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    Published: Nov 21, 2019 · Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 10 Comments

    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! 

    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! 
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    • VEGAN THANKSGIVING SALADS
    • VEGAN THANKSGIVING APPETIZERS
    • VEGAN THANKSGIVING SIDES
    • VEGAN THANKSGIVING MAINS
    • VEGAN THANKSGIVING DESSERTS
    • AFTER THE HOLIDAYS
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    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


    Green Bean Potato Salad

    a plate of green bean potato salad with lemon slice garnish
    Hearty, tangy and super-delicious Green Bean Potato Salad made with fresh green beans, new potatoes, red peppers and a lemon caper dijon vinaigrette. Served warm or cold it's the perfect side for any occasion.
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    Vegan Brussels Sprout Salad

    Brussels Sprout Salad
    Cranberry Pecan Brussels Sprout Salad is fresh & absolutely packed with flavour & interesting textures. It's also hearty & warming thanks to the orangey cinnamon dressing. This vegan Brussels sprout salad is 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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    Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad

    a bowl of quinoa butternut squash salad
    Quinoa Butternut Squash Salad featuring roasted butternut squash, peppery arugula, crunchy toasted hazelnuts, a grain of your choosing and a creamy apple tahini dressing to bring it all together. It's fresh, filling and full of fall flavors!
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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

    Vegan Ricotta in a bowl
    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 non-dairy substitute for ricotta cheese in any recipe.
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    Vegan 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, toast or even garlic bread. 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

    vegan sweet potato 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 pile of lemon garlic roasted potatoes
    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
    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
    Completely foolproof No Knead Focaccia bread! It is so easy! Mix everything up in a bowl with a spoon, leave for a few hours, then bake!
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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 Beef

    sliced vegan beef surrounded by roast potatoes and carrots
    Mouthwateringly good vegan beef that's perfectly tender and simple to make. Use this versatile beef seitan recipe to make a classic vegan beef roast with all the trimmings, use as a substitute for beef in your favorite recipes, or slice it like deli-meat for sandwiches.
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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

    a slice of 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
    My smooth & creamy vegan pumpkin pie with a deliciously crisp pastry crust and a drizzle of decadently rich, warm caramel sauce makes THE best vegan Thanksgiving dessert. It tastes just like (if not better) than the classic version. No-one will have a clue it's vegan!
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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 Trifle

    a vegan trifle in a large glass trifle bowl
    Incredible Vegan Trifle! This British favourite has layers upon layers of vegan sponge cake, mixed berry compote, vegan custard, vegan whipped cream and fresh fruit. Dessert doesn't get better than this!
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    Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake

    a slice of vegan chocolate cheesecake on a blue plate
    The BEST Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake featuring crunchy, buttery, cookie crust with rich, creamy, velvety smooth and super chocolatey cheesecake filling. This easy no bake vegan cheesecake is quick to make and keeps for ages so you can prepare it well ahead. Directions for a scaled down smaller version also included for those not feeding a crowd.
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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 Custard

    a piece of cake being drizzled with vegan custard
    Silky smooth, rich and creamy homemade vegan custard. It's dairy and egg-free, quick and easy to make and just perfect for pouring all over your favorite desserts!
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    Vegan New York Cheesecake

    a slice of vegan cheesecake
    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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    Vegan Almond Cake

    vegan almond cake on a plate topped with swirly lemon slices and purple flowers
    Moist, fragrant and delicate Vegan Almond Cake with a pop of lemon flavor. Made with almond flour it is naturally gluten-free and vegan, and quite possibly the easiest cake you'll ever make.
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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 fiber, and will really hit the spot with its fruity & gently spiced flavors.
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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

      November 23, 2019 at 10:20 pm

      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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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        November 24, 2019 at 10:45 am

        This Mushroom Lentil loaf looks really festive with a cranberry topping. It would make a great main for them and everyone else can enjoy a slice too. https://avirtualvegan.com/cranberry-mushroom-lentil-loaf/
        My individual mushroom pies are great for serving a few people. They are really quick and easy to make. You can prepare them a couple days in advance if you need to: https://avirtualvegan.com/easy-vegan-mushroom-pie/
        Something else that's non-traditional but makes a great main is this Spanakopita https://avirtualvegan.com/vegan-spanakopita/
        Hope that helps!

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    2. Nancy says

      November 22, 2019 at 11:32 am

      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

        November 22, 2019 at 11:40 am

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

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    3. Pamela says

      November 22, 2019 at 5:21 am

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

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      • A Virtual Vegan says

        November 22, 2019 at 11:16 am

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

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    4. Mary Dmyterko says

      November 04, 2018 at 5:17 am

      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

        November 04, 2018 at 2:31 pm

        Thanks Mary, I hope you enjoy them!

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    5. Lee @ Dragon'sEyeView says

      October 25, 2018 at 6:01 pm

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

      Reply
    6. Nelly says

      September 28, 2018 at 3:33 am

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

      Reply

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