21 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes (2024)

Savor Thanksgiving this year by sticking to these relatively "stress-less" dishes. We have everything you need for a plant-based vegan Thanksgiving dinner, including appetizers, salads, cranberry sauces, mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, desserts - there are plenty of options for the entire feast! These recipes are relatively quick to make and satisfy whole food plant-based lifestyles.

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How about reducing your stress this Thanksgiving? Sure, you could make complicated holiday dishes that takes up to two hours to prep and three hours to cook, and it would be totally worth it and delicious.But if "quick & easy Thanksgiving" sounds like a relief to you, you're in the right place. This entire list is compiled of recipes that are easy to make, with pretty basic ingredients, and with little prep time.In fact, I've included the amount of time it takes to make each dish, so you can base your decisions on the amount of time you wish to spend.There are only a couple recipes that take about 20 minutes prep; the rest are under that.

You'll find the estimated prep time included for each recipe, along with the link and author. Cook times can be found through the recipe links.

Let someone else make those time-consuming pies this year, or just serve the cookies below and call it good.Go ahead,take more time to laugh with Aunt Jean or play cards with Grandpa Joe.These Thanksgiving moments are special and only happen once each year.Let's savor them.

Thanksgiving Appetizers

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Spiced Pumpkin Hummus Dip
by Savory Tooth • 15 minute prep

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip with Cashew Cream
by Glue & Glitter • 10 minute prep

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Brazil Nut Cheese Log
by Beautiful Ingredient • 10 minute prep

Delicata Dippers
by Beautiful Ingredient • 5 minute prep

Thanksgiving Dinner

Cranberry Sauce & Relish

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Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce
by Veggie Inspired • 5 Minute prep

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Cranberry Apple Relish Sweetened with Date
by Veggies Save the Day • 15 minute prep


by Beautiful Ingredient • 10 minute prep

Salad

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  • autumn

Salad with Persimmons & Delicata Squash
by Cadry's Kitchen • 10 minute prep

Stuffing

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  • air fryer

Simple Baked Sourdough Stuffing with Fresh Herbs
by Beautiful Ingredient • 15 minute prep

Greens

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Potatoes

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Healthy Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes
by V Nutrition • 15 minute prep

No Drain Instant Pot Vegan Mashed Potatoes
by Veggies Save the Day • 10 minute prep

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  • winter

Instant Pot Potato Carrot Medley
by Vegan in the Freezer • 5 minute prep

Gravy

  • water flavors
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Easy Vegan Mushroom Gravy
by Beautiful Ingredient • 20 minutes

Sweet Potatoes

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Maple Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
by Fried Dandelions • 10 minutes prep

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  • co*cktails • mocktails

Kale & Cranberry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
by Green Evi • 20 minutes

Mac & Cheese

  • gluten-free
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Vegan Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
by V Nutrition • 15 minute prep

Dessert

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No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Cookies with Pecans & Coconut
by Vegetarian Gastronomy • 10 minute prep

Baked Pumpkin Donuts
by Beautiful Ingredient • 10 minute prep

More holiday

  • Blood Orange Flavored Ice Cubes
  • Simple Baked Sourdough Stuffing with Fresh Herbs (vegan)
  • Vegan Caramel Steamer
  • Vegan Caramel Latte (refined sugar-free)

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Thanks for your fabulous recipe!

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  1. jenn@veggieinspired.com

    What a delicious roundup! Thank you so much for including my Cranberry Sauce!

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Thanks for your fabulous recipe!

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  2. Jenn

    What a delicious roundup! Thank you so much for including my Cranberry Sauce!

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    • Kari

      Thanks for your fabulous recipe!

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  3. veggiessavetheday@gmail.com

    What a beautiful collection of recipes! Thank you for including a couple of mine. And I absolutely love your napkins!

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Thanks so much, Amy! I'm finally seeing this - sorry it took me so long. 'Tis a very busy season! I'm so glad you enjoy the napkins - I love hearing that. 🙂

      Reply

  4. veggiessavetheday@gmail.com

    What a beautiful collection of recipes! Thank you for including a couple of mine. And I absolutely love your napkins!

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Thanks so much, Amy! I'm finally seeing this - sorry it took me so long. 'Tis a very busy season! I'm so glad you enjoy the napkins - I love hearing that. 🙂

      Reply

  5. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    What a beautiful collection of recipes! Thank you for including a couple of mine. And I absolutely love your napkins!

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    • Kari

      Thanks so much, Amy! I'm finally seeing this - sorry it took me so long. 'Tis a very busy season! I'm so glad you enjoy the napkins - I love hearing that. 🙂

      Reply

  6. cadryskitchen@gmail.com

    What a gorgeous line-up! There are so many beautiful options here for Thanksgiving. Thank you for including my delicata squash salad in the mix.

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Cadry, I have to tell you - I made your salad for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit! So very Thanksgiving-y. Thanks so much for your great recipe!

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  7. cadryskitchen@gmail.com

    What a gorgeous line-up! There are so many beautiful options here for Thanksgiving. Thank you for including my delicata squash salad in the mix.

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Cadry, I have to tell you - I made your salad for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit! So very Thanksgiving-y. Thanks so much for your great recipe!

      Reply

  8. Cadry

    What a gorgeous line-up! There are so many beautiful options here for Thanksgiving. Thank you for including my delicata squash salad in the mix.

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    • Kari

      Cadry, I have to tell you - I made your salad for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit! So very Thanksgiving-y. Thanks so much for your great recipe!

      Reply

  9. letty@lettyskitchen.com

    Thank you Kari for including my Garlicky Kale recipe in this fun stress-free roundup!

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Letty, I so appreciate your sharing this recipe with my readers to help them have a stress-free holiday. Thank you!

      Reply

  10. letty@lettyskitchen.com

    Thank you Kari for including my Garlicky Kale recipe in this fun stress-free roundup!

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    • kari@beautifulingredient.com

      Letty, I so appreciate your sharing this recipe with my readers to help them have a stress-free holiday. Thank you!

      Reply

  11. Letty | Letty's Kitchen

    Thank you Kari for including my Garlicky Kale recipe in this fun stress-free roundup!

    Reply

    • Kari

      Letty, I so appreciate your sharing this recipe with my readers to help them have a stress-free holiday. Thank you!

      Reply

21 Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the key ingredient to a perfect Thanksgiving Day dinner? ›

Starchy Sides

I think if we're all honest, we know that Thanksgiving is mostly about the starches. Mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, fresh-baked rolls – these are the true heroes of the meal, and there will be a lot of them on the table, which is totally fine.

What to cook for Thanksgiving if you don't like turkey? ›

Whatever the reason, here are 20 Thanksgiving recipes for a turkey-free table.
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  • Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel. Image. ...
  • Samosa Pie. Image. ...
  • Maple-Baked Salmon. Image. ...
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Nov 10, 2022

What can I do instead of Thanksgiving dinner? ›

  • Roast chicken or cornish hens - A whole chicken or a few hens can feed a crowd for less cost than a turkey. ...
  • Lasagna - Make an oversized lasagna with a meat sauce or go meatless. ...
  • Chili or stew - Hearty chili or beef stew can be made in large batches. ...
  • Taco bar - Se.
Nov 5, 2023

What is the most important food on a Thanksgiving table? ›

We know that the turkey is the showstopper on the table, but we're mostly here for the stuffing. Check out all of our favorite stuffing recipes; our classic stuffing is the undisputed champ of the bunch.

What are the top 10 Thanksgiving dishes? ›

Top 10 Thanksgiving Dishes
  1. Turkey.
  2. Stuffing/Dressing.
  3. Pumpkin Pie.
  4. Sweet Potato Casserole.
  5. Mashed Potatoes.
  6. Ham.
  7. Green Bean Casserole.
  8. Cranberry Jelly.
Nov 22, 2023

What do vegans eat instead of turkey on Thanksgiving? ›

by Gardein

Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan.

What is the least favorite dish for Thanksgiving? ›

"For the third year in a row, cranberry sauce takes first place as the most disliked traditional Thanksgiving food. Over 31% of respondents, 82 million American adults, do not want cranberry sauce for their Thanksgiving dinner.

What do vegetarians eat instead of turkey for Thanksgiving? ›

  • Holiday Tofu Roast. Yup It's Vegan. For those looking to cook their own Thanksgiving main dish, a tofu roast is the perfect vegetarian replacement for a Thanksgiving turkey. ...
  • Jackfruit Pot Roast. Food With Feeling. ...
  • Mushroom Wellington with Rosemary and Pecans. Feasting at Home. ...
  • Lentil Shepherd's Pie with Potato Mash. Food52.
Nov 18, 2021

What makes you sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner? ›

The Turkey-Tryptophan Connection—Is There Really One? Turkey meat contains tryptophan, an amino acid that the body needs to make Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and serotonin, a hormone that helps you relax and—yes, makes you sleepy.

What food can be prepared the day before Thanksgiving? ›

Get a head start on all the classics—like green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, and corn casserole—so you can breathe easier on the big day. Another example is stuffing. Most stuffing recipes want to be made of stale, crunchy bread that can soak up all the yummy flavors without getting soggy.

What to do if you have no family on Thanksgiving? ›

You can continue the day by hosting a Friendsgiving dinner or movie night with your pals who are still in town. When it comes to food, you can cook a mini turkey for one or ditch Thanksgiving dinner altogether and order take-out at a local restaurant.

What is America's favorite Thanksgiving side dish? ›

Mashed potatoes, meanwhile, is the most popular side dish in the U.S. and the top-ranking side in Ohio-bordering states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia and Kentucky.

How to have a cheap Thanksgiving dinner? ›

17 more budget-friendly Thanksgiving recipes
  1. Roasted Vegan Thanksgiving Feast Platter. ...
  2. Roast Chicken and Shallots. ...
  3. Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout, and Bread Stuffing with Apples. ...
  4. Easy "Boxes and Cans" Corn Casserole. ...
  5. Homemade Citrus Cranberry Sauce. ...
  6. Easy Mashed Potatoes. ...
  7. Vegan Mashed Potatoes. ...
  8. Crispy Sweet Potato Roast.

What are 3 main foods on Thanksgiving? ›

Most Traditional Thanksgiving Foods
  • Turkey. Thanksgiving wouldn't be the same without the turkey. ...
  • Stuffing/Dressing. “Stuff” is another way to say “things.” But the verb to stuff means that you fill something until it's full. ...
  • Mashed Potatoes. ...
  • Gravy. ...
  • Cranberry Sauce. ...
  • Green Bean Casserole. ...
  • Candied Yams. ...
  • Pumpkin Pie.
Sep 29, 2023

What is the most common main dish for Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Turkey is a classic main course for Thanksgiving dinner, but that certainly doesn't mean you have to serve it every year.

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