Holidays are a time for food, and no holiday takes that to heart more than Thanksgiving. With the rising interest in plant-based meals, it has never been easier and more delicious to plan a vegan Thanksgiving.

Whether you’re cooking at home or looking to eat out, there are plenty of options to choose from that will satisfy your craving for a good holiday meal. 

Cooking a vegan Thanksgiving dinner has never been easier. Nowadays, most grocery stores carry dairy-free and vegan alternatives that have made getting ingredients for plant-based homecooking more convenient than it was just a few years ago. 

Not feeling like dealing with dishes? There are also multi-course dinners prepared by various restaurants in San Diego, like Native Foods and Trilogy. Just be prepared to plan ahead of time as many of these places are by reservation only for the holiday. 

For those planning to cook at home, there are some great recipes available online that can work with what you have in your kitchen. Below are some vegan versions of popular Thanksgiving dishes that would be perfect to serve to your guests.

Cauliflower roast

Skip the turkey and go for a cauliflower roast. These are surprisingly filling, cook great in the oven and look great as a centerpiece for your feast.

 

 

 

 

 

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It’s nearly Christmas and it’s the season for festivity ? and this means lots of entertaining and cooking. These are my saffron and coconut whole roast cauliflowers- a great vegetarian centrepiece dish that I made as part of a Christmas dinner for my bosses ??? #masterchefuk #vegetarianfood #salihacooks #instagood #roastcauliflower

A post shared by Saliha Mahmood Ahmed (@salihacooks) on Dec 12, 2017 at 11:59pm PST

Green bean casserole

Green bean casserole is another Thanksgiving staple that is easy to make completely plant-based.

 

 

 

 

 

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T-minus 4 days to Thanksgiving and I’m coming in with my last {but not least} contribution to #HolidaySideDishes week… VEGAN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE!?? Vegan or not, you really haven’t lived until you’ve had green bean casserole from scratch. No cans allowed around here??‍♀️ Frozen green beans are your best friend, and the creamy mushroom soup takes just minutes to make and it’s SO yum. I could eat it by itself with a spoon, it’s that good!? Linky to the recipe is in my bio ☝? And wish me luck because I’m FINALLY taking my PA board exam first thing tomorrow morning???Promise things will be a little more lively around here after that ?

A post shared by valentina celant warne (@thebakingfairy) on Nov 18, 2018 at 4:08pm PST

Mashed Potatoes

Potato dishes don’t have to be bland. With vegan butter available at the grocery store, you can still have that great taste and consistency. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hello, beautiful. ? Mashed potatoes are my food crush. These fluffy, buttery VEGAN mashed potatoes are so flavorful and the perfect side dish for just about any meal. I mean, sometimes I just eat them as a main dish with some veggie sides ??‍♀️? Get the recipe on my blog, link is this way -> @karissasvegankitchen https://www.karissasvegankitchen.com/vegan-mashed-potatoes/

A post shared by Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen (@karissasvegankitchen) on Oct 21, 2019 at 8:04am PDT

Stuffing

Of course, Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without a delicious stuffing.

 

 

 

 

 

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get stuffed with our #vegan stuffing done 3 ways! We can’t wait for our 2nd #thanksgiving with our #american friends ?? recipe at LINK IN PROFILE

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Dessert

As for dessert, pumpkin pie is the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving meal.