Showstopping Vegetarian Mains for Thanksgiving
Sure, Thanksgiving is generally associated with a giant roasted turkey or ham as the main event. But that doesn’t mean that they have to be the star of your Thanksgiving table, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan.
Thankfully, there are plenty of satisfying plant-based mains that can anchor the Thanksgiving table with color and flavor.
These recipes make use of fresh, seasonal produce for ultimate holiday flavor in creative preparations you’ve likely never tried before but will surely make part of your yearly holiday tradition.
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells
Creamy pumpkin stuffed shells! Cheesy stuffed shells topped with a pumpkin bechamel sauce. Vegetarian and easily vegan.
Mushroom Wellington
A festive, vegan spin on a classic beef wellington, this mushroom wellington is made for special occasions! With two types of mushrooms, lentils, walnuts, and butternut squash, this showstopping mushroom wellington is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. With step-by-step photos.
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad
Roasted sweet potatoes with quinoa, greens, goat cheese, cranberries and a tangy maple-dijon dressing. A beautiful salad for fall or the holidays.
Sausage and Farro Stuffed Acorn Squash
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Vegan Sausage and Farro! A festive fall dinner that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the Holidays.
Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna
Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna! Save this one for the holidays. Layers of flavors! Homemade béchamel sauce, roasted squash, crispy garlic kale and fontina cheese. A MUST make.
Delicata, Honeynut Squash and Kale Salad
The perfect Fall salad! With roasted honeynut squash, delicata squash, kale and a tangy maple-dijon dressing.
Pot Pie with Scalloped Potato Crust
Vegetable Pot Pie with Scalloped Potato Crust! This easy vegetarian pot pie is perfect for the holidays. Creamy pot pie filling topped with scalloped potatoes.Â
Mini Vegetable Wellingtons
Mini Vegetable Wellingtons! The perfect vegan thanksgiving recipe! Savory squash and mushroom filling in puff pastry. Decadent, easy to put together and delicious! If you need a plant-based thanksgiving main dish, this is it.
Lentil Loaf
Vegan Lentil Loaf! This plant-based lentil loaf recipe is packed with healthy vegetables, spices and of course- lentils! Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.Â
Mushroom Galette
Just in time for the holidays, this savory mushroom galette is a show-stopper! Made with pie crust, sauteed mushrooms, leeks and thyme.
Thanksgiving Meatballs
Vegan Thanksgiving Meatballs! Lentil and mushroom stuffing meatballs featuring sweet dried cherries. Perfect for whatever your Thanksgiving gathering looks like this year.
Roasted Vegetable Thanksgiving Bowl
Roasted vegetable thanksgiving bowl! This simple vegan dinner is perfect for a small Thanksgiving celebration. Roasted vegetables and tofu, wild rice pilaf, mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce.
Butternut Squash Steaks
These roasted butternut squash steaks are sweet, bold, and delicious. They are heavenly served with creamy polenta and tangy pizzaiola sauce.
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
The Ultimate Lentil Shepherd’s Pie! A rich and hearty vegan lentil stew topped with homemade mashed potatoes. Perfect as a vegan main for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Stuffed Acorn Squash With Mushrooms and Chickpeas
This Stuffed Acorn Squash With Mushrooms And Chickpeas is perfect for the holidays.