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Home » Plant-Based Sides & Mains For Thanksgiving

Plant-Based Sides & Mains For Thanksgiving

Diane SmithBy Diane Smith Updated on October 12, 2021
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 It’s time to rock your plant-based, vegan Thanksgiving this year, and here’s a list of 20 to get you going! Most of these are quite low in oil and sugar so you can feel good sticking with your goals.

If you’re looking for dessert, don’t miss my Thanksgiving Dessert Roundup for a sweet ending to your plant-based vegan meal.

Plant-Based Sides & Mains For Thanksgiving

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Pumpkin Hummus

This low-fat Pumpkin Hummus is a great starter for any meal, but especially fun on Thanksgiving!

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Simple Vegan Stuffing

This Simple Vegan Stuffing requires just 9 ingredients and is loaded with protein and fiber.

cranberry sauce with candied ginger
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Cranberry Sauce with Candied Ginger · Allergylicious

Candied ginger makes this Cranberry Sauce anything but basic, yet, it is so easy and delicious.

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Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mash

Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mash is a delicious combination of sweet potatoes and cauliflower.

stuffed acorn scquash
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Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash, amazingly delicious, tender and sweet and easier to make than you think.

Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Stuffing
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Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Stuffing

This savory & delicious Butternut, Brussels Sprouts, Apple stuffing is easy to make especially if you use pre-cut squash.

green bean casserole plant based
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole (Vegan)

This Healthy Green Bean Casserole tastes so decadent that you’ll never guess it’s dairy and guilt-free!

vegan squash quinoa salad
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Vegan Fall Salad with Squash, Quinoa, Cranberry and Pistachio

This Acorn Squash with Cranberry and Pistachio Salad has tons of fresh crisp fall flavors all fusing together with a zesty lemon mustard dressing. 

Mashed Cauliflower
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Mashed Cauliflower with Gravy

A food processor makes whipping up these Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes a cinch.

Easy pumpkin soup
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Easy Pumpkin Soup with Millet in Pumpkin Bowls

This Easy Pumpkin Soup with millet and 3 kinds of squash is beautiful as it is nutritious! 

Brussels sprouts
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Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

These delicious Brussels Sprouts have a sweet flavor thanks to maple.

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Lentil Loaf with Balsamic Onion Gravy

You will want to make this Lentil Loaf & Gravy over and over again.

tempeh stuffed squash
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Tempeh Sausage Stuffed Squash

This Tempeh Sausage Stuffed Squash tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen all day!

smoky maple roasted carrots
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Maple Roasted Carrots Recipe

Smoky Maple Roasted Carrots are covered in a lemon thyme sauce that is to die for!

sweet potato casserole
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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole with Candied Pecans is made with just 6 ingredients in 3 easy steps. 

Vegan buttermilk mashed potatoes
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Fluffy Buttermilk Vegan Mashed Potatoes

These Fluffy Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes are so creamy, rich and full of fantastic flavor.

Vegan Thanksgiving lentil loaf
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Vegan Lentil Loaf with Gravy

This Thanksgiving Lentil Loaf takes just over an hour to make and bake!

Pumpkin biscuits scramble
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Vegan Pumpkin Biscuits with Sage & Thyme

These Soft Pumpkiny Pumpkin Vegan Biscuits are perfect for fall. With fresh sage, thyme and less oil.

Lentil Shepherd's Pie
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Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Deep dish Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is so comforting and satisfying even for a crowd.

20 Plant-Based Side & Main Dishes for Thanksgiving

 
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About Diane Smith

Diane Smith is a certified plant-based nutrition educator, Food Over Medicine instructor, recipe developer, and founder of PlantBasedCooking.com. She helps people transition to a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle with simple recipes, practical nutrition guidance, and realistic strategies for improving health, preventing disease, and aging well.

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  1. Beulah

    November 16, 2018 at 6:00 am

    Thank you so much for your wonderful affirmations and recipes.

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    • Diane Smith

      November 16, 2018 at 9:42 am

      You’re welcome! This time of year (the holidays) can sometimes be a challenge and I hope these help.

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