If you're vegetarian or vegan, no doubt you've sat down at the dinner table only to find little or no foods you can eat, which is where these meatless Thanksgiving recipes are going to come in handy to help make sure you don't end up just eating potatoes. Being that Thanksgiving is centered around turkey, gravy and pumpkin pie, it's very easy to forget about any veggie lovers that might be on your invite list. If you're such a guest, peruse this collection of meatless Thanksgiving recipes and find your fave to prepare beforehand and bring with you; it might just end up being a hit amongst those eyeing the turkey.
These meatless Thanksgiving recipes are also a great option for those who are looking to expand the dishes they're preparing to effectively offer options that are different from the usual fare.
32 Meatless Thanksgiving Recipes
From Meatless Pizza Appetizers to Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts:
Michael Hemsworth — Oct 10, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Succulent Seasonal Veggie Cakes
Load Up On Produce with the Proud Italian Cook Torte
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Sushi-Inspired Vegetarian Snacks
Cucumber Feta Rolls are a Quick Treat to Whip Up for Guests
30
Jack-O-Lantern Veggie Dishes
The Pizza Pepper Jack is the Perfect Healthy Halloween Appetizer
29
DIY Meatless Mexican Meals
This Bean and Butternut Burrito is a Savory Salsa Dish
28
Meatless Avocado Eggrolls
The I Wash You Dry Appetizer Adds a Little Green to a Take-Out Favorite
27
Exotic Asian Hotdogs
The Asian Dog Restaurant Offers Hotdogs with Asian-Inspired Toppings
26
DIY Legume Bites
Brit & Co. Veggie French Fries Safely Satisfy Junk Food Cravings
25
Deceiving Veggie Meatballs
These Eggplant Meatballs are a Deliciously Healthy Beef Alternative
24
Spicy Banana Pizzas
Domino's in India Now Offers a Zesty Andhra Style Chilli Banana Topping
23
Vegetarian Pork-Flavored Seasonings
J&D's Bacon Rub is Kosher-Friendly and Fat-Free
22
Southwestern Veggie Burgers
This Quinoa Burger Patty is Tasty and Good for You
21
Veggie Pizza-Inspired Lasagna
This Recipe for White Pizza Lasagna is Completely Vegetarian
20
Garden Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
This ‘Spabettie’ Serves Up Mounds of Delicious Ingredients
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Healthy Herbed Dipping Sauces
This Savory Yogurt Dip is the Perfect Accompaniment to Raw Veggies
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Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
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Guilt-Free Pasta Dishes
This Healthy Macaroni and Cheese Will Make Eating Guilt-Free
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Fried Tofu Nuggets
McDonald's Japan's Tofu McNuggets Offer an Alternative to Chicken Snacks
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Savory Superfood Burgers
This Quinoa Sweet Potato Burger Recipe is Served with a Yogurt Sauce
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Beer-Infused Brussel Sprouts
This Brussel Sprouts Recipe Calls to Bacon and Beer-Enthusiasts
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Seasonal Meatless Curries
This Summer Vegetable Curry Recipe Packs a Ton of Flavor
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Guiltless Vegan-Friendly Burgers
This Meatless Burger is Seasoned to Perfection and Far From Bland
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Italian Salad-Inspired Spreads
This Caprese Dip by Food Gospel According to Ruth is a Cheesy Dip
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Fall Vegan Fruit Desserts
This Vegan Thanksgiving Dessert is Simple, Healthy & Refreshing
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Garden Fresh Desserts
The Veggie Cake May Inspire a Few Frowns From Sugar Junkies
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Meatless Pizza Appetizers
This Vegetarian Flatbread is the Perfect Size to Share with Friends
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Coconut Legume Loafs
This Vegan Zucchini Bread Features the Sweet Taste of Coconut
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Portion-Controlled Potato Skins
Enjoy a Usually Heavy Meal Guilt-Free with Baked Potato Bites
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Veggie-Crammed Parmesan Cones
This Sugar Laws Cheesy Delight Offers a Serving of Produce
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Cheese-Coated Vegetarian Snacks
Cheesy Broccoli Appetizers Will Make Your Kids Love Vegetables
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Meatless Fruit-Topped Pizzas
Serve Your Guests a Sweet and Healthy Appetizer with Apple Pizza
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Avocado-Garnished Pizzas
I am a Food Blog's Pea and Avocado Pizza is a Twist on an Old Favorite
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Minty Veggie Burgers
This Delicious Veggie Burger Patty is Made from Hummus and Mint
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Sweet Potato Jerky Snacks
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Refined Fall-Inspired Bakery Menus
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Plant-Based Meat Pizzas
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Caramelized Onion Turkey Patties
Trader Joe's Frozen Patties Are Packed with Flavor for BBQ Season
Vegan Dessert Chain Menus
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Pre-Seasoned Plant-Based Meats
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Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes
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Highly Anticipated Thanksgiving Offers
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Edible Savory Sprays
The Tofurky Gravy Spray is a Multitasking Fragrance
Festive Feast Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Added New Thanksgiving-Themed Ice Creams to Its Lineup
Vegetarian-Friendly Gravies
Heinz's HomeStyle Vegetarian Gravy Contains No Animal-Derived Products
Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs Just Added a New Thanksgiving Turkey Sub
Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Turkey Day Fixin’s Ice Cream is Sweet and Spiced
Frozen Vegetarian Enchiladas
Trader Joe's Vegetable & Cheese Enchiladas are Ready in Minutes
Plant-Based Meatball Trees
IKEA's Veggieball Christmas Tree Creates a Plant-Powered Centerpiece
Plant-Based Protein Cups
RollinGreens' Plant-Powered Meal Bowls Just Need Added Water
Vegan Foie Gras
This Plant-Based Foie Gras is Meat-Free and Guilt-Free
Heart-Healthy Digital Cookbooks
Beyond Meat & the American Heart Association Created 'Serve Love'
Better-For-You Pumpkin Treats
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Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Creamy Frozen Veggie Medleys
Trader Joe's Has New Cheesy Creamy Greens & Veggies for the Holidays
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
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Frozen Fall-Ready Vegetables
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Savory-Sweet Trifle Kits
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Re-Imaged Thanksgiving Pizza Pies
DiGiorno Introduces a Game-Changing Pie to the Table
Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Thanksgiving-Inspired Potato Chips
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Plant-Based Nut Butter Pies
Milk Bar's Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Pie is Vegan & Gluten-Free
Festively Inspired Cat Foods
Applaws' Holiday Selection Treats Cats to Seasonal Ingredients
Jackfruit-Based Pepperoni Slices
Plantropy's Jackfruit Pepperoni is a Soy-Free Source of Fiber
Plant-Based Picnic Packs
The Shake Shack Veg Out Picnic Kit Includes Food for Two
Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers
The Possible Burger is a Meatless Burger Made to Entice Gen Z
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
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Mycelium-Based Meatless Products
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Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Branded Dairy Recipes
Dairy Farmers of Ontario Reveals New Dairy Stats and Meal Ideas
Seasonal Pumpkin Pesto Pizzas
Emmy Squared Pizza Has a New Gourde Vibes Only Pizza for the Fall
Allergy-Friendly Pizza Menus
These New Allergy-friendly Menus Cater to Dietary Restrictions
Plant-Based Fruit Pit Cheeses
Wunderkern Kesä Comes in Three Varieties
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
High-Protein Vegan Salads
TikTok's Viral Green Goddess Salad is Healthy and Vegan-Friendly
Veggie-Packed Fries
Dr. Praeger’s Veggie Fries Have One Full Serving of Vegetables
Hearty Vegan Winter Soups
18 Chestnuts Offers a Selection of Gluten- and Dairy-Free Winter Soups
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Vegan Veggie Fries
These Frozen Fries Offer a Copious Helping Of Vegetables
Gourmet Thanksgiving Cakes
Paris Baguette Debuts Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Cakes
Smoky Vegan Pepperoni Slices
Trader Joe's New Vegan Pepperoni is a Faux Meat Pizza Topper
Vegan Mozzarella Sticks
Sunday Supper's Mozza Fritto is a Dairy-Free Mozzarella Stick Alternative
Umami Mushroom Patties
The Actual Truffle Burger Celebrates the Taste of Vegetables
Seasonal Vegan-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Costa Coffee Christmas Menu Boasts Plant-Based Fare
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Festive Five-Ingredient Recipes
ISOPURE and Tiffani Thiessen Boosted Seasonal Recipes with Protein
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Footlong Meatless Appetizers
Aldi's 2024 Christmas Range Includes a Footlong Vegan Pig in Blanket
Comforting Vegan Soup Lines
Purple Carrot's October Menu Features Hearty and Nutritional Soups
Holiday Meal-Inspired Sandwiches
Denny's Turkey Feast Sandwich is Packed with All the Fixings
Three-Ingredient Veggie Pastas
Veggiecraft's Gluten-Free Pasta is Simple and Vegetable-Forward
High-Value Grocery Meal Deals
The Lidl Thanksgiving Meal Special Has 20 Items to Feed 10 People
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers
The Beef Free Boy from The Beefy Boys is Vegan-Friendly
Mushroom-Based Meatless Steaks
Green Rebel Foods' Beefless Steak is Made with Shiitake Mushrooms
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
Plant-Based Pepperoni Slices
Plantaway is Adding New Plant-Based Pepperoni and Sausages
Versatile Plant-Based Meat Products
These New THIS Products are Arriving This Month in the UK
Grab-and-Go Meatless Steaks
Pukka's Vegan No Steak Slice is Ready to Enjoy Anywhere, Hot or Cold
Heart-Healthy Plant-Based Meats
Beyond Meat Plant-Based Crumbles Have an Improved New Recipe
Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs
Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Meatballs Have 21-Grams of Protein
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Organic Pumpkin Hummus
Cedar's Foods Boasts a Slew of Recipes, Featuring Its Pumpkin Hummus
Crispy Plant-Based Dumplings
Rootberry's Crispy Dumplings Come in Varieties Like Pizza Supreme
Cost-Conscious Holiday Meal Deals
The Target 2024 Thanksgiving Meal Deal Prioritizes Cost Savings
Fall-Dessert Inspired Smoothies
Greenhouse Juice's Pumpkin Pie Smoothie is Guilt Free
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
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Vegan Holiday Feast Meals
Next Level Burger and Veggie Grill Have New Holiday Feast Meals
Plant-Based Beef Patties
This Launches the New Plant-Based Beef Burgers with High Protein
Vegan Veggie Sausages
Plant Provisions Offers a Line of Plant-Based Veggie Sausages and Slices
Beet-Based Burger Patties
PerfectSeason Beetroot Patties Come in Packs of Two
Meatless Turkey Alternatives
OMV! Vegan No Turkey Features a Crispy "Skin" Coating
Meat-Free Protein Pots
Squeaky Bean's New Protein Pots Contain Tasty Duck and Beef Alternatives
Pie-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme Thanksgiving Pies Doughnut Collection Has Four Treats
Meat-Free Breakfast Patties
Trader Joe's Meatless Breakfast Sausage Patties are 100% Vegan
Plant-Based Cruise Menus
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Flavorful Veggie Side Dishes
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Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
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Savory Butternut Squash Tarts
This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart is Fall-Ready
Plant-Based Parmesan Alternatives
SimplyV ParmVegan Delivers an Authentic Taste and Texture
Ready-Made Turkey Dinner Meals
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Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies
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Tempeh-Based Meatless Minces
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Vegan-Friendly Mushroom Raviolis
Trader Joe's Vegan Italian Bolognese Ravioli is 100% Meat-Free
Shelf-Stable Plant-Based Taco Fillings
Tacotarian Plant-Based Birria is Made with Beyond Meat
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Tempura-Fried Veggie Bites
Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's Nests are an Easy Appetizer
Allergy-Friendly Alt Puddings
WayFare Makes Dairy-Free Puddings with Butter Beans and Oats
Meatless Chicken Minces
VFC's Vegan-Friendly Chicken Mince is Protein-Rich & Low in Saturated Fat
Festive Vegan-Friendly Food Products
The Tesco Vegan Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Veggie-Forward Deli Slices
Plant Provisions' Plant-Based Meats are Free from Soy or Gluten Fillers
Limited-Edition Vegan BBQ Pizzas
Papa John's Vegan BBQ “Chicken” Pizza is Arriving in the UK
Juicy Plant-Powered Steaks
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Delectable Veggie Burgers
These Frozen Burgers Are Offered In Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Varieties
Veggie-Forward Sliders
The BBQ Black Bean & Sweet Potato Slider Patties Feature Six Veggies
Delicious Tomato Veggie Pizzas
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Family-Inspired Plant-Based Meals
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Romantic Meat-Free Meal Kits
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Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
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Autumnal Artisan-Style Cafe Menus
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Autumnal Deli Lunch Menus
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These CINNAHOLIC Fall Desserts Come in Four Varieties
Festive Holiday Dinner Pizzas
The Country Choice Christmas Pizza is Topped with All the Fixings
Autumnal Allergen-Free Cookies
Partake Soft Baked Pumpkin Spice Cookies Come in Packs of 15
Meatless Steak Pies
Pukka's Delectable Vegan Meat Pies Make Use Of Tender Soy Protein
Vegan Holiday Meal Wraps
The Pollen + Grace Festive Stuffing + Winter Veg Wrap is Hearty
Gluten-Free Frozen Pastries
Gluten Free Easy Brings Satisfying Options to the Freezer Aisle
Vegetarian Squash Lasagnas
This Butternut Squash Italian Lasagna is Sure to Be a Fall Staple
Autumnal Donut Holes
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Quarter-Pound Meatless Patties
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Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
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Classic Recipe Plant-Based Meats
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