Skip to content

Top Navigation

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • FOOD
  • HOLIDAYS
  • ENTERTAINING
  • HOME
  • GARDENING
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING
  • WEDDINGS
  • SHOP
  • DIY
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS
  • LIFE
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Pin FB

Explore Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Martha Stewart
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 7 Things to Do in the Morning to Be Healthier and More Productive

      7 Things to Do in the Morning to Be Healthier and More Productive

      Kick-start your day by making habits out of these mood-boosting tips. Read More
    • Should You Refrigerate Bananas?

      Should You Refrigerate Bananas?

      It's one of your favorite fruits, but does it belong on the counter or in the refrigerator? Read More
    • This 3-Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer Uses Vinegar to Safely Remove Pesky Growths from Your Garden

      This 3-Ingredient Homemade Weed Killer Uses Vinegar to Safely Remove Pesky Growths from Your Garden

      A few easy-to-find ingredients are all you need to create a powerful formula that squashes weeds. Read More
  • FOOD

    FOOD

    See All FOOD
    Our 20 Most Popular Recipes for Summer

    Our 20 Most Popular Recipes for Summer

    • Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Quick & Easy Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cooking How-Tos
    • Baking
    • Menu Planning
    • Food News & Trends
    • Wine
    • Mastering the Holiday Meal
    • What's for Dinner
    • All Recipes
  • HOLIDAYS

    HOLIDAYS

    See All HOLIDAYS
    The Most Patriotic Flowers for the Fourth of July, According to Symbolism

    The Most Patriotic Flowers for the Fourth of July, According to Symbolism

    Show your love of country by displaying these varieties on America's birthday.
    • Father's Day
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Hanukkah
    • Christmas
    • New Year's Eve
    • Valentine's Day
    • St. Patricks Day
    • Passover
    • Easter
    • Mother's Day
  • ENTERTAINING

    ENTERTAINING

    See All ENTERTAINING
    How to Start Entertaining Friends and Family More Regularly

    How to Start Entertaining Friends and Family More Regularly

    Make gathering with loved ones a priority.
    • Seasonal Entertaining & Decorating
    • Baby Shower Ideas
    • Dinner Party Ideas
    • You're Invited
  • HOME

    HOME

    See All HOME
    We're Putting Up Walls Again—Is the Open Floor Plan on Its Way Out?

    We're Putting Up Walls Again—Is the Open Floor Plan on Its Way Out?

    We asked the experts to weigh in on this popular home design concept.
    • Home Design & Decor
    • Paint Colors & Palettes
    • DIY Home Projects
    • The Well-Kept Home
  • GARDENING

    GARDENING

    See All GARDENING
    A Month-by-Month Hydrangea Care Guide

    A Month-by-Month Hydrangea Care Guide

    Confused about when to do what to your favorite flowering shrubs? We have you covered.
    • Container Gardening
    • Flower Gardens
    • Houseplants
    • Landscaping
    • Vegetable Gardens
  • CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    CLEANING & ORGANIZING

    How to Wash Pillows

    How to Wash Pillows

    They're an essential element of a comfortable bed, so keep yours fresh and in their best shape ever with these expert-approved tips.
    • Cleaning
    • Storage & Organization
    • Laundry & Linens
  • WEDDINGS

    WEDDINGS

    See All WEDDINGS
    Who Pays for What for the Wedding?

    Who Pays for What for the Wedding?

    Get the traditional rules for who pays for the wedding details.
    • Real Weddings
    • Wedding Party
    • Wedding Planning & Advice
    • Wedding Ceremony & Reception
    • Wedding Jewelry
    • Dresses & Style
    • Wedding Beauty & Wellness
    • Wedding Registry
    • Wedding Showers & Parties
    • Love & Marriage
    • Wedding Travel
  • SHOP
  • DIY

    DIY

    See All DIY
    How to Melt and Reuse the Leftover Wax from Candles

    How to Melt and Reuse the Leftover Wax from Candles

    Our easy melt-and-pour method saves the last bit of this home essential.
    • Dyeing
    • Holiday Crafts
    • Kids' Crafts
    • Knitting
    • Paper Crafts
    • Sewing
    • Rescue & Revamp
  • BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    BEAUTY & WELLNESS

    Can Rice Water Really Encourage Hair Growth?

    Can Rice Water Really Encourage Hair Growth?

    This buzzy ingredient is a star player in many new-age hair care products.
    • Beauty
    • Health & Wellness
    • Live Well
  • LIFE

    LIFE

    See All LIFE
    • Family
    • Pets
    • Travel
    • Net Worth
  • NEWS
  • MARTHA'S BLOG
  • About Us

Profile Menu

Martha's Blog
Your Account

Account

  • Join Now
  • Email Preferences
  • Newsletter
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Manage Your Subscription this link opens in a new tab
  • Contact Us
  • Your Content
  • Logout

More

  • Enter to Win $10,000 to Makeover Your Home!
  • Martha's Blog
  • Weddings
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. marthastewart.com
  2. Food & Cooking
  3. Recipes
  4. Holidays & Events
  5. Thanksgiving Recipes
  6. 20 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

20 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

Marie Viljoen, Freelance Writer
By Marie Viljoen Updated October 30, 2019
Skip gallery slides
Pin
roasted-squash-04-58847-md110320.jpg
Credit: John Kernick
Do you have vegan guests coming to dinner this year? Step one: Don't panic. Step two: Choose from our collection of mouthwatering vegan Thanksgiving recipes, from appetizers to sides to mains and desserts.
Start Slideshow

1 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
mbd106362_1110_shot_mushrooms.jpg

While so much of the culinary focus of Thanksgiving involves variations on a theme featuring a giant bird, vegans would like to remind the eating world that the true edible stars of late fall are—wait for it—fruits and vegetables. The bounty that comes with the chill of the autumn harvest is inspiring. There is no better place to celebrate it than on the vegan Thanksgiving table with dishes that will delight every last person at your gathering.

A stroll through the local farmers' market and farm stands will reveal a wonderful variety of pumpkins and hard-shelled squash, bins of fresh apples and pears, fleeting piles of perfumed quinces, and bunches of nutrition-rich cold weather leafy greens like kale and broccoli rabe. Supermarkets are suddenly bright with the new season's citrus, late Muscat grapes, and pyramids of fresh cranberries. Gorgeous pomegranates begin to arrive alongside trays of sunny persimmons. For mushroom hunters and shoppers alike, umami-redolent fungi beg to add complexity and substance to stuffings and sauces. Pecan and walnut trees are delivering their harvest of fresh season nuts. And cold-season staples like lentils and beans come into their own at last.

Use this bounty of seasonal food to make recipes just right for Thanksgiving, from vegan takes on Thanksgiving classics like stuffing, mushroom gravy, and mashed potatoes, to stunning vegan entrées. Here, we have curated a collection of our best vegan dishes to fuel your creative planning for the coming feast. They span the length and breadth of the Thanksgiving meal, from vivid dips, to kaleidoscopic salads, warming soups, and refreshing seasonal desserts.

Tuck in!

1 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Red Pepper and Pomegranate Dip

dips-extravaganza-022-d110743-2.jpg
Credit: Johnny Miller
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Ruby pomegranate, roasted peppers, and creamy walnuts are whizzed up with chile for this zesty and arrestingly bright dip. It's a perfect welcome for arriving guests.

2 of 20

3 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Beet Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing

beets-mushrooms-0406-mla102006.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Mellow roasted beets are invigorated by winter citrus and refreshing mint to make an appealingly simple and striking salad.

3 of 20

Advertisement

4 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Roasted Squash with Shallots Grapes and Sage

roasted-squash-04-58847-md110320.jpg
Credit: John Kernick
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Real grapes are ripe in fall, and their caramelized sweetness is offset by musky roast sage—perfect for this nutty roasted squash and grain entrée.

4 of 20

5 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Vegan Apple Pie

apple-pie-gluten-free-pumpkin-vegan-apple-pie-d112284.jpg
Credit: linda xiao
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

The delectable crust for this pie uses safflower oil rather than butter.

5 of 20

6 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Roasted Carrots with Red Quinoa and Spinach

carrots-spinach-red-quinoa-130-d111399.jpg
Credit: John von Pamer
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

The secret weapon in this substantial fall dish is shiro miso, the fermented soy paste that seems made for honeyed quality of roast carrots.

6 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Vegan Lentil Soup

vegan lentil soup in bowl on blue table
Credit: Justin Walker
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Broccoli rabe's mineral depth adds complexity to a warming lentil soup spiced with fragrant cumin, toasted coriander, and a last-minute dash of red wine vinegar.

7 of 20

8 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Persimmon with Roasted Chicories

persimmons and roasted chicories with shallot vinaigrette served on a white plate
Credit: Con Poulos
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

When chicories are roasted they take on a deep nuttiness, complemented in this luxuriously textured salad by fresh slices of Fuyu persimmon, pomegranate seeds, and succulent oil-cured olives.

8 of 20

9 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Stuffed Onions

vege_00965_t.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

An irresistible option for a main course, these stuffed onions are filled with creamy potatoes and a powerhouse combination of mushrooms.

9 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cranberry-Vanilla Compote

a100319_1203_dessert.jpg
Credit: James Baigrie
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Refreshing, pretty, and featuring the best fruits of the season, these delightful compotes are a refreshing end to a very filling meal.

10 of 20

11 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cannellini and Kale Soup

fit-to-eat-cannellini-soup-1011mld107750.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Kale is the iron-rich cool weather star in this satisfying and simple soup where crisp garlic adds a powerful crunch.

11 of 20

12 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Vegan Mashed Potatoes

vegan-mash-potatoes-0268-d112370.jpg
Credit: Mike Krautter
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Extra-virgin olive oil makes these potatoes smooth and rich. Using a ricer yields mashed potatoes with an especially light, fluffy texture. Alternatively, potatoes can be mashed with a potato masher or fork.

12 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Stewed White Beans with Tomatoes and Rosemary

md105195_1109_bean_016.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Comforting beans are perfumed with rosemary, bay, and onion before cooking in the rich juices of hearty tomatoes.

13 of 20

14 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Braised Green Beans and Tomatoes

braised-green-beans-with-tomatoes-102797693.jpg
Credit: Aya Brackett
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

The savory depth of canned tomatoes turns the classic side dish of green beans into a bowlful of goodness whose juices you'll want to spoon up.

14 of 20

15 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Poached Red Wine Pears

06edf11_e.jpg
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Pepper is the surprisingly effective aromatic in this classic dessert, where red wine turns pears sumptuous.

15 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Curried Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro

Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

An assertively spiced soup of creamed lentils combines the sweetness of coconut milk with pungency of garlic, ginger, and curry powder, with fresh cilantro and dried cherries adding layers of rewarding complexity towards the end.

16 of 20

17 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Vegan Stuffing

vegan stuffing in casserole dish
Credit: Bryan Gardner
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

A simple sourdough stuffing that everyone at the table will want to try. It has all of the traditional stuffing flavors—without the traditional poultry broth, dairy, or eggs.

17 of 20

18 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cranberry-Apple Chutney

cranberry chutney
Credit: Marcus Nilsson
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Most cranberry sauce recipes are vegan. This mouth-watering chutney goes a step further than the simple sauce. It matches assertive vinegar with brown sugar. Enjoy it with roasted squash, stuffed onions, sweet potatoes, carrots, or parsnips.

18 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Cippolini

cipollini-hol08-mla100655.jpg
Credit: Krause, Johansen
View Recipe this link opens in a new tab

Try not to inhale these luscious little mouthfuls of sweet-and-sour glazed onions. Cooked low and slow they are a meltingly good side dish for substantial fare like slow-cooked beans and lentils.

19 of 20

20 of 20

Pin
Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message

Vegan Spiced Red Fruit Tarts

MS-red-fruit-tartlets-4.jpg (skyword:213573)
View Recipe

These luscious little tarts have a decadent chocolate crust, are stuffed with fresh cranberries and frozen raspberries and cherries, and are perfumed with warming spices.

20 of 20

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

By Marie Viljoen

    Share the Gallery

    Pinterest Facebook
    Trending Videos
    Advertisement
    Skip slide summaries

    Everything in This Slideshow

    Advertisement

    View All

    1 of 20
    2 of 20 Red Pepper and Pomegranate Dip
    3 of 20 Beet Salad with Citrus Mint Dressing
    4 of 20 Roasted Squash with Shallots Grapes and Sage
    5 of 20 Vegan Apple Pie
    6 of 20 Roasted Carrots with Red Quinoa and Spinach
    7 of 20 Vegan Lentil Soup
    8 of 20 Persimmon with Roasted Chicories
    9 of 20 Stuffed Onions
    10 of 20 Cranberry-Vanilla Compote
    11 of 20 Cannellini and Kale Soup
    12 of 20 Vegan Mashed Potatoes
    13 of 20 Stewed White Beans with Tomatoes and Rosemary
    14 of 20 Braised Green Beans and Tomatoes
    15 of 20 Poached Red Wine Pears
    16 of 20 Curried Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro
    17 of 20 Vegan Stuffing
    18 of 20 Cranberry-Apple Chutney
    19 of 20 Cippolini
    20 of 20 Vegan Spiced Red Fruit Tarts

    Share & More

    Facebook Tweet Email Send Text Message
    Martha Stewart

    Learn More

    • Contact Us
    • Customer Service
    • Media Kit
    • Martha's Blog
    • Advertise
    • Content Licensing
    • FAQ
    • Corporate
    • International
    • Accolades this link opens in a new tab

    Connect

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter
    Sign Up
    MeredithMartha Stewart is part of the Meredith Home Group. © Copyright 2022 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
    © Copyright Martha Stewart. All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.marthastewart.com

    Sign in

    View image

    20 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
    this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.