In this collection you will find dozens of delicious gluten free vegan Thanksgiving dinner ideas that everyone will love!
From appetizers to desserts, a roundup of gluten free, eggless and dairy free recipes to make your Thanksgiving flavorful and comforting!
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These recipes will make everyone happy, from those following an allergy friendly diet, to vegans, vegetarians and omnivores aswell!
They are obviously not only great for Thanksgiving but perfect for other holiday dinners, like Christmas and New Year's Eve.
You will find appetizers, first dishes, main courses, sides recipes and dessert ideas too:
- first dishes like creamy pasta and risotto
- vegan roast and loaf recipes
- flavorful vegetable sides and creamy potato mashes
- pumpkin recipes, always a crowd favorite!
These vegan gluten-free Thanksgiving foods are:
- flavorful and comforting, made with simple ingredients
- all gluten free, eggless and dairy free
- soy free options included
- easy to make, which is a plus whether you are hosting the dinner or cooking for a pot luck Thanksgiving!
Appetizers
Fun Turkey Veggie Tray Appetizer for Thanksgiving
Serve up a healthy and fun appetizer this Thanksgiving with this fun turkey veggie tray. It’s sure to be
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Chickpea Fries (Baked option) | Gluten free * Vegan
Call them chickpea flour fries, panisse or simply chickpea fries, these are the perfect gluten free vegan appetizer to go with your aperitif!
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Vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip
This warm and creamy Vegan Artichoke Spinach Dip is my go-to recipe. It is quick and easy to make and can be made ahead of time.
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Baked Veggie Tots | Gluten free * Vegan
These Baked Veggie Tots are soft inside and nice and crispy outside, one of the easiest and best gluten free vegan appetizers ever!
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Smashed Potatoes in Air Fryer
Try our recipe for crispy smashed potatoes in the air fryer. Garlic-infused and irresistible they make the perfect side dish or appetizer.
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First Dishes
Gluten free Butternut Squash Ravioli (Egg free dough)
Easy gluten free butternut squash ravioli using egg free pasta dough! A delicious gluten free dinner ready in one hour or less!
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Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto
Loaded with autumn flavors, this cozy Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto is a delicious entrée or side. This easy rice dish is family friendly.
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Easy and Oh So Creamy Pumpkin Pasta -- Vegan and Delicious!
This creamy pumpkin pasta sauce tastes amazing on any kind of pasta. Pumpkin puree adds a delicious nutritional twist that’s perfect for fall!
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Creamy Vegan Mushroom And Herb Risotto - The All Natural Vegan
This Creamy Vegan Mushroom and Herb Risotto is the ultimate comfort meal. This flavorful risotto features Arborio rice, sautéed mushrooms, and a medley of fresh herbs, creating a rich and satisfying meal. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
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Vegan Roast and Loaf Ideas
Gluten-Free Seitan Roast
Make seitan without gluten! This Gluten-Free Seitan Roast has a meaty flavour and texture and is just perfect for slicing and serving for holiday dinners or Sunday roasts.
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Lentil Mushroom Loaf (gluten-free)
This firm, savory, satisfying Lentil Mushroom Loaf is the perfect main dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a dinner party, or any occasion.
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Vegetarian Roast Dinner • Happy Kitchen
Juicy vegetarian roast, made with lentils, mushrooms and nuts is packed with nutrients and flavor! Perfect vegan loaf for your holiday menu.
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An Updated American Classic: Quinoa Lentil Loaf
This complete vegetarian protein Quinoa Lentil Loaf is packed with mouth-watering savory nutrition, and enhanced by just a touch of natural sweetness.
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Main Courses
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash featuring a Mediterranean quinoa-chickpea filling is a delicious seasonal main dish. Easy to prep in advance!
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Butternut Squash, Apple, and Fennel Tian
Sweet butternut squash meets tart apple meets savory fennel in a show-stopping gluten-free, dairy-free, delicious vegan side dish.
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Healthy Green Bean Casserole!--vegan, gluten free, paleo, keto
This Vegan Green Bean Casserole is the perfect side dish for your Holiday Table--or anytime! It’s healthy, gluten free, paleo, keto, and whole30.
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The Best Stuffed Carnival Squash Recipe With Wild Rice
Try this hearty and filling roasted carnival squash made with a savory blend of mushrooms, leek, garlic, apple, and wild rice! It’s a delicious dish for a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Vegan.
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Gluten-free Vegan Eggplant Lasagna • Happy Kitchen
This vegan eggplant lasagna is a hearty yet healthy gluten-free dish full of flavor and nutrients and is just perfect for a family dinner.
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Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms with Ricotta and Spinach • Happy Kitchen
These vegan stuffed mushrooms are a delicious gluten-free appetizer perfect for entertaining packed with umami flavor and plant-based protein
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Lentil and Herb Vegan Cottage Pie - Wholehearted Eats
A plant-based version of the ultimate comfort food, this cozy vegan cottage pie is made with lentils, mushrooms, and plenty of vegetables.
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Creamy Tomato Butter Beans
These Creamy Tomato Butter Beans are simple to make and will be on your table in 30 minutes. It’s a cozy, delicious dish, full of rustic flavor. Serve it as an appetizer, side, or main meal.
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Vegan Hasselback Squash
Vegan hasselback squash with brown butter sage sauce is perfect for a main dish for the holiday. Rich and sweet flavor, inexpensive and easy!
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Sides
Red Cabbage with Apples
Red Cabbage with Apples is a really delicious way to transform red cabbage. Baked with apples, onion and herbs until it’s falling-apart tender it makes the perfect fall or winter side that can also easily be transformed into a main meal with the addition of some vegan sausages.
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Oven Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe
This Delicata Squash Recipe is roasted with sweet maple syrup, butter, and sprinkled with ground cinnamon for a flavorful autumn side dish everyone will love. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and completely delicious, try serving this maple roasted delicata squash with chicken, pork, or this year’s Thanksgiving turkey dinner.
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Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Enjoy this oil-free, gluten-free 20-minute Vegan Mushroom Gravy with all your favorite comfort foods. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday dinners, and any night of the week.
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Apple Walnut Salad with Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette (Vegan)
This salad combines apples, cranberries, candied walnuts, and greens, and pairs them with a tangy maple-balsamic vinaigrette and creamy vegan feta.
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The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing
Thanksgiving is never complete without some of The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing! Impress your guests with this essential side dish that’s safe for all!
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Easy Vegan Gravy (oil-free)
This vegan gravy recipe is rich and creamy and super savory—just the way gravy should be! It’s also oil free, making it a healthy addition to your holiday meals.
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Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
Delicious and easy side or appetizer recipe perfect for holidays and special occasions with just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes!
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Chestnut parsnip puree with mushrooms and maple sauce
Chestnut parsnip puree with sautéed mushrooms, thyme, rosemary and a luscious maple sauce. Rich autumn flavors for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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Braised fennel bulbs with an orange fig maple sauce and walnuts
Braised fennel in a rich, creamy sauce of orange, fig, almond paste and maple syrup. As a lunch or side dish during Christmas.
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Celeriac and Sweet Potato Mash - Through The Fibro Fog
This celeriac and sweet potato mash is a cosy comfort food side dish perfect for weekend meals or special occasions!
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Creamy Gluten Free Mashed Potatoes
These creamy gluten free mashed potatoes are perfect for a weeknight meal or holiday gathering. Since they’re made with vegan substitutes, they are also dairy free!
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Vegan Fall Harvest Salad with Kale and Pumpkin • Happy Kitchen
This light vegan fall harvest salad is as satisfying as it is nutritious: Made with kale, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, apples and maple-mustard dressing.
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Desserts
Choco-Gingerbread Baked Donuts | Gluten free * Vegan
Gluten free vegan chocolate gingerbread donuts, ready in half an hour, very soft, very tasty!
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Gluten free Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Pecans
Indulge in the warm comforting embrace of aromatic spices with this gluten free gingerbread cake and the rich crunch of pecans. All vegan!
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Vegan Apple Tart
Vegan, gluten-free, and keto friendly, this celebratory vegan apple tart dessert with an almond crust can be enjoyed by all!
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10-Minute Chocolate Covered Grapes Fruit | The Fruity Jem
Just 2 ingredients to make chocolate-covered grapes! Enjoy the grape chocolate as it is, with toppings, frozen, or make grape kabobs, all in 10 minutes!
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Apple Cranberry Crisp
Apple Cranberry Crisp is so easy! Only a few minutes to put it together. It’s delicious and gluten, dairy free and vegan.
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Healthy Butternut Squash Apple Casserole
This Healthy Butternut Squash Apple Casserole is the perfect side dish to serve for a holiday or weeknight meal! Easy & delicious!
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I really hope you loved this collection of gluten free vegan Thanksgiving dinner ideas.
I for sure know I will make more than one of these recipes for Christmas too, they are all so scrumptious and comforting!
Looking for more inspiration?
If you would love to find even more inspiration, check out these collections of appetizers, casseroles and desserts:
- Gluten free Vegan Appetizers for every taste and occasion!
- Comforting Casseroles, all dairy free, eggless and gluten free
- Sweet and Savory Pies to add to your allergy friendly Thanksgiving!
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