Move over turkey, my Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu will knock your socks off this year!
Hi friends,
As a mainly vegetarian eater (I occasionally eat fish) I'm always on the lookout for good menus for holidays. Sure you can just eat a few side dishes, but it's nice when some thought is actually put into the meal!
This Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu is a compilation of my all-time favorite Thanksgiving themed recipes on Running in a Skirt put together in a way that will make the BEST meal. It includes a vegetarian main dish, stuffing and enough sides for you to feel totally indulgent by the end of the meal. These dishes are mainly healthy with a few exceptions that I noted in the recipes. I do believe in making some indulgences without feeling guilty on holidays! I also noted how to make this menu vegan.
If you are vegetarian I hope you'll give this menu a try. If you're not, pick a recipe or two to add or your traditional menu this year. It is always nice to mix it up!
The Best Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
Farro, Mushroom, Cranberry & Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash
These beauties will be the star of your meal! They are roasted and stuffed with hearty ingredients like farro, cranberry, mushrooms and walnuts. They look and taste sufficiently fancy for a Thanksgiving feast. Plus these are vegan!
If you are looking for a slightly easier acorn squash recipe, try my Simple Healthy Roasted Acorn Squash.
The Best Vegetarian Stuffing
This recipe is a family favorite and the stuffing I make for my meat eating family each year. It's full of flavor and vegetables plus you get that traditional Thanksgiving feel with it. It's a perfect addition to your Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu. To make the recipe vegan reduce the amount of butter and sub vegan butter.
Parmesan Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Sure you could make mashed potatoes like everyone else, but what about my 5 Ingredient Parmesan Garlic Mashed Cauliflower? It's healthier and slightly unexpected in the best way! To make vegan sub nutritional yeast.
If you'd like to go the more traditional route make my Crock Pot Loaded Mashed Potatoes.
The Best Sweet Potato Casserole
This is my Mom's famous sweet potato casserole recipe. It tastes amazing and you'll love it. It is NOT healthy at all though, which I think is ok on Thanksgiving. Use vegetarian marshmallows or leave them off if you don't eat marshmallows.
If you are looking for a healthier sweet potato recipe make my Creamy Honey Mashed Sweet Potatoes or my 4 Ingredient Roasted Sweet Potatoes. The second option is vegan friendly!
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts & Cranberries
This delicious recipe hits both the green veggie and the cranberry box on the menu! It's simple, fresh and tastes incredible. It is vegan.
Chocolate Covered Pumpkin Fudge
Who needs a pie when you can have fudge? This easy, easy recipe is no bake, healthy and vegan. A perfect way to finish your vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner menu.
Like my Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu? I’d love it if you could pin this to your favorite Pinterest board! Thank you so much for the support.
Thanks for stopping by today! Tomorrow I’m sharing my favorite fall Butternut Squash Soup.
Your turn!
What's on your Thanksgiving menu?
Farrah says
I'm definitely going to have to try some of these out for Thanksgiving this year! *-*! They look so good!
Sarah says
So many delicious options but I'm all about those brussels and cranberries!!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
Now this is my kinda thanksgiving menu!! Yuuuuummmm!
JulieWunder says
Thanks so much Kristy!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I now really want to try mashed cauliflower and the fudge! Like try it right now 😉 Thanks for sharing Julie!
JulieWunder says
HOpe you get a chance to try!
Deborah Brooks says
I have a very similar stuffed squash recipe-it's my favorite part of Thanksgiving.
JulieWunder says
So good! Thanks Deborah!
Eileen says
I just printed out every one of these divine recipes. I was so panicked about hosting Thanksgiving this year, but I'm feeling a little better with these in my back pocket. Thank you! Much love.
JulieWunder says
yayayayayayyyy!! Thanks so much Eileen! xoxo
Bento Momentos says
YUM! I love stuffed acorn squash. Cranberries and chopped almonds add great flavors and textures. Adding a runny egg on top is bliss ????
JulieWunder says
Ohhhh now you just took it to the next level girl!!!
Andrea on Vacation says
I'm all about the sides on Thanksgiving! Even better if they are vegetarian and somewhat healthy.
JulieWunder says
Haha! Me toooo!
Lisa Ballantyne says
Great ideas Julie! Especially the pumpkin fudge!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Lisa!
Katie @ Hungry Runner says
We're doing Thanksgiving at Mark's parents' house so I may have to show his mom that stuffed squash recipe. She would LOVE it! And no Thanksgiving is complete without sweet potato casserole!
JulieWunder says
Yay! Hope you get a chance to try it.