Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is all about comfort on the table but if you eat vegetarian or vegan or you’re hosting vegetarian guests, it can feel tricky to plan a complete vegetarian Thanksgiving menu. So I’ve put together all the vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes mains, classic potato sides, cranberry dishes, appetisers, brunch ideas and desserts all in one place for a plant based holiday feast.
In this post, I am sharing my best vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving recipes. Everything for your plant-based holiday feast and Thanksgiving table and make it a Happy Thanksgiving!
👉 Start with the master collection here: All Thanksgiving Recipes
- When you’re celebrating Thanksgiving for vegetarians or hosting plant based food lovers
- you’re doing a Friendsgiving,
- or you just want cosy, holiday-style vegetarian food.
How to Build a Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu
A vegetarian Thanksgiving doesn’t need a turkey — it needs one hero dish + comforting sides + something cranberry + dessert.
Formula you can follow:
- 1 showstopper main: like Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce
- 2–3 sides: e.g. Scalloped Potatoes, Irish Colcannon, Air Fryer Parmesan Cauliflower
- 1 cranberry dish: Classic Cranberry Sauce or Cranberry Rice Pilaf
- 1–2 appetisers or dips: Chili Crisp Greek Yogurt Dip, Cheese Balls
- 1 dessert: Eggless Cranberry Walnut Tea Cake or Crinkle Top Brownies
Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Mains
1
Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
Roasted, tender, and drizzled with a creamy, nutty tahini sauce, it’s a healthy and delicious dish that’s easy to make. Ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings!
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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Dreamed of a pizza that's gluten-free and low-carb ? That’s exactly what these stuffed Portobello mushrooms are!
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- Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini sauce is your vegetarian Thanksgiving showpiece. It looks festive, it’s easy to carve at the table. Serve with mushroom gravy and cranberry rice pilaf for a complete plate.
- Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms.
- Crispy Tofu In Easy Satay Sauce
Great for smaller gatherings or when you want veg mains.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Sides & Potatoes
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Scalloped Potatoes
Learn how to make the best scalloped potatoes—creamy, cheesy, and baked to golden-brown perfection. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or holiday side dish.
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Easy Irish Colcannon Recipe
This comforting Irish dish is a blend of creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed kale, and green onions. This Easy Irish Colcannon recipe is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any cozy family dinner.
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
This healthy and easy Parmesan roasted cauliflower recipe in Air-fryer is a delicious way to enjoy cauliflower. It's made in the air fryer for a crispy, spicy and healthy side dish that the whole family will love. Even better, this Air fryer roasted Cauliflower is ready in just 20 minutes!
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Best Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Recipe
A rich, 15-minute vegetarian mushroom gravy made from scratch with a few ingredients. Simple vegan mushroom gravy recipe that is creamy and delicious. It is dairy free and No meat drippings required. Perfect over mashed potatoes, holiday stuffing, poutine, or roasted veggies.
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Mushroom and Butter Bean Gravy
Try this creamy mushroom butter bean sauce recipe for a hearty, flavorful meal. It’s perfect as a mushroom butter bean curry or butter bean and mushroom gravy, packed with rich flavors and a smooth, creamy texture!
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Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipe
air fryer thanksgiving recipes, easy vegetarian thanksgiving sides
- Easy Irish Colcannon Recipe: Mashed potatoes + greens perfect to pair with roasted cauliflower.
- Scalloped Potatoes Recipe: Creamy, baked, classic this is my go to vegetarian Thanksgiving side.
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower in Air Fryer.
- You can make this vegetarian gravy two ways
- Mushroom Gravy (Vegetarian): You can serve this mushroom gravy over scalloped potatoes, colcannon or even the roasted cauliflower.
- Mushroom Butter Beans Gravy
Cranberry Recipes for Thanksgiving
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Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Cranberry Rice Pilaf Recipe is a festive and flavorful side dish made with fluffy rice, tart cranberries, and fresh herbs. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any holiday meal.
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Homemade Classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This homemade cranberry sauce is classic and one of the easiest cranberry sauce recipe ever. You can make this best cranberry sauce with fresh or frozen cranberries in minutes. This easy, make ahead sauce is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any times of the year.
- Classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe: Must-have. It can be made ahead and chilled.
- Cranberry Rice Pilaf
Appetisers, Dips & Party Nibbles
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Chili Crisp Greek Yogurt Dip (5 Minutes)
Sizzling chili crisp greek yogurt dip recipe. Tasty, creamy, healthy, and pairs perfectly with nachos and chips. Perfect appetiser for a party, Friday night chips and dip with drinks or a Super Bowl game-day snack.
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Air-Fried Cheese Balls
Discover how to make crispy, cheesy air-fried cheese balls with potatoes and halloumi cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick snack with minimal oil and maximum flavor.
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12
Old Fashioned Onion Rings Recipe:
Who doesn't love crispy, golden onion rings? They're the ultimate comfort food and a perfect snack for any occasion. If you thought you couldn't make them at home, think again! Today, I'm sharing my recipe for old-fashioned onion rings – vegan, egg-free, and oh-so-delicious. So let's get cooking!
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Cheese balls
Cheese Balls is a crispy and mouth-watering delicious appetizer that you can serve with ketchup or green chutney. They are a perfect appetizer for a weekend party or for a quick tea-time snack.
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- Chili Crisp Greek Yogurt Dip: Serve with veggie sticks, crackers, or put it on a snack board before dinner.
- Cheese Balls Recipe: Easy vegetarian party starter for Thanksgiving guests.
14
Cheese Potato Bites Recipe
Cheese potato bites also known as tater tots are crispy delightful and tasty snack with a crispy and cheesy vegetable and potato covering outside with a soft burst of melty cheese in the middle. It's perfect crowd pleaser party snack.
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Onion Bhajias in Air-Fryer
Learn how to make crispy, oil-free onion bhajias in an air fryer with a tangy twist of raw mango. This quick, healthy, and gluten-free recipe is perfect for a guilt-free snack or appetizer!
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Thanksgiving Weekend Vegetarian Brunch Ideas
If you are planning a brunch for thanksgiving these are a few of my favourites to serve for Thanksgiving brunch table.
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Starbucks Egg Bites Recipe
Starbucks-style egg bites copycat recipe at home. Oven-baked recipe with Instant pot option. Perfect meal prep breakfast that is high protein and low carb, tastes delicious and is customizable!
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17
High Protein Cottage Cheese Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs with cottage cheese turn fluffy, melt‑in‑your‑mouth and high‑protein scrambled eggs 30 g protein, keto‑friendly, ready in 10 minutes.
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Chocolate French Toast Recipe
Best Chocolate french toast recipe for the holiday season. Ooey gooey chocolate french toasts with just the right amount of buttery smoothness, chocolatey sweetness, and creamy richness. These are an ideal breakfast or dessert for breakfast.
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McDonalds Copycat Hash brown Recipe
Crispy hash browns that are crispy outside and mouth melting soft inside. Don’t we all love fried potatoes for breakfast? Here’s the recipe and secret to make perfectly browned and extra crispy the BEST hash brown every time.
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20
Hot Chocolate Recipe
Best homemade hot chocolate recipe to make for a decadent, luscious, rich and creamy hot chocolate this holiday season. It is easy to make, ready in just a few minutes, made with only four ingredients. Dairy-free Vegan Option included.
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21
High Protein Cottage Cheese Flatbread Recipe
high protein cottage cheese flatbread. Whether you’re following a keto diet, watching your carb intake, or simply looking for a nutritious gluten-free option, this recipe ticks all the boxes. With just three simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you’ll have delicious flatbread ready to enjoy in no time.
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Pair Them with Some of my favourite beverages perfect for your vegetarian brunch table for thanksgiving or any other day.
- Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe
- Masala Chai Latte
- Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Vegan Cold Coffee- No Milk Required
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Mango Lassi Recipe
Festive Salads For ThanksGiving
No thanksgiving table is complete without colourful salads to celebrate the seasonal salads here are a few salad recipes for vegetarian thanksgiving menu. You can try more Salads Recipes that are equally delicious.
22
Indian Fruit Salad Recipe
Make a delicious and healthy Indian fruit salad with this easy recipe. Packed with seasonal fruits and Indian spices, it's perfect for any occasion.
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23
ABC Salad Recipe- Apple Beet Carrot Salad
Try this ABC Salad recipe. A good skin salad that’s high in fiber and packed with ingredients to support healthy skin. With apples, beetroots, and carrots, it’s a delicious and easy way to nourish your body inside out!
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24
Heirloom Tomato Salad Recipe
A 5‑minute, no‑cook summer salad featuring colorful heirloom tomatoes, olive oil and feta cheese.
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25
Holiday Honeycrisp Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Holiday Honeycrisp Salad with crisp greens, juicy Honeycrisp apples, and a tangy homemade dressing. This high-fiber, gluten-free Holiday Honeycrisp Apple Salad recipe is perfect for glowing skin and seasonal health!
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26
Orange Pomegranate Salad Recipe
Orange pomegranate salad is a delicious salad recipe with sweet, tangy flavors of oranges and pomegranates. Serve it as side dish or light meal. Here is a simple recipe for an orange pomegranate salad:
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27
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Recipe Salad with this easy and healthy recipe. Featuring roasted corn, tangy lime, creamy Cotija cheese, and a touch of spice, this quick salad is perfect as a side dish, snack, or topping for tacos.
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Desserts For Thanksgiving
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Classic Mulled Wine Recipe
Easy Mulled wine recipe for holidays and new year. All you need is a bottle of red wine, mulling spices and brandy or rum with some oranges and simmer everything.
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29
eggless chocolate chip cookie
Eggless chocolate chip cookies recipe for chewy in center, crisp on edges, loaded with chocolate chips. Easy to make BEST chocolate chip cookies without egg
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Eggless Cake Cranberry Walnut Cake
Eggless cake that is light, moist with a tender crumb. This eggless cake recipe is incredibly easy to bake, and requires minimal ingredients. A slice of this teacake is perfect for tea time or any time. You can make this easy recipe of eggless cake without eggs from scratch.
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Best Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownie
This chocolate brownie recipe is the fudgiest brownie recipe you ever had. This homemade brownie is chocolaty, gooey, fudgy with a perfect crackle top. Beginners, follow this special tip to make the best crackle top brownie at home.
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- Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies: bake ahead and store in airtight container
- Eggless Cranberry Walnut Tea Cake: Holiday flavour + eggless
- Ultimate Fudgy Crinkle Top Brownie: Good chocolate based dessert to balance cranberry.
Make Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips
- Cranberry Sauce: make 3–4 days ahead, refrigerate in glass jar.
- Cranberry Rice Pilaf: cook, cool, refrigerate; reheat with 1–2 tbsp stock/water.
- Scalloped Potatoes: bake earlier in the day; reheat covered so the top doesn’t dry.
- Dips/Cheese Balls: make a day before and chill.
- Mushroom Gravy: make, cool, refrigerate; reheat gently and thin with stock/milk.
Most of these vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes can be made ahead, which is useful if you’re cooking in a smaller kitchen or you’re working on just a single oven for vegetarian guests or people who love vegan plant based dishes.
Equipment & Serving Suggestions (Great for Small Kitchens)
- Air Fryer: for the Parmesan roasted cauliflower and other dishes.
- 9×13 casserole baking dish: for scalloped potatoes.
- Heavy pan: Making Dishes
- Dutch oven: for keeping gravies warm.
- Airtight containers: for make ahead cranberry dishes.
- Oven to table serving dishes: saves time and looks festive.
FAQs about Vegetarian Thanksgiving
Are all these Thanksgiving recipes vegetarian?
Yes, this roundup features vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes only, already published on My Tasty Curry. You can build a complete menu from these.
Can I make this menu in a small vegetarian kitchen (small oven / no turkey)?
Absolutely. Most dishes are stove-top, air-fryer or casserole-based. Cranberry rice pilaf is especially good for Indian kitchens.
What’s the best vegetarian main for Thanksgiving?
The Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Sauce is the most festive and works well as a centrepiece.
Can I make these ahead?
Yes! cranberry sauce, pilaf, dips and even potatoes can be prepped in advance. See the make-ahead section above.
More Thanksgiving Recipes on My Tasty Curry
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