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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

A collection of my favourite Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes! Whether you are hosting a large gathering, relaxing at home, or need to take something super yum to a pot luck, I've got you covered! 

A collection of my favourite Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes! Whether you are hosting a large gathering, relaxing at home, or need to take something super yum to a pot luck, I've got you covered! 

Last minute? Me??

I don't know what it is, but the holidays always seem to creep up on me.  I am a founding member of the Panicking at the Last Minute Holiday Club. 

If you have your vegan Thanksgiving all figured out already then there's no need to keep reading.  Maybe you have downloaded my free Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Menu, Timeline and Shopping List? If so, you are all set. Enjoy and happy Thanksgiving! 

But if you, like me, are a member of the Panicking at the Last Minute Holiday Club, then read on. This is for you. 

I've been browsing my website and have put together a collection of  my favourite vegan Thanksgiving recipes. Whether you are hosting a large gathering, relaxing at home, or need to take something super yum to a pot luck this will help ensure your Thanksgiving table looks and tastes totally fabulous!

VEGAN THANKSGIVING SALADS

Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad

Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad from above
This Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad is fresh & absolutely packed with flavour & interesting textures. It’s also hearty & warming thanks to the orangey cinnamon dressing. Just perfect for all of your fall & winter entertaining!
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Quinoa Cranberry Salad

a whote bowl full of quinoa cranberry spinach salad with salad servers in it
This Quinoa Cranberry Salad is full of fresh, feel good flavours that everyone will love! With nutrient rich spinach, sweet dried cranberries and a zippy lemon dressing, it is able to stand alone as a protein packed, healthy meal, or can be served as a side. It's easy to make ahead of time and is naturally gluten free.
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Fall Harvest Butternut Squash Salad

A fresh & juicy Butternut Squash Salad with sweet, roasted butternut squash pieces, peppery arugula, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, a grain of your choosing and a super delicious apple cinnamon dressing to bring it all together. It makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or side.
A fresh & juicy Butternut Squash Salad with sweet, roasted butternut squash pieces, peppery arugula, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, a grain of your choosing and a super delicious apple cinnamon dressing to bring it all together. It makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or side.
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Pear Walnut Salad with Maple Cinnamon Dressing

pear walnut arugula salad
A fall-inspired Pear Walnut Salad featuring peppery arugula, sweet juicy pears, crunchy candied walnuts and a simple maple cinnamon dressing to bring it all together.
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VEGAN THANKSGIVING APPETIZERS

Vegan Ricotta

a molded vegan ricotta cheese
The best vegan ricotta with an authentic ricotta taste and texture and made with just four simple ingredients. It's light, fluffy, mild, creamy and milky and can be enjoyed as it is or used as a substitute for ricotta cheese in any recipe.
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Show-Stopping Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Nothing says the party’s here like a big dish of warm Spinach Artichoke Dip! It’s the perfect crave-worthy appetizer. It’s soft and creamy with loads of flavor and is great eaten warm or at room temperature. Serve it with chips, crackers, baguette slices, vegetable sticks, raw radishes (weird I know but it works!), toast or even garlic bread (page 125). I recommend using canned artichokes in brine over the ones you can buy in oil, for the tang they give. It helps cut through the creaminess and adds more depth to the flavor.
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Cheese & Onion Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

Ridiculously crunchy & addictive Cheese & Onion Crispy Roasted Chickpeas. The perfect savoury snack, soup or salad topper, but just a warning, once you start eating them you just can’t stop!
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Creamy Onion Garlic Dip

A deliciously cool, creamy & nut-free vegan Onion Garlic Dip. Full of sweet roasted garlic & caramelized onion flavour & perfect for your next party!
A deliciously cool, creamy & nut-free vegan Onion Garlic Dip. Full of sweet roasted garlic & caramelized onion flavour & perfect for your next party!
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Easy Tomato Basil Soup

Juicy, plump tomatoes & aromatic fresh basil come together beautifully in this simple, fresh and vibrant soup which takes only ten minutes to make.
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Black Olive Tapenade with Figs & Rosemary

This rich, soft Fig and Black Olive Tapenade with Rosemary is my twist on traditional tapenade. Dark, deep & earthy olives are blended with ripe, plump & juicy figs to make an irresistibly delicious spread with a striking balance of sweet & savoury flavours.
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Vegan Cream Cheese

vegan cream cheese on a platter of crackers, bagels, veggies
Super quick & easy to make Vegan Cream Cheese. It's creamy, rich, tangy and delicious. Just perfect for spreading, snacking and dipping! 
 
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Vegetable Pate

a tray of vegetable pate, toast, crackers, celery and tomatoes
This Vegetable Pate is rich and smooth with a delicious nutty crunch. It makes a great spreadable snack to enjoy with crackers, celery, fresh bread, or toast and is naturally vegan.
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VEGAN THANKSGIVING SIDES

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes
The best vegan mashed potatoes! Mashed with vegan butter, garlic and herb-infused soy milk, they are rich and packed with flavour. Serve these perfect dairy-free mashed potatoes at any time of the year. They are easy enough for weeknight dinners and special enough for the holidays!
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The Best Vegan Cranberry Sauce

vegan cranberry sauce in a bowl
The best Vegan Cranberry Sauce! Packed with sweet, tart flavours, it makes the perfect accompaniment to your holiday feast. Make it in only a few minutes using either fresh or frozen cranberries. (Includes stovetop and Instant Pot instructions).
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Best Vegan Sweet Potatoes

a fork being stuck into a pile of caramelized sweet potatoes
These amazing Vegan Sweet Potatoes are cooked in plenty of vegan butter and stock so they suck up all that flavour before roasting themselves to golden, sticky perfection. They are a fantastic side dish to serve with your holiday feast or Sunday roast!
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Vegan Mashed Sweet Potato

vegan mashed sweet potato in a bowl with vegan butter
This sweet and savoury Vegan Mashed Sweet Potato is incredibly creamy and delicious and just perfect for serving with your holiday meals. The sweet potatoes are first roasted with herbs and garlic to concentrate the flavours, then they are mashed with spices and coconut cream to make them even better!
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Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits

biscuits in a skillet
Soft, sweet and buttery homemade Vegan Sweet Potato Biscuits. Quick and easy to make and perfectly tall, flaky and tender. Comfort food at it’s best!
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Vegan Green Bean Casserole

a skillet full of green bean casserole with a spoon in it
A made-from-scratch Vegan Green Bean Casserole with tender green beans baked up in a deliciously creamy mushroom sauce, and topped with crispy, golden, buttery breadcrumbs and tangles of caramelized onions. This really is the ultimate way to eat green beans!
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Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings - Tall, crispy, golden sides, soft and slightly gooey bottoms, and a deep hollow just waiting to be filled with tasty gravy! And there's a gluten-free option! 
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Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes

a terracotta colour bowl of roast potatoes with bits of lemon and garlic
Introducing your new favourite potato recipe …. golden, crispy, herby, Lemon Garlic Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes! Flavourful, well seasoned, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside & super quick & low effort in your Air Fryer! 
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Vegan Red Wine Gravy

gravy on mashed potato
Not your average Vegan Red Wine Gravy! This one is infused with sweet vegetable & fresh herb flavour and is super tasty, rich & flavoursome. Just perfect for serving with your holiday feast!
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Bubble and Squeak

bubble and squeak in a terracotta dish
Bubble and Squeak is a simple, versatile recipe that is great for using up leftover cooked vegetables, or make it from scratch with just 4 ingredients. It's really easy and super budget friendly!
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Healthy No Oil Crispy Roasted Potatoes

Crispy Roasted Potatoes in terracotta bowl
Golden Crispy Roasted Potatoes without a single drop of oil. Easy, healthy, low calorie and virtually fat-free! 
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Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

vegan mac and cheese in a bowl with a scattering of fresh parsley
The ultimate Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese. Cheesy, saucy macaroni topped with an irresistible buttery & golden crispy crumb topping. No dairy, no nuts & easily made gluten-free. Prepare to get saucy! 
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Roast Stuffed Pumpkin

slice of stuffed pumpkin
Tender, sweet, baked pumpkin stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, vegetables, nuts & cranberries. A beautiful centrepiece for your Thanksgiving gathering!
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No Knead Focaccia

No Knead Focaccia Bread sprinkled with rosemary and sea salt on parchment paper
Wait! What? Focaccia you don’t need to knead? Yes! This super easy No Knead Focaccia is virtually fool proof. As long as you are able to stir some ingredients together in a bowl & turn on the oven you can do it. And nothing, and I mean nothing, can beat the smell & taste of fresh focaccia straight from the oven! ♡
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VEGAN THANKSGIVING MAINS

Vegan Roast

Vegan roast sliced on a plate with all the trimmings
A simple, easy, rustic and hearty Vegan Roast that's sliceable, ultra tender and full of flavour. Just perfect for serving with copious amounts of gravy, roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Leftovers are great in sandwiches too!
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Vegan Meatloaf with Gravy

vegan meatloaf, mashed potato, red cabbage and peas on a plate
This vegan meatloaf is incredibly easy to make & is sure to please with it's deep & savoury flavour. Serve sliced & smothered in rich, thick gravy for a truly satisfying meal!
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Mushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberries

Mushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberry topping turned out on a slate board and surrounded by scattered cranberries and rosemary
A fresh take on a Vegan Lentil Loaf for you! It's made with a delicious blend of lentils, mushrooms and walnuts and has a beautifully festive cranberry topping. Those pops of juicy cranberry in every bite are so good, plus they make it look pretty impressive. It would make a great centrepiece on your holiday table! 
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Vegan Spanakopita

Vegan Spanakopita. My take on the great Greek spinach and feta pie! Featuring shatteringly crisp phyllo pastry, and a soft, salty, feta-cheesy, spinachy filling, all baked up to golden perfection. Comfort food at it's finest.
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Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast

The ultimate one pot family meal – Vegan Instant Pot Portobello Pot Roast! We’re talking meaty portobello mushrooms, meltingly tender vegetables and a thick, really rich and flavourful gravy. Plus as well as tasting amazing, it’s super easy, quick and convenient with minimal washing up. A big YES PLEASE on all counts! 
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Easy Vegan Mushroom Pie

Close up shot of a slice of Easy Vegan Mushroom Pie with gravy.
Tender, juicy, meaty portobello mushroom, stuffed with sweet caramelized onions, a sprinkling of thyme, all topped with buttery, crisp pastry. This is seriously the easiest Vegan Mushroom Pie you will find & it’s soooo good!!! Perfect for making in advance too! 
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Lentil Shepherd's Pie in a terracotta dish with a wooden spoon digging in
The ultimate Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie featuring rich, flavourful, saucy lentils topped with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes & baked until deliciously golden brown & crispy. Easy, healthy, comforting and filling!
 
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VEGAN THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

a slice of vegan pumpkin pie
Velvety smooth, perfectly soft & custardy vegan pumpkin pie with a deliciously crisp pastry crust. Add to that a drizzle of decadently rich, warm caramel sauce & you have THE best fall dessert!
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Cranberry Apple Pear Crumble

Overhead shot of Cranberry Apple Pear Vegan Crumble served up in a bowl with casserole full of crumble next to it
It's hard to beat a good crumble, and this Cranberry Apple Pear Crumble is really something special! We're talking tart cranberries & Granny Smith apples,  sweet, soft pear & a crumbly, nutty, buttery topping, all baked to golden perfection. It's an absolute crowd pleaser & so easy to make! 
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Vegan Butter Tarts

a muffin pan full of vegan butter tarts
The holidays aren’t complete without Vegan Butter Tarts! Pie pastry is moulded into a muffin pan and then filled with raisins, nuts and a gooey and sweet buttery, maple filling. These little tarts are a Canadian tradition & make a great holiday or Canada Day dessert!
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Vegan New York Cheesecake

a slice of vegan cheesecake with strawberries on a plate
It’s only a baked Vegan New York Cheesecake..♡...It is ultra-rich, decadently creamy, dessert perfection & you absolutely need it in your life…..
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Sticky Banana Date Pudding with Rum Caramel

Moist & flavourful Sticky Banana Date Pudding with a spoon-licking, boozy, rum caramel sauce. Rich, delicious & truly indulgent! Made individually, these little puddings are baked in the oven & are no more difficult to make than muffins. Plus they can be made in advance & freeze perfectly. Great for making ahead!
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Festive Mincemeat Tart

Crisp pastry, rich mincemeat, delicate spice infused sponge & brilliant white, sweet frosting come together to create a taste & texture explosion. This Festive Mincemeat Tart is indulgent, rich & just perfect for the holidays!
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AFTER THE HOLIDAYS

Cranberry Smoothie

a pink smoothie on a plate
This creamy Cranberry Smoothie made with no banana, is perfect for using up excess fresh or frozen cranberries. It's healthy, full of fibre, and will really hit the spot with its fruity & gently spiced winter flavours.
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This is what you drink when you suddenly realize that all you have eaten for days is vegan meatloaf, roast potatoes, gravy and pumpkin pie. It's fresh, simple to make and super healthy. Plus it uses up the random cranberries you have left!

Happy Thanksliving!

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  1. Susan Glueck says

    I will be serving Traditional Thanksgiving and inviting my vegan son and his family..what can I serve them as a main dish that could be a side for the rest of us ? Thank you! Susan

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  2. Nancy says

    Oh I saved a few of these yummy recipes to make. Thank you for sharing! Have a delicious plant based Thanksgiving!

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    • A Virtual Vegan says

      I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  3. Pamela says

    Do you have a recipe for an easy vegan pecan pie?

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    • A Virtual Vegan says

      I don't. My husband keeps asking for one though. Maybe before Christmas?

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  4. Mary Dmyterko says

    Hi, I'm excited to try some of these recipes. The little mushroom pies look delicious --well, everything does. My husband and I have been vegan for almost 10 years.

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    • A Virtual Vegan says

      Thanks Mary, I hope you enjoy them!

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  5. Lee @ Dragon'sEyeView says

    5 stars
    All these look amazing! This will be our first #WFPB Thanksgiving -- I'm ready now!

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  6. Nelly says

    Yummy! The mac and cheese sounds delicious! And I have to try this tasty loaf . Thank you!

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