Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity to gather around the table, share good food, and enjoy time with family and friends. A festive meal does not have to be complicated, expensive, or dependent on specialty ingredients. This year, why not try a simple, completely plant-based Thanksgiving dinner?
Below, you will find links to recipes for a complete Thanksgiving menu, including lentil loaf, mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy, roasted vegetables, sage stuffing, cranberry-orange relish, apple crisp, and pumpkin oatmeal.
These recipes were chosen with accessibility and simplicity in mind. They use familiar, readily available ingredients and include easy substitution options where appropriate. They are not meant to be fancy or require expensive specialty foods. While some of the recipes mention food processors, mixers, or other kitchen equipment, these dishes can also be prepared with basic kitchen tools and a little extra chopping, mashing, or mixing.
You don't have to prepare the entire menu, either. Choose one or two dishes to bring to a church potluck, family gathering, or Thanksgiving dinner, or simply add a plant-based dish or two alongside the traditional foods already being served. Or, if you are ready to try something different, make the whole meal plant-based!
Whether you are already eating a plant-based diet or are simply looking for a few healthier and affordable options to add to your holiday table, we hope these recipes make it easy to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal that is good for both people and the planet.
The Menu
- Main Dish: Lentil Nut Loaf
- Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy
- Vegetables: Roasted Carrots and Sweet Potatoes
- Stuffing: Sage and Cranberry Stuffing
- Cranberries: Simple Cranberry Sauce
- Dessert: Apple Crisp