Vegan Mediterranean Thanksgiving Recipes

Celebrate Thanksgiving with delicious and colorful vegan recipes inspired by Mediterranean flavors. These tried-and-true dishes are omnivore-approved, making them perfect for enjoying the holiday with all types of eaters.

Mediterranean roasted fall vegetables, olive oil mashed potatoes, and half an acorn squash stuffed with quinoa, chickpeas, and tomatoes on a plate with a gold fork.

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Let's be real; the typical Thanksgiving plate is beige on beige, with maybe a speck of brownish green.

But we can do so much better!

If you're craving a vibrant holiday dinner with a Mediterranean flair, this collection of recipes is for you.

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Appetizers
Main dishes
Salads
Side dishes
Sauces and condiments
Desserts
Final thoughts
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Appetizers

Holiday appetizers can be as simple as a raw vegetable platter with cashew herb dip or sun-dried tomato bean dip to tide your guests over until the main meal. Or try one of the festive options below.

These vegan stuffed mushrooms pack a Mediterranean, grain-free filling with walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. Prep ahead, bake before serving, and watch them disappear at holidays and parties.

Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms →

Mediterranean Stuffed Mushrooms are baked in the oven with a filling made with sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes, meaty walnuts, and plenty of garlic.

Got leftover pumpkin puree? Make pumpkin hummus! Smooth, savory, and done fast in a food processor. Perfect for holiday entertaining.

Pumpkin Hummus →

Pumpkin Hummus is smooth, creamy, and a delicious way to enjoy fall flavors.

Spinach Artichoke Dip in a cast iron skillet with a platter of raw vegetables.

Learn how to make the best easy creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip made with simple ingredients. It's oil-free and perfect for snacking and entertaining.

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip →

This healthier version of Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is made with fresh spinach instead of frozen and is always a holiday favorite.

Main dishes

While plenty of options for faux turkey exist, it's easy to make a Thanksgiving main dish out of wholesome ingredients like beans, legumes, and tofu. These entrees are the perfect complements to the vegetable side dishes that will be filling our plates.

Rosemary tofu on a dinner plate with roasted potatoes and carrots and a green salad.

Easy to make in 30 minutes, Rosemary Tofu is seasoned with dried herbs and nutritional yeast, then baked until crispy. Enjoy these flavorful tofu nuggets with your favorite side dishes or add them to a salad.

Rosemary Nutritional Yeast Tofu →

Known as "Thanksgiving tofu" in my house, baked Rosemary Nutritional Yeast Tofu is crispy and loaded with savory flavors.

Dinner plate with stuffed acorn squash, roasted vegetables, and mashed potatoes.

Tender roasted acorn squash filled with a lemony Mediterranean mix of quinoa, chickpeas, and tomatoes. A colorful vegan main for holidays or any cozy night.

Mediterranean Stuffed Acorn Squash →

Mediterranean Stuffed Acorn Squash is made with a delicious quinoa, chickpea, and tomato filling that can also be served on its own.

Dinner plate with tofu meatballs topped with cranberry raspberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and peas with bowl of sauce in the background.

Vegan tofu meatballs are easy to make without breadcrumbs or eggs. Enjoy this hearty plant-based alternative with your favorite sauce, gravy, or on their own.

Vegan Tofu Meatballs →

Vegan Tofu Meatballs may not look or taste like the traditional version, but they are hearty, scrumptious, and satisfying. Try them with vegan gravy or cranberry sauce for a festive main dish.

3 meatloaf muffins on a plate with dinner plate in the background.

Hearty and comforting, lentil meatloaf muffins are perfect for both holidays and weeknight dinners and easy to make in under an hour.

Lentil Meatloaf Muffins →

Perfectly sized Lentil Meatloaf Muffins are topped with a balsamic ketchup glaze you may want to double. Look for sugar-free ketchup to make this recipe.

Dinner plate with balsamic tofu, mashed potatoes, and steamed sugar snap peas and carrots.

Saucy, savory, and tangy, Mediterranean-inspired balsamic tofu is easy to make in a skillet in 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients. No marinating required!

Baked Balsamic Tofu →

Mediterranean Baked Balsamic Tofu is saucy, savory, and tangy with no marinating time required.

Salads

While simple green salads are not very popular at Thanksgiving, these hearty grain, fruit, and vegetable salads will be a welcome addition to your menu.

Bowls of wild rice salad with apple and lemon in the background.

This wild rice salad with apple, pomegranate, dates, and pine nuts is tossed with a bright apple cider lemon vinaigrette. Make the rice ahead, then assemble in about 15 minutes.

Fruity Wild Rice Salad →

Fruity Wild Rice Salad is a whole grain salad made with apples, pomegranates, dates, and pine nuts in a tangy vinaigrette.

Plate with pomegranate quinoa salad and a gold fork.

Pomegranate quinoa salad bursts with fresh, bright flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired salad combines fluffy quinoa with mint, parsley, and a tangy pomegranate dressing. Makes 4 meal-sized salads or 8 side salads.

Herbed Pomegranate Quinoa Salad →

Thanksgiving is the season for sweet and tart pomegranate. This Herbed Pomegranate Quinoa Salad gets a double-dose of this Mediterranean fruit in both the salad and the dressing.

Close up of bowl of broccoli grape salad.

A crunchy, colorful broccoli grape salad made without mayo. Broccoli, grapes, apple, walnuts, and dried cranberries are tossed in a sweet and tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette. Ready in about 15 minutes, and great to serve right away or make ahead.

Broccoli Salad without Mayo →

Broccoli Salad without Mayo features apples and cranberries tossed in a sweet Dijon mustard dressing.

Butternut squash spinach salad with lentils is a hearty vegan main or holiday starter featuring roasted squash, baby spinach, pumpkin seeds, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Easy to prep in advance and assemble just before serving.

Spinach Butternut Squash Salad →

When you prep the components in advance, Spinach Butternut Squash Salad comes together in no time. It's made with lentils, pumpkin seeds, and a mustardy vinaigrette.

Side dishes

Side dishes are always the most popular dishes at the holiday table, perhaps even more so at a vegan Mediterranean Thanksgiving. These colorful options are easy to prepare, so you can offer a variety for your guests to enjoy.

Bowl of mashed potatoes topped with chives with a gold spoon and orange and gray napkin.

Creamy vegan olive oil mashed potatoes are rich, dairy-free, and made with just 3 simple ingredients. The perfect easy side dish for holidays and cozy dinners!

Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes →

Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes made with olive oil taste rich and creamy without any milk or butter.

Roasted pesto potatoes in a serving bowl garnished with a sprig of fresh basil.

Creamy gold potatoes get a double dose of herby flavor in this vegan pesto roasted potatoes recipe. It's easy to make in 30 minutes with either homemade or store-bought pesto sauce. This flavorful side dish is delicious served hot or cold.

Vegan Roasted Pesto Potatoes →

If you prefer oven roasted to mashed potatoes, Vegan Pesto Potatoes are a wonderful alternative loaded with herby flavor.

Serving bowl of sweet potatoes with spoon and blue patterned napkin.

Seasoned roasted sweet potatoes are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Simply cube, season, and bake!

Roasted Sweet Potatoes →

Cubed and cooked in the oven, Roasted Sweet Potatoes are flavored with garlic and paprika.

Serving bowl of vegetables next to dinner plate.

A cozy sheet pan of Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and red onion roasted until tender and lightly browned. The lemony Mediterranean sumac seasoning makes the flavors pop. No sumac on hand? Lemon zest or lemon pepper works too.

Mediterranean Roasted Fall Vegetables →

Seasoned with citrusy sumac, Mediterranean Roasted Fall Vegetables feature a medley of Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and red onions.

Serving spoons holding green beans and mushrooms above the serving bowl.

Sauteed Fresh Green Beans with Mushrooms is a simple and delicious side dish. This easy vegan and gluten-free recipe is perfect for both weeknights and holidays.

Sauteed Mushrooms and Green Beans →

Sauteed Mushrooms and Green Beans is a lighter and healthier alternative to a tradition green bean casserole.

Platter of green beans topped with garlicky tomatoes and pine nuts.

Tender-crisp green beans are briefly blanched, then sauteed with garlicky cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and a squeeze of lemon. This Italian-inspired vegan side is ready in about 15 minutes and uses just six ingredients plus salt.

Mediterranean Green Beans with Tomatoes →

Mouthwatering Mediterranean Green Beans with Tomatoes are made with garlic, pine nuts, and a squeeze of lemon.

Casserole dish with roasted cauliflower garnished with fresh dill.

Loaded with flavor from garlic, Dijon, and dill, this vegan mustard roasted cauliflower side dish is easy to make with only 5 ingredients.

Dijon Roasted Cauliflower →

Dijon Roasted Cauliflower elevates the flavor of this humble vegetable with garlic, mustard, and fresh dill.

Close up of Brussels sprouts tossed with sun-dried tomato pesto.

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts finished with a bright, tangy sun-dried tomato pesto you can make in minutes. An easy vegan, gluten-free side that works for busy weeknights and special dinners alike.

Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes →

Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is an incredible combination of tangy, sweet, and bitter flavors.

The roasted vegetables on a serving platter with a spoon.

Caramelized Brussels sprouts are tossed with fresh pomegranate arils and toasted pine nuts for a bright, crunchy finish. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for the holidays or any weeknight.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate →

Or if you're a fan of fruity flavors, try this Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate and Pine Nuts. It's simple to make and will look beautiful on your holiday table.

Bowl of roasted mushrooms garnished with a lemon wedge.

Baby bella mushrooms are roasted hot for a tender, meaty bite. Finished with pine nuts, chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon, they bring fresh Mediterranean flavor. A simple side that fits weeknights and holiday tables alike.

Roasted Baby Portobello Mushrooms →

Made with pine nuts, parsley, and lemon, Roasted Baby Portobello Mushrooms have the perfect meaty texture.

Serving of beans and spinach on a plate with slices of toasted baguette.

Loaded with lemon and garlic, tender greens and creamy beans are the perfect pair in this sauteed spinach and white beans skillet recipe. This delicious vegan side dish is easy to make in 15 minutes.

Lemon Garlic Spinach and White Beans →

When you want a quick and satisfying side dish, nothing beats Lemon Garlic Spinach and White Beans. And it can be served warm or at room temperature.

Dish of Mediterranean Sourdough Stuffing.

Try this Mediterranean-inspired vegan sourdough stuffing! Fresh bread, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes make it a flavorful twist on a holiday classic.

Mediterranean Sourdough Bread Stuffing →

Mediterranean Sourdough Bread Stuffing contains olives and sun-dried tomatoes for a fresh take on traditional holiday dressing.

Serving spoon in a bowl of mac and cheese.

Nut-free vegan mac and cheese is every bit as creamy and comforting as the classic, only it's made with veggies and nutritional yeast. No vegan cheese or cashews required, and it's ready in about 30 minutes.

Vegan Mac and Cheese with Potatoes and Carrots →

Vegan Mac and Cheese with Potatoes and Carrots is made without cashews or dairy-free cheese alternatives, yet tastes incredibly like the classic dish.

Sauces and condiments

The Thanksgiving table isn't complete without cranberry sauce and gravy. It's easy to make them without highly refined sugar or meat.

Four ingredients, a food processor, and 15 minutes are all you need to make this easy, no-cook cranberry apple relish for Thanksgiving. No sugar required!

Apple Cranberry Relish →

No-cook Apple Cranberry Relish is a wonderful combination of sweet-tart flavors and crunchy textures from fresh fruit and pecans.

Bowl of sauce garnished with fresh raspberries with dinner plate in the background.

Combine fresh or frozen berries with maple syrup to make this incredibly delicious cranberry raspberry sauce. A perfect balance of tart and sweet.

Cran Raspberry Sauce →

Cran Raspberry Sauce is delicious made with either fresh or frozen fruit and pure maple syrup.

Pouring onion gravy over mashed potatoes on a dinner plate with roasted vegetables and tofu meatballs.

This easy vegan onion gravy delivers rich, savory flavor with only onions, olive oil, vegetable broth, tamari, dried thyme, and cornstarch. It cooks in about 30 minutes, can be blended smooth or left chunky, and reheats beautifully. Spoon it over mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, tofu meatballs, and all your favorite comfort foods.

Vegan Onion Gravy →

Vegan Onion Gravy is loaded with savory flavor while requiring minimal time and ingredients.

Dinner plate with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts, and lentil meatloaf with bowl of gravy in the background.

This easy vegan mushroom gravy comes together in about 20 minutes with mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and a simple starch slurry. It's oil free, gluten free, and perfect for make ahead holiday prep. Serve with mashed potatoes, lentil loaves, meatless meatballs, and all your comfort classics.

Vegan Mushroom Gravy →

This simple Vegan Mushroom Gravy is full of umami flavor and quick to make.

Desserts

If you've saved room for dessert, try one of these naturally sweetened treats along with tea or coffee.

A serving of baked apples on a small plate with a gold spoon.

All the apple pie flavor with no crust required. No cane sugar, butter, or oil. These baked apple slices are a warm and cozy vegan treat.

Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices →

Baked Cinnamon Apple Slices sweetened with pure maple syrup are a healthier alternative to traditional apple pie and just as delicious.

Plate of pumpkin balls and one in front of the plate with a bite taken out of it.

No bake pumpkin balls are easy to make in 15 minutes with oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips. Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, they make a quick treat or dessert any time of day.

Pumpkin Spice Balls →

Pumpkin Spice Balls are a no-bake treat made with oats, peanut butter, and pure maple syrup. While they call for chocolate chips, you can either leave them out to make this dessert refined sugar-free, or look for naturally sweetened chocolate chips.

Caramelized figs on a plate with toast and bowl of fresh figs in the background

With only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes, you can enjoy caramelized figs with balsamic vinegar for breakfast, dessert, or a delicious snack.

Balsamic Glazed Figs →

Balsamic Glazed Figs can be made with coconut sugar or your favorite raw sugar such as turbinado sugar. They're wonderful on their own or served with naturally-sweetened vegan oat milk ice cream.

Final thoughts

The best part of a Mediterranean-inspired vegan Thanksgiving is sharing scrumptious food with friends and loved ones. It's more important to focus on being thankful and creating joyful memories than on cooking the perfect feast.

Wishing you and yours a lovely, peaceful, and delicious holiday season.

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Love and Veggies,

Amy