12 Plant-Based Christmas Dishes for a Flavorful Meatless Feast
Christmas doesn’t have to be all about meat to be delicious! These 12 plant-based dishes prove that a meatless feast can be just as satisfying, full of bold flavors, and brimming with seasonal goodness. Whether you’re a longtime vegan, exploring plant-based options, or just want to try something new this holiday, these recipes will make your Thanksgiving meal both hearty and wholesome. Get ready to impress your guests with a feast that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful!
Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes
These Healthy Mashed Sweet Potatoes are super creamy and they have a special SECRET ingredient! This vegan mashed sweet potato recipe is the perfect addition to your fall dinner or holiday meal.
Creamy Yellow Squash Soup
Creamy yellow squash soup is an incredible side dish or appetizer that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes! It can be gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian-friendly. This soup is perfect for fall and makes a fun and festive addition to any Thanksgiving menu!
Best Ever Healthy Green Bean Casserole (Gluten Free AND Dairy Free!)
This Healthy Green Bean Casserole is made 100% from scratch with nourishing ingredients! It’s lightened up and a vegan and gluten-free side dish that will be a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving menu.
Vegan Cornbread Dressing
Vegan cornbread dressing features all of the wonderful flavors of Thanksgiving dinner but without the eggs and chicken broth! This recipe is adapted from my mom’s southern-style cornbread dressing. With celery, garlic, thyme, sage, and savory vegan cornbread, in our house, it’s not Thanksgiving without it!
Easy Vegan Gravy (Gluten-Free, 5 Minutes!)
This easy vegan gravy recipe is sure to please the whole crowd! It’s gluten-free, made with olive oil instead of butter, and has all of the savory decadence you crave on your mashed potatoes! All you need are a saucepan, whisk, and 5 ingredients. It’s the perfect gravy for Thanksgiving yet easy enough for weeknights!
Vegan Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie
This gluten-free vegan pumpkin pie is so creamy and delicious, perfectly spiced, and made without coconut milk! It brings all of the flavor and nostalgia of fall and winter feasts, but none of the cholesterol, saturated fat, dairy, eggs, or refined-sugar! It’s also oil-free WFPB and includes a nut-free option. It works beautifully as a crustless pumpkin pie, too!
Semi-Homemade Vegan Spanakopita
This vegan spanakopita is easy to make thanks to a couple of store-bought shortcuts that will save you so much time! Filled with an extremely flavorful mixture of spinach, fresh parsley, garlic, onions, and almond ricotta sandwiched between crispy layers of dough, this spanakopita is simply spectacular!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip Lasagna
This incredibly delicious vegan lasagna features layers of creamy spinach dip, tomato sauce, roasted garlic mushrooms, and no-boil lasagna noodles. It’s a unique twist on a classic that everyone will enjoy!
Vegan Lentil Mushroom Meatloaf (Gluten-Free)
This hearty vegan meatloaf has the best texture and it’s so flavorful! It’s loaded with vegetables and lentils, it has a delicious meaty flavor, and it can be served with a tangy tomato glaze or mushroom gravy. This comfort food meal is sure to become a family favorite!
Vegan Cranberry Sauce
This 2-ingredient vegan cranberry sauce makes a festive and vibrant addition to any meal! It comes together in just 15 minutes on the stovetop and can even be made ahead of time. Whether you’re planning a holiday feast or just want to add a special touch to your daily meals, this recipe is sure to impress.
Classic Vegan Meatloaf
This hearty vegan meatloaf is made from a base of seasoned chickpeas, veggies and savory seasonings, all topped with a flavorful maple glaze. It’s not quite a classic meatloaf. It’s better.
Vegan Turkey Roast
This Vegan Turkey Roast is the perfect centerpiece for your plant-based Thanksgiving dinner. Complete with herb-rubbed “skin,” seitan tofu turkey (aka “tofurky”) is tender, meaty, and loaded with savory herbs and seasonings! It’s the perfect make-ahead option for your holiday meal, and leftovers taste fantastic. Bonus: You can bake it in the oven OR use an Instant Pot!
