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
Butternut squash soup with miso and coconut by Kenzi Wilbur
Vegan lentil shepherd’s pie with parsnip and potato mash by Gena Hamshaw
Lentil walnut loaf by Gena Hamshaw
Balsamic-roasted shallots by Kenzi Wilbur
Crisp and tender roasted root vegetables by Merrill Stubbs
Penelope Casa’s garlic green beans (judias verdes con ajo) by Genius Recipes
Anna Thomas’ green soup by Genius Recipes
No-fuss vegan cornbread by Gena Hamshaw
Canal House’s cranberry-port gelée by Genius Recipes
Pumpkin Christmas bread by mrslarkin
Vegan chocolate cake with creamy chocolate frosting by Gena Hamshaw
Vegan date nut bread by Gena Hamshaw
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