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50 Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

Published: Nov 6, 2022 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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For it to be a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, it doesn't have to be all about Turkey. I am sharing with you over 50 vegetarian thanksgiving recipes that include appetizers, entrees, sides and dessert. It has everything and more to make this Thanksgiving dinner a memorable one for your vegetarian friends and family.

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Pick a few recipes from each of the categories from this list of vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes and then add the bird to your Thanksgiving menu to make the vegetarian dishes not feel like an afterthought.

The vegetables, especially the sides, are always the star at the Thanksgiving table. The harvest bounty of fall vegetables from pumpkin, butternut squash and acorn squash to potatoes and sweet potatoes and even Brussels sprouts and carrots, can be used to make so many delicious dishes to make this a memorable meatless holiday.

If you have a favorite side or gravy recipe that does not have any meat in it, make sure you use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian friendly.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Appetizers

  • 4 Ingredient Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Pinwheels
a blue and white platter full of cranberry brie pinwheels
  • Truffle Polenta Crostini with wild mushroom sauté
  • Garam Masala Butternut Squash Crostini with Cilantro Sage Chutney
  • Truffle Rosemary popcorn
  • Paneer Butternut Squash Tikki
  • Butternut Squash and Chanterelle Puff Pastry Bites
  • Truffle Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bites
  • Pear Crostini with Goat Cheese, Honey and Rosemary
  • Pumpkin Hummus
pumpkin hummus in a bowl with some crackers on a plate on the side

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Pasta Recipes

To add some substance to the table, especially if you are forgoing the bird as the main course, to make it a fully meatless Thanksgiving, pasta dishes are the best to fill that gap. They are delicious and filling and make for great entrees.

  • Fettuccine with Butternut Squash Alfredo
  • Spicy and Creamy Pumpkin Linguine
  • Butternut Squash lasagna with Marinara Sauce
  • Rainbow Orzo with Roasted Delicata Squash
Butternut Squash Lasagna with Marinara Sauce - vegetarian Thanksgiving
Butternut Squash Lasagna with Marinara Sauce
  • Easy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta
  • Mushroom Spinach Rigatoni
  • Linguine with Mushrooms in a White Wine Sauce
Pumpkin Alfredo pasta
Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides - Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

Creamy mashed potatoes are Thanksgiving classic side dishes and need to be at the holiday table for sure. Sweet potatoes are a seasonal favorite and always feature in favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes.

  • Red Curry Mashed Potatoes
  • Indian Style Mashed Potatoes with Curry Leaves
  • Southwest Black Bean, Kale and Sweet Potato Skillet
  • Maple Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes
sweet potato kale and peppers in a skillet
Roasted sweet potatoes in a platter

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides - Squash

Squash is in season this time of year and it can be made in so many different ways. Roasted crunchy or creamy squash recipes are always a favorite with the whole family.

  • Roasted Delicata Squash with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate
  • Long Beans and Delicata Squash Stir Fry with Tofu
Roasted Delicata Squash with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate
  • Roasted Squash and Kale Salad
  • Butternut Squash Noodles with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
  • Couscous Risotto with Butternut Squash and Carrots
Top shot of butternut noodles in a white cast iron pan
  • Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Galette
  • Butternut Squash and Cherry Tomatoes Orzo

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides - Vegetables

The variety of vegetables that can be used in Thanksgiving side dishes is so many and there is something here for everyone.

  • Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter Hazelnuts
  • Garlic Parmesan Baked Green Beans
  • Perfect Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tandoori Ranch
Side shot of green beans piled on a plate with grated parmesan on top
Top shot of Roasted Broccoli on a grey plate and drizzled with tandoori ranch on top
  • Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic
  • Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts with Dried Cranberries and Almonds
Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic and Toasted Marcona Almonds
brussels sprouts in a shallow bowl

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides - Soups

Creamy soups are just so warming and comforting and will always have a place at the Thanksgiving table. Make sure you use vegetable stock in your soup recipes to make them vegetarian friendly.

  • Slow Cooked Butternut Squash and Chickpea Soup
  • Carrot Sweet Potato Soup with Cannellini Beans
Slow Cooked Butternut Squash and Chickpea Soup
  • Apple Ginger Butternut Squash Soup
  • Slow Cooker Lentil and Yam Soup
  • Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides - Breads

Dinner rolls are an essential at your holiday table, but just in case you find it a little intimidating to make them, here are some easy alternatives that are fail proof.

  • Easy Parmesan Garlic Knots
  • Homemade Chilli Garlic Bread
garlic knots in a basket
chilli garlic bread slices in a basket with a tea towel

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides - Cranberry Sauce and Gravy

Cranberry sauce and gravy is a must on Thanksgiving day, even if you are serving a fully vegetarian holiday meal. This cranberry sauce with orange can be made ahead. I have a recipe for the best mushroom gravy that even the meat eater at your Thanksgiving table will love it!

  • Instant Pot Cranberry Orange Sauce
Quick and Easy dump recipe for Instant Pot Orange Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Desserts

  • Chocolate Hazelnut Galette
  • Cranberry Upside Down Cake
  • Chai Masala Spiced White Chocolate Creme Brulee
  • Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte
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