10 Must-Try Vegetarian Recipes for a Memorable Thanksgiving Feast

If you’re on the hunt for vegetarian and vegan dishes to grace your holiday spread this year, look no further. Here are 10 top-notch recipes, ranging from hearty main courses to vegan versions of traditional side dishes.

Make sure to check out the useful advice and insights from our editors and contributors as you explore these popular, holiday-approved recipes.

1. Vegan Stuffed Squash with Brown Rice and Mushrooms

“You can prepare the vegetables and rice for the stuffing, as well as the roasted squash halves, a day or two in advance. Just warm them up on the stovetop or in the microwave before continuing with the rest of the recipe.” —Sabrina Modelle, Simply Recipes Contributor

2. Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots

“This straightforward recipe involves sautéing shallots, Brussels sprouts, and garlic, then roasting them in the oven and tossing with balsamic vinegar, toasted walnuts, and thyme for a delectable finish.” —Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder

3. Vegan Mushroom Stuffing

“I prefer using dried herbs in this dish for convenience, but fresh herbs are also great. Not a fan of sage or thyme? Consider substituting finely chopped rosemary.” —Devan Grimsrud, Simply Recipes Contributor

4. Grandma’s Corn Pudding

“Corn pudding can be made ahead of time. Simply bake, let cool, and then reheat covered in a 350°F oven until warm throughout (about 30 minutes if refrigerated).” —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

5. Kale and Farro Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans

“You can substitute arugula with any bitter green such as watercress, radicchio, or escarole.” —Julia and Amy Luxemberg, Simply Recipes Contributors

6. Trinidadian Macaroni Pie

“If Trinidadian pimento peppers are unavailable, you can use cubanelle peppers as a substitute, or simply leave the peppers out.” —Alicia Ramkirpal-Senhouse

7. Mushroom Crostini

“Substitute goat cheese with cream cheese, whipped feta, or mascarpone if desired.” —Jessica Gavin, Simply Recipes Contributor

8. Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Cranberries, and Brie

“I prefer leaving the rind on the brie for this recipe, as removing it can be tedious and often you lose too much cheese. If you really dislike the rind, carefully scrape it off with a butter knife.” —Emma Christensen, Simply Recipes General Manager

9. Vegan Mushroom Gravy

“Adding miso provides an extra layer of savory flavor to this vegan gravy, but it’s fine to omit it if you don’t have any on hand.” —Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor

10. Sweet Potato Casserole With Pecans

“Given the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, you can reduce the sweetness of this casserole by halving the maple syrup or even omitting it entirely. Alternatively, making only half the suggested topping will decrease the sugar content while slightly reducing the crunch.” —Lisa Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor