List: 10 Vegetarian Dishes for Thanksgiving
Turkey may traditionally be the star of Thanksgiving, but there are plenty of vegetarian dishes worthy of being the center of attention! From delicious sides to hearty main dishes, these 10 recipes are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Check them out below.
Cauliflower Cheese & Peas
Just because it’s Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you have to load up on carbs! Prepare to thank your lucky stars for this Cauliflower Cheese & Peas. Choosing a high-quality sharp white cheddar will ensure you use less cheese (aka, less calories and fat) without sacrificing on flavor, and you'll definitely get a hefty dose of veggies in.
Lentil Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Purple Cauliflower Mash
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to whip up a (vegan-friendly) vegetarian Lentil Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Purple Cauliflower Mash and homemade Vegetarian Brown Gravy. Did you know purple cauliflower gets its color from anthocyanin, the same antioxidant found in red cabbage & red wine?
Fennel & Rosemary Bread with Sautéed Onions & Garlic
Fresh baked bread is one of those simple joys in life, and you’ll definitely want some bread on your table to help sop up all the tasty vegetarian gravy! This Fennel & Rosemary Bread with Sautéed Onions + Garlic will do just the trick. The flavors are subtle, but they still shine through.
Vegetarian Poutine
Ok, I get that poutine isn’t your “traditional” Thanksgiving dish…BUT even if you don’t make the full poutine, at least make this vegetarian brown gravy! It’s delicious poured over mashed potatoes…or practically anything.
Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Pie
I love this Broccoli Cheese Quinoa Pie recipe because it (1) is crazy easy & fast to throw together, (2) contains about 4 cups of veggies and (3) packs tons of protein with eggs, low-fat cheese and quinoa. Save a place for this classic combination on your Thanksgiving table!
The Ultimate Veggie Plate
Prepare yourself for the Ultimate Veggie Plate! This features slow cooker Burgundy mushrooms, roasted garlic redskin mashed potatoes, steamed green beans with sautéed red bell peppers + onions and orange balsamic glazed carrots. I’m personally making all of these items for my Thanksgiving table this year.
Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese
Get ready to add this Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese to your favorites list! Roasted/puréed butternut squash is the perfect addition to a classic sharp cheddar cheese sauce. Toss it together with some elbow noodles, top it with breadcrumbs and bake it until it’s GBD — golden brown & delicious.
Vegan Portobello Pot Roast
Vegan Portobello Pot Roast is the ultimate fall food! Portobello mushrooms + red wine add tons of richness to this simple slow cooker recipe. Serve it on its own, or pair it with brown rice or egg noodles.
Cheesy Veggie Wild Rice Casserole
I love a good Thanksgiving casserole, especially one that yields a lot so that I’m guaranteed lunch the next day. And with hearty wild rice, melty mozzarella, fresh herbs and green veggies, this Cheesy Veggie Wild Rice Casserole will definitely make you glad that there’s leftovers!
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bake
This Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Bake features a layer of roasted Brussels sprouts topped with a creamy concoction of spinach, artichokes, mushrooms, spices, 2% milk and a bit of mozzarella + white cheddar cheeses. Top it with whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, bake it, and you’re in business!