If it’s your first vegan holiday or your hosting family members that are newly vegan. You have lots of questions and we have lots of answers and options for meat-free thanksgiving main dishes and sides.
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Most holidays pose a challenge for people struggling with food allergies and sensitivities. And the ultimate holiday food challenge - Vegan Gluten-Free Thanksgiving.
Ham, Turkey, Mac and Cheese, Dressing, Corn Pudding, Sweet Potato Souffle, Pecan Pie, Coconut Cake and Dinner Rolls. In other words; all of these can make the holiday spread an absolute minefield, navigating through for anyone with egg, wheat, soy, dairy and nut allergies. Forget about the fact that in a single day; you consume the calories, sodium, fat and protein it would normally take you a week to eat.
The holidays bring on lots of questions from friends and family alike, about exactly "what do vegans eat for the holiday?":
- Wait, are you vegan, vegetarian or pescetarian?
- Do you eat honey?
- You said no nuts but does that include coconut too?
- How am I suppose to make the corn pudding without milk? Almond milk!?!
- What desserts are vegan, gluten and dairy free? Just fruit, right?
What Can Vegans Eat At Thanksgiving? Here's Our Full Vegan Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Menu:
Our mom’s always worry about making sure we get enough, and that dinner was satisfying.
As long as your meal includes some carbs, fats and protein your vegan guest will be very satisfied. For example, a great combo could be Roasted Butternut squash with quinoa with a side of roasted acorn squash. Another option could be Mushroom Burgundy with sautéed garlic and spinach (did you know spinach is packed with protein and iron. One cooked cup has 5 grams). Even dessert can get in on the action with your apple rhubarb crumb, oatmeal has 5 grams of protein per ½ cup serving.
There are also a lot of great new foods on the market that take high protein grains like lentils and make them into rice and pasta another great option with your Mushroom Burgundy. And don’t forget about your appetizer hummus and pesto are great sources of protein.
We listed nine great choices below but browse the site for more great recipes.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Main
It’s actually quite simple turning the traditional Beef Bourguignon recipe into this wonderful vegan Mushroom Burgundy version. This makes a satisfying main dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas Holidays. Find the recipe here
This one-bowl spicy quinoa salad is loaded with bold flavors and healthy ingredients. This spicy tomato black bean quinoa with roasted butternut squash is an easy plant-based meal you can make ahead for your holiday dinner. Find this wonderfully filling recipe here Roasted Butternut Squash Stuffed with Spicy Tomato Black Bean Quinoa
This delicious heartwarming jackfruit pot pie. Topped with a buttery gluten-free biscuit crust and a rich vegetable filling. Perfect for a cozy holiday dinner with leftovers to spare. Get this Jackfruit dinner recipe here.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Side Dishes
Golden, creamy, heartwarming vegan scalloped potatoes with a crispy vegan baked cheese crust. This dish is the perfect complement to any holiday centerpiece. A rich bubbly cashew sauce, that flows between layers of buttery potatoes. This vegan scalloped potatoes will be your new fall and holiday go-to recipe
Acorn squash makes a perfect baked vegan side for weeknight dinner. Our simple pomegranate and orange glaze takes this from a weeknight side to a holiday star
Holiday Beverages
Make a batch of this yummy Warm Cinnamon Perry Cider. The smell is to die for and a great treat to get you through the holidays. We made it over the stove but try it in the crockpot too
The Best Vegan and Gluten-Free Desserts
The smell of the kitchen, while this gluten-free vegan peach cobbler is baking, is the most delightful and aromatic experience. The peaches and cinnamon with the homemade buttery dumpling crusts created an incredible aroma.
What’s Thanksgiving dinner without dessert? This vegan gluten-free Apple Rhubarb Crumble dessert is a winner and won't have any of your guests missing the wheat, milk, and butter
Be sure to check out more of our plant-based dinner recipes.
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Jazz
Thanks for all these options! I tested the vegan peach cobbler because I have a couple of vegan relatives (hopefully) coming to Thanksgiving this year and it turned out wonderfully.
Immaculate Ruému
Great variety of delicious meals that taste better than some non-vegan or gluten meals. Thanks for sharing!
Capri Lilly
Wow! There are so many incredible recipes here! I am so excited to try the peach cobbler! Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful ideas!
Kaluhi
So so refreshing. I will def be trying this out! I also really enjoy your photography, everything is so beautiful!
Samantha
There are so many amazing recipes here! I can't wait to try the peach cobbler!
Chef Mireille
They all look delicious, but that Jackfruit Pot Pie is definitely calling my name. That one will be added to this year's Thanksgiving Menu for sure as I have a bunch of jackfruit lovers in my family.
Tamara
These are perfect for my family that have gluten sensitivity. I’m excited to make a couple for this years get together!
Marta
Thank you for this Thanksgiving post! I'm always at a loss as to what to serve our vegan diners and I hate giving them boring food. This is on point.
Desirée
This roundup was so helpful! It's only August, but I'm already thinking about what I'm gonna be whipping up for the holidays!
Katrina
I can’t wait to try the warm cinnamon perry cider!! I am saving all of the recipes for the holidays!!
Aly Michell
This is perfect! I've been preparing for this year's Thanksgiving. It's just going to be me and my fiance, but we're planning on making it an epic. I made the gluten-free vegan peach cobbler a few nights ago to get some practice before the big day - and this was SO GOOD! And I loved that the recipe was super easy to follow, too. For sure it's going to be on our Thanksgiving menu this year.
Andrea
Loved the different options here. Can't wait to try a few.
britney breaks bread
I decided to make the mushroom burgundy and it was a huge hit in my household! We will be trying the stuffed butternut squash next and I'm so excited about it!