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Home » Holidays Vegan + Gluten-Free

9 Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes

Published: Oct 16, 2019 · Modified: Jul 7, 2021 by Nija Clark 13 Comments

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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.

PIN these Delicious Vegan And Gluten-free Holiday recipes to try it later!

Holiday Pear Cider
Pear Cider

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.

  • Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash
  • Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
    Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Jackfruit Pot Pie
  • Mushroom Burgundy
  • Roasted Acorn Squash

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

Three plates of mashed potatoes and mushroom burgundy

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


Roasted butternut squash with spicy tomato black bean quinoa a great plant-based holiday dinner

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


Jackfruit Pot Pie a great plant-based holiday dinner

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


Vegan Scalloped Potatoes

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


Roasted Acorn Squash

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

Pear Cider

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

Vegan Gluten-free Peach Cobbler

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.


Vegan Gluten-free Apple Crumble

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.

Please share pics of your vegan gluten-free Thanksgiving dishes #thevgnwayholiday

What questions do you have about your Vegan Gluten-Free Thanksgiving? Leave us your questions/comments below or on Instagram at #thevgnway.

If you give one of these recipes a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag us on Instagram at #thevgnway.

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  1. Jazz

    August 04, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
  2. Immaculate Ruému

    August 03, 2020 at 3:07 pm

    Great variety of delicious meals that taste better than some non-vegan or gluten meals. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Capri Lilly

    August 03, 2020 at 1:31 pm

    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!

    Reply
  4. Kaluhi

    August 03, 2020 at 6:41 am

    So so refreshing. I will def be trying this out! I also really enjoy your photography, everything is so beautiful!

    Reply
  5. Samantha

    August 02, 2020 at 5:25 pm

    There are so many amazing recipes here! I can't wait to try the peach cobbler!

    Reply
  6. Chef Mireille

    August 02, 2020 at 1:41 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Tamara

    August 02, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    These are perfect for my family that have gluten sensitivity. I’m excited to make a couple for this years get together!

    Reply
  8. Marta

    August 02, 2020 at 1:27 pm

    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.

    Reply
  9. Desirée

    August 02, 2020 at 9:52 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Katrina

    August 02, 2020 at 8:36 am

    I can’t wait to try the warm cinnamon perry cider!! I am saving all of the recipes for the holidays!!

    Reply
  11. Aly Michell

    August 01, 2020 at 10:17 pm

    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.

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  12. Andrea

    August 01, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    Loved the different options here. Can't wait to try a few.

    Reply
  13. britney breaks bread

    August 01, 2020 at 7:13 pm

    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!

    Reply

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