Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes For The Perfect Meat-Free Feast

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Thanksgiving often feels like it’s focused around the turkey, what with all the talk about thawing and brining, but that leaves out vegetarians and vegans from enjoying the feast, which is contrary to the very spirit of the holiday. Luckily, what Thanksgiving is really about is the side dishes, which are all vegetable centric. So really, making your Thanksgiving a meat-free one is a lot easier than you might think.

We put together a collection of vegetarian-friendly sides and some ideas for a main dish too, to replace the turkey. These dishes would satisfy even the most die-hard turkey fan.

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Nutty Wild Rice And Shredded Brussels Sprout Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

Half Baked Harvest
2

Butternut Squash Galette With Balsamic Onions And Ricotta

Naturally Ella
3

Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin With Roasted Garlic

Naturally Ella
4

1-Hour Vegan Pot Pies

Minimalist Baker
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5

Brown Sugar And Pineapple Roasted Acorn Squash With Spiced Brown Butter

Half Baked Harvest
6

Lentil Walnut Loaf

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7

Simple Caramelized Butternut Squash And Kale Florentine Lasagna

Half Baked Harvest
8

Thanksgiving Root Vegetable Pie

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9

Brussels Sprouts Lasagna

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10

Spicy Roasted Squash With Feta And Herbs

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11

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

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12

Stovetop Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

Naturally Ella
13

Parmesan Crusted Butternut Galette

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14

Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecan Crumble

Pinch of Yum
15

Maple Roasted Harvest Vegetables

The Clever Carrot
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16

Parsnip And Thyme Galette

Naturally Ella
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17

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Polenta

Naturally Ella
18

Sweet Potato & Kale Grilled Cheese

Two Peas & Their Pod
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19

Twice Baked Butternut Squash

Recipe Runner
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20

Whole Roasted Cauliflower And Whipped Goat Cheese

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21

Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie With Parsnip And Potato Mash

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22

Roasted Grape And Goat Cheese And Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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23

Celery Root Mash With Dill Oil

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24

Parsnip Gratin With Gruyere And Thyme

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25

French Onion Tart

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26

Whipped Rutabaga With Crispy Shallots

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