Beyond Tofurky: 10 vegan Thanksgiving recipes everyone will love

Stuffed acorn squash

There are so many delicious fall vegetables, from crunchy kale to tasty leeks. This acorn squash recipe from Dianne’s Vegan Kitchen is a show-stopping Thanksgiving dish stuffed with seasonal produce and vegan sausage to make a hearty main course or side.

Smashed potatoes

If your Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have several kinds of potato on the menu, you’re doing it wrong. These vegan smashed potatoes from What Luce Eats get a unique umami flavor from the miso-infused dairy-free butter.

Fall farro salad

This 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.

Cranberry-Brussels sprouts

If you’re 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.

Pumpkin pie

You’ll 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

It’s tough to get vegan macaroni and cheese right, but From My Bowl did it with this recipe. It’s also gluten-free and nut-free, making it a great allergy-friendly side dish.

Roast turkey

This 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

These 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

No 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. 

Thanksgiving stuffing

This hearty vegan stuffing recipe from The Cheeky Chickpea is packed full of flavorful herbs, vegan sausages, savory mushrooms and more. It’s so tasty, you probably won’t have any leftovers.

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