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30+ Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

Published: Nov 21, 2024 · Modified: Nov 21, 2024 by Jyoti Behrani · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Although it's called Turkey Day, some of the most delicious dishes served at Thanksgiving can be entirely vegetarian! There are plenty of Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes you already serve are packed with vegetables. Whether it’s green bean casserole, air fryer acorn squash, or crispy brussels sprouts, there are tons of vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes to try. You’ll even find some hearty, meat-free main courses like penne alla vodka pasta or comforting vegetarian bean quinoa chili

best thanksgiving vegetarian recipes


All the dishes on this list are entirely meat-free, so your vegetarian guests will be thrilled. Plus, some recipes are even vegan (like the Instant Pot butternut squash soup), and most are also healthy Thanksgiving recipes, too! Just because these dishes are vegetarian doesn’t mean they lack comfort or flavor. With cozy, mouthwatering fall recipes like sweet potato bean chili and apple-cranberry chutney, everyone will be coming back for seconds. Once you've planned your vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner, all that’s left is to prepare a fall-inspired dessert to round out the seasonal meal!

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  • Fresh Green Bean Casserole
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Apple Cranberry Chutney
  • Penne Alla Vodka Pasta
  • Easy Apple Cake Recipe
  • Amazing Roasted Air Fryer Beets
  • Turmeric Rice Recipe | Indian Yellow Rice
  • Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
  • Easy Cranberry Dip Recipe
  • Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
  • Homemade Apple Cider
  • Creamy Pasta With Mushroom And Marsala Wine
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Babka
  • Cranberry Pomegranate Juice Recipe
  • Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts {Crispy & Delicious}
  • Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
  • How to Make Cherry Pie Filling from Scratch
  • Vegetarian Bean Quinoa Chili 
  • Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
  • Homemade Cranberry Sauce
  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll
  • Jiffy Mexican Cornbread
  • Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
  • Baked Feta Pasta
  • Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
  • Crescent Rolls Recipe
  • Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup with fresh Tomatoes
  • Easy Mushroom Rice Recipe
  • How to cook Acorn Squash
  • Syracuse Salt Potatoes
  • Chocolate Fudge

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

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green bean casserole from scratch recipe
Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Learn how to make a creamy green bean casserole from scratch using fresh, wholesome ingredients. This classic family favorite side dish is sure to be a winner this Thanksgiving!
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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garlic garlic mashed potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted garlic takes these fluffy mashed potatoes to a whole new level of deliciousness. Its sweet, mellow flavor adds a rich depth that transforms this classic side into something truly special.
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Apple Cranberry Chutney

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Apple Cranberry Chutney
Spice up your holiday spread with this homemade Apple Cranberry Chutney! Bursting with the perfect blend of sweet apples, tart cranberries, and warm spices. This versatile condiment is a must-have for holiday feasts!
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Penne Alla Vodka Pasta

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Instant Pot Penne Alla Vodka
Penne Alla Vodka
Penne Alla Vodka is a classic Italian pasta dish made with vodka and penne pasta, simmered in a creamy, tomato-based sauce. This luscious, flavorful, restaurant-style pasta is a breeze to make at home using an Instant Pot! 
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Easy Apple Cake Recipe

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Easy Apple Cake Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with our mouthwatering Apple Cake Recipe. This delectable dessert captures the essence of crisp autumn days with its tender crumb, sweet apples, and warm spices, making it a delightful treat for any season.
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Amazing Roasted Air Fryer Beets

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AIr Fryer Beets
Amazing Roasted Air Fryer Beets
Air Fryer Beets - With a few simple tips and techniques, you can easily make perfectly roasted beets in an air fryer every time.
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Turmeric Rice Recipe | Indian Yellow Rice

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rice with turmeric powder
Turmeric Rice Recipe | Indian Yellow Rice
Enjoy a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, this Turmeric Rice Recipe combines aromatic spices like cloves and cinnamon with the vibrant hue and subtle warmth of turmeric, creating a deliciously fragrant side dish. With its simple preparation and rich flavors, this recipe promises to elevate any meal with minimal effort.
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili - Recipe Video
Hearty, delicious sweet potato and black bean chili that comes together in under 30 minutes! Loaded with hearty black beans, fire roasted veggies, sweet potatoes and mildly spicy poblano pepper. One-pot recipe for a warm and hearty bowl on a cold, blistery night!
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Easy Cranberry Dip Recipe

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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe - In just 4 easy steps, make this flawless, crack-free cheesecake. This creamy, and melt-in-mouth, cheesecake is perfect for this time of year.
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Homemade Apple Cider

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Homemade Apple Cider - Instant Pot | Stovetop
This Instant Pot cider is so easy to make, with just a few ingredients you can make the best cider at home. Made with fresh sweet and tart apples, orange, ginger, aromatic cinnamon, cloves, and star anise.
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Creamy Pasta With Mushroom And Marsala Wine

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Creamy Pasta With Mushroom And Marsala Wine
Creamy Pasta with Mushrooms - Indulge in the irresistible fusion of earthy mushrooms and creamy pasta with this delectable mushroom pasta recipe.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Babka

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pumpkin chocolate babka
Pumpkin Chocolate Babka
Pumpkin Chocolate Babka – A moist loaf, almost like a cake, makes a great breakfast or delicious dessert!
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Cranberry Pomegranate Juice Recipe

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Cranberry Pomegranate Juice Recipe
A non-alcoholic cranberry pomegranate beverage, perfect for holiday entertaining! 100% juice made with fresh, crisp cranberries and sweet pomegranates. Plus, no added sugar, no artificial flavors or preservatives, and 100% Vitamin C.
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts {Crispy & Delicious}

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts {Crispy & Delicious}
Air fryer Brussels sprouts are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be easily customized to your taste. They are a great addition to any meal and are sure to become a family favorite!
Check out this recipe

Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe

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Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
A delectably moist pumpkin banana bread filled with warm spices! Enjoy the best of both the worlds in this tender and delicious loaf. Nutty, moist and satisfying, this pumpkin banana bread is so flavorful and so easy to make!
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How to Make Cherry Pie Filling from Scratch

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cherry pie filling recipe
How to Make Cherry Pie Filling from Scratch
Cherry pie filling, sweet, tangy filling perfect for topping pies, cheesecakes, desserts, or as a filling for turnovers, tarts, and pastries.
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Vegetarian Bean Quinoa Chili 

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vegetarian quinoa chili
Vegetarian Bean Quinoa Chili - Instant Pot, Stove Top
This is hands down the best Vegetarian Bean Quinoa Chili we have ever devoured. Hearty, healthy and easy to make this Vegetarian Chili is full of flavors, bet you will not miss the meat!!
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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta
Broccoli Cheddar Pasta, rich and cheesy, pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes!
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Homemade Cranberry Sauce is easy to make and so much better than store bought ones! This cranberry sauce is flavorful, sweet, tart, and makes a perfect accompaniment to your holiday meals. 
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - Recipe Video
This Instant Pot mashed potatoes is an easy, no-drain, dump and go recipe to make the best, creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes. Easy to make classic side dish that comes together in a fraction of a time.
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The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll

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The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll
The Irresistibly Buttery And Indulgent Brioche Dinner Roll! A perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether you savor them sweet or savory.
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Jiffy Mexican Cornbread

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best cornbread recipe
Jiffy Mexican Cornbread
This easy, moist Mexican cornbread is loaded with peppers and chilies, made with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.
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Air Fryer Baby Potatoes

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little potatoes in air fryer
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes | Crispy Little Potatoes In Air Fryer
Air Fryer Baby Potatoes are a quick, easy side dish or appetizer! These scrumptious Air Fryer little potatoes are tossed with aromatic Indian spices like turmeric, and red chili powder and air fried until crispy perfection in 15 minutes or less.
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Baked Feta Pasta

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easy baked feta pasta tiktok with creamy sauce
Baked Feta Pasta – TikTok Viral Recipe
Indulge in the delectable world of baked feta pasta recipes, a TikTok viral sensation that has taken the culinary world by storm. With its creamy feta cheese, roasted tomatoes, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

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instant pot butternut squash soup
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
This Instant Pot Butternut squash soup is sweet and savory with velvety smoothness. Fall-inspired, this soup is infused with warm and nutty flavors, everything you need to feel cozy.
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Crescent Rolls Recipe

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homemade crescent rolls
Crescent Rolls Recipe | Homemade Dinner Rolls
Light, soft, and fluffy homemade crescent rolls! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these dinner rolls are heavenly. Enjoy this utterly delicious dinner rolls warm out of the oven. Perfect to serve them for the holidays!
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Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup with fresh Tomatoes

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roasted red pepper soup
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup with fresh Tomatoes
Creamy, roasted red pepper soup is a blend of red peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and basil. It's delicious, healthy, and takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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Easy Mushroom Rice Recipe

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Easy Mushroom Rice Recipe
Delicious Mushroom Rice Recipe: Enjoy the perfect blend of savory mushrooms and fluffy rice in this aromatic dish. A simple recipe for a satisfying meal!
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How to cook Acorn Squash

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Syracuse Salt Potatoes

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Syracuse Salt Potatoes
Syracuse Salt Potatoes- Instant Pot, Stovetop
Syracuse Salt Potatoes, are creamy, luscious, melt-in-mouth, tiny, young potatoes!! Makes a perfect accompaniment to your barbecue, or simply enjoy them as an appetizer. 
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Chocolate Fudge

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Chocolate Fudge
Decadent Chocolate Fudge made with just a few ingredients. Quick and easy to make this homemade chocolate fudge is rich in chocolate flavor, perfect texture. Makes an excellent edible gifts or a simple treat.
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I hope you enjoy these delicious Thanksgiving recipes as much as we do. This collection of vegetarian recipes will give you plenty of choices to choose from side dishes, soups, entrees, and dessert. Happy Holidays!! Time to create beautiful memories...

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