thanksgiving
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Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleMillet-Lentil Vegan Thanksgiving Roast with Fingerling Potatoes
Make room at the center of your Thanksgiving (or other holiday) table for this mouthwatering thyme-scented roast infused with the umami-rich flavors of porcini mushrooms. Millet and lentils form the base, and ground flaxseeds and rolled oats help bind the roast so that it slices easily and doesn’t fall apart while cooking. To get this […] -
Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleQuinoa-Stuffed Butternut Squash with Savory Gravy
Perfect for the center of a holiday table, these scrumptious lentil- and quinoa-stuffed butternut squash rounds with arugula, pecans, dried apricots, and cherries are festive through and through. Fresh sage, thyme, and parsley add a herbaceous depth, while French green lentils add hearty substance. Once you’ve loaded the squash halves up with filling, put them […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleHarissa Roasted Carrot Salad with Couscous
This flavorful and brightly colored salad deserves a spot on your holiday table, and because it features a base of chickpeas and couscous, it’s also substantial enough for a plant-based entree. Multicolor carrots get oh-so-flavorful when coated in lemon juice and harissa seasoning and roasted until perfectly sweet. Thinly sliced cabbage adds crunch, while pomegranate […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleBaked Celeriac, Carrot, and Parsnip Mash
When you’re tasked with bringing a side dish to a gathering, this homey three-root casserole will suit vegans and non-vegans alike. A trio of mashed root veggies—celery root (celeriac), parsnip, and carrot—get rich, savory flavor from roasted red bell peppers, nutritional yeast, and scallions, while dried sage and summer savory add subtle herbal notes. A […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleKale and Spiced Pumpkin Salad with Figs
Fresh figs are a special addition to this spiced pumpkin salad full of fall flavors and colors—but if fresh aren’t available, dried will be just as tasty. Pumpkin and turnips, coated in warming spices, add subtle sweetness to a bed of nutty chickpeas and wilted kale. (You can use acorn squash instead of pumpkin, too.) […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleCaramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Equal parts savory and sweet, caramelized onions are a surefire way to add a special touch to any dish. Here, creamy mashed potatoes get a boost of flavor from the deeply browned onion slices and are sprinkled with chives for an herbaceous finishing touch. But the toppings aren’t the only ingredients that make these spuds […] -
Vegan Sauces & Condiment RecipesSee articleMommy’s Mushroom Gravy 3.0
“We love this recipe so much,” write Ann and Jane Esselstyn in their cookbook Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior. “And since it has changed in small, nuanced ways over the years, we continue to refine it in our cookbooks. This recipe uses more onion, more mushrooms, and no alcohol. The flour is also optional as […] -
Vegan Salads & Side Dish RecipesSee articleGood Garlicky Mashed Potatoes
“You will never believe how good these garlicky mashed potatoes are until you try them,” write Ann and Jane Esselstyn in their book The Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook. “And you will never believe there is no butter or milk in the recipe. Nothing is as satisfying on a cold day, or if you […] -
Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleShepherd’s Pie
This flavorful veggie casserole uses portobello mushrooms to create a delicious, meaty filling that’s brimming with savory umami flavors. Juicy peas and tender carrots add tantalizing texture, while the velvety mashed potato topping gets its creamy consistency from plant-based milk and starchy potato water. Fresh thyme and smoky paprika infuse the saucy filling with all […] -
Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleGarlic Squash Steaks with Herbed Pear-Potato Mash
This plant-based supper has it all: Tender butternut squash steaks slathered in roasted garlic, creamy herb-infused mashed potatoes, and a drizzle of tangy balsamic vinegar to tie it all together. The secret to this irresistible dinner is adding peppery parsnips and sweet pears into the mashed potatoes to create a perfect trifecta of flavors. While […] -
Vegan Dessert RecipesSee articleSweet Potato Rosette Tart
This stunning sweet potato tart uses two different types of tubers to achieve the scrumptious end result. Orange sweet potatoes are mashed with zesty orange juice and warming pumpkin pie spice to create a custard-like filling, while steamed purple sweet potato petals are placed in an eye-catching rosette pattern and topped with crushed almonds. (Steaming […] -
Vegan Baked & Stuffed RecipesSee articleVegan Holiday Dinner Torte
Dreena Burton’s savory vegan holiday torte makes a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for your next Thanksgiving feast. Flecked with cranberries, herbs, and pumpkin seeds, it’s a souped-up vegan loaf reimagined in torte form that’s packed full of everything you love about holiday stuffing—no turkey required. Brown rice, oats, and chickpeas form the hearty base, which […]