30+ Vegan Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

Green bean casserole is a tasty Thanksgiving staple, but it usually features dairy like cream, milk, and sometimes cheese.

This recipe replaces dairy with almond milk, which brings a pleasant nuttiness to the dish.

The addition of vegan hot sauce brings a delightful kick to the dish.

Stuffing typically doesn’t have any meat or animal byproducts, so it’s easy to serve at a Thanksgiving dinner! And this vegan stuffing recipe is to die for.

With whole-grain bread, green lentils, and dried sage, it has a rich and warm flavor that will fit perfectly on your Thanksgiving table.

Cream corn is tough to make vegan, as the dairy is right there in the name.

But after you make this scrumptious vegan creamed corn, you’ll never go back, and no one will know!

This recipe uses coconut milk, achieving a deliciously sweet flavor that complements the corn beautifully.

Risotto may not be a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but this butternut squash risotto recipe has the perfect combination of warm and savory flavors.

With a hint of white wine and a pinch of turmeric, this recipe is flavorful and cozy, encompassing all the fall flavors you want on Thanksgiving.

This vegan recipe results in superbly creamy and decadent mashed potatoes.

The depth of the carmelized onion flavor highlights the spices in the potatoes, giving your guests a more interesting version of this Thanksgiving staple.

The coconut milk brings a surprising sweetness that pairs well with the onions, creating a new potato dish you’ll make every year.

Biscuits and dinner rolls are basic, but you can step up your bread game with these buttery and salty garlic knots!

Do garlic knots taste good dipped in gravy? Yes!

These irresistible and fluffy garlic knots have more flavor than a boring dinner roll and will bring your Thanksgiving to the next level.

Mashed potatoes aren’t the only way you can use potatoes on Thanksgiving.

These creamy scalloped potatoes are tender and doused in a cheesy, creamy sauce that is 100% vegan.

You can use any vegan milk for this recipe, and the nutritional yeast helps you achieve that gooey texture and delectable sauce.

Collard greens are often cooked in butter, but this recipe makes collard greens vegan without compromising the distinct flavor.

You can whip this dish together in less than 30 minutes and ensure you have some yummy vegetables on your Thanksgiving table.

The addition of cherry tomatoes brings a lovely dash of color to the dish!

This flexible recipe is the perfect way to add pasta to your Thanksgiving menu.

Mac and cheese isn’t a staple side dish, but still super popular on turkey day or tofurkey for vegans!

This pumpkin mac and cheese bake is topped with crispy sage and breadcrumbs that create a crunchy texture and add a rich herbal flavor.

Most mashed sweet potatoes are made with milk, cream, and butter, but this recipe uses almond milk, which brings an earthy and nutty flavor to the honeyed sweet potatoes.

A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg with a drizzle of maple syrup brings out the cozy autumn flavors in the creamy potatoes.

This is a great fall comfort dish for vegans and others to enjoy!

If you’ve never had a corn casserole, you’re missing out!

The recipe is easy and only takes five minutes to mix everything, and then the oven does the rest of the work.

Corn casserole is a crossover of cream corn and cornbread, so it has a bread-like texture with a super fluffy and buttery flavor.

Many cranberry sauce recipes are already vegan, but if you want a beautifully tart ad fresh cranberry sauce, this is the best recipe.

You can use frozen or fresh cranberries and finish the recipe in just 30 minutes!

No Thanksgiving is complete without a tart and colorful bowl of cranberry sauce.

Thanksgiving meals are often loaded with carbs and fat without any breaks from the heavy dishes.

But you can offer your guests this light and delicious Caesar salad so they get some relief from all the decadent food.

It’s easy to whip this salad together and make a large bowl for everyone to enjoy. And adding a fresh avocado elevates the salad even more!

Seasoned with lemon and fresh herbs, these grilled cauliflower steaks have a bright flavor and hearty texture that can easily fill you up.

It’s one of the best vegan Thanksgiving sides because it has a certain umami flavor to it, so you get the robust flavors without any of the actual meat!

Soup is one of the best dishes to make on Thanksgiving because you can keep guests satisfied with a warm bowl of fall soup until the main course is ready.

This pumpkin and carrot soup recipe melds all the best autumn flavors for a tasty soup that will warm your soul and belly.

Persimmons are a criminally underappreciated ingredient! Persimmon season is from October to November, so there is no better time to utilize this delicious fall fruit.

The combination of pomegranate seeds, mint leaves, apples, and persimmons offers a bright and scrumptious salad that highlights all the best fall fruits people don’t use enough!

You can do something different with potatoes this Thanksgiving by following this vegan potato bake recipe.

The casserole features mushrooms and garlic all smothered in a Dijon sauce and mixed with vegan feta for a salty and creamy taste.

With this recipe, you can enjoy the fluffy potatoes and delectable sauce that blows boring mashed potatoes away.

Roasted carrots have a distinct smokey and earthy flavor with a soft and pleasant texture.

Glazed in a maple syrup sauce, the carrots take on a balanced sweetness that compliments the savory side dishes.

Don’t be afraid to let the carrots get a slight char to enhance the flavor profile.

For a different kind of Thanksgiving side, try this robust and flavorful vegan wild rice pilaf.

It’s a colorful dish with dried cranberries and chopped pecans mixed with yummy vegetables and savory wild rice.

This recipe is a brilliant way to incorporate some healthy grains into your Thanksgiving dinner!

Brussel sprouts have a distinct bitterness and smoky flavor that is a brilliant side on Thanksgiving day.

Many brussel sprout recipes include bacon, but this vegan recipe focuses on the sweet and caramelizing elements of pure maple syrup!

This dish is crispy and bursting with warm fall flavors. Plus, it’s a great healthy option!

Many people leave zucchini and summer squash out of their Thanksgiving menu, but they bring dazzling diversity to your dinner table.

Not only do they bring some bright colors, but this recipe showcases how mouth-watering these fall veggies can be. And you can save the vegan parmesan cheese recipe for other meals!

This festive recipe has a delicate texture and a complex combination of flavors.

The chickpeas offer a tender consistency that complements the crumbly texture of the pomegranate seeds and cauliflower heads.

With paprika, cumin, chili powder, and other bold seasonings, it has a surprisingly punchy flavor.

This vegan butternut squash casserole with sweet potatoes is a far cry from your traditional sweet potato casserole.

This vibrant casserole features cranberries, raisins, two types of rice, and an array of warm spices for a comforting but vivacious flavor.

Mushrooms are often featured in Thanksgiving dinner as a component of another dish, but with this recipe, they get to be the star of the show.

Baked in garlic, spices, parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar, they have a complex flavor profile that balances the meaty mushrooms with the flavorful spices and yummy cheese.

Roasted root vegetables can bring some beautiful colors to your Thanksgiving spread.

The beets bring a rich flavor that is appetizing and subdues the sweetness of the sweet potato.

The ginger and orange zest brightens the flavor palette, delivering a surprisingly unique and delectable flavor from these humble vegetables.

This brilliant recipe is sure to wow your friends and family. Jalapeno poppers are irresistible finger food that you can transform into a Thanksgiving appetizer or side dish with this recipe.

The jalapenos are sliced and stuffed with a creamy and gooey sweet potato mixture, combining the earthy, sweet flavor with a kick of spice.

This recipe takes pot pies in a new direction, combing the earthy meatiness of mushrooms with the honeyed flavor of sweet potatoes.

You serve these pot pies in cute little dishes, so everyone can have a personal pot pie on Thanksgiving.

The final dish is comforting and flavorful, combing savory with a subtle sweetness.

You can impress your guests with this stunning stuffed acorn squash recipe.

This dish is filling and satisfying, delivering all the quintessential Thanksgiving flavors, like celery, apples, cranberries, pecans, and fresh herbs.

Every bite of this screams Thanksgiving, but the presentation is different and creative.

You won’t find broccoli on every Thanksgiving table, but once you try this recipe, you’ll never exclude this green vegetable from Thanksgiving again.

With vegan parmesan and roasted garlic, the broccoli has a rich, savory flavor with a satisfying crunch.

Roasting broccoli creates an earthy and robust flavor that pairs well with all Thanksgiving dishes.

If you want to try something new, you can swap out your biscuits or popovers for this garlic herb flatbread that is 100% vegan.

All you need is pizza dough, oil, and seasoning to make this fluffy golden flatbread.

The flatbreads taste phenomenal dipped in gravy, but you can also make a Thanksgiving sandwich with them!

This simple butternut squash recipe is easy to make but delivers an impressive depth of flavor.

Roasting the butternut squash results in a mushy texture surrounded by a delicate crust with a cinnamon taste.

You and your guests will love the tender butternut squash cubes and the robust but balanced cinnamon flavor.

This vegan recipe is a classic sweet potato casserole minus marshmallows and dairy.

It features coconut sugar, chickpea flour, and dairy-free butter to achieve the perfect level of sweetness and a decadent flavor.

Pecans bring a subtle but appreciated crunch, and the raisins add a chewy texture that elevates the dish. You can also try it with dried cranberries!

You can serve carrots a new way on Thanksgiving with this creative recipe.

Honey and garlic complement each other well, combining sweet and savory in the best way possible.

The final dish is buttery, and the carrots are tender. Turn this unassuming vegetable into your favorite vegan side dish!