Ask Other People To Bring A Dish
A vegan Thanksgiving can be a delicious and festive affair, but it can also be a lot of work for the host. In addition to cooking all the food, vegans have to worry about accommodating the dietary restrictions of their guests. One way to make hosting a vegan Thanksgiving easier is to ask other people to bring a dish. This way, you can focus on making one or two vegan dishes and leave the rest to your guests.
Not only will this lighten your workload, but it will also give your guests a chance to show off their culinary skills and incorporate some of the different foods they love. Just be sure that if they bring non-vegan dishes, you are aware!
Recipes For A Vegan Thanksgiving
No guide to vegan Thanksgiving would be complete without some delicious recipe suggestions. Here are a few options to consider for your holiday feast:
Vegan Turkey Roast
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free tamari
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cups diced onion
- 2 cups diced carrot
- 2 cups diced celery
- 2 cups cooked, shredded seitan
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk together water, apple cider vinegar, gluten-free tamari, smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel; heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Add seitan, and cook until lightly browned about 5 minutes.
Transfer to the bowl with vegetables. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet; add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add diced tomatoes with their juice and reserved marinade to skillet; bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Pour mixture into the bowl with vegetables and seitan. Stir in black beans.
Transfer mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until heated. Serve hot as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving meal.
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup vegan butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup oat milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix mashed sweet potatoes, vegan butter, and sugar in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir in oat milk and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Serve as a delicious side dish to your Thanksgiving feast.
Vegan Stuffing
Ingredients:
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter or margarine
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 8 cups whole wheat bread, cubed
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a large skillet, sauté onions and celery in vegan butter or margarine until tender. Add vegetable broth, bread cubes, sage, and thyme. Cook until the bread is slightly toasted and the mixture is moist for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly browned on top. Serve as a delicious stuffing alternative to your vegan Thanksgiving feast.
Follow This Guide For A Vegan Thanksgiving!
Throwing a vegan Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be complicated. With creativity and these tasty recipe ideas, you can have a delicious holiday feast that all your guests will love. And who knows, you may even inspire them to try a vegan meal at their holiday gatherings. Just make sure that you let everyone know beforehand that the dinner will be vegan, so they can come prepared to enjoy it or plan with some of their options. After all, the point of the holiday is to come together and celebrate with good food, no matter your dietary restrictions!
