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    Home » Holidays » Thanksgiving

    Top 10 vegetarian Thanksgiving main dishes

    Published: Oct 29, 2021 · Modified: Oct 19, 2023 by Trish Bozeman · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    The best vegetarian Thanksgiving main dishes! 10 vegetarian entrees for Thanksgiving that everyone at your holiday feast will love.

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    Happy Thanksgiving, Rhubarbarians! We are rounding up ten of our favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving main dishes today.

    It's not always easy being a vegetarian at a Thanksgiving table. I usually just create a mountain of delicious side dishes on my plate and then eat all the pie.

    But, here are some beautiful and delicious vegetarian options that are sure to be a star centerpiece for your holiday feast!

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    • What do vegetarians eat at Thanksgiving?
    • Vegetarian entrees for Thanksgiving
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    What do vegetarians eat at Thanksgiving?

    Honestly, we eat whatever is meatless on the table! Mashed potatoes and vegetarian gravy, whole berry cranberry sauce or jellied cranberry sauce, vegetarian stuffing (dressing), roasted green veggies and squash, rolls with butter, and so much pie with whipped cream.

    It's still a filling, delicious, and very brown plate of food, lol.

    I am the only vegetarian in my family, so there's always turkey or some kind of meat as the centerpiece and I just eat what I can that's vegetarian.

    BUT, around Thanksgiving I like to make my own mini meatless holiday feasts and all of these vegetarian Thanksgiving main dishes are perfect!

    Vegetarian entrees for Thanksgiving

    1. Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast

    Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast recipe! Serve this over creamy mashed potatoes for the perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving main dish.

    Vegan cranberry pot roast with mashed potatoes
    Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast
    Vegan cranberry portobello pot roast recipe! Serve this over creamy mashed potatoes for the perfect vegetarian holiday dish or a warm and hearty dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Cranberry portobello pot roast with mashed potatoes

    2. Lentil stuffed delicata squash with cranberries and pecans

    Mushroom lentil stuffed delicata squash with cranberries and pecans! This vegetarian stuffed squash recipe is loaded with cozy, sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for a meatless Thanksgiving!

    Lentil stuffed delicata squash on a black plate
    Lentil stuffed delicata squash with cranberries and pecans
    Mushroom lentil stuffed delicata squash with cranberries and pecans! This vegetarian stuffed squash recipe is loaded with cozy, sweet and savory flavors. Perfect for a meatless holiday!
    Check out this recipe
    Lentil stuffed delicata squash

    3. Vegan cranberry glazed meatballs

    Easy vegan meatballs with cranberry glaze recipe! These vegetarian cranberry meatballs are the perfect meatless main dish for your Thanksgiving table.

    Vegan cranberry meatballs in a white bowl
    Vegan cocktail meatballs with cranberry sauce
    Easy vegan cocktail meatballs with cranberry sauce recipe! These vegetarian cranberry meatballs are the perfect meatless appetizer for your holiday table.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan cocktail meatballs with cranberry sauce

    4. Seitan turkey

    Decadent yet healthy, this home cooked seitan turkey is moist, packed with flavor, and has an awesome meaty texture. This vegan turkey recipe is perfect for a holiday centerpiece, easy meal prep, or even just a nice main dish for a family dinner.

    vegan turkey centerpiece
    Seitan Turkey
    Decadent yet healthy, this home cooked Seitan Turkey is moist, packed with flavor, and has a meaty texture. It’s perfect for a holiday centerpiece.
    Check out this recipe
    Seitan Turkey

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    5. Stuffed pumpkin with mushroom rice and cranberries

    This Stuffed Pumpkin with mushroom rice and cranberries makes a stunning vegan centerpiece for Thanksgiving. Tender roasted pumpkin stuffed with a mixture of basmati and wild rice, onions, mushrooms, cranberries, pecans and fresh herbs.

    Thanksgiving stuffed pumpkin
    Stuffed Pumpkin with mushroom rice and cranberries - Something Sweet Something Savoury
    This Roasted and Stuffed Pumpkin with mushroom rice and cranberries makes a stunning vegan centrepiece for a celebration meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Stuffed Pumpkin with mushroom rice and cranberries - Something Sweet Something Savoury

    6. Mashed potato stuffed vegan wellington

    The ultimate vegan wellington?! Possibly so! A flavorful chickpea-walnut loaf with a buttery mashed potato core, all wrapped up in flaky-golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. The perfect Thanksgiving table centerpiece!

    Vegan Thanksgiving wellington centerpiece
    Mashed Potato Stuffed Vegan Wellington
    For years now, I’ve been dreaming of an epic vegan holiday main dish that heartily checks all the boxes. Something that is worthy of a centerpiece position on the table, with lots of satisfying protein,
    Check out this recipe
    Mashed Potato Stuffed Vegan Wellington

    7. Thanksgiving baked tempeh

    Thanksgiving baked tempeh is a delicious option for a vegetarian main dish at your Thanksgiving dinner! Easily made vegan, this recipe is a savory and satisfying protein.

    Thanksgiving baked tempeh on a white plate
    Thanksgiving Baked Tempeh
    Make your holiday special by serving this Thanksgiving Baked Tempeh as your main dish! Marinated tempeh wrapped in butternut squash.
    Check out this recipe
    Thanksgiving Baked Tempeh

    8. Panko breaded tofu cutlets with pepper gravy

    Breaded tofu cutlets are marinated, seasoned and coated in panko and lightly pan-fried until golden. They are perfect as a main protein for lunch, dinner or even Thanksgiving!

    Tofu cutlets and gravy on a pink plate
    Panko Breaded Tofu Cutlets with Pepper Gravy
    Breaded tofu cutlets are marinated, seasoned and coated in panko and lightly fried until golden. They are perfect as a main protein for lunch, dinner or even Thanksgiving!
    Check out this recipe
    Panko Breaded Tofu Cutlets with Pepper Gravy

    9. Butternut squash lasagna

    Creamy, with fontina béchamel, warming and pure comfort food, Butternut Squash Lasagna makes a memorable vegetarian main for Thanksgiving, special occasions or just when you need a hearty serving of fall on a plate!

    Butternut squash lasagna with a sprinkle of cheese
    Butternut Squash Lasagna | Vanilla And Bean
    Creamy, with fontina béchamel, Butternut Squash Lasagna is perfect for holidays, and just when you need Fall comfort food! (Prep Ahead Tips!)
    Check out this recipe
    Butternut Squash Lasagna | Vanilla And Bean

    10. Sagey mushroom walnut roast

    Sagey Mushroom Walnut Roast- a savory, hearty vegetarian main dish, perfect for the Thanksgiving table.

    Holiday nut roast on a white plate
    Sagey Mushroom Walnut Roast
    Sagey Mushroom Walnut Roast- (or “nut loaf”) a savory, hearty vegetarian main dish, perfect for the holiday table.
    Check out this recipe
    Sagey Mushroom Walnut Roast

    Need some sides to go with these?

    • Warm brussels sprout salad with apples and pecans
    • Maple roasted butternut squash with cranberries
    • Fluffy butternut squash rolls with sage

    How about a Thanksgiving cocktail (or three)?

    • Apple cider hot toddy
    • Cranberry manhattan
    • Thanksgiving punch

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