25 Gluten-Free, Vegan Recipes for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we’ve rounded up all the yummy Thanksgiving vegan recipe ideas from San Diego’s finest food bloggers. Scroll on down and start meal planning!
Are you ready to dazzle your table with some of these unique twists on traditional Thanksgiving recipes? Surprise your family and friends this year and try some of these delicious and creative Thanksgiving vegan recipe ideas and gluten-free desserts!
Thanksgiving Vegan, Gluten-Free Appetizers
Thai Red Curry Pumpkin Hummus
When it is Fall there are pumpkins! But have you ever thought about spicing up your traditional pumpkin with some Thai curry? Well that is what this food blogger did with her delicious Thai curry pumpkin hummus!
Barbara Cooks
Crunchy Spiced Chickpea Snack
Wanting an easy to please snack for your Thanksgiving appetizer spread? This sweet and crunchy dish is bound to shine beyond those regular chips this season!
Migraine Relief Recipes
Nacho “Cheese” Romanesco Broccoli Leaf Chips
These crispy, crunchy and oh-so-cheesy broccoli leaf chips make the perfect nutrient dense snack to satisfy all your salty munchies. Made with nutritional yeast and red pepper for the nacho cheese resemblance, this delightful snack can be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.
Vivacious Dish
Sweet Potato Fries with Spicy Cashew Sauce
The ultimate substitution to the regular french fry, this baked sweet potato fry adds a supercharge of antioxidants, beta carotene, magnesium, and vitamin C. To top it all off, these delicious fries come with a spicy cashew sauce for all of your mouth-watering cravings!
Chef Bai
Photo Credit: NaturallyZuzu
Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Autumn Salad
Are you looking for a Fall-inspired salad recipe? This wholesome grain, greens and roasted vegetable salad is loaded with butternut squash, arugula, kale, crisp apples, maple candied walnuts, pomegranates, cranberries and served with homemade balsamic maple vinaigrette.
Naturally Zuzu
Roasted Spicy Garlic Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk
This quick prep and easy to make brussel sprout dish is brushed with a spicy garlic oil and roasted directly on the stalk for a fun presentation. Pick up your brussel sprout stock at your local Trader Joes and give this recipe a try!
Kirbie Cravings
Green Beans with Cranberry, Pistachio + Coconut
Ready to spice up your traditional green bean dish with a sweet and crunchy delight? Made with fresh cranberries and topped with shredded coconut, pistachios, and ghee, this dish can make your friends and family smile at every bite!
Food, A Love Story
Wild Rice Stuffing
A delicious gluten-free alternative to the traditional stuffing. This recipe is made with pecans, apples, currants and mushrooms, giving off a wonderfully sweet and umami taste.
Migraine Relief Recipes
Cranberry Skillet Stuffing
With a bite from the onion and shallot, the sweetness from the pear, the saltiness from the broth, and the freshness from the herbs, this dish is a flavor explosion for your taste buds. Perfect for the holiday dinner table and can be made gluten free!
Chef Bai
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Cranberry Chutney with Indian Spices
This delicious fresh cranberry base chutney is made with rich Indian spices which creates a complex, sweet-and-sour taste. You can use this in place of cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, or with other Indian inspired dishes.
Migraine Relief Recipes
Curried Cauliflower Soup with Creamy Pumpkin
Looking for something sweet and warm that will fill your belly with ease and comfort? This curried cauliflower soup is bound to satisfy your holiday needs! Set this dish as a side with one of your favorite main dishes.
Migraine Relief
Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Raisins + Pecans
This accordion-cut Hasselback sweet potato is topped with caramelized onions, pecans and raisins which creates a smokey sweet flavor that can be mistaken as a dessert. This recipe also includes a variety of different ways to stuff this potato.
Family Spice
Twice-Baked Butternut Squash
This mildly sweet and full of flavor squash is an easy to make side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. Sprinkle some salt and rosemary and you’ll have a delicious treat with a savory twist.
Family Spice
Butternut Squash Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Poblano peppers stuffed with some creamy butternut squash and topped with an optional scoop sour cream creates a balanced flavor between spicy and sweet. If you’re looking for something with a smooth bite of heat, this recipe might be for you!
Whitney Bond
Photo Credit: Chef Bai
Thanksgiving Vegan Recipe Ideas for Main Dishes
Tuscan-Inspired Sheet Pan Dinner
Check out this easy Tuscan-inspired sheet pan dinner for a simple mix of seasonal veggies and vegan sausage. This dish is vibrant in color and deliciously nutritious. Throw in the spices you love or use the ones recommended.
Naturally Zuzu
Butternut Squash + Sage Pizza
This pizza has a smokey vegan white sauce for the base and is topped with roasted butternut, caramelized onions, and sage. This is not only a delight to all the senses but is also nourishing.
Migraine Relief Recipes
Butternut Squash + Mushroom Tamales
This recipe is great for a family cooking night, parties, or for a date night! Mix it up and fill them with whatever veggies and vegan cheese you desire. This butternut squash and mushroom is easy prep and a perfect match to the Fall vibe.
Chef Bai
Photo Credit: Eat Clean with Sarah
Vegan, Gluten-Free Desserts
Pumpkin Coconut Cream Chia Pudding
This pumpkin coconut cream chia pudding is wonderfully delightful and makes for a great healthy add to the end of a nourishing meal. This pudding truly does have that Fall pumpkin taste and thanksgiving feel to it!
Eat Clean With Sarah
Chocolate Chipotle Pumpkin Pie
This recipe gives a unique twist to the traditional pumpkin pie by adding spices, chocolate and chipotle. Surprise your guests this year with this special treat!
Migraine Relief Recipes
Easy, No-Bake Pear Tart
You’ll love this easy, no-bake pear tart recipe made from nourishing whole food ingredients. The no-bake crust with chai spices, and cashew coconut cream is easy to make ahead of time. Just top it with sweet, juicy pear slices and you will have a healthy treat for dessert or breakfast!
E.A. Stewart
Butternut Squash Cookie Bars
These butternut squash cookie bars are a crowd pleaser! With its unique twist from the traditional pumpkin, these cookies are made with almond butter, vegan dark chocolate, and cinnamon.
Chef Bai
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