The Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

Move over turkey, my Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu will impress your guests, regardless of their diet.  This menu combines a meatless main course, traditional stuffing, vegetable side dishes, potatoes, and bread to round out the perfect holiday menu for everyone including vegetarian and vegan guests.  

Planning Thanksgiving? Also, read my 50+ Healthy Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes and How to Host Thanksgiving.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

Look no further for the best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu.  I've been cooking and creating dishes for a plant-based Thanksgiving for over a decade and have over time created what I believe to be the very best menu for Thanksgiving that works great for everyone including meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.  This one is so flavorful and colorful, that you will not miss the meat.  You will just love these vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes!

As a mainly vegetarian eater (I occasionally eat fish) I'm always on the lookout for good menus for holidays.  Sure you can just eat a few side dishes, but it doesn't take much effort to really let the vegetables shine to create a beautiful holiday menu that works for everyone.  If you are having meat-eaters at your dinner, just add turkey! These side dishes are cozy and tasty for everyone to enjoy.

If you are vegetarian I hope you'll give this menu a try.  If you're not, pick a recipe or two to add or your traditional menu this year.  If you are looking for more of an extensive list of Thanksgiving recipes on my site, I have over 50!  Check out my 50+ Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes.  You'll love all of the creative ideas!

The Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

This Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu is a compilation of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving-themed recipes on Running in a Skirt put together in a way that will make the BEST meal for your Thanksgiving table.  It includes a vegetarian main dish, stuffing, and enough sides for you to feel indulgent by the end of the meal.  I also noted how to make this menu vegan, if that is possible.

 

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Course - Pick One

Vegetarian Stuffed Butternut Squash

Your first choice for the vegetarian Thanksgiving menu main course is my gorgeous Vegetarian Stuffed Butternut Squash filled with wild rice, mushrooms, cranberries, and kale.  These are not only so pretty to serve but also taste delicious.  They are nice and hearty to serve as a vegetarian Thanksgiving main course.

 

Farro, Mushroom, Cranberry & Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash

These beauties, My Stuffed Acorn Squash with farro, mushrooms, and walnuts will be the star of your meal and your vegetarian Thanksgiving menu!  They are roasted and stuffed with hearty ingredients like farro, cranberry, mushrooms, and walnuts.  They look and taste sufficiently fancy for a Thanksgiving feast.  Plus these are vegan!

If you are looking for a slightly easier acorn squash recipe without the stuffing, try my Simple Healthy Roasted Acorn Squash.

 

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu Side Dishes - Pick a Few

The Best Vegetarian Stuffing

This Vegetarian Stuffing recipe is a family favorite and the stuffing I make for my meat-eating family each year.  It's always on my vegetarian Thanksgiving menu.  It's full of flavor and vegetables plus you get that traditional Thanksgiving feel with it.  It's like savory classic stuffing but with an upgrade of fresh veggies like onions and celery, herb, fresh sage, and cranberries.

To make the recipe vegan reduce the amount of butter and sub vegan butter.

 

Crock Pot No Boil Mac & Cheese

Another hearty and delicious addition to this Vegetarian Thanksgiving menu is my Crock Pot No Boil Mac & Cheese.  This is the cheesiest and creamiest Mac & Cheese you will ever try with Velveeta and cheddar cheese.  It's even super easy because you don't have to fuss around with pre-boiling the noodles, which is a big time saver for a busy cooking day like Thanksgiving.

If you want a healthier Mac & Cheese, try my Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese.

 

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

You need to serve some good potatoes on Thanksgiving and my Crock Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the best.  If you are making a full Thanksgiving feast, your oven and stovetop can get very busy, so it's nice to have a dish or two made in the slow cooker to free up oven space.  These potatoes come up fluffy and delicious every time.  To make these vegan, sub vegan or plant-based butter for the butter.

If you'd like to go with a healthier or low-carb route, make my Parmesan Garlic Mashed Cauliflower.

 

The Best Sweet Potato Casserole

This is my Mom's famous sweet potato casserole recipe and it's a recipe we have to make for Thanksgiving each year. It's not Thanksgiving without it.  Use vegetarian marshmallows or leave them off if you don't eat marshmallows.

If you are looking for a healthier sweet potato recipe make my Creamy Honey Mashed Sweet Potatoes or my 4 Ingredient Roasted Sweet Potatoes.  The second option is vegan-friendly!

 

 

Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts & Cranberries

I love having at least one fresh green vegetable at Thanksgiving and these Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts and Cranberries are perfect.  This delicious recipe hits both the green veggie and the cranberry box on the menu!  It's simple, fresh, and tastes incredible with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.  It is vegan.

 

 

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

My Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is another fabulous addition to this Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu.  It uses fresh green beans and elevates the dish with yummy cheese.  You could serve this or if you are dairy-free or vegan, pick the simpler, healthier green beans below instead.

 

Garlic Roasted Green Beans

If a traditional green bean casserole isn't your favorite, try my simple but tasty Garlic Roasted Green Beans.  This 3-ingredient dish is a perfect one if you want something healthier or are looking for an easy side dish to add to your vegetarian Thanksgiving menu.  They are made on a sheet pan.

 

Cranberry Orange Relish

Every good vegetarian Thanksgiving menu needs a cranberry relish!  My Cranberry Orange Relish is bright, fresh, and healthy.  It's the perfect way to finish off this menu!  I love this more than a cranberry sauce.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu Soups &  Salads - Pick One

Chopped Kale Salad

If you want a green salad to round off your vegetarian Thanksgiving menu, I have three delicious options.  First off is my addictive Chopped Kale Salad which is massaged and made with toasted almonds, parmesan cheese, and cranberries. The dressing is super light with olive oil, honey and lemon.

Apple Cranberry Salad

Another great salad option is my Apple Cranberry Salad.  It's great for a plated salad to serve before the main meal and features fresh, in-season apples.

 

Arugula and Pear Salad

The final salad option to add to your vegetarian Thanksgiving menu is my Arugula and Pear Salad which is a gorgeous salad with fresh pear and pomegranate.

 

Pumpkin Soup

If you want a soup, I have two delicious options.  My Pumpkin Soup is made with canned pumpkin and is rich and tasty.

 

Crock Pot Butternut Squash Soup

The other soup choice is my Crock Pot Butternut Squash Soup which is so rich and delicious with lots of fall flavors.

 

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu Appetizer

Turkey Cheese Ball

This Turkey Cheese Ball will be the star of your vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu.  It's super cute and you can make it ahead of time to serve on Thanksgiving.

Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery

Another great addition to your vegetarian Thanksgiving menu is my Everything Bagel Stuffed Celery which is perfect for Thanksgiving.  The crisp celery pairs perfectly with the cream cheese and everything but the bagel spice.  This one is super simple to make!

Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs

Some folks must have deviled eggs on their vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu, and here's my healthy take on them.  My Greek Yogurt Deviled Eggs are simple, tasty, and delicious.

 

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

I just love how tasty this vegetarian Thanksgiving menu is!  You can see that even if you are skipping the turkey, you will have plenty of lovely dishes to eat for the holiday.  If you have a mixed group of meat-eaters and vegetarians, this menu will give vegetarians plenty to eat... just add turkey!  That's what I do!

If you are looking for more vegetarian side dishes for Thanksgiving check out my more extensive post with 50+ Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes, which covers so many more delicious options for the big day.

 

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