30 Plant-Based Recipes for the Holiday Season

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(Updated October 30, 2019.) Another month, another chance to uphaul your cooking regime. Dip into the flavors of fall and test out all the vegan recipes your heart desires. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving in the States, or enjoying World Vegan Day which falls on November 1st, these meat-free, plant-based recipes will keep you going all month long.

30 Vegan Recipes for a Perfectly Plant-Based November


This savory vegan stew features mushrooms. | Brand New Vegan

1. Savory Mushroom Stew

For the chillier fall evenings, this warm and hearty meal will satisfy the whole family.

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This crispy tofu dish oozes flavor. | Taste of Home

2. Crispy Tofu With Black Pepper Sauce

Forget what they say about tofu being bland — think of it as a blank canvas that takes on the flavor of whatever you pair it with. In this case, a harmonious blend of spices makes the tofu ooze flavor.

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This dairy-free mushroom risotto recipe features champagne. | Chef Day

3. Vegan Champagne and Mushroom Risotto

Black food is the new green. Treat yourself to a gourmet boozy dish for a cozy night in, or impress someone special on date night with your cooking skills.

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This plant-based soup is sure to satisfy. | Veganosity

4. Creamy Roasted Carrot, Garlic, and Rosemary Soup

Paired with garlic and rosemary, a seemingly simple soup takes on a deeper base that makes your dinner ultra rustic and homey.

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Mushroom and broccoli soup is healthy and hearty.

5. Mushroom & Broccoli Soup

Combine nutritious eating and comfort food with this plant-powered recipe. Broccoli and mushrooms pair together gloriously in this warming soup. Make extra portions for the freezer!

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This one-pot pasta dish is all-vegan. | Minimalist Baker

6. One-Pot Vegan Pasta

If you’ve been musing over how you can master the perfect pasta dish, the secret is revealed in this easy, yet oh-so-satisfying recipe.

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Lather this vegan kebab with dairy-free tzatziki. | Vegan Soulicious

7. Vegan ‘Duck’ Shawarma Doner Kebab and Tzatziki

Nowadays, meaty vegan dishes are so easy to make, you can do it from the comfort of your own kitchen. Don’t be shy with the dairy-free tzatziki, it makes this dish sing.

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Looking for your next potluck item? Look no further. | My Darling Vegan

8. Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole

This rich and creamy sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan topping takes dinnertime to new heights. Not to mention, it’s the ultimate vegan potluck food.

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Mushrooms replace meat in this vegan recipe. | Veganosity

9. Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon

Have you tried a vegan’s take on the French bourguignon dish? You won’t miss the beef, mushrooms are for sure the new meat!

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This vegan meatloaf is packed with protein. | Connoisseurus Veg

10. (Almost) Classic Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf

Meatloaf is a dish favored by the masses. This recipe swaps traditional ground meat with protein-rich chickpeas.

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This vegan potato bake recipe contains no oil.

11. Oil-Free Cheesy Potato Bake

It’s healthy. It’s the epitome of comfort food. It’s made for your appetite this fall.

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Enjoy this vegan salad with roasted squash wedges. | Oh My Veggies

12. Kale and Delicata Salad With Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette

No need to ditch great food in the name of healthy eating. This dish takes salads to a new level with roasted squash wedges.

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This potato and greens soup is made with vegan ingredients.| Isa Chandra

13. Baked Potato & Greens Soup With Potato-Wedge Croutons

Basically, this is a potato soup with thick-cut chips in it – and it’s the perfect dish for chilly days. Add those spices and it passes for sophisticated adult-ing. Win.

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You’ll wish you made more of these vegan gyozas.

14. Pumpkin and Root Vegetable Gyoza

Although some of the pumpkin patch hype of fall has dulled by November, there’s still a frantic scramble to harvest the best crop of the season and include it in all the dishes possible. Gyoza adds gourmet flair to this come-back-for-more appetizer.

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This cauliflower dahl is meat-free and dairy-free.

15. Cauliflower Dhal

Beautiful presentation? Tick! Beautiful texture? Tick! Beautiful taste? Tick!

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You won’t miss egg with this vegan omelet recipe. | Jackie Sobon

16. Gluten-Free Vegan Asparagus Omelet

At a glance, it seems like an omelet could not be made vegan. But this asparagus spinach omelet with a chickpea base brings all the egg-free, eggy goodness.

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This plant-based recipe is shaking things up. | Contentedness Cooking

17. Pumpkin Vegan Cream Cheese Taquitos

Have you ever tried combining sharp cranberry sauce, smooth fall-fresh pumpkin, and Mexican cuisine? Read on.

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Butternut squash takes centerstage in this vegan meal. | Green Evi

18. Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta With Pecans

Nothing emanates fall vibes stronger than this butternut squash dish.

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This vegan dish makes for a great appetizer. | Running to the Kitchen

19. Spicy Thai Carrot and Kale Salad

If you’re looking for a light and fresh appetizer or side salad, make this drool-worthy spicy Thai carrot and kale salad.

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These black bean meat-free burgers are too good to be true. | Minimalist Baker

20. Smoky Black Bean Beet Burgers

We all need to chow down on a hearty, healthy veggie burger every now and again. Especially when the patty is tender on the inside with a perfectly crisp finish on the outside.

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These collard greens take things to the next level. | Serious Eats

21. Vegan Southern-Style Collard Greens With Mushrooms

Braised collard greens simmered in a rich and satisfying broth. Think we’ve found the ultimate vegan take on this Southern classic.

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This vegan recipe is good for you and tastes great. | VNutrition

22. Pumpkin Vegetable Casserole

If we told you this dish had ample beta-carotene that supports a healthy immune system, would you eat it? Would you eat it anyway? We would.

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This vegan chili is packed with veggies. | Emilie Eats

23. Red Lentil, Sweet Potato, and Carrot Vegan Chili

A little bit of spice (and a huge helping of veggies) makes all things nice.

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This creamy pasta is dairy-free and meat-free. | Healthy Happy Life

24. Creamy Cashew Cream Pasta With Bacon Bits

Craving a filling dinner? Look no further than this dish. It’s got all the elements of a classic creamy pasta with bacon bits, but there’s not an animal product in sight.

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Make this vegan mushroom millet soup for your next night in.

25. Mushroom Millet Soup With Cheezy Garlic Bread

Settle in for a Netflix binge and this warming, homely meal.

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Chicken noodle soup, but vegan. | The Viet Vegan

26. Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup

Don’t let the sniffles get you down, have a hearty and healing vegan chicken noodle soup to keep the colds at bay.

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This meaty mushroom pie contains no animal products. | Tofuture

27. Tofu & Mushroom Pie

Pretty sure vegan pastry makes every meal better, as this dish stands to prove. This meat-free “meat” pie is sure to please vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.

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This chow mein is made with tofu. | Taste of Home

28. Tofu Chow Mein

Whether you’re a tofu rookie or full-fledged expert, you’ll love feasting on this vegan Asian noodle dish.

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Kids will love this plant-based lentil bolognese. | Food52

29. Vegan Lentil Bolognese With Cashew Parmesan

There’s no secret to this hearty vegan bolognese. It can be made with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. It’s quick, easy, and kid-friendly.

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This vegan salad is protein-packed. | Running on Real Food

30. Vegan Roasted Beet Salad With Marinated Chickpeas

Ditch the fad diet and enjoy this great-tasting, heart-happy, protein-packed dish.

Get the recipe here.


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