Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes 16 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Your Meat-Free Guests Will Love From sides to mains, these recipes will give vegetarians plenty to be thankful for. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Riley Wofford Riley Wofford Riley is an associate food editor for Martha Stewart Living. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 18, 2023 Close Photo: Johnny Fogg Every year, turkey tends to take center stage at the Thanksgiving table, but it's important to serve a selection of plant-based options as well. Our best vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes boast a little something for everyone, and they incorporate ingredients like winter squash, grains, and all kinds of seasonal vegetables. Some are traditional and others are quite modern, but each is more delicious than the next. So embrace the spirit of the holiday and add a few of these options to your menu this year. 16 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Your Meat-Free Guests Will Love 01 of 16 Red Onions Stuffed with Parsley Breadcrumbs Paola + Murray Instead of packing your stuffing inside of a turkey, consider adding it to the hollowed out cavities of tender roasted red onions. They slice like butter and the moist stuffing is flavored very simply with fresh lemon and parsley. View Recipe 02 of 16 Butternut-Squash Roast with Pistachio Yogurt and Grain Relish Ryan Liebe Seasonal butternut squash doesn't always get the love it deserves during the holidays. This squash is roasted to perfection, served over a bed of creamy pistachio yogurt, and topped with a warm marinated farro and pomegranate mixture. View Recipe 03 of 16 Green-Bean Casserole with Chestnuts and Buttered Breadcrumbs Con Poulos Seasonal chestnuts are an elegant addition to this Thanksgiving must-have. A mix of meaty mushrooms makes what the traditional side dish worthy of a larger space at the table. It's perfectly rich and creamy and gets a bright finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. View Recipe 04 of 16 Honeynut Squash, Leek, and Brie Gratin Johnny Fogg For the ultimate comfort food, make this delectable gratin. The meatless dish is filled with hearty honeynut squash and lasagna noodles that make it a perfect side for the holiday. View Recipe 05 of 16 Acorn Squash with Mixed-Grain Stuffing Louise Hagger If there was a vegetarian main course designed specifically for Thanksgiving, this would be it. The hues of ruby red pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, slivered almonds, and bright orange squash resemble the colors of the falling autumn leaves. View Recipe 06 of 16 Cauliflower, Red Onion, and Chestnut Tart Marcus Nilsson This stunning tart—with its crimped edges and textured vegetable filling—is just the thing for vegetarians on Thanksgiving. It feels special and indulgent, the way a main course should on feast day, with plenty of might from vegetables and nuts to satisfy. View Recipe 07 of 16 Mushroom-Eggplant Lasagna Bryan Gardner Who doesn't love lasagna? For vegetarians, this silky layered pasta dish is the ultimate main course for a special meal. Bonus: You can assemble the entire lasagna up to a day in advance, then bake just before the holiday dinner. View Recipe 08 of 16 Vegetarian Collard Greens David Malosh Here's a way to achieve the flavor of Southern-style collard greens without meat. Simply simmer the greens in water with a Parmesan rind. The cheese adds a depth of flavor and saltiness to this dark green vegetable that everyone will enjoy. View Recipe 09 of 16 Mushroom-Gruyère Tart Jonathan Lovekin Wild mushrooms and nutty Gruyère cheese create a creamy filling with plenty of rich flavors in this vegetarian tart. Tahini is the secret ingredient —it adds richness to the classic tart dough. View Recipe 10 of 16 Broccoli-and-Potato Samosa Pie Yuki Sugiura This crowd-friendly take on the popular Indian samosa is baked not fried. The smashed-potato filling of our vegetarian slab pie is studded with bits of snappy broccoli, plus taste-bud-tinging coriander, cumin, and mustard seeds. View Recipe 11 of 16 Creamed-Spinach Gratin Ngoc Minh Ngo This is a classic, crowd-pleasing steakhouse side that's vegetarian-friendly. Transform easy creamed spinach into an even more delicious casserole by topping the mixture with a golden brown panko breadcrumbs and bake until bubbling. View Recipe 12 of 16 Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Dill Sidney Bensimon With its creamy consistency and rich flavor, risotto is one of the ultimate comfort foods. Here, we've added fresh dill for brightness and a variety of meaty mushrooms for texture and umami. View Recipe 13 of 16 Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Kate Mathis Indulge in this mouthwatering, meat-free version of the traditional British comfort food. French green lentils and sliced cremini mushrooms create a hearty filling that warms the soul. View Recipe 14 of 16 Roasted Squash with Shallots, Grapes, and Sage John Kernick Here's a Thanksgiving main that truly tastes as good as it looks. The filling inside these roasted acorn squash is simple yet inspired. A blend of black and red grapes, shallot, fresh sage leaves, and cooked whole grains (we used barley) are mixed together to fill this favorite fall vegetable. View Recipe 15 of 16 Vegan Stuffing with Mushrooms and Leeks Bryan Gardner Vegan or not, everyone at the table will love this flavorful stuffing. Crusty sourdough bread is a much more exciting choice than country white; leeks add a mild onion flavor and become silky when baked. View Recipe 24 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Delight Everyone at Your Table 16 of 16 Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce Marcus Nilsson Thick slices of golden roasted cauliflower make a spectacular vegetarian entrée when paired with smoky romesco sauce, which is made with red bell peppers, almonds, garlic, tomato paste, and Spanish smoked paprika. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit