Easy Vegan Thanksgiving Menu

Feeling grateful for this spread!

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We’ve pulled together an all plant-based menu with vegan takes on classic Thanksgiving flavors that the whole family will love. Whether you’re looking to host a totally plant-based Thanksgiving Feast this year, or would like to incorporate a few vegan dishes to accommodate your guests, this menu has all the recipes you’ll need!

THE MENU
To Start 
Cashew Spread with Walnuts, Rosemary And Cranberries
Salad 
Kale and Delicata Squash Salad
Side Dishes
Cranberry and Kombucha Chia Jam
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Acorn Squash with Cashew Butter Drizzle 
Coconut Green Bean Casserole
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini, Maple and Coffee Glaze
Main Course
Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta and Butternut Squash 
Sage and Onion Loaf
Cocktail
Beet, Rosemary and Gin Cocktails
Dessert
Mini Pumpkin Pecan Pies
Gingersnap Chocolate Cream Pie with Bourbon Pecan Crumble

THE GROCERY LIST
(the must-haves!)

1 bunch fresh rosemary
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh dill
1 bunch fresh basil
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 bunch fresh sage
2 acorn squash
1 medium butternut squash
3 pounds sweet potatoes
2 pounds green beans
2 heads garlic
9 shallots
1 yellow onion
1 head celery
2 pounds cremini mushrooms
1 pound shiitake mushrooms
1 bunch curly kale
1 candy striped beet
Pomegranate seeds
2 lemons
2 oranges
2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries
1 bottle beet juice
1 (12 ounce) bottle kombucha
1 (32 ounce)  carton vegetable stock
1 (32 ounce) carton almond milk
2 (15 ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (9 ounce) package no-boil whole wheat lasagna noodles
Vegan Parmesan cheese
1 (14 ounce) block extra-firm tofu
1 (10 ounce) bag vegan chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package gingersnaps
 
PANTRY ESSENTIALS
(things we assume you have,
but if not, stock up!)

Raw cashews
Walnuts
Pecans
Pine nuts
Pumpkin seeds
Chia seeds
Nutritional yeast
Sea salt
Black peppercorns
Cayenne pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili powder
Ginger powder
Ground cinnamon
Cardamom
Ground nutmeg
Ground ginger
Allspice
Ground sage
Smoked paprika
Ground coriander
Ground cloves
Dried cranberries
Dried blueberries
Shredded coconut
Maple syrup
Rice malt syrup
Coconut sugar
Powdered sugar
Brown sugar
Vanilla bean powder
Vanilla extract
Olive oil
Coconut oil
Vegetable oil
Apple cider vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Dijon mustard
Cashew butter
Tahini
Whiskey
Gin
Bourbon
All-purpose flour
Almond flour
Cocoa powder
Coffee
Brown rice
Lentils
Vegan butter
The Game Plan
One Week Ahead:
Infuse Beet Gin
Make and Freeze Chia Jam

Two Days Ahead:
Make Cashew Spead
Made Salad Dressing
Make Pecan Pie Bars
Make Chocolate Pie

One Day Before:
Blanch Green Beans 
Roast Acorn Squash
Make Lasagna
Make Onion and Sage Loaf
Defrost Chia Jam

The Big Day:
Assemble Salad
Reheat Acorn Squash and Make Drizzle
Make Sweet Potatoes
Assemble Green Bean Casserole
Reheat Lasagna
Reheat Sage and Onion Loaf
 
THE MENU
A festive holiday cheese log, dairy-free style. This is made by soaking cashews overnight, then blending them with savory roasted garlic and nutritional yeast for a 'cheese-like' flavor. After sitting the the fridge for a few hours (so excess moisture can drain off) the cashew cheese is rolled in a mix of walnuts, cranberries and rosemary for a beautiful presentation. 

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Kale and Delicata Squash Salad by @thefeedfeed

This flavorful  salad sits on a base of kale and is topped with spicy pumpkin seeds, roasted delicata squash and pomegranate. The flavors of fall in one colorful dish! Try layering on a platter to highlight all of the beautifully hued ingredients. Recipe inspired by @thecrunchyradish. 

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Cranberry and Kombucha Chia Jam by @thefitforkfeed

A quick & easy cranberry sauce that comes together in just minutes. If kombucha is not your thing, try replacing it with sparkling apple cider. 

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Sweet and Spicy Roasted Acorn Squash with Cashew Butter Drizzle by @fitmittenkitchen

It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without winter squash! We love this recipe because you can customize it according to your tastes. If you prefer a sweet side dish, amp up the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Want spice? Add a bit more cayenne. As for the drizzle, we love the decadent cashew butter she chose, but feel free to use almond butter or tahini if that's what you have on hand.

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Coconut Green Bean Casserole by @jakecohen

This is not your mother's green bean casserole (sorry, Mom!). The green beans are blanched (to preserve color and crunch) before being combined with a creamy vegan coconut sauce and topped with crispy fried onions and mushrooms.

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Feedfeed Tip: Make sure to have a bowl of ice water nearby when blanching the green beans in order to avoid overcooking them!
 
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Tahini, Maple, and Coffee Glaze by @floatingkitchen

These mashed sweet potatoes are flavored with savory tahini and a coffee, maple and balsamic glaze. Once you add these to your holiday table, they'll be requested year after year!

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Feedfeed Tip: Roast your sweet potatoes a couple days before in order to save some prep time on Thanksgiving.
 



 
Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta and Butternut Squash by @rainbowplantlife

This hearty main dish will please vegans and non-vegans alike! Plus this tofu ricotta is a total game changer!

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Sage and Onion Loaf by @conscious_cooking

This gorgeous loaf is the perfect vegan substitute for turkey. Made with lentils, quinoa, mushrooms, walnuts, and a number of other veggies and spices, this dish will bring plenty of flavor to your table. 

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Beet, Rosemary and Gin Cocktails by @vibrantandpure

Unwind after all of that cooking with one (or a few!) of these gin cocktails made with fresh beet juice. Imbibe while getting a dose of veggies!

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Mini Pumpkin Pecan Pies by @missmarzipancom

Ahhh, now for our favorite part of the meal, pie! This recipe combines the best of both worlds (pumpkin pie & pecan pie) for the perfect bite-sized vegan dessert. 

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Gingersnap Chocolate Cream Pie with Bourbon Pecan Crumble by @kaleandcaramel

Guests will never guess this decadent chocolate cream pie is vegan. The bourbon spiked pecan crumble makes this one memorable holiday dessert!

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