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Home » Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

November 23, 2014 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

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Are you still planning for a meatless Thanksgiving dinner? Holiday planning can be stressful, especially if you’ve got a large group to entertain. Hopefully, this post will help take some of the load off for you.

And, don’t miss my other Thanksgiving Main & Side Dishes Roundup for ideas from other vegan recipe bloggers.

Plan a Plant-Based Thanksgiving

Here are a few choices that you can feel good about serving to your loved ones. I’ve created a collection of recipes that are both plant-based and delicious.

And, don’t miss my Thanksgiving Dessert Roundup for a sweet finish to your meal.

"Plant-Based Thanksgiving Menu Ideas Article by Diane Smith of Plantbasedcooking.com"

Savor the flavors of fall harvest and mix and match to suit your preferences. I hope you enjoy the day with family or friends and are grateful for, among other things, the wonderful bounty of food that’s available.

Thanksgiving Table Setting

PLANT-BASED THANKSGIVING MENU IDEAS

Appetizers:

Baked Artichoke Dip
Basil Spinach Dip
Roasted Carrot Hummus
Sun-dried Tomato, Basil Hummus

Baked Artichoke Dip

Salads:

Arugula, Orange, Beet Salad
Kale and Brussel Sprouts Salad
Kale Salad with Oranges
Orange Almond Salad
Warm Yam & Swiss Chard Salad

Orange Almond Salad with Cranberries

Soup:

Butternut, Apple Soup
Creamy Potato Kale Soup
Mushroom Quinoa Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Entrees:

Stuffed Acorn Squash
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto with Basil Pesto
Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Creamy Polenta
Moroccan Chickpea Vegetable Tagine

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Side Dishes:

Creamed Spinach
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Mashed Potatoes with Easy Gravy
Mushroom Gravy
Warm Yam & Swiss Chard
Roasted Kabocha Squash
Roasted Onions
Sauteed Greens
Sweet Potato Casserole
Corn Casserole with Spinach

Creamed Spinach

Sauces:

Cranberry Apple Sauce
Mushroom Gravy

Cranberry Apple Sauce

Dessert:

Cardamom Baked Pears
Carrot Pudding
Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding
Baked Apples with Cashew Cream
Oil-Free Berry Crisp

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding

Wishing You and Yours a Happy Thanksgiving

I hope you enjoy these recipes, not only at Thanksgiving but year-round. I would love to hear from you if you’ve made these dishes for your family. What did everyone think? Was there a group favorite?

What other kinds of Thanksgiving recipes would you like to see? Let me know in the comments below or via social media so I can start working on adding new dishes for next year!


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