46 Thanksgiving Recipes (Vegan & Oil-Free) (2024)

This tender seitan-based vegan roast is surprisingly simple to make and perfect for dinner and even special occasions likeparties andholiday meals.

When we are going to a family gathering and need to take a dish or two, this homestylevegan meatloafis always my first go-to. During the holidays, you can bet it will be on the menu.

This mouth-watering vegan shepherd’s pie is packed with chunky vegetables, savory sauce, and fluffy mashed potatoes. Believe me, it’s going to be a hit!

This warm and cozy vegan casserole is loaded with wholesome ingredients and perfect for family dinners, potlucks, and holidays!

This crispy-on-the-outside and slightly-meaty-on-the-inside, crispy baked tofu is absolutely delicious smothered in gravy made by using the leftover marinade sauce.

Lasagna is such a hearty and filling meal, and it feeds a pretty big crowd! It takes a little bit of work but is so worth the effort. I remember when I used to do in-home cooking lessons, this vegan lasagna is one recipe that always received the best reviews.

Creamy cheezy and amazingly delicious Vegan Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal, especially for Thanksgiving and the holidays.

This oil and dairy-free version of the traditional American hash brown casserole is delicious and hearty-healthy. With potatoes, onions, red bell peppers, creamy vegan cheese sauce, and smoked paprika, there is no skimping on taste. No artery-clogging butter and eggs either!Vegan Breakfast Casserole is amazing!

This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is the perfect side dish forThanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year.It’s made with whole food plant-based ingredients and sweetened perfectly with pure maple syrup or date paste.

Bursting with savory flavor, this classic holiday dish will be a hit any time of the year. Vegan green bean casserole is loaded with wholesome ingredients and so delicious that even the kids will eat it.

Warm, creamy, and cheesy, this vegan Broccoli Casserole is amazingly delicious and perfect for dinner or taking to social functions.

I love quiche because it’s creamy, delicious, and perfect for any meal–breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even holiday brunch. This vegan quiche casserole is packed with flavor and will be a huge hit no matter when you serve it.

Lasagna is such a hearty and filling meal, and it feeds a pretty big crowd! It takes a little bit of work but is so worth the effort. I remember when I used to do in-home cooking lessons, this vegan lasagna is one recipe that always received the best reviews.

Making gravy doesn’t get any simpler than thisEasy Vegan Gravy in 10-Minutes. Ladle it over mashed potatoes, mushroom roast, pasta, biscuits, and on everything else you can think of.

There’s nothing more warm and comforting than creamy garlic mashed potatoes, and if they are served with brown gravy they’re even better!

This gluten-free vegan mac and cheese dish is one of my favorite dairy-free comfort foods! Thecheesesauce can also be used in lots of other recipes and dishes as well.

This veganbroccoli saladis so creamy and light, even broccoli haters will like it. Broccoli slaw salad lovers will never realize it has a fraction of the fat and calories of the traditional recipe they are used to.

An acorn squash's natural shape is perfect for adding stuffing. This delicious Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is packed with beta carotene and fiber, and makes a beautiful table display for the holidays!

Need something special for that cookout, picnic, or potluck? TheseCountry Smoked Vegan Baked Beansare sure to be a hit! Only 1 gram of fat and awhopping 22 grams of proteinper serving!

Thisveganpotato saladis excellent for family gatherings and picnics. No one will ever realize it’s a low-fat, healthier version. I promise, if my family can’t tell, yours won’t either.

The key to getting a good char onroasted Brussels sproutsis baking them in a single flat layer, and making sure they don’t overlap. This is a great recipe to show how to do that without using any oil.

This vegan coleslaw makes a perfect side dish option for cookouts and potlucks and can be ready in less than 15-minutes. Thehealthy oil-free dressingis what really sets this recipe apart.

This classic mixed bean salad a perfect side dish for picnics and social gatherings. It’s so versatile, it can be made with just about any type of beans you have on-hand.

Dessert, snack, or whatever you want to call it, these chocolatey stuffed sweet potatoes made with bananas, peanut butter, cocoa, maple syrup, and walnuts are going to rock your world!

This Kale Quinoa Salad with orange miso citrus dressing iscrazy deliciousand so easy to make. An amazing nutrition powerhouse salad of kale, quinoa, mandarin oranges, and so much more!

When I need a quick crowd-pleasing dish that doesn't require any cooking, my first go-to is thissimple Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe.

Hands down, this vegan potato recipe is the best you’ll ever try. Even people who aren’t vegan love these!

This quinoa chickpea salad is made with simple, wholesome ingredients that make it not only delicious but also beautiful and filling.

These collard green vegan wraps with creamy peanut sauce offer a fresh, healthy main dish or appetizer that is bursting with vibrant color and loads of nutrition. Checkout out my cooking demo video of this recipe

These Crockpot Carrots are simmered in tangy bbq sauce and are mouthwateringly delicious. They areperfect for holidays, game days, birthday parties, and even family dinners.Be forewarned, they’re super addictive!

This naturally sweet vegan sweet potato soup is bursting with flavor! It's smooth and creamy and has chunks of soft sweet potato flavored with rich smoked paprika.

This low-fatItalian Vegan Hummusis delicious on sandwiches, in wraps, or served with fresh vegetables and pita bread. It’s completely oil and tahini-free, so the calories and fat per serving are very low.

These Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms are a fabulous side dish or appetizer for any occasion. This is a simple and savory recipe that’s a snap to assemble and a real crowd-pleaser dish.

Creamy, rich, and hearty, this delicious Vegan Mushroom Soup is healthy and bursting with flavor!

A classic favorite,cheddar broccoli soupwas one dish I missed after going dairy-free, so I worked hard to come up with this deliciously satisfyingvegan versionthat is loaded with flavor by the spoonful.

These Garden Spring Rolls are one of our favorite recipes. Add a big bowl of steamed rice, and we've got dinner!

Get ready for a creamy, full-bodied taste and texture, that is loaded with protein and calcium, yet has no added dairy or oil! It's sure to be a hit at any pot-luck or game night!

No kidding! This healthy chocolate hummus is so easy to make. If you've got 5-minutes and a blender, you've got a delicious easy dessert.

Sometimes you just need something a little sweet that doesn’t require a lot of effort. Whether you’re making a snack for yourself or for a crowd, these easy stuffed dates are the perfect healthy dessert or snack.

This easy vegan hummus takes only about 10-minutes to make and requires absolutely no cooking. It also happens to be completely gluten-free.

This Vegan Pumpkin Pie recipe is perfect for the holidays and it is super simple to make with only 8 ingredients. It's a real crowd-pleaser at family and social gatherings!

Incredibly moist and packed with grated carrots, this secretly healthier version of Vegan Carrot Cake guarantees you will never miss the extra calories.

This vegan chocolate fudge cake is so simple to make and is dripping with the best ooey-gooey chocolatey topping of your dreams.

If you love pumpkin, this vegan pumpkin bread is going to knock your socks off! Warmly spiced and super moist, it’s a perfect fall(or any season)dessert.

All the taste of Grandma’s cookies, but none of the fat! TheseVegan Oatmeal Cookiesare oil-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, with only 88 calories and 1 gram of fat per cookie!

Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Pierecipe can be made inless than 15 minutesflat, with only 5 ingredients that you’re likely to already have on-hand and a blender.

These healthy pumpkin cookies are completely dairy-free and egg-free and are loaded withfiber, beta carotene, and have zero cholesterol.They can be ready in only about 25-minutes!

Sometimes, I just need a little chocolate and this dairy-free silken tofuvegan chocolate mousserecipe fills the spot without me having to wear it on my hips. Itcan be made in less than 15 minutes flat, with only 4 ingredients that you’re likely to already have on-hand.

This beautifully decadent chocolate cake recipe is not only amazingly delicious, but it also happens to be vegan and completely sugar-free(unless you don’t want it to be).

Chocolate vegan cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, weddings, holidays, and any other special occasion you can think of. Believe it or not, they can even be made completely sugar-free!

This easy vegan banana bread is the best you’ll find, and even though it is egg-free and dairy-free, no one will ever know the difference.