A collection of my favourite Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes! Whether you are hosting a large gathering, relaxing at home, or need a main dish, side or dessert to take to a pot luck, I've got you covered!
In this post: Everything you need for a fantastic Vegan Thanksgiving!
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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 are like me and not prepared at all then read on. This is for you.
I've been browsing my website and have put together this collection of delicious vegan Thanksgiving recipes. Whether you are hosting a large gathering, relaxing at home with or without guests, or need to take something super yum to a pot luck, this will help ensure your Thanksgiving feast looks and tastes totally fabulous with no turkey in sight!
Vegan Thanksgiving Salads
Green Bean Potato Salad
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.
make this recipeVegan 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!
make this recipeQuinoa Cranberry Salad
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.
make this recipeQuinoa 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!
make this recipePear Walnut Salad with Maple Cinnamon Dressing
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.
make this recipeVegan Thanksgiving Soups
Easy Tomato Basil Soup
The easiest Tomato Basil Soup EVER and it's so fresh & vibrant. Ready in just 10 minutes and made with only 4 ingredients (plus salt, pepper & optional olive oil)!
make this recipeVegan Carrot Ginger Soup
Smooth and creamy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup. A simple, fragrant soup with minimal ingredients and BIG flavour!
make this recipeVegan Pea Soup
Easy Vegan Pea Soup made with a bag of frozen peas in less than 20 minutes! Just 5 ingredients, plus some optional fresh mint if you have it. This simple soup is vibrant, healthy, and delicious!
make this recipeVegan Leek and Potato Soup
Cozy and comforting, this creamy Vegan Leek and Potato Soup combines just a handful of ingredients for a simple, quick, homemade vegan soup the whole family will love!
make this recipeVegan Thanksgiving Appetizers
Vegan Ricotta
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.
make this recipeVegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Warm, rich, melty, creamy, and cheesy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip. Packed full of spinach and briny, zesty artichokes, it's a real crowd-pleaser, and just perfect for serving at parties!
make this recipeCheese & 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!
make this recipeCreamy Onion Garlic Dip
Deliciously cool and creamy Vegan Onion Garlic Dip. It's full of sweet roasted garlic & caramelized onion flavour & perfect for your next party!
make this recipeStovetop Candied Pecans
The easiest Stovetop Candied Pecans that take only 5 minutes to make. They are salty, sweet, smoky, and addictively snack worthy!
make this recipeBlack 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.
make this recipeVegan Cream Cheese
Creamy, rich, tangy and delicious Vegan Cream Cheese. Quick and easy to make and just perfect for spreading, snacking and dipping!
make this recipeVegetable Pate
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.
make this recipeVegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Clear a spot on your Thanksgiving table for this deliciously sweet and savoury Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with irresistible, buttery pecan crumble topping!
make this recipeVegan 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!
make this recipeThe Best Vegan Cranberry Sauce
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).
make this recipeBest Vegan Sweet Potatoes
These amazing Vegan Sweet Potatoes are cooked in plenty of vegan butter and stock so they suck up all of that lovely flavour before roasting themselves to golden, sticky perfection. They are a fantastic side dish to serve with your holiday feast or Sunday roast!
make this recipeVegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet and savoury Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes that are incredibly creamy and delicious. Just perfect for serving with your holiday meals!
make this recipeVegan Sweet Potato Biscuits
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!
make this recipeVegan Green Bean Casserole
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!
make this recipeRed Cabbage with Apples
Red Cabbage with Apples is a really delicious way to transform red cabbage. Baked with apples, onion and herbs until it's fall-apart tender it makes the perfect fall or winter side that can also easily be transformed into a main meal with the addition of some vegan sausages.
make this recipeAir Fryer Carrots
Air Fryer Carrots tossed with brown sugar, vegan butter and thyme, then air fried so they become sticky, savory-sweet with gorgeous caramelized edges, This super quick and easy vegan carrot side dish is so delicious you'll have to stop yourself from eating the entire bat
make this recipePerfect 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!
make this recipeAir Fryer Lemon Garlic Roast Potatoes
Golden, crispy, herby, Air Fryer Lemon Garlic Roasted Potatoes. Ready in 30 minutes. No parboiling required!
make this recipeBubble and Squeak
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!
make this recipeNo Oil Healthy Roast Potatoes
Golden, crispy No Oil Healthy Roast Potatoes. Made without a single drop of oil, these easy, healthy roast potatoes are low calorie and virtually fat-free!
make this recipeBaked Vegan Mac and Cheese
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!
make this recipeVegan Red Wine Gravy
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!
make this recipeRoast Stuffed Pumpkin
Tender, sweet, baked pumpkin stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, vegetables, nuts & cranberries. A beautiful centrepiece for your Thanksgiving gathering!
make this recipeNo Knead Focaccia
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!
make this recipeCaramelized Brussels Sprouts
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts! Golden, sticky, sweet, tangy, and a little spicy, they are absolutely impossible to resist, and will go with pretty much anything.
make this recipeVegan Thanksgiving Mains
Vegan Roast
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!
make this recipeVegan Beef
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.
make this recipeVegan Chicken Breasts
Foolproof Vegan Chicken Breasts with chicken flavour and texture you never dreamt possible! This seitan chicken recipe is super high in protein, easy to make, freezer friendly, and a great vegan substitute for chicken in any recipe. Serve whole, slice, dice or make vegan shredded chicken.
make this recipeVegan Ham
Amazing Vegan ham complete with maple brown sugar glaze! This seitan ham is sticky, tender, juicy, smoky sweet, perfectly meaty, and absolutely delicious! Perfect for the holidays, slicing as deli meat, or for use in recipes that call for cooked ham or bacon. No steaming involved!
make this recipeVegan Meatloaf with Gravy
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!
make this recipeBeyond Meat Meatloaf
Vegan friendly Beyond Meat Meatloaf that's juicy, packed with flavour, perfectly tender and slices perfectly without crumbling. All finished off with a sticky caramelized meatloaf glaze!
make this recipeMushroom Lentil Loaf with Cranberries
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!
make this recipeVegan Pumpkin Pasta
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta, made all in one pot in just 20 minutes. It's cozy and lusciously rich, as well as being quick, incredibly easy and so delicious!
make this recipeVegan 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.
make this recipeVegan 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!
make this recipeEasy Vegan Mushroom Pie
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!
make this recipeLentil Shepherd’s Pie
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!
make this recipeGluten-Free Seitan Roast
Now you can make seitan without the gluten! This Gluten-Free Seitan Roast has a deep meaty flavour, a soft, meaty, slightly chewy texture and is just perfect for slicing and serving for holiday dinners or Sunday roasts.
make this recipeVegan Thanksgiving Desserts
Vegan Pecan Pie
Learn how to make the most amazing Vegan Pecan Pie with crispy, flaky crust and toasty, pecan packed, perfectly gooey filling. Pile on the dollops of whipped vegan cream and dig right in!
make this recipeVegan Pumpkin Pie
Smooth & creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie with crisp pastry crust and a drizzle of decadently rich, warm caramel sauce to seal the deal. It makes THE best vegan Thanksgiving dessert!
make this recipeCranberry Apple Pear Crumble
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!
make this recipeVegan Trifle
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!
make this recipeVegan Chocolate Cheesecake
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.
make this recipeVegan 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!
make this recipeVegan 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!
make this recipeVegan Pumpkin Muffins
Classic Vegan Pumpkin Muffins! Soft, fluffy, full of fall flavors like pumpkin and pumpkin spice and made even better with nubbly delicious, nutty streusel and a generous drizzle of maple glaze!
make this recipeVegan New York 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…..
make this recipeVegan Lava Cakes
Vegan Lava Cakes featuring warm chocolate cake surrounding a gooey, molten chocolate middle. It doesn't get any better than this because they are incredibly delicious and super quick and easy to make. A treat every chocoholic will love!
make this recipeSticky 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!
make this recipeVegan Almond Cake
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.
make this recipeAir Fryer Apples
Air Fryer Apples are easy to make and can be ready in just 15 minutes. Buttery, soft, sticky and sweet, they are perfect for dessert or breakfast.
make this recipeAfter The Holidays
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!
Cranberry Smoothie
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.
make this recipeHappy Thanksliving!
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
A Virtual Vegan says
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!
Nancy says
Oh I saved a few of these yummy recipes to make. Thank you for sharing! Have a delicious plant based Thanksgiving!
A Virtual Vegan says
I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Pamela says
Do you have a recipe for an easy vegan pecan pie?
A Virtual Vegan says
I don't. My husband keeps asking for one though. Maybe before Christmas?
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.
A Virtual Vegan says
Thanks Mary, I hope you enjoy them!
Lee @ Dragon'sEyeView says
All these look amazing! This will be our first #WFPB Thanksgiving -- I'm ready now!
Nelly says
Yummy! The mac and cheese sounds delicious! And I have to try this tasty loaf . Thank you!