10 Last-Minute Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas

November 27, 2013 By Patrick McGilvray

(Note: I originally published this post this time last year and thought it might be helpful once again! Hope you enjoy an amazing vegan Thanksgiving! –Patrick)

Still looking for that amazing side dish to impress the in-laws? Want an awesome vegan dessert that will please everyone at the table, including all those non-vegan doubters? Try some of the 10 last-minute vegan Thanksgiving ideas below! I’ve also included two main dish ideas – Tofurky’s Roast and Field Roast’s Celebration Roast. These meat substitutes are always a hit and the leftovers make for amazing sandwiches the following day. You can find them at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s and other natural food stores.

I hope you have an amazing and delicious vegan Thanksgiving, full of friends, family, and fantastic food!

Mushroom & Kale Lasagne

I’ve been making this lasagne for years, but when I went to make it the other night I realized we were out of frozen chopped spinach. We did have a full bag of frozen chopped kale on hand, so I used that instead. This small change made this dish outstanding! The combination of the earthy…

I am a huge fan of pancakes and this is my new favorite. Whole grains and pumpkin come together beautifully and when you add pure maple syrup you just can’t go wrong. This is also an easy recipe to make gluten-free – just double the oat flour and omit the whole wheat flour. I love…

Cajun food has always appealed to me; partly because of the uniqueness of the flavors and the general spiciness of the dishes, but also because of the mystique of the area. There’s an enchanting aura about that southern Louisiana bayou – spicy creoles and Zydeco music, hearty gumbos and voodoo all mix together in a…

I made a variation of this pizza for my wife on one of our first dates and apparently I made quite an impression! It’s hard to resist roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and fresh figs. If figs are not in season, dried black mission figs work great too. The balsamic glaze is optional but it does…

After dealing with stomach issues during my last couple of marathons I decided that I had to make some changes in my nutrition regimen. I’ve done the Gatorade/gel/salt tab combo for years, and in addition to making me feel sick to my stomach, I’ve never felt properly fueled up during my long runs. So I…

10 Last-Minute Vegan Thanksgiving Ideas

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