
Thanksgiving dinner is a time for everyone to come together. Pilgrims ... Indians... turkey lovers ... and vegans. The holiday meal of goodwill can so often turn into a time of terror for plant-based dieters. You show up to dishes laden with butter, eggs, sausage, cream, and meat—and you're left to nosh on a measly green salad drizzled with olive oil.
It's pretty incredible, actually, to consider how non-plant-based a classic Thanksgiving menu is:
- The Turkey: not vegan
- Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows: not vegan (contains eggs & gelatin)
- Stuffing: not vegan (contains animal broth)
- Mashed Potatoes: not vegan (contains cream and butter)
- Green Bean Casserole: not vegan (contains cream of mushroom soup)
- Dinner Rolls: not vegan (typically contains eggs, milk, and butter)
- Pumpkin Pie: not vegan (contains eggs)
Whether you're cooking dinner for yourself, trying to keep an array of special-dieters pleased, or wanting to try on healthier new recipes this year, these 7 simple recipes are total crowd-pleasers. Even uber-picky, meat-and-potato eaters will dive into these dishes. Add one to your table for a healthy option or serve up the whole menu and enjoy more plants, less meat. (And a whole lotta delicious eating!)
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7 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes Even Meat-Eaters Will Love
7 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes Even Meat-Eaters Will Love
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1. Pomegranate Mousse Cake
This showstopper Pomegranate Vegan Cake is the perfect end to a great meal!
Photo: DELICIOASA.com
2. Mini Vegan Pumpkin Pies
These Mini Pumpkin Pies are a dessert slam dunk!
Photo: Jeanine Donofrio
3. Pomegranate Orange Sweet Potato Bake
Replace your Grandma's recipe with this rockin' vegan version of Sweet Potato Casserole.
Photo: Chris Turner
4. Warm Autumn Tart
No Thanksgiving centerpiece? This lovely Autumn Tart takes center stage on the table, and tastes just as good as it looks!
Photo: Johanna Frenkel
5. Vegan Lentil Shephard's Pie
Yummy Lentil Shepherd's Pie is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table.
Photo: MAKINGTHYMEFORHEALTH.com
6. Spiced Carrot Soup With Crispy Chickpeas and Tahini
This gorgeous Carrot Soup is creamy and satisfying, exactly what you need for a Thanksgiving starter dish.
Photo: Nicole Perry
7. Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls
These Lentil Mushroom Balls are festive, filling and a great vegan protein option for your holiday feast!
Photo: Angela Liddon
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