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Everything Whole Food Plant Based for Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving!  This delicious round-up of Whole Food Plant Based Thanksgiving Recipes includes: appetizers, soups, salads, mains, sides, and desserts; we’ve got you covered!

Whether you are new to the Whole Food Plant Based lifestyle or a veteran, we’ve focused on providing you an ultimate list of Thanksgiving recipes that will bring all the flavors and comforts of Thanksgiving to your holiday dinner table!

Our ultimate list of Thanksgiving recipes gives you a wide variety to choose from to fit every palate and budget.  Loved by omnivores and plant-based eaters alike, this list of fantastic recipes ensures that your dinner table is packed with flavorful deliciousness!

All recipes are Whole Food Plant Based, vegan, plant based, vegetarian, oil free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, gluten free, and contain no highly processed ingredients.

Eating Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip (Muhammara)

Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Dip (Muhammara)

Close up of Vegan Cocktail Meatballs with Healthy Chili Sauce

Vegan Cocktail Meatballs with Healthy Chili Sauce

Deli-Style Marinated Mushroom Salad over Greens

Deli-Style Marinated Mushroom Salad

Cranberry Jalapeño Hot Pepper Jelly over vegan cream cheese

Cranberry Jalapeno Hot Pepper Jelly

Cinnamon Maple Glazed Pecans, vegan snack, vegan appetizer, glazed pecans, pecans, nuts, plant based salad, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dairy, dinner, lunch, healthy recipe

Cinnamon Maple Glazed Pecans

Fiesta Salad, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dinner, side, side dish, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining

Fiesta Salad

roasted red pepper hummus, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dinner, side, side dish, dairy free, entertaining, dinner party

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

glazed pecan sweet potato rounds, sweet potatoes, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, side, appetizer, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Glazed Pecan Sweet Potato Rounds

the best hummus, hummus, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, side, appetizer, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

The Best Hummus

garlic smashed baby potatoes, baby potatoes, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, lunch, dinner, appetizer, side dish, snack, easy, fast, quick, dairy free,

Garlic Smashed Baby Potatoes

Harvest Chickpea Salad

Harvest Chickpea Salad

Creamy Smoky Butternut Squash Soup, vegan soup, vegan butternut squash, butternut squash, creamy soup, soup, butternut squash soup, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining, dinner, lunch, oil free soup, oil free dinner, easy recipe, fall, winter, spring, soup recipes, food photography, photography, soup photography, flatlay

Creamy Smoky Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Creamy Vegetable Soup

Lemony Thyme Lentil Soup

Lemony Thyme Lentil Soup

Served Vegan Creamy Autumn Soup

Vegan Creamy Autumn Soup

Creamy Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining, soup

Creamy Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup

rustic spicy cauliflower soup, cauliflower, soup, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, appetizer, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Rustic and Spicy Cauliflower Soup

Bowl of Creamy Herb Potato and Kale Stew

Creamy Herb Potato and Kale Stew

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Gnocchi Soup in a bowl

Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Gnocchi Soup

creamy broccoli cauliflower soup, broccoli, cauliflower, soup, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, side, appetizer, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup

creamy cauliflower bean soup, cauliflower, bean, soup, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, side, appetizer, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Creamy Cauliflower Bean Soup

Bowl of Vegan Creamy Italian Gnocchi Soup

Vegan Creamy Italian Gnocchi Soup

Close up of French Thyme White Bean Potato Stew

French Thyme White Bean Potato Stew

Rustic Vegan “Cheeseburger” Stew

Rustic Vegan “Cheeseburger” Stew

Eating Vegan Stuffed Shells Soup

Vegan Stuffed Shells Soup

Served Rustic Braised Vegetable Stew

Rustic Braised Vegetable Stew

 

 

Close up of Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

Close up of Beet Greens and Apple Salad

Beet Greens and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Vinaigrette

harvest salad, salad, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, appetizer, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Harvest Salad

Veggie Platter with Creamy Dill Dressing

Creamy Dill Dressing

Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing in a jar

Vegan Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Vegan Caesar Chopped Salad in a bowl

Vegan Caesar Chopped Salad

Close up of Tuscan Bean Salad

Tuscan Bean Salad

Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing in a jar

Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing

Harvest Kale Quinoa Salad

Harvest Kale Quinoa Salad

Warm Red Onion Dressing

Warm Red Onion Dressing

Spicy Glazed Chickpea Napa Cabbage Salad in a bowl

Spicy Glazed Chickpea Napa Cabbage Salad

Vegan Creamy Caesar Dressing pouring over a salad

Vegan Creamy Caesar Dressing

Close up of Vegan Warm Dijon Potato Salad

Vegan Warm Dijon Potato Salad

No Oil Broccoli Noodle Slaw, vegan salad, vegan slaw, vegan dinner, broccoli slaw, noodles, vegan noodles, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, vegan dressing, vegan lunch, salad, dinner, lunch, easy recipe, dressing, broccoli, summer, picnic, party, entertaining

No Oil Broccoli Noodle Salad

Pouring Oil Free Catalina Dressing on veggie bowl

Oil Free Catalina Dressing

Lemon Herb Asparagus Potato Salad, Vegan potato salad, potato salad, asparagus salad, asparagus, potatoes, salad, plant based salad, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dairy, dinner, lunch, healthy recipe, potato recipe, asparagus recipe, easy recipe, picnic recipe, picnic salad, holiday salad, summer salad

Lemon Herb Asparagus Potato Salad

Oil Free Vegan Italian Parmesan Dressing, vegan dressing, vegan salad, dressing, Italian dressing, dressing, oil free dressing, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining, dinner, lunch, oil free salad, easy recipe, fall, winter, spring, dressing recipes, Italian, food photography, photography, salad photography, flatlay

Oil Free Vegan Italian Parmesan Dressing

Greek Potato Salad

Greek Potato Salad

Close up of Tex-Mex Rice Salad

Tex-Mex Rice Salad

Oil Free Creamy Garlic Dressing

Oil Free Creamy Garlic Dressing

Close up of Vegan Amish Macaroni Salad

Vegan Amish Macaroni Salad

Waldorf salad, salad, white beans, grapes, walnuts, tahini, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, lunch, dinner, side, sauce, easy, fast, quick, dinner party, entertaining, picnic, fun salad, lettuce cups, lettuce wraps, dinner party, holiday, special, Thanksgiving salad, Christmas salad

Waldorf Salad

Bold Russian Dressing in a Jar

Bold Russian Dressing

Close up of Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Bottle of Oil Free Herb Vinaigrette

Oil Free Herb Vinaigrette

Vegan Crack Pasta Salad

Vegan Crack Pasta Salad

Close up of Oil Free Five Bean Salad

Oil Free Five Bean Salad

Oil Free Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Oil Free Basil Balsamic Vinaigrette

Bowl of Oil Free Lebanese Fattoush

Oil Free Lebanese Fattoush

Cutting Instant Pot Thanksgiving Cauliflower

Instant Pot Thanksgiving Cauliflower

Sliced Harvest Veggie Loaf with spiced cranberry sauce

Harvest Veggie Loaf

Skillet with Creamy Herb Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Herb Mushroom Pasta

Tray of Harvest Veggie Rolls

Harvest Veggie Rolls

Vegan Salisbury Steak over mashed potatoes

Vegan Salisbury Steak

Baking dish of Vegan Pierogi Stuffed Shells

Vegan Pierogi Stuffed Shells

Roasted Veggies in Golden Gravy in a baking dish

Roasted Veggies in Golden Gravy

BBQ Veggie Loaf Slices

BBQ Veggie Loaf

Skillet of Vegan Veggie Tetrazzini

Vegan Veggie Tetrazzini

Close up of Vegan Manicotti Stuffed with Cauliflower Cream and Spinach

Vegan Manicotti Stuffed with Cauliflower Cream and Spinach

Mini Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Loaves sliced

Mini Roasted Red Pepper Veggie Loaves

Plated Vegan Skillet “Chicken” and Dumplings

Vegan Skillet “Chicken” and Dumplings

Served Vegan Biscuit Pot Pie

Vegan Biscuit Pot Pie

Close up of Chickpea Potato Cacciatore

Chickpea Potato Cacciatore

Vegan Carbonara Pasta

Vegan Carbonara Pasta

Veggie Loaf, Vegan Vegan Meatloaf, chickpea loaf, vegan loaf, loaf, vegan dinner, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dairy, holiday entree, holiday, traditional recipe, healthy recipe, dinner

Veggie Loaf

Veggie Skillet Lasagna

Veggie Skillet Lasagna

Close up of cut Vegan Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Pot Pie

Vegan Cheesy Potato and Broccoli Pot Pie

Dish of Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

Vegan Mushroom Spinach Stroganoff

Vegan Mushroom Spinach Stroganoff

Vegan Veggie Bean Cassoulet

Spaghetti Pie, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining, dinner, lunch, pasta

Creamy Spaghetti Pie

Plated Vegan Creamy Spinach Pasta

Vegan Creamy Spinach Pasta

Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing Acorn Squash

Vegan Wild Rice Stuffing

Vegan Pastitsio

Vegan Pastitsio

potato lentil tomato bake, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dinner, side, side dish, dairy free, entertaining, dinner party

Potato Lentil Tomato Bake

Close up of Vegan “Chicken” Cordon Bleu Pasta Skillet

Vegan “Chicken” Cordon Bleu Pasta Skillet

Lasagna, Béchamel and red sauce, marinara, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Lasagna

Close up of Cranberry Fruit Salad

Cranberry Fruit Salad

Close up of Vegan Green Bean Almondine

Vegan Green Bean Almondine

simple mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, side, simple, healthy

Simple Mashed Potatoes

Fast and Easy Vegan Gravy

Fast and Easy Vegan Gravy

Close up of skillet with Vegan Smoky Southwestern Mac

Vegan Smoky Southwestern Mac

Bowl Vegan Ranch Mashed Potatoes

Vegan Ranch Mashed Potatoes

eating Vegan Southwestern Scalloped Cabbage

Vegan Southwestern Scalloped Cabbage

Close up of Maple Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash

Maple Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Potatoes with Seasoned Lentils and Dill Sauce

Roasted Potatoes with Seasoned Lentils and Dill Sauce

Plated Vegan Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

Vegan Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

Simple Cranberry Sauce in a bowl

Simple Cranberry Sauce

Close up of Vegan Cauliflower Au Gratin

Vegan Cauliflower Au Gratin

oven roasted rosemary root vegetables, root vegetables, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, side, side dish, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Oven Roasted Rosemary Root Vegetables

Spoon of Vegan Lentil Hamburger Helper

Vegan Lentil Hamburger Helper

scalloped potatoes, potatoes, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dinner, side, side dish, dairy free, entertaining, dinner party

Scalloped Potatoes

Plated Roasted Maple Glazed Acorn Squash with Cinnamon Pecans

Roasted Maple Glazed Acorn Squash with Cinnamon Pecans

Plate of Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Vegan Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole

Country Ranch Green Beans and Potato

Country Ranch Green Beans and Potato

Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Vegan Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Skillet with Tex-Mex Creamed Corn

Tex-Mex Creamed Corn

Close up of Lentil Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf

Lentil Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf

Close up of Vegan Caprese Mac and Cheese

Vegan Caprese Mac and Cheese

veggie casserole, casserole, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dinner, lunch, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Veggie Rice Casserole

Jalapeño Corn Muffin, corn muffins, muffins, jalapeño, corn, plant based dessert, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, sides, healthy recipe, vegan meal, savory muffins, cornbread, vegan cornbread, cornbread muffin, jalapeno, jalapeno corn muffin

Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Close up of Roasted Butternut Squash Rice Skillet

Roasted Butternut Squash Rice Skillet

Close up of Vegan Buffalo Mac and Peas

Vegan Buffalo Mac and Peas

Sweet Potato Corn Mash

Sweet Potato Corn Mash

mushroom gravy, gravy, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, dinner, lunch, side, simple, healthy

Mushroom Gravy

Seasoned Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining,

Seasoned Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes

Eating Vegan Garlic Herb Mashed Potato Bake

Vegan Garlic Herb Mashed Potato Bake

sweet potatoes with tahini sauce, sweet potatoes, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, lunch, dinner, side, side dish, easy, fast, quick, dairy free,

Sweet Potatoes with Tahini Sauce

Close up of Simple Herbed Mushrooms

Simple Herbed Mushrooms

Close up of Dijon Asparagus Pasta

Dijon Asparagus Pasta

Plate of Vegan “Cheeseburger” Scalloped Potatoes

Vegan “Cheeseburger” Scalloped Potatoes

Served Vegan Italian Parmesan Mac and Cheese

Vegan Italian Parmesan Mac and Cheese

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Crumble, vegan dessert, vegan pumpkin pie, dessert, pumpkin pie, thanksgiving, oil free dessert, holiday, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining, easy recipe, fall, winter, dessert recipes, pumpkin, food photography, photography, dessert photography, flatlay

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Crumble

Close up of Apple Walnut Strudel Roll-Ups

Apple Walnut Strudel Roll-Ups

Close up of Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

Close up of Maple Glazed Nut Clusters

Maple Glazed Nut Clusters

Healthy Vegan Cranberry Walnut Cookies

Stack of Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies

Peach Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler dish

Peach Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler

Stack of Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies on a cooking rack

Peanut Butter Shortbread Cookies

rustic carrot cake, cake, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no dairy, dessert, sweets, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Rustic Carrot Cake

Vegan Banana Nut Bread Cookies

Vegan Banana Nut Bread Cookies

Holding a Healthy Vegan Rice Krispie Treat

Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

Vegan Turtle Cookies

Vegan Banana Bread on a cutting board

Vegan Banana Bread

Stacked Vegan Millionaire Bars

Vegan Millionaire Bars

Stacked Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Close up of Vegan Peanut Butter Pies

Vegan Peanut Butter Pie

Vegan Baked Italian Bow Tie Cookies

Italian Bow Tie Cookies

Vegan Cinnamon Crumble Coffee Cake

Stack of Healthy Vegan Pecan Sandies

Healthy Vegan Pecan Sandies

Close up of Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

apple crisp, apple, recipe, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, wfpb, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, no oil, no refined sugar, no dairy, dessert, sweets, dinner party, entertaining, simple, healthy

Apple Crisp

Healthy Vegan Snickerdoodles on a cooling rack

Healthy Vegan Snickerdoodles

German Chocolate Bars, German Chocolate cake, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, chocolate, coconut, brownies, bars, treats, sweets, desserts

German Chocolate Bars

Ginger Snap Cookies

Glaze drizzled on Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Muffin

Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

Close up of Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

Picking up a Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie

Healthy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights, plant based, vegan, vegetarian, whole food plant based, gluten free, recipe, wfpb, healthy, healthy vegan, oil free, no refined sugar, no oil, refined sugar free, dairy free, dinner party, entertaining, dessert, sweets, treats

Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving filled with lots of love, family, and friends!

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Zach
6 years ago

Thank you so much for this wonderful collection and resource! This will make our holiday food planning so much easier this year! It will be VERY hard for us to narrow this down.

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Ameera and Robin
6 years ago
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Hi there Zach 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words! We truly appreciate you and your support! Wishing you’re a wonderful holiday season!
-Ameera and Robin 🙂

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Ann
4 years ago

Just BEAUTIFUL! Beautifully illustrated, Beautifully created and Beautifully shared! Thank you for you Inspiration!

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Ameera and Robin
4 years ago
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Hi there Ann 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback!
-Ameera and Robin 🙂

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Ann
4 years ago

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