Recipe Roundup: Plantricious Thanksgiving Recipes

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Whether you are spending Thanksgiving with loved ones this year or not, let’s prepare some delicious plant-based recipes.

The Plantricious seal defines a food category for prepared and packaged plant-based food and recipes based upon guidelines created and endorsed by the nation’s most respected medical experts advocating plant nutrition for optimum health.

Eating a whole-food, plant-based diet is one way to be proactive for your health. You know you’re eating the right kind of plant-based diet if you stick with recipes that have been certified “Plantricious!”

Plantricious Friendly

The Trusted Seal for Plant-Based Nutrition

Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
May be minimally processed
No added oil
No added sugars
No artificial additives or preservatives
*Plantricious Friendly foods may include but are not limited to condiments, fermented foods, soups, sauces, beverages, dressings, marinades, etc.

Plantricious Certified

The Trusted Seal for Plant-Based Nutrition

Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
May be minimally processed
No added oil
No added sugars
No artificial additives or preservatives
Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

Plantricious Thanksgiving Recipes

Build a wonderful plant-based Thanksgiving feast that’s full of flavor and will keep you healthy.

Starters, Soups, and Salads

Pumpkin Hummus

You really can’t go wrong with pumpkin during the Fall. Your guest will be delighted with this light, creamy pumpkin hummus as an appetizer while the rest of your Thanksgiving feast is being prepared.

Roasted Carrot Garlic Hummus

For a more savory dip, this Roasted Carrot and Garlic Hummus is great with sliced carrots and has a beautiful depth of flavor, full of plant-based goodness.

Corn Chowder

Serving soup with your Thanksgiving meal is a perfect way to include more veggies and healthy options. Plus, it’s easy to serve throughout the day as your family gathers. This Corn Chowder is creamy and flavorful.

Hearty Vegetable Soup

What’s one thing you have in excess when preparing Thanksgiving dinner? Vegetable scraps! Have a pot ready to make this hearty vegetable soup with all your veggie scraps for a no-waste, super-tasty dish.

Mulligatawny Soup

Don’t be afraid to try some new flavors with your Thanksgiving feast. This Indian spiced creamy Mulligatawny Soup is a great way to add a variety of spices and contrast to your holiday menu.

Romaine Salad with Kale, Apples, and Cranberries

Salads are a simple, fresh dish to add to any meal. This Romaine Salad, tossed in a creamy, bright dressing, keeps the Fall flavors going with pepitas, cranberries, and apples.

Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

This Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad is a great way to add crunchy textures to your Thanksgiving meal. Tossed in a tangy dressing, it’s ready to serve. Add your favorite toppings!

Main Dish

Moroccan Stew with Kale

Try a themed Thanksgiving with this Moroccan Stew and build an entire menu around these flavors. This hearty vegan stew is packed full of chickpeas, lentils, and kale with a touch of sweetness from dried apricots. Nutrient-dense and full of flavor!

Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

This plant-based vegan tagine is perfect for your holiday guests and is full of nutritious vegetables, dried fruit, and Moroccan spices. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be served over your choice of grain.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Quinoa

Bountiful and delicious, this stuffed acorn squash is a great way to fill up without feeling overindulged. It’s so simple, but it looks so elegant. Your guests will be impressed with this dish.

Sides

Sweet Potato Casserole

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without sweet potato casserole! This recipe is chunky and sweetened with cranberries, pomegranate and orange juices, maple syrup and seasoned with lovely Fall spices.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This dish is quick to make and a great side dish for your Thanksgiving meal. The dressing is very simple, using maple syrup’s natural sweetness, lime’s tang, and Sriracha’s heat.

Desserts

Baked Apples with Cashew Cream

This Baked Apples with Cashew Cream recipe is an easy dessert. It’s also perfect for the holidays because it’s such a beautiful presentation.

Pumpkin Chia Pudding

Pumpkin Spice Chia Pudding is the perfect blend of seasonal flavors and wholesome ingredients. It’s a delicious and nourishing option for a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.