It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is a day for gathering with loved ones, enjoying the cozy fall season, and of course…eating delicious food!
To help fill the table with dishes everyone will love, we’ve gathered 100 of our BEST Thanksgiving recipes! We’ve got helpful how-tos, festive appetizers, soups, salads, sides, hearty mains, cozy drinks, and, of course, desserts!
We’re grateful for you all — thank you for being a part of this community.
(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)
A step-by-step guide on how to cut a pomegranate! The quickest and easiest method that’s no fuss, no mess, and guaranteed to get all the pomegranate seeds!
A step-by-step guide to making homemade breadcrumbs, including the best types of bread, gluten-free options, and how to use and store them. Just 1 ingredient and 25 minutes required!
Crispy, thin, gluten-free crackers reminiscent of Wheat Thins! Just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl required for these delicious snacks. Perfect for dipping in hummus, nut butters, and more!
A creamy, savory artichoke dip with sautéed kale, white beans, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy kick. A protein-rich plant-based appetizer that requires just 10 ingredients!
Simple vegan spinach and kale dip made with just 10 ingredients that will please a crowd. Cheesy, hearty, chock-full of greens, and so delicious. Perfect for holiday parties and beyond.
A modern twist on deviled eggs that are mayo-free! Perfectly spiced, ready in 30 minutes, savory-sweet, and oh-so delicious. The perfect dairy-free, gluten-free appetizer!
The PERFECT butternut squash soup with plenty of natural sweetness, a bit of spice, and unbelievably creamy texture. Simple methods and just 10 ingredients required for this dreamy soup perfect for the holidays and beyond!
10-ingredient creamy fall soup with carrots and butternut squash in roasted acorn squash bowls. The ultimate healthy comfort food this fall and winter.
Creamy Curried Butternut Squash Soup infused with coconut milk and yellow curry powder. A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for the fall and winter months.
Savory homemade cream of mushroom soup for casseroles and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect swap for the classic canned version. Just 1 pot, 9 ingredients, and 25 minutes required!
The perfect Thanksgiving salad: fresh, bright, crunchy greens with sweet, crisp pear or apple, toasted hazelnuts or pepitas, and optional (vegan) goat cheese. An easy, beautiful, nourishing side ready in just 15 minutes!
Everything you need to know about massaged kale salads, plus a delicious, fast, and easy recipe for our go-to kale salad with tahini dressing! 15 minutes, 6 ingredients required.
Simple methods and BIG flavor come together in this wild rice salad with mushrooms, hazelnuts, cranberries, and mint. Perfect for the holiday table or as a side any time of year! Just 10 ingredients required!
Our go-to side salad with arugula, roasted garlic, lemon vinaigrette, crispy sautéed shallot, and our 5-minute macadamia nut cheese! Perfect for hosting and beyond!
A sweet and savory squash + sweet potato salad with coconut sugar pecans and pomegranate molasses dressing! A simple but impressive 9-ingredient side dish that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Roasted Squash Arugula Salad with Crispy Shallot and Balsamic Reduction
An incredibly flavorful fall roasted squash salad with macadamia nut cheese, crispy shallot, and balsamic reduction! A hearty side or main. Just 30 minutes and 10 ingredients required!
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Apples and Dates
Crunchy, sweet, and savory shaved Brussels sprout salad with apples, dates, and hazelnuts! Oh-so versatile and super fresh. Just 10 ingredients and 20 minutes required!
Delicious roasted fennel and Brussels sprout salad with almonds, cranberries, and orange slices. An easy, flavorful, elegant, plant-based side for the holidays and beyond! Just 9 ingredients required!
Simple, flavorful cranberry sauce made in 1 dish with 3 simple ingredients! Perfectly tart-sweet, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and incredibly easy to make!
EASY, fluffy mashed potatoes that are easy to make! Just 1 pot and 5 simple ingredients required for these buttery, garlicky mashed potatoes! Perfect for holiday gatherings and beyond!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (No Drain, 20 Minutes!)
Incredibly fluffy, buttery mashed potatoes made entirely in the Instant Pot in just 20 minutes! Just 3 ingredients required for these fuss-free mashed potatoes, perfect for the holidays and beyond!
Move over mashed potatoes — there's a new side in town! Try our 6-ingredient, 30-minute whipped cauliflower that's creamy, comforting, salty, garlicky, buttery, and SO easy to make! The perfect plant-based, gluten-free side!
5-ingredient vegan mashed potatoes that are fluffy, creamy, buttery, and loaded with roasted garlic and chives. Perfect as is, with gravy, or with a giant scoop of vegan butter.
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto (Instant Pot Friendly!)
Creamy, comforting vegan butternut squash risotto with roasted garlic and a savory pine nut and sage topping! The perfect fall entrée, with just 9 ingredients required!
Incredibly vibrant mashed sweet potatoes and carrots whipped with turmeric, ginger, fresh garlic, and dairy-free butter. The ultimate salty-sweet side!
Quick and delicious roasted Brussels sprouts with garlic and a savory-sweet miso glaze. Crispy edges, tender center, and BIG flavor! Just 30 minutes and 8 ingredients required.
Delicious honey mustard glazed Brussels sprouts seared then roasted to perfection until golden brown. Just 7 ingredients required for this savory-sweet side dish!
Delicious, cheesy, tender scalloped potatoes made vegan thanks to almond milk and nutritional yeast! Just 10 ingredients required for this classic holiday side dish!
Garlicky vegan creamed spinach is perfect for the holiday table or everyday! Just 20 minutes and 8 ingredients required for this mega flavorful greens dish.
Undetectably vegan creamed corn that’s rich, slightly sweet, and perfectly seasoned. An easy-to-make holiday side with just 7 ingredients and 25 minutes required.
An EASY approach to sweet potato casserole made with 1 pan! Twice-baked, halved sweet potatoes cook FAST and are topped with cinnamon, coconut sugar, and pecans!
Easy, delicious green beans made in 1 pan with 6 simple ingredients! Big flavor, infused with garlic, and garnished with toasted almonds. Perfect for Thanksgiving and beyond!
Savory vegan pumpkin sage biscuits made in 1 bowl in just 30 minutes. Fluffy with a subtle pumpkin-sage flavor, and perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Easy-to-make, fluffy, perfectly sweet vegan cornbread made with 10 ingredients. The perfect comforting side for soups and chilis, or to bake into croutons for salads or stuffing.
The BEST vegan gluten-free cornbread made with 10 ingredients! Fluffy, crumbly, perfectly sweet, SO delicious! Pair with chili for the ultimate fall and winter treat.
7-ingredient vegan dinner rolls that are fluffy, buttery, and so simple to make. Perfect for weeknight meals and holiday gatherings! No one would guess they’re dairy-free.
Simply amazing gluten-free dinner rolls that are crusty on the outside, tender on the inside, and taste just like the real thing! Perfect for the holiday table and beyond.
My family’s prized stuffing recipe veganized! A hearty, healthy side dish that requires just 9 ingredients and is loaded with protein and fiber from lentils and whole-grain bread!
Savory, herby, and CLASSIC stuffing that’s entirely gluten-free and vegan! The ultimate (and essential) holiday side dish made with just 10 ingredients!
Savory, flavorful, tender cornbread stuffing with roasted cranberries, sautéed leeks and onions, and pecans. A healthier plant-based side for any occasion.
A healthier sweet potato casserole with butternut squash, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with toasted, lightly sweetened pecans. The perfect side dish for fall and holiday gatherings.
Simple, 30-minute delicata squash bake with toasted hazelnuts, pomegranate arils, and a maple-tahini sauce! The perfect plant-based Thanksgiving side dish.
Creamy butternut squash sauce meets pasta, kale, and mushrooms in a delicious twist on classic lasagna. Bursting with fall flavor and just 10 ingredients required!
Roasted stuffed butternut squash makes the perfect plant-based entrée or side for the holiday season (and beyond). Stuffed with quinoa, kale, and mushrooms; 10 ingredients required; and incredibly flavorful!
INCREDIBLE Cashew-Crusted Cauliflower “Steak”! 10 ingredients, flavorful, crisp on the outside, tender on the inside. A delicious side or entrée with plenty of protein!
Super delicious and hearty mushroom lentil stew gravy over mashed potatoes! Entirely vegan, gluten-free, and grain-free. A delicious and easy-to-make 10-ingredient meal or side!
Incredible vegan lentil “meatloaf” with wholesome, whole-food ingredients like lentils, nuts, sweet potato, and mushrooms! Just 10 ingredients required for this flavorful, comforting entrée.
10-ingredient vegan pot pies infused with white wine and fresh thyme. Flaky pie crust covers a savory, vegetable-white bean filling. A hearty plant-based meal that's especially comforting in the winter months.
A simple, fool-proof recipe for roasted chicken made in 1 pan with 6 ingredients. Infused with melted butter, rosemary, and fresh lemon. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. Perfect for the holidays and beyond.
All the tender meat, crispy skin, and satisfying flavor of a whole roasted chicken in just 30 minutes! Perfect for meal prep or sharing with guests. An elegant weeknight classic.
A simple, 7-ingredient hot toddy with chili cinnamon-infused maple simple syrup. Tart from lemon and sweet from the simple syrup and bourbon. A naturally sweetened, warming cocktail for the colder months.
Rich, buttery, decadent pecan pie made vegan, gluten-free, and in bar form! All the classic flavors without the corn syrup. Simple methods and just 9 ingredients required!
All of the flavors of autumn packed into vegan, gluten-free cheesecake bars! Apple butter is swirled with a coconut cashew filling and baked over an almond-oat crust. Naturally sweetened and just 10 wholesome ingredients required!
The best vegan apple crisp, naturally sweetened and made in 1 bowl! Tender, caramelized apples under a crispy pecan-oat topping. Fall dessert perfection.
Easy, 1-bowl pumpkin pie with a salted cashew-oat crust and naturally sweetened, perfectly spiced pumpkin filling. Perfect for the holidays and beyond!
Undeniably delicious mixed berry pie with a flaky vegan and gluten-free crust and a jammy, flavorful, tart-sweet berry filling. Just 8 ingredients required!
THE best Pumpkin Pie that requires just 10 ingredients and is both vegan and gluten-free! Crisp crust, flavorful pumpkin center — the perfect pumpkin pie for your holiday meals.
Rich, creamy, undetectably vegan sweet potato pie! A crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving dessert that's naturally sweetened, optionally gluten-free, and made with just 9 ingredients.
An amazing 10-ingredient Vegan Cheesecake Tart with an oat-almond crust, creamy cashew-coconut center, and caramelized apples! The perfect easy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened holiday dessert.
Tender, crumbly apple pie bars with an almond-oat crust, baked cinnamon apples, and a crumble oat topping! Finish with a simple powdered sugar glaze for the ultimate fall treat that's vegan, gluten-free, vegan butter-free, and refined sugar-free!
A hearty, 1-bowl vegan apple cake infused with gingerbread flavors and rolled oats. A healthier cake perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy afternoons alongside tea.
Crazy-delicious Pumpkin Pie Bars made entirely in the blender with 10 ingredients! Plus, naturally sweetened and a no-fuss crust. The perfect plant-based, gluten-free dessert for fall!
Easy, 10-ingredient mini vegan pumpkin pies with coconut oil crust! Naturally sweetened, simple to make, and so flaky and delicious! The perfect dessert for fall, especially Thanksgiving.
Amazing baked vegan cheesecake with a simple oat-almond crust that tastes like graham crackers! Easy to prepare, requiring just 1 blender! The closest thing to “real” cheesecake I’ve ever tasted.
1-bowl vegan chocolate cake made in less than 1 hour with simple ingredients. A 2-layer buttercream-frosted cake that’s moist, fluffy, and rich with chocolate flavor.
Easy Cinnamon Baked Apples requiring simple ingredients and 1 bowl, plus naturally sweetened! The perfect grain- and gluten-free plant-based dessert for the holidays and beyond!
If you give any of these Thanksgiving recipes a try, let us know! Leave a comment or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!
I generally scoff at folks who leave comments without making the recipe, but as a cooking teacher, I must say that even though I am a vegetarian, I plan to make many of these recipes, which promise to be delicious! Thanks for such an abundant assortment of Fall flavors!
Thank you so much for this list of recipes! I love your recipes I have made many of them and loved them all! I trust your recipes that I don’t have to make any adjustments and it will still taste GREAT!
Cannot wait to try some of these on here. I have already made your Thyme and White Bean Pot Pies. well, kind of… I don’t make the crust and make the actual pot pies. I make the filling, and then cut some puff pastry into sticks and bake to make small bread sticks and that is how we eat it. OMG so so so Good, and comforting!
Thank you SO much for this compilation! This has made my Thanksgiving so much easier! Small children over here, dietary adjustments….so much time and energy saved, thank you thank you thank you!
I cannot thank you enough for all your AMAZING recipes. I have yet to have even one be disappointing. I am now in the process of changing all my old white sugar laden recipes over to yours. The butternut sweet potato casserole is one I am super excited about this thanksgiving as it is replacing my old one (White sugar all over the place). Love love your site. I tell loads of people about it and my Integrative Health Dr loves you too. Btw—I have lost 10lbs just replacing my old recipes with your recipes. Xoxo
Heather
These recipes hand this website made me love cooking/baking again. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with some Heath issues that put me on a gluten, soy, dairy, egg, (and list of 100 other things: different beans, shellfish, carrots!, etc.) free diet. It’s not that restrictive compared to other autoimmune diets but it definitely took the fun out of cooking and ESPECIALLY took the fun out of dining-out. I love the pumpkin bars and some of the quick breads! I thought I’d never get to enjoy my favorite desserts again!
This is the best collection of healthy festive season recipes, I usually can’t find anything that appeals and now I’m overwhelmed with so many great choices. Wish it was a book so I could bookmark pages and make notes. Thank you for all the work that you put in to bring us such an amazing selection.
I am so grateful for your beautiful posts and gf/vegan ideas – thank you so much for creating and sharing! Will be attempting the desserts – wish me luck:)
In Good Health🙏🏻 Jill
I love this! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and all of your recipes have always been winners for me. I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year, but I am hosting Christmas, and I will use some of the Thanksgiving vegan menu, I’m considering a lentil loaf for a main. I also love that your traditional Thanksgiving menu is very vegan friendly, and the vegan who shows up to that meal will have PLENTY to eat! (I think the only non vegan item was the main).
I’m very lucky, my non vegan family is perfectly content when it’s my turn to host and the whole meal is vegan :-) I’m very grateful for that.
Please remove the deviled egg recipe and a few other non vegan recipes that are listed here as vegan thanksgiving recipes. It’s very confusing to look over these recipes listed as vegan, only to find non vegan recipes mixed in.
i have enjoyed so many of your recipes and i thank you. but, i have to tell you that the layout wherein i find pictures of 50 dishes and then, below, have 50 names of dishes to try to match the one i was interested it made me totally give up and skip ALL of your wonderful goodies. is there a way to have the cursor light up a title of the recipe on the photograph you’ve shown. this layout is a total waste of some of the best recipes on the web because it takes 40mins to locate the recipe and pair it with the picture.
PLEASE FIND A MORE WORKABLE LAYOUT
thanks
Thank you for the feedback, Marti. We do have plans to change up the layout in the future and hope you will find the new layout more user-friendly. Thanks for your patience!
Marti, please remember that all of these are done for you for free – they do and should not have to agree to your demands.
Thank you MB for all of your tasty recipes and hard work :)
chloe, i’m so sorry if i came off as demanding and/or unappreciative of the wonderful recipes that MB offer. my intent was to offer a suggestion to make the site more user friendly. i hope i did not offend anyone else.
This just needs to be a cookbook in itself. You should do a vegan holiday cookbook. These recipes are awesome and I want to make them all. Today! I made the cauliflower steak today and YUM!
Sharon says
Your recipe are amazing love them thankyou
Aw, thank you, Sharon! We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes! xoxo
Dorene Richman says
I generally scoff at folks who leave comments without making the recipe, but as a cooking teacher, I must say that even though I am a vegetarian, I plan to make many of these recipes, which promise to be delicious! Thanks for such an abundant assortment of Fall flavors!
Thank you for your kind comment, Dorene! Enjoy!
Meshadae says
I have saved a couple of these recipes to make for my first vegan Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you!
Yay! Enjoy! xo
dee says
Thank you for the wonderful recipes! Can’t wait to try them!!!
Dee
Yay! Thank you for your kind words, Dee. xoxo
Mary says
Thank you so much for this list of recipes! I love your recipes I have made many of them and loved them all! I trust your recipes that I don’t have to make any adjustments and it will still taste GREAT!
Cannot wait to try some of these on here. I have already made your Thyme and White Bean Pot Pies. well, kind of… I don’t make the crust and make the actual pot pies. I make the filling, and then cut some puff pastry into sticks and bake to make small bread sticks and that is how we eat it. OMG so so so Good, and comforting!
Aw, thank you SO much for letting us know, Mary! We’re so glad you enjoy our recipes! xoxo
Karen says
So many amazing looking recipes!! Can’t wait to try!!
Thanks, Karen!
Amanda says
Thank you SO much for this compilation! This has made my Thanksgiving so much easier! Small children over here, dietary adjustments….so much time and energy saved, thank you thank you thank you!
Aw, we’re so glad it’s helpful, Amanda! Thank you for sharing! Have a great Thanksgiving! xo
Stacey says
WOW!!! Thank you!!!🥰😍
So many beautiful recipes to choose from all in one place. What an awesome round-up!! Thank you!!!🤗
Yay! Thanks, Stacey!
Heather says
I cannot thank you enough for all your AMAZING recipes. I have yet to have even one be disappointing. I am now in the process of changing all my old white sugar laden recipes over to yours. The butternut sweet potato casserole is one I am super excited about this thanksgiving as it is replacing my old one (White sugar all over the place). Love love your site. I tell loads of people about it and my Integrative Health Dr loves you too. Btw—I have lost 10lbs just replacing my old recipes with your recipes. Xoxo
Heather
Amazing! Thanks for sharing, Heather!!
Sarah Rabbon says
These recipes hand this website made me love cooking/baking again. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with some Heath issues that put me on a gluten, soy, dairy, egg, (and list of 100 other things: different beans, shellfish, carrots!, etc.) free diet. It’s not that restrictive compared to other autoimmune diets but it definitely took the fun out of cooking and ESPECIALLY took the fun out of dining-out. I love the pumpkin bars and some of the quick breads! I thought I’d never get to enjoy my favorite desserts again!
Thanks for the kind words, Sarah!!
Christine says
This is the best collection of healthy festive season recipes, I usually can’t find anything that appeals and now I’m overwhelmed with so many great choices. Wish it was a book so I could bookmark pages and make notes. Thank you for all the work that you put in to bring us such an amazing selection.
So kind! Hope you enjoy the recipes, Christine!
Anna Maria A Stone says
Thank you for all these amazing recipes.
This is the equivalent of a cookbook, but free!
Happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo! Happy Thanksgiving, Anna!
Jill P says
I am so grateful for your beautiful posts and gf/vegan ideas – thank you so much for creating and sharing! Will be attempting the desserts – wish me luck:)
In Good Health🙏🏻 Jill
xoxo! Thanks, Jill!
Anne says
I love this! Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and all of your recipes have always been winners for me. I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year, but I am hosting Christmas, and I will use some of the Thanksgiving vegan menu, I’m considering a lentil loaf for a main. I also love that your traditional Thanksgiving menu is very vegan friendly, and the vegan who shows up to that meal will have PLENTY to eat! (I think the only non vegan item was the main).
I’m very lucky, my non vegan family is perfectly content when it’s my turn to host and the whole meal is vegan :-) I’m very grateful for that.
We’re so glad you enjoy the menus, Anne! Thanks so much for sharing!
Valerie says
It appears the 128 recipes are all vegan. I was looking for a non vegan stuffing. Do you have one? Thanks
They aren’t all vegan, just mostly. And unfortunately I don’t have a non-vegan stuffing but we’ll add it to the list for testing next year!
Alaina says
This is amazing. Thank you. Love the menu idea.
xo!
B says
Please remove the deviled egg recipe and a few other non vegan recipes that are listed here as vegan thanksgiving recipes. It’s very confusing to look over these recipes listed as vegan, only to find non vegan recipes mixed in.
Hi, this recipe round-up is NOT vegan. Could you let us know where you’re seeing that it is? You can find our vegan recipe round-up for Thanksgiving here: https://minimalistbaker.com/the-best-vegan-thanksgiving-recipes/. Hope that helps!
Kate says
I am trying to download Thanksgiving menus, but there is only 1 page. Is it right?
Yes! There are TWO 1-page menus (one vegan, one non-vegan).
marti says
i have enjoyed so many of your recipes and i thank you. but, i have to tell you that the layout wherein i find pictures of 50 dishes and then, below, have 50 names of dishes to try to match the one i was interested it made me totally give up and skip ALL of your wonderful goodies. is there a way to have the cursor light up a title of the recipe on the photograph you’ve shown. this layout is a total waste of some of the best recipes on the web because it takes 40mins to locate the recipe and pair it with the picture.
PLEASE FIND A MORE WORKABLE LAYOUT
thanks
Thank you for the feedback, Marti. We do have plans to change up the layout in the future and hope you will find the new layout more user-friendly. Thanks for your patience!
Chloë says
Marti, please remember that all of these are done for you for free – they do and should not have to agree to your demands.
Thank you MB for all of your tasty recipes and hard work :)
marti says
chloe, i’m so sorry if i came off as demanding and/or unappreciative of the wonderful recipes that MB offer. my intent was to offer a suggestion to make the site more user friendly. i hope i did not offend anyone else.
Karen says
This just needs to be a cookbook in itself. You should do a vegan holiday cookbook. These recipes are awesome and I want to make them all. Today! I made the cauliflower steak today and YUM!
haha, thanks Karen!
Evelyn says
Yes I agree. This needs to be a cookbook. I would buy it in a heartbeat
xoxo!
Sue Flynn says
Thank you so much for the free downloads of Thanksgiving goodness…. it is so nice of you. I love your site!
Sue
xo!
Janet says
You are amazing. I love love love your collection of recipes. Thank you
Thanks so much for your kind words, Janet!