For many the excitement behind Thanksgiving is all the delicious meals served up. However, for vegetarians, this can be less exciting when a majority of the dishes have meat or are based with some kind of meat product.

So what’s a vegetarian to do? Why not make your own vegetarian feast? Despite all the meat-based dishes, there are plenty of vegetarian alternatives to make your vegetarian Thanksgiving wonderfully delicious.

Tofurkey
Although some people may cringe when they hear the word “tofurkey,” if you’re a vegetarian tofurkey is not a terrible turkey substitute. There are some recipes for tofurkey that would surprise even non-vegetarians.

1. Tofurkey And Stuffing recipe 
2. Tofurkey

Main Dishes

Fortunately for those who dislike the idea of tofurkey, there are  plenty alternative main vegetarian dishes. Below is a list of additional main dishes that could easily be served at any Thanksgiving feast.

1. Spinach-And-Cheese Puff
2. Broccolini And Feta Galette
3. Butternut Squash Baked Risotto
4. Butternut Squash And Swiss Chard Polenta Lasagna
5. Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With French Onion Soup
6. Pumpkin Ravioli With Sage And Toasted Hazelnuts
7. Kale-Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
8. Fall Veggie Pot Pie
9. Tofu Quiche
10. Sauteed Seitan-Stuffed Fillo Purse

Vegetarian Stuffing

Who could forget about stuffing on Thanksgiving? Vegetarians beware, as there are many stuffing dishes that seem to be vegetarian, but are in fact based with meat, such as with chicken broth. Here are some meat-free stuffing options to serve up on Thanksgiving. 

1. Homemade Challah Stuffing
2. Quinoa Sage Stuffing
3. Herb and Apple Stuffing
4. Cranberry Apple Raisin Stuffing
5. Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Vegetarian Gravies

Similar to stuffing dishes, there are few gravies served up on Thanksgiving that don’t have meat. Nonetheless, there are plenty of vegetarian gravy substitutes available that have just as much flavor.

1. Vegetarian Gravy 
2. Wild Mushroom Gravy
3. Vegetarian Brown Gravy
4. Vegetarian Onion Gravy

Other Vegetarian Side Dishes

No meal would be complete without a few side dishes. Here are a few vegetarian side dishes that will be sure to complete any Thanksgiving feast.

1. Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
2. Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie
3. Caramelized Onion And Gruyère Tart 
4. Candied Yams With Apples
5. Creamed Spinach And Parsnips 
6. Roasted Garlic Squash With Crispy Sage Brown Butter 
7. Spinach Gratin
8. Green Beans Wtih Lemon and Garlic
9. Carrots With Feta And Pine Nuts 
10. Brown Sugar-Chipotle Sweet Potatoes

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