Whoever said vegans can’t enjoy Thanksgiving is severely mistaken… Just like traditional Thanksgiving meals vegan Thanksgiving feasts are full of seasonal favorites. They have a main dish and a slue of sides.
When it comes to a Vegan Thanksgiving Feast the important thing is to distinguish the main dish from the side dishes. This doesn’t mean you have to shape your lentil loaf like a turkey there are plenty of elegant festive options out there.
Then don’t forget the dessert, yes vegans eat dessert too. As well as a festive cocktail to round out your feast. Here is just one example of an amazing Vegan Thanksgiving Feast.
If you like this menu don’t forget to print out the grocery list at the bottom of the menu!
Vegan Thanksgiving Menu
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
Appetizer
Start the party with some tastey bites!
"These little vegan squash rosettes are completely vegan, so easy to make and INCREDIBLY delicious! Give your vegan party guests a little love with these precious, colorful appetizers."
"a crowd favorite tucked inside a crispy and flaky shell. "
Cocktail
Bring your meal together with a tasty beverage
"Sparkling Pomegranate Berry Punch is filled with Pomegranate, Cranberry, Raspberry, Rum and Pink Moscato Champagne Punch Cocktail aka Jingle Juice is perfect for brunch or the holidays."
Main Dish
Enjoy the flavors of Thanksgiving without the traditional protein.
"Juicy mushrooms take center stage in this vegan mushroom wellington – a fun spin on the classic beef wellington. "
Sides
There is no better way to please everyone than with a variety of sides.
"This vegan butternut squash soup is an easy, simple, delicious recipe. It’s a hearty warming soup for fall and winter. When you walk by the butternut squash in the market, pick up a few, and make a big batch of this soup because you’re going to want leftovers!"
"This Hasselback Butternut Squash is an easy butternut squash recipe with a handful of ingredients, little hands on time, and results in a striking side dish."
"The flavors of fall are absolutely comforting! These Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts are just that absolute comfort. A little sweet, slightly tangy and paired with toasted pecans for crunch make these more of a treat than a side dish!"
"These Harissa Roasted Carrots served over a bed of homemade hummus are a hit in our house! Toasted hazelnuts and pomegranate add texture and a pop of brightness. Perfect for Thanksgiving, any family gathering, or a regular weeknight dinner!"
Gluten Free Stuffing Recipe - Breadless, Vegetarian/Vegan » LeelaLicious
"This delicious breadless gluten free stuffing that is made with wild rice, mushrooms, and roasted cauliflower. While it skips the bread cubes this vegetarian stuffing is on point in the flavor department."
"These vegan mashed potatoes with almond milk and cream cheese are super easy to make with only 3 ingredients plus salt and pepper. They’re so creamy, it’s hard to believe they’re dairy-free! They can also be made oil-free by using a vegan cream cheese with no added oils. "
"A quick and easy soft Homemade Pav – dinner rolls made with whole wheat flour. The softest 100% whole wheat dinner rolls you’ve ever had. The homemade dinner rolls are soft, fluffy and perfectly golden brown in color! These are so much healthier than the traditional store purchased dinner rolls. Win-win situation here!"
Dessert
End the feast with some delicious sweets!
"This recipe for these healthy soft pumpkin cookies is sponsored by iHerb, an online natural products store. Delicious and moist, these soft pumpkin cookies are low carb, gluten-free, paleo friendly, diabetic friendly and vegan!"
"This date sweetened, gluten free & vegan hazelnut apple crumble is all about fall, with an oat and hazelnut topping for sweet in season apples. Using rich hazelnut butter in the crumble takes this recipe over the top. This easy, healthy dish can be eaten for breakfast or dessert."
Grocery List
This Grocery List is a compiled list for every recipe in this dinner menu. Always review all the recipes represented on the menu. Double-check the grocery list to the recipes and your pantry and mark off anything you do have or anything for a recipe you decide not to make.
The Grocery List is set up in a few different ways.
First, it is set up for you to see what you can buy weeks ahead of time while the stores are nice and stocked. And the other things that you will have to buy closer to the day you are having dinner.
Second, it is set up to easily reference how much you will need to make the entire meal. The amount you will need for every item is listed. However, remember to review the recipes for any dislikes, allergies, and make sure the menu suits your needs. Then go through the fridge and the pantry and mark off anything you already have, and you won’t need it.
Some items you will have extra of like garlic, herbs, and some baking items. Unfortunately, you can’t go to the store and ask for only 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
Plan out your Holiday Menu Timeline
Creating a plan as to when things will be cooked, prepared, and even what dish you will serve each dish will save you a countless amount of stress come the day of the big dinner.
Review your recipes and determine what you can prep ahead of time. Look in your fridge and map out how much space you will have to store all the prepped items.
Also review the recipes to see if you will need any extra kitchen equipment like a large roasting pan, crockpot, or instant pot. If you do not have one of these items that may be required to reach out to the blogger and ask if there is an alternative cooking method.
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What a fabulous vegan Thanksgiving feast collection! Thanks so much for including me! I really love your helpful grocery list and preparation tips! 🙂
It was my pleasure!! Love your page thank you for letting me include your vegan mashed potatoes!! Thanks for the kind words. The prep tips and grocery list are what the people requested so I hope it helps a lot of folks out!!