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25 Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes to Make You Forget About Turkey
There's even a recipe for meatless gravy!
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A Thanksgiving menu without veggies just wouldn't be right. After all, you can never have too many Thanksgiving side dishes! But did you know that veggies be more than just sides—they can also be the star ingredient in your holiday main courses and Thanksgiving appetizers. In fact, these vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes prove that you don't even need a turkey to make a Thanksgiving menu! Here, you'll find meatless recipes for Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and even mushroom gravy. Looking for something filling enough to satisfy a family of cowboys? Try the creamy butternut squash pasta or a vegetarian pot pie.
All the dishes on this list are made without any meat so you know your vegetarian friends will be happy. Plus, some of the recipes are vegan (like the Instant Pot butternut squash soup) and most of them double as healthy Thanksgiving recipes, too! But don’t worry—just because these dishes are vegetarian doesn't mean they aren't comforting or delicious. There are plenty of cozy, mouthwatering fall recipes like pumpkin ravioli, cauliflower gratin, and apple-cranberry stuffing that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Once you've planned your vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner, the only thing left to do is whip up a fall dessert to make the seasonal meal complete!
Butternut Squash Pasta
Pasta fans will love this creamy, fall recipe! The sauce is made with butternut squash puree, heavy cream, sage, and parmesan cheese.
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Cauliflower Steak
This is not your average steak recipe! But the cauliflower steaks are hearty enough to serve on a holiday menu. You could serve them up with pesto or even gravy.
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Topped with a crumble and a drizzle of hot honey, these sweet potatoes are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Plus, each person at the table can get their own twice-baked sweet potato so you know they'll be satisfied.
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Sheet Pan Gnocchi
Perfectly roasted vegetables and fluffy potato gnocchi come together in this easy sheet pan supper. It'll make you forget all about the turkey.
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Corn Soufflé
From the sweet creamed corn to the spicy jalapeño peppers, there are so many reasons to love this fluffy corn soufflé. But if you ask us, it's the sour cream that really balances out all the flavors.
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Vegetarian Pot Pie
This twist on pot pie is loaded with veggies and white beans so it's just as hearty and comforting. We promise you won't miss a thing.
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Pumpkin Ravioli
This delicate, seasonal pasta works just as well as a hearty appetizer as it does a vegetarian main course. Either way, everyone at the table will love the pumpkin flavor.
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Beautiful Brussels Sprouts
According to Ree Drummond, this platter of roasted vegetables will "make everything look gawgeous!" Oh, and it'll taste delightful, too!
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Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
Just because it's called "stuffing" doesn't mean you need to stuff it in a turkey. In fact, making it in a baking dish will give the stuffing a golden-crisp topping. Just be sure to swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth!
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
You'll notice this recipe calls for roasting the sweet potatoes before mashing them. Trust us, it's worth the extra step! Plus, you can prep them up to three days ahead.
Mushroom and Quinoa-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash is the perfect vegetarian main course for any fall dinner party. It becomes even more show-stopping when you stuff it with a hearty filling of quinoa, mushrooms, herbs, and roasted almonds.
Baked Gnocchi Alfredo
For an elevated take on mac and cheese, try this decadent, cheesy baked gnocchi recipe instead. It'll feel elegant enough for a special occasion but it's still easy to make.
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Cranberry-Brie Bites
Kick off your vegetarian fall feast with something sweet, tart, and cheesy—like puff pastry with melty brie and cranberry sauce.
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Ultimate Winter Salad
This is not your average leafy green recipe. It's loaded (and we do mean loaded) with hearty mix-ins, like roasted vegetables, nuts, apples, goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds.
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Pumpkin Lasagna Roll-Ups
There's nothing more comforting than a hot-from-the-oven lasagna recipe. Unless you count a lasagna that's stuffed with a cheesy, pumpkin filling.
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Honey-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
Add a pop of color to your holiday table with this bright and sweet veggie side dish. We love the addition of fresh thyme over the top!
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This simple, ultra-creamy mashed potato recipe is a no-brainer at any Thanksgiving dinner table—even if there's no turkey!
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Not only is this recipe vegetarian but it's vegan-friendly, too! The key is using coconut milk to make it creamy.
Crispy Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms have a hearty, almost meaty-like texture that makes them perfect for satisfying both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, alike! Plus, who wouldn't love the melty, cheesy, crispy filling.
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Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble
Simple roasted squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots get a major upgrade with this brown sugar-pecan crumble sprinkled over the top. It's sure to impress!
Get Ree's Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble recipe.
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