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Revolutionize Your Thanksgiving: 33 Vegetarian Recipes to Wow Your Guests

Are you tired of being the odd one out at the Thanksgiving table? Do you crave more than just a bland green bean casserole or a dry, tasteless Tofurkey? This year, take matters into your own hands and impress your friends and family with these 33 mouth-watering vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes.

Pies, Tarts, and Quiches: A Delicious Twist on Tradition

1. Pumpkin Pot Pie: A seasonal spin on the classic chicken pot pie, featuring roasted pumpkin, carrots, celery, and kale.
2. Swiss Chard, Sweet Potato, and Feta Tart: A beautiful, healthy tart that’s sure to upstage the turkey, with sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, Swiss chard, and feta cheese.
3. Mushroom Pot Pie: Layers of pastry wrapped around a tasty filling, made lighter with part-skim ricotta and less butter.
4. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie: A healthy makeover of the classic dish, using lentils and veggie mix instead of ground beef, and topped with goat cheese for added creaminess.
5. Roasted Vegetable Galette: A rustic vegetable tart that puts veggies front and center, with colorful carrots, parsnips, butternut squash, and shallots.

Burgers: A Surprisingly Delicious Thanksgiving Option

11. Thanksgiving Veggie Burger: A burger on Thanksgiving? Genius! This all-veggie patty is made from black beans, bell peppers, onions, and spices, and topped with leftover Thanksgiving sides.
12. Quinoa, Mushroom, and Zucchini Veggie Burgers: Another burger option that’s sure to steal the show, with quinoa-mushroom-zucchini patties and a dollop of cranberry sauce or mashed potatoes.

Stuffed Mushrooms and Squashes: A Flavorful Alternative to Turkey

13. Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Eggplant and Gorgonzola: Rich, filling, and meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with eggplant, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
14. Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms: Who needs meat when you can have rich, meaty portobello mushrooms instead? Stuffing them with celery, kale, onions, feta, and wild rice turns these veggies into a full-on meal.
15. Pomegranate Apple Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash: A roasted gourd loaded with pomegranate seeds, quinoa, goat cheese, and nuts – a satisfying vegetarian option that’s sure to please.

Italian-Inspired Delights: A Twist on Traditional Thanksgiving Fare

19. Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto: A tasty risotto using olive oil and vegetable broth, with an entire butternut squash baked to perfection.
20. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Balsamic-Sage Browned Butter: A creative Italian-inspired dish that’s a good example of why stepping out of your comfort zone can be smart (and delicious).
21. Homemade Pumpkin Ravioli: Mix things up with fresh, homemade ravioli filled with seasonal ingredients, served with a bit of melted butter and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.

Chili, Wraps, and Mexican Lasagna: Spicy and Delicious

23. Pumpkin Chili with Black Beans and Garbanzo Beans: A festive chili recipe using chickpeas and black beans, pumpkin puree, and canned tomatoes.
24. Vegan Thanksgiving Wraps: Chickpeas and sweet potatoes are some of our favorite staples – even for those of us who aren’t vegetarian. They absolutely scream fall.
25. Vegetable Lasagna Casserole: A casserole may not seem like a special-occasion dinner, but this one-bowl meal will make a convert out of any skeptic.

Soups and Stews: Hearty and Comforting

26. Vegetarian Vegetable Stew: A fresh stew recipe featuring loads and loads of veggies, including onion, carrots, celery, portobello mushrooms, white mushrooms, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, peas, and parsley.
27. Tomato and Vegetable White Bean Soup: Let soup take a starring role by serving this veggie dish as a main on Thanksgiving Day.
28. Simple Pumpkin Soup: Spice things up at the dinner table by serving soup as a main dish – you can’t go wrong with this flavorful dish made with just six ingredients.

Other Delicious Options: Stuffing, Nuts, Oatmeal, and More

29. Quinoa Stuffing with Apple, Sweet Potato, and Hazelnuts: A side dish that’s filling enough to serve as a main course, featuring quinoa and hazelnuts for protein and fat.
30. Savory Oatmeal with Mushrooms and Greens: A creative twist on Thanksgiving dinner, featuring old-fashioned oats topped with mushrooms, greens, and chickpeas.
31. Classic Nut Loaf: A vegetarian version of meatloaf, featuring lots of veggies, spices, and nuts for a positively healthful dish.
32. 4-Ingredient Eggplant Balls: Super-easy eggplant balls that are great with all your traditional sides or left over with some pasta the next day.
33. Creamy Spinach Salad with Potatoes, Avocado, and Maple Tempeh: A richly flavored dish that combines potatoes, avocado, and spinach for a filling, wholesome Thanksgiving salad.

This year, why not try something different for dinner – even if you’re usually a meat eater? These 33 vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes are sure to impress your friends and family and add some excitement to your holiday table.