What’s the best way to bring a plant-based dish to your friends’ Thanksgiving gathering? Here are 15 budget-friendly vegan dishes that will surely impress: 1. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Lemon-Tahini Sauce 2. Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers 3. Spicy Sweet Potato Soup 4. Green Bean Almondine Casserole 5. Cranberry-Orange Relish 6. Chickpea and Spinach Curry 7. Lentil and Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie 8. Maple-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Pecans 9. Vegan Mac and Cheese 10. Black-Eyed Pea Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing 11. Roasted Vegetable Tart 12. Creamy Tomato Pasta Bake 13. Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Mushrooms 14. Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce 15. Vegan Stuffing with Herbs and Vegetables

November 19, 2024

12 Min Read

Thanksgiving has finally arrived, and we couldn’t be more grateful. As the holiday season approaches, let’s not overlook the joy and camaraderie that comes with celebrating Friendsgiving alongside our closest pals. For the uninitiated, Friendsgiving—a concept that originated in 2007—has evolved into an eagerly anticipated tradition for many.

Here’s how it works: During a gathering like Friendsgiving, the host usually focuses on preparing the main course, leaving others to bring their favorite side dishes.

Don’t miss our comprehensive guide to plant-based recipes perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

Here’s a fresh take: Without hesitation, we present 15 fantastic, effortless, and affordable side dishes to impress at your next Friendsgiving celebration.

Indulge in the harmonious balance of flavors and textures in Jennifer Harmon’s delectable Savory Sweet Potato Crescent Rolls: warm, flaky pastry, rich buttery notes, subtle saltiness, and a hint of sweetness that will leave you craving more. Plus, they’re super-easy to make! With just three simple ingredients – flaky puff pastry, velvety sweet potatoes, and earthy mushrooms – you’re on the path to creating a delectable treat. The roasted sweet potato filling boasts a luscious creaminess that beautifully harmonizes with the earthy sweetness of the mushrooms and onions, resulting in a delightful culinary synergy.

A classic condiment for a joyous occasion: Cranberries bring festive flair to your holiday gathering! Sabrina Russo’s Spiced Orange Cranberry Sauce is a harmonious blend of warm spices – including cinnamon and cloves – perfectly balanced with the brightness of fresh orange juice and zest, creating a truly delectable condiment for the holiday season. With a harmonious blend of tangy acidity, luscious sweetness, and comforting warmth from spices, this recipe is sure to be a standout on any holiday gathering’s menu.

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The quintessential American holiday that embodies the warmth and comfort of homemade cuisine is undoubtedly Thanksgiving. Here is a rewritten version in a different style:

Experience the joy of a plant-based Thanksgiving with One Green Planet’s “Gratitude” – a comprehensive cookbook that empowers you to create your own unique holiday tradition. In this comprehensive cookbook, discover 100 of our most beloved plant-based Thanksgiving recipes, including sweet treats like Soft Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, Spiced Apple Cake with Cashew Frosting, and indulgent desserts such as Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding with Nut Crumble Topping. Savor comforting main courses like Roast Root Vegetable Stack With Dukkah, the innovative Vegducken: Butternut Squash Stuffed With Eggplant, Zucchini, and a Mushroom Lentil Stuffing, or try Seitan Roast With Sausage and Pear Stuffing and Apple Cider Gravy.

Indian Golden Mashed Potatoes, by Melanie Sorrentino, cleverly reimagines the flavors of a traditional samosa in a creative and unexpected way – a harmonious blend of potatoes, warming Indian spices, and a pop of freshness from peas as garnish. Mashed red potatoes blend harmoniously with a medley of aromatics, including sautéed onions, warm cumin, tangy mustard seeds, earthy coriander, and the golden richness of turmeric. These tender bites are then smothered in a rich, aromatic curry gravy crafted from a medley of flavors, including succulent tomatoes, creamy coconut milk, and an assortment of warming spices.

This Herbed Cornbread Stuffing by Rene Barker masterfully combines the comforting essence of cornbread with the traditional warmth of stuffing, creating a show-stopping side dish for any holiday gathering. The tender crumb and satisfying density of this cornbread render it utterly irresistible, its authenticity as a homemade masterpiece undeniably convincing. The harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes in this bread-based dish creates an unforgettable experience for all who partake.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip by Chef Amber Stokes Peter is the perfect appetizer. Vibrant chunks of artichoke and wilted spinach mingle harmoniously in a rich, yet restrained dairy-free sauce, creating a match made in heaven atop crispy tortilla or pita chips. Your friends will appreciate your thoughtfulness in sharing this with them.

Seeking a unique Thanksgiving dish that will impress your loved ones? What’s new in holiday cooking? This Green Bean Casserole Pizza by Natalie Slater brings a taste of nostalgia and seasonal flair to the classic comfort food, sure to delight! Does the unexpected pairing of creamy green bean casserole with a crunchy pizza crust truly offer a harmonious culinary experience? You can prepare the topping and crust in advance to enjoy a stress-free holiday season.

Brussels sprouts typically delight palates when paired with subtle flavour boosts, such as a light drizzle of oil or a tangy splash of balsamic glaze. What’s the rest of the sentence? Please provide the full text so I can improve it in a different style as a professional editor. Once I have the complete sentence or paragraph, I’ll return the revised text directly without any explanations or comments. If I’m unable to improve the text, my response will be “SKIP”. While Claire may lack depth without accompaniment, she is elevated to new heights when paired with a rich and complex BBQ sauce that balances savory and sweet notes. Savor these as a delightful accompaniment, taking care to moderate the sauce’s intensity to preserve the crunchy texture of the exterior.

Meet this indulgent Broccoli and Cauliflower Cheesy Mac, crafted by the talented Caitlin and Riley Gladney-Hatcher – a comfort food masterpiece that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Rich and velvety, this delectable creamy sauce is crafted by combining carrots, potatoes, and a hint of nutty nutritional yeast, perfectly balanced with an array of savory seasonings that will tantalize your taste buds. Tenderly cooked broccoli and cauliflower are stirred in to add a nutritious dose of vegetables. Savoring this culinary delight, I sprinkle a pinch of cracked black pepper for added depth and complexity, then indulge in the flavorful experience.

Here’s the improved text: This creamy Turmeric Butternut Squash Soup, courtesy of Silvia Ribas, boasts a trifecta of benefits from its star trio – turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg – all wrapped up in an effortlessly prepared package. Elevate the dish by topping the vibrant purée with a medley of textures: crunchy toasted seeds, earthy crushed walnuts, or pungent garlicky croutons, thereby introducing a depth of flavor and satisfying contrast.

Mushroom and Chestnut Wellington by Sarah Pether features a harmonious blend of earthy flavors, as three types of sautéed mushrooms are enveloped within a buttery puff pastry crust alongside tender butternut squash and toasted chestnuts. While the filling for this Wellington can indeed be prepped ahead of time, a note about flexibility is also warranted: feel free to substitute in your favorite mushroom varieties to suit your taste. As the filling rests, its complexities unfold, yielding a deeper, more nuanced taste profile that requires minimal effort when assembling the final dish on serving day.

Meet your new favorite comfort food: a plant-based pot pie that’s truly the real deal. Indulge in the rich flavors of a comforting Jackfruit Pot Pie, where tender jackfruit and vegetables are enveloped by a flaky, buttery puff pastry crust, courtesy of chef Sarah Pether’s ingenious recipe. You’ll be absolutely ecstatic with your friends!

When blending the warm, flaky crust of a traditional Mexican empanada with the delicate, spiced fillings of an Indian samosa, you create a harmonious fusion that yields a globally inspired snack. You get a Samosanada! To add a touch of autumn flair to our innovative fusion pies, we substituted the conventional potato filling with roasted pumpkin, yielding an astonishing outcome. You can dip these finger foods into your preferred chutneys or maintain harmony with the fusion concept – why not try pairing them with a zesty salsa instead? Because, quite honestly, I’m eager to dive in! What a fantastic deal – you’ll score an incredible 10 pies for just under $5.00! With the money you’ll save, you’re free to indulge in an array of delectable dipping sauces.

What a delightful and inviting dessert for any celebration – particularly when shared with close friends on a special occasion like Friendsgiving. Kristina Humphreys crafts delectable layers of tender apple slices, slow-cooked to succulent perfection, then smothered in a rich, buttery maple sauce infused with the warmth of cinnamon and crunchy texture from a sprinkle of brown sugar and crumbly cinnamon topping. As a comforting treat, this aromatic beverage is precisely what’s needed to thaw out on chilly winter afternoons: its rich, buttery flavor tempered by subtle notes of salt, all wrapped up in a cozy warmth that seeps into the soul. The recipe preparation requires minimal effort, simply comprising the swift slicing of apples and the effortless assembly of the topping ingredients. As you bake the treats, the warm aroma of maple syrup, cinnamon, and baked apples wafts through the kitchen, evoking the essence of a cozy autumn morning.

What’s more tantalizing than a Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie? This show-stopper, courtesy of Courtney West, begins with a crunchy cookie crust infused with the warmth of ginger, then yields to a silky pumpkin filling that’s been elevated by the subtle nuance of cardamom and the classic comfort of pumpkin pie spice. Indulge in the epitome of decadence by crowning this indulgent treat with a generous dollop of creamy coconut whipped cream.

Elevate this show-stopping Sweet Potato Pie by Leah Moldowan with the added indulgence of crunchy pecans and a dollop of creamy coconut whipped cream, ensuring an unforgettable experience for your esteemed guests.

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