It’s hard to be the only one who can’t have iconic comfort foods around the Thanksgiving table. While your family is feasting on flavorful gravy and juicy turkey, you’re stuck with a pile of mashed potatoes and, if you’re lucky, green bean casserole. Bring one of these dishes to your Thanksgiving dinner and you’ll never be hungry or unsatisfied again.
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows
One of the best parts of the holiday is the sweet potato casserole – the perfect combination of savory and sweet. Unfortunately for vegans, this milky-sweet side is inedible. Here’s an allergy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free option for all dietary needs!
Tofu roll
Not having turkey during the holidays is one of the worst parts of being a vegetarian. Luckily, this Tofurky satisfies all your faux meat cravings. Serve it with gravy and you won’t even miss the real thing.
Caramelized Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts can be a little boring, but when you caramelize them with sesame seeds and sea salt, it takes it to the next level. Plant elegance, here we come. Serve at a holiday party to impress.
Vegetarian pie
Chicken pot pie is an undeniable comfort food that warms your soul from the inside out. If you only like vegetables, you can try this meaty veggie pie filled with porcini mushrooms, lentils and other tasty vegetables.
Brie with Four Cheese Mac and Cheese
Up your mac and cheese game with Ritz crackers and brie. A healthy vegetarian dish? Maybe not. A cheesy and decadent dinner dish to satisfy every craving? It sounds like this.
Root vegetable gratin
Who needs an unhealthy potato gratin when you can eat a melange of root vegetables to make it even more colorful? When properly seasoned and fried to a crisp, this dish is just as filling as our carnivorous friends.
Cauliflower puree with goat cheese
One bite of this cauliflower and goat cheese dish and you’ll never miss mashed potatoes again. It’s just as gorgeous, and with the help of garlic and rosemary, it makes a smooth, creamy side dish.
Pumpkin soup
You see a lot of mashed squash dishes at Thanksgiving, but this is a lighter dish with diced squash, greens, and cannellini beans. It is tender and soft, but remember to use vegetable stock as a base.
