed acorn squash
UpdatedThere are so many delicious fall vegetables, from crunchy kale to tasty leeks. This acorn squash recipe from Dianneβs Vegan Kitchen is a show-stopping Thanksgiving dish stuffed with seasonal produce and vegan sausage to make a hearty main course or side.
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Smashed potatoes
UpdatedIf your Thanksgiving dinner doesnβt have several kinds of potato on the menu, youβre doing it wrong. These vegan smashed potatoes from What Luce Eats get a unique umami flavor from the miso-infused dairy-free butter.
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Fall farro salad
UpdatedThis colorful healthy farro salad from The New Baguette is full of festive flavors such as carrots and cranberry, making it a perfect vegan option for the Thanksgiving table.
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Cranberry-Brussels sprouts
UpdatedIf youβre looking for a quick and simple side dish, this vegan Cranberry -Brussels sprouts recipe from Food with Feeling is a great way to add some green to the table.
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Pumpkin pie
UpdatedYouβll want to save room for dessert with this vegan pumpkin pie recipe from Midnight Munchies and More. The secret to the perfect texture is aquafaba (AKA chickpea brine).
Mac and cheese
UpdatedItβs tough to get vegan macaroni and cheese right, but From My Bowl did it with this recipe. Itβs also gluten-free and nut-free, making it a great allergy-friendly side dish.
Roast turkey
UpdatedThis vegan turkey recipe from Zacchary Bird is definitely a few steps above a Tofurky log. Orange and sage stuffing, honey-mustard style glaze and a crispy rice paper skin make this roast worthy of a spot on your table.
Mashed potatoes
UpdatedThese rosemary mashed potatoes from The Healthful Ideas are a fluffy and flavorful plant-based side dish for Thanksgiving. They can be made with any plant based milk and butter.
Gravy
UpdatedNo bowl of mashed potatoes would be complete without being topped with gravy. This healthy vegan gravy from We Are Food can be made the day ahead to cut down on Thanksgiving day cooking.Β
Thanksgiving stuffing
UpdatedThis hearty vegan stuffing recipe from The Cheeky Chickpea is packed full of flavorful herbs, vegan sausages, savory mushrooms and more. Itβs so tasty, you probably wonβt have any leftovers.
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