Veggies are the star of the show in this roundup of 20 vegan Thanksgiving side dishes.
Although most of the time we put a lot of focus on the main dish on our menu, we believe that the success of your side dishes can make or break your Thanksgiving meal!
So, whether you’re looking for veganized versions of your traditional Thanksgiving favorites, or inspiration for some new family recipes, our fantastically talented vegan food bloggers have got you covered.
Let’s get stuck in!
1. Vegan Butternut Squash – One Bite Vegan
This butternut squash recipe is filled with spices and a hint of maple syrup to create an aromatic and delicious side dish that anyone can enjoy! Click here for the recipe.
2. Vegan Stuffing with Sage and Apples – One Bite Vegan
Vegan stuffing with sage, apples, and portobello mushrooms. The best vegan stuffing for Thanksgiving. Pour over vegan gravy and serve with your other Thanksgiving sides. Click here for the recipe.
3. Vegan Mashed Potatoes – One Bite Vegan
Vegan mashed potatoes cooked simply using unsweetened soy milk and extra virgin olive oil with hints of garlic and fresh rosemary. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any recipe calling for mashed potatoes. Click here for the recipe.
4. Vegan Green Bean Casserole – One Bite Vegan
Green beans tossed with sauteed mushrooms, onions, and vegan mushroom gravy. Topped with french fried onions and baked in the oven until crispy. Perfect side dish for a vegan Thanksgiving. Click here for the recipe.
5. Vegan Gravy – One Bite Vegan
Vegan gravy for Thanksgiving. Nut-free recipe using vegetable stock, onions, and dried mushrooms. Easy to make and can be made without mushrooms as well. Click here for the recipe.
6. Carrots Braised in Carrot Juice – One Bite Vegan
Carrots braised in carrot juice and orange zest. Carrot juice is reduced down and the flavor is concentrated bringing the sugars out. The zest of an orange brightens up the flavor. Click here for the recipe.
7. Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow – Strength and Sunshine
This super easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow topping is a healthier twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish! A sweet holiday favorite that’s gluten-free, allergy-free, sugar-free, and optionally paleo! Smooth, mashed sweet potato topped with homemade marshmallow fluff, and baked to perfection! Click here for the recipe.
8. Vegan Cornbread Dressing – My Quiet Kitchen
Vegan cornbread dressing with celery, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, sage, and savory cornbread. It’s not Thanksgiving without this veganized classic! Click here for the recipe.
9. Vegan Tempeh ‘Sausage’ Stuffing Balls – The Vegan Larder
These easy to make ‘sausage’ stuffing balls will steal the show on Thanksgiving. They have a delicious meaty texture and are made from tempeh, chestnuts and sage. Click here for the recipe.
10. Cranberry, Chestnut and Tofu Facon Brussel Sprouts – The Vegan Larder
Delicious Thanksgiving side dish with everyone’s favourite – Brussel sprouts! This dish puts Festive cranberries and facon (made from smoked tofu) with the sprouts for a delicious stir- fried dish, perfect to impress guests at Thanksgiving dinner. Click here for the recipe.
11. Vegan Cauliflower Gratin – My Quiet Kitchen
This modern, vegan version of cauliflower gratin features tender cauliflower florets wrapped in a smooth and creamy, dairy-free sauce that includes blended cauliflower. This surprisingly light cauliflower gratin is perfect anytime, from holidays and special occasions to a plain old Saturday night in! Click here for the recipe.
12. Spicy Cranberry Salsa – Intentionally Eat
This cranberry salsa is tangy, zippy, sweet, spicy, easy to make and everything you could ask for. You guests will devour it and ask for more. Click here for the recipe.
13. Sweet Potato Casserole – Intentionally Eat
This Best Ever Sweet Potato Casserole has it all – deliciously creamy sweet potatoes with tangy pineapple topped with a crunchy crumble layer. It’s sure to become a family favorite at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Click here for the recipe.
14. Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes – VNutrition
These Vegan Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish. They’re so creamy and delicious, no one will even know they’re hiding cauliflower! Click here for the recipe.
15. Vegan Mushroom Pâté – Vegan on Board
Full of the rich umami taste of mushrooms and toasted walnuts, this vegan mushroom pâté recipe is the perfect party appetiser. Your guests will love how delicious it is, and you’ll love how easy it is to make! Click here for the recipe.
16. Kale and Sweet Potato Salad – Veggiecurean
This delicious mix of winter veggies is so easy to make and served warm. Great for a quick weeknight dinner or a side dish for a cold night in. Click here for the recipe.
17. Roasted Butternut Squash – My Gorgeous Recipes
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes, a healthy and delicious vegan side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. It’s such an easy side to make, but it’s so yummy, and always a big hit with kids and grown-ups alike. Roasting the butternut squash in the oven enhances the natural sweetness of the squash, and the edges are slightly caramelised. What a great Fall treat! Click here for the recipe.
18. Delicata Squash in Green Herb Sauce – Veggiecurean
A simple, yet delicious, recipe that simply enhances the sweet flavor of the squash. Served with a green herb sauce, your family and friends will devour this dish! Click here for the recipe.
19. Roasted Carrots with Tarragon Carrot Top Pesto – The Almond Eater
This roasted carrot recipe uses the tops of the carrots to create a healthy Tarragon Carrot Top Pesto—no waste and absolutely delicious! Click here for the recipe.
20. Roasted Garlic Cauliflower – Delightful Adventures
This recipe for roasted garlic cauliflower is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to prepare cauliflower! It’s a dish that’s naturally vegan and gluten-free and it’s perfect to serve as a side dish, with pasta, in Buddha bowls, or in salads. OR, you can have it on its own…it’s that good! Click here for the recipe.
