Healthy Vegan Thanksgiving Sides

Look through my stellar collection of plant-based recipes made from sweet potatoes, string beans , potatoes, stuffing, roasted vegetables, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce, and soup to add lots of plant-based healthy sides to your meal. 

Vegan, vegetarian, or just looking for more plant based ideas? 

You are in the right place.

( gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan )

I love Thanksgiving and the beauty and richness of the fall season! I create easy to make recipes that provide excellent nutrition. I hope you find recipes in this collection that you can try for this year's holiday celebrations.

Stuffed Berry Acorn Squash-   A WOW presentation- acorn squash halves stuffed with an apple and berry filling. Looks as good as it tastes!

Cider Glazed Butternut Squash - This is one of my favorites for many reasons. It's an easy recipe that is naturally sweet and flavorful.  In addition it is low in calories, making it only 1 point plus on WW. Easy and tastes great!

Caramelized Onion and Butternut Squash If you love caramelized onions the way I do, this simple combination of winter squash and rich caramelized onions will become a savory yearly favorite.

Fruity Sweet Potato Tzimis- Dried fruit, sweet potato,  nuts , apples and sweet onions make this traditional Jewish recipe favorite a perfect side on Thanksgiving. A better choice than sweet potato casserole with sugar.  

Wendy's Crunchy Vegetable Balls This is a pseudo name for my crunchy and delicious roasted fresh Brussels sprouts. There was a time ( before I tasted this recipe that was shared by my daughter in law Wendy) that I turned my nose up to Brussels Sprouts! - But Not since I tasted them made this way. 

Wild Rice Stuffing  -  A delicious stuffing made from a blend of wild and regular rice.

Corn Bread Stuffing  This recipe calls for making gluten free cornbread. Jaime Oliver has a good homemade cornbread.

Quinoa Chinese Style Stuffing-  The only thing that makes it Chinese style is the ( GF) soy sauce that is added , which could also be left out. Check this one out!

A vegan Entree:  Stuffed Portobella Mushrooms with Quinoa

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes- Beautiful presentation and tastes divine! Perfect for every holiday celebration

Lemon Mushrooms with garlic and herbs  - A quick few minute prep and less than 15 minutes to cook. A lighter favorite that could be called Mushroom Scampi

Beets and Orange Slices  is a must at any holiday meal. The rich red color offset by the contrasting orange is just vibrant! A healthy dish for any occasion.

Sweet Potato Smash - Easy,  crispy,  and delicious. One individual sweet potato per serving. 

Sweet Potato Fries - Sweet potato are cut into strips and then baked, not fried. Your choice of how to season ( Cajun? Cinnamon? Salt and Pepper? ) Loved by kids of all ages.

White Potato Rosemary Smash  - Baked with olive oil and rosemary, the potatoes become crunchy, crispy and fabulous! 

Riced Cauliflower Pilaf a low calorie/low carb alternative to using rice. Tastes delicious and adds an interesting mystery dish to the table. 

Moroccan Carrot Recipe 

If you like lemony Moroccan food, you'll love this authentic carrot dish. Simply steam carrots and then dress with the fabulous marinade. It looks simple, but it tastes outrageous!

Arugula and Cashew Salad  A beautiful red and green salad that make a beautiful presentation for Christmas or Thanksgiving.. The rich green arugula and fresh cranberries makes this a colorful favorite. 

Red and Orange Holiday Coleslaw is a must for cole slaw lovers. The colors and sweet flavors win everyone over.

Pickled Red Onions- nice pickled condiment that is fast, easy, looks pretty.  

Jeweled Thanksgiving Salad- a beautiful salad laced with pomegranate seeds and roasted acorn squash. Hearty, healthy, vegan, gluten free and satisfying. 

Healthy, Quick and Easy Soups

Leeks and Brussels Sprout Soup : Fast, Easy, Delicious ( cooks in 12 minutes)  and is rich satisfying and seasonal. I love this special soup( Paleo, vegan, gluten free) 

Paleo Pumpkin Pie Soup  is a winner in my book. Use cooked pumpkin or any cooked winter squash for a delicious fragrant soup. Bursting with flavor, this rich golden soup is a favorite on the holiday. ( GF, Vegan, Paleo)

Savory Butternut Squash Soup   is only one point plus on Weight Watchers. What a great way to start off a meal. Satisfying, low calorie and delicious.( GF, Vegan, Paleo)

Hearty Red Lentil Soup  is one of my favorites on a cold winter day. Red lentils cook quickly and melt into the vegetable soup making it hearty and creamy. ( vegan, GF)

Spanish Chickpea soup is a hearty protein rich soup that is often eaten by vegans on Christmas. ( gluten free, vegan, Paleo)

Moroccan Spiced Carrot   adds a little kick to this otherwise mild carrot soup. Perfect to spice up  and heat up any meal.( gluten free, vegan)

Hot and Sour Chinese Mushroom   is my version of a hot and sour soup that is served in Chinese restaurants. It's full of fresh mushrooms making it a mushroom lover's favorite. Adjust the heat to your liking ( gluten free and vegan).

Carrot Ginger Soup   A quick and easy soup that is also perfect if you are under the weather - it acts like a vegan chicken soup  - But for a celebration don't forget the gluten free matzo balls  (the matzo balls are vegetarian)

 Wilted Spinach Vegetable Soup  - A rich tasty soup that is packed with delicious vegetables and topped with lots of wilted spinach. 

Tangy Tomato Lentil is a wonderful lentil soup made in a tangy tomato base. Cooks up quickly and it rich in protein too.( vegan, gluten free)

Spinach and Garlic: This beautiful bright green soup is easy to make and a must for spinach and garlic lovers. Fresh Spinach and Garlic Soup ( 1 PP on WW). Low in calories and very satisfying.

After the party Detox Soup -  Perfect after holiday detox - lose up to 5 pounds in 4 days. This post went viral and I still get hundreds of views /day

Vegetarian and Vegan Desserts

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie (vegan, GF, Paleo) - Made in the blender, this fast and easy recipe is delicious.  

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Grain Free Crust -one of my favorites- vegetarian, gluten free)

Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies- These are healthy enough to eat as a breakfast. no sugar. My grandkids LOVE them. Makes a great dessert.. Use dried cranberries for Thanksgiving or Christmas

Pumpkin Cakes: Flourless These little mini individual cakes are really delicious. Made with crunchy almond butter.. don't eat too many -- they are healthy but a little more caloric

Baked apples, cranberries, raisins, and nuts ( vegan) - This was my mother's recipe that she made for dessert every Thanksgiving. Certainly a healthy and tasty dish... top with some Vanilla Greek Yogurt for an added treat..

Raw Cranberry Walnut Tart- (vegan) This tart is posted on Veg news magazine. It requires no cooking and looks absolutely delicious.

Black Bean Brownies: These brownies are made in the blender and are quick and easy to make. They taste amazing! Healthy, flour less and tasty! (Vegetarian, gluten free)

                                     
                               

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