The definitive guide to why sides are the best part of Thanksgiving. | Every Last Bite
(Updated November 9, 2020) | The holidays are traditionally about sharing feelings of love, friendship, kindness, gratitude—and food. Turkeys are often the centerpiece of the dinner table, but there are plenty of options to choose from for a vegan feast. The same goes for classic sides. You can easily make vegan Thanksgiving side dishes like dinner rolls, green bean casserole, gravy, and mashed potatoes.
Here are 11 recipes for vegan Thanksgiving sides that you’ll want to make even when the holiday is over.
Is it really Thanksgiving without stuffing? This stuffing is everything it should be—savory, there to soak up every last bit of gravy, and animal-ingredient free. This flavor-packed stuffing features sourdough bread and savory herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme.
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This beautiful plate of roasted veggies is the best way to enjoy winter produce. A medley of crispy Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and cranberries tossed in Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
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Rich, creamy, and 100 percent dairy-free. These vegan mashed potatoes are equal parts buttery and delicious. The best part about them is that they’re incredibly easy to make! And you only need a handful of ingredients: potatoes, vegan butter, sea salt, and plant-based milk. Take your mashed potatoes up a notch by adding in some savory additions like chives, roasted garlic, tempeh bacon, or jalapeños for a spicy kick.
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An absolute must at any holiday table, this is the only gravy recipe you need to drown your veggies in, come family dinner time. This recipe skips the beef base in favor of mushrooms, which delivers a similarly meaty taste. The hearty gravy combines a blend of flavorful ingredients like soy sauce, garlic, onion, and red wine.
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For a delectable side the entire family will love, these roasted pearl onions are it. This recipe calls for air frying, which makes the pearl onions extra sweet on the inside and crispy on the outside. The roasted pearl onions feature a balsamic vinegar sauce, making them as tangy as they are spicy.
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Your holiday meal isn’t complete without a side of bread. And nothing quite beats the aroma of a homemade batch of these vegan dinner rolls. Savor the light, fluffy, melt-in-mouth buttery deliciousness of these rolls. They’ll pair perfectly with any side. And you can even make them in batches to store in the freezer.
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A seasonal treat like no other, you’ll want to make some room on the table for this vegan sweet potato casserole. Fluffy mashed sweet potatoes are topped with crunchy candied pecans. Add a layer of vegan marshmallows for good measure. Other tasty ingredients include maple syrup, oats, almond flour, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Making vegan versions of traditionally dairy-heavy dishes is easy with dairy-free milk and butter. And it never hurts to have multiple dishes featuring potatoes. So, serve a side of mashed potatoes and these creamy, garlicky scalloped potatoes, guilt-free.
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A necessary component of any Thanksgiving table, this classic side features green beans in a creamy, dairy-free mushroom sauce covered with crispy fried caramelized onions. You’ll be savoring every last bite of these greens.
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Your guests will thank you for this flavorful salad packed with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and a creamy, lemon tahini dressing.
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And last, but not least, it would be remiss to leave cranberry sauce out of the equation. This homemade cranberry sauce calls for only four ingredients: cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, and maple syrup. Plus, it only takes 15 minutes of your time to whip it all together.
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