It might seem counterintuitive, but Thanksgiving is actually the perfect time to broaden your collection of easy vegan recipes. Whether you’re a vegan yourself or you’re cooking for a wide range of dietary needs, these 13 no-fuss recipes will serve you well on Thanksgiving — and all winter long, too. This year, every guest at your table will have a dish worth giving thanks for.

Roasted acorn squash with maple and red pepper flakes by Kendra Vaculin

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Butternut squash soup with miso and coconut by Kenzi Wilbur

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Vegan lentil shepherd’s pie with parsnip and potato mash by Gena Hamshaw

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Lentil walnut loaf by Gena Hamshaw

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Balsamic-roasted shallots by Kenzi Wilbur

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Crisp and tender roasted root vegetables by Merrill Stubbs

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Penelope Casa’s garlic green beans (judias verdes con ajo) by Genius Recipes

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Anna Thomas’ green soup by Genius Recipes

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No-fuss vegan cornbread by Gena Hamshaw

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Canal House’s cranberry-port gelée by Genius Recipes

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Pumpkin Christmas bread by mrslarkin

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Vegan chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting by Gena Hamshaw

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Vegan date nut bread by Gena Hamshaw

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