50 Vegan and Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes to Impress Guests

50 Vegan & Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes to make this Thanksgiving your best yet — from breakfast and mains to sides, salads, desserts and drinks.

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This long-awaited roundup is here: 50 Vegan & Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes to cover every part of your holiday menu. Whether you’re serving breakfast, mains, salads, sides, desserts or drinks, this collection has it all. Many recipes can be prepped a day or two in advance to reduce stress on the big day. If you’d like a detailed make-ahead guide, tell me and I’ll add one — but generally you can prepare most components ahead, finish toppings just before serving, and warm or bake as needed. Enjoy the feast!

P.S. Although the title says “vegan and vegetarian,” the collection has been updated so most recipes are vegan.

BREAKFAST

Pumpkin Spice Granola

Close up of pumpkin granola on a wood spoon.

Pumpkin Waffles

Overhead view of waffles on square white plates.

Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole

A portion of french toast casserole being drizzled with syrup.

Pumpkin French Toast

A stack of pumpkin french toast, drizzled with syrup.

Pumpkin Pancakes

A stack of pumpkin pancakes, drizzled with syrup.

Apple Pie Pancakes

Apple pie pancakes drizzled with syrup.

MAINS

Vegan Meatloaf

Vegan meatloaf, sliced, on parchment paper.

Pot Pies (Vegan)

Vegan pot pies in white ramekins on a sheet pan.

Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This shepherd’s pie has surprised many meat-eaters — it’s hearty, flavorful and often requested for seconds.

A portion of vegan shepherd's pie on a plate.

Butternut Squash Casserole

This pasta-style casserole features roasted butternut squash, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions. The squash is pureed into a creamy sauce that coats the pasta — add kale for a complete, comforting main.

A spoon scooping out some butternut squash casserole from a baking dish.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Four quinoa stuffed peppers in a white baking dish.

Coconut Chickpea Curry

This creamy coconut chickpea curry doubles beautifully as a Thanksgiving main — its sauce pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or rice and is a reader favorite.

Overhead view of coconut chickpea curry in a black skillet.

SALADS

Cashew Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Ginger Sauce

Peanut dressing poured over cashew thai quinoa salad.

Chickpea Panzanella Salad

Overhead view of chickpea panzanella salad on a long white plate with a salad fork on the side.

Roasted Beet Feta Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Overhead view of roasted beet salad in a green bowl.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Quinoa and Apple Salad with Sweet Orange Vinaigrette

Pouring vinaigrette onto shaved brussels sprouts, quinoa and apple salad.

15-Minute Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean chickpea salad with a gold fork on the side.

Kale Apple and Chickpea Salad with Vegan Feta

Overhead shot of chickpea salad on a long blue plate.

SIDES

Easy Stovetop Candied Pecans

Close up of candied pecans on a baking sheet.

Green Bean Casserole

Classic and made from scratch for maximum creaminess, topped with crispy oven-fried onions.

Green bean casserole on a plate and in a baking dish.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Topping

A reader favorite — rich sweet potato filling with a crunchy maple pecan topping that feels indulgent without excess calories.

Spoon scooping out sweet potato casserole from a baking dish.

Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelised Onions

Ultra creamy mashed potatoes finished with sweet caramelised onions — a must for the Thanksgiving table.

Spoon scooping out mashed potatoes from a white bowl.

Fluffy Biscuits

Light, flaky biscuits that are easy to make and great alongside gravies and mains.

A batch of vegan biscuits on a striped cloth.

Cornbread Stuffing

Rich with flavor and made with homemade cornbread for a comforting, classic side.

Gluten free cornbread stuffing in a white baking dish with a gold spoon on the side.

Loaded Sweet Potato Skins

Sweet potato skins filled with savory tex-mex toppings and finished with coconut bacon for a flavorful bite.

Loaded sweet potatoes on a grey dish.

Easy Cheesy Cornbread Skillet

A buttery, crisp-crusted skillet cornbread with cheese, corn and jalapeños for extra character.

Overhead view of cornbread in a skillet with a slice on a plate.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onions & Apples

Sweet roasted apples and caramelized onions complement tender Brussels sprouts for a crowd-pleasing side.

Roasted brussels sprouts in a white ramekin.

Cranberry Orange Sauce

An essential condiment for Thanksgiving — brightened with orange juice for extra depth.

Top down shot of cranberry orange sauce in a jar.

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Cornbread in convenient muffin form — perfect for sharing and great with savory mains.

A stack of cornbread muffins being drizzled with syrup.

Stuffed Mushrooms with Coconut Bacon

Savory stuffed mushrooms topped with crunchy coconut bacon — great as an appetizer or side.

Overhead view of stuffed mushrooms in a baking dish.

Garlic Butter Roasted Potatoes

Crispy, buttery roasted potatoes with garlic — simple and always a hit.

Garlic butter potatoes being stirred with a wood spoon.

Maple Garlic Roasted Carrots

Maple-glazed carrots with garlic and a bright carrot-green chimichurri — tender, sweet and visually lovely if you use multi-colored carrots.

Overhead view of roasted carrots on a baking sheet.

Vegan Mushroom Gravy

A deeply flavorful, creamy gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes and can be made ahead.

Mushroom gravy over a biscuit with a gold fork on the side.

Baked Mac and Cheese

The comforting baked mac and cheese you expect at a holiday table — creamy, saucy and topped for crisp texture.

Baked vegan mac & cheese in a skillet and in bowls.

DESSERTS

Pumpkin Pie

Slices of pumpkin pie on a glass dish.

Cranberry Apple Crisp

Cranberry apple crisp in an orange bowl.

Apple Pie Bars

A stack of apple pie bars drizzled in caramel sauce.

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Overhead view of pumpkin cheesecake swirl brownies.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Slices of chocolate chip pumpkin bread on a striped cloth.

Baked Apples Stuffed with Oat Crisp

A baked apple topped with ice cream and a gold spoon on the side.

3-Ingredient Vegan Caramel Sauce

Vegan caramel sauce being poured into a glass jar.

Gluten Free Pie Crust

Gluten free pie crust in a glass pie dish with a rolling pin on the side.

Cinnamon Baked Pears

Two cinnamon baked pears on a white plate.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Vegan chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack.

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Top down view of pumpkin sugar cookies on a plate and a wire rack.

DRINKS

Red Wine Apple Cider Fall Sangria

Red wine being poured into a jug of sangria.

Warm Spiced Apple Cider

Two glass mugs of warm apple cider.