{"id":7464,"date":"2026-10-12T19:37:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/?p=7464"},"modified":"2026-11-03T22:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:14:50","slug":"vegan-main-dishes-for-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/vegan-main-dishes-for-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Vegan Thanksgiving Main Dishes For a Perfect Holiday Dinner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whoever said it\u2019s impossible to be fully plant-based at Thanksgiving was lying. From stuffed vegetable sides to plant-based spins on the classic Wellington and even the signature turkey roast, staple Thanksgiving main dishes are easy to make without any animal products. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_28d3a1-c9\">1. Pumpkin gnocchi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 40 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Delicata squash, pumpkin puree, gnocchi, sage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A creamy, buttery, sage-forward pumpkin sauce gets mixed in with gnocchi and topped with roasted squash, fried pecans, and sage leaves. You\u2019ll get savory, crunchy depth in each bite, not to mention significantly more nutrients than with your average plant-based Thanksgiving main dish. And with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/pumpkin-gnocchi-delicata-squash-sage-butter-hazelnut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purple Carrot\u2019s pumpkin gnocchi meal kit<\/a>, it all comes together in just 40 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_12f506-4f\">2. Stuffing rounds<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_212542-56\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_212542-56\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_212542-56\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_212542-56 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_212542-56\">Take America&#8217;s favorite side dish and turn it into a showstopping main. Stuffing rounds take the same shape and vibe as turkey or ham on the plate, without any of the animal ingredients. The stuffing is fully plant-based, swapping out ingredients like chicken broth for their vegan-friendly cousins.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_160ed3-f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/purplecarrot.com\/shop\">Shop this limited-edition product from Purple Carrot.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/stuffing-roasts-inline-purple-carrot-1-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/stuffing-roasts-inline-purple-carrot-1-801x1024.jpg 801w, https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/stuffing-roasts-inline-purple-carrot-1-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/stuffing-roasts-inline-purple-carrot-1-768x981.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/stuffing-roasts-inline-purple-carrot-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_798761-16\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_798761-16\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_798761-16\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_798761-16 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_798761-16\">3. Tofu-seitan \u201cturkey\u201d roast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: Two hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Tofu, vital wheat gluten, plant-based butter, rice paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the powerhouse plant-based proteins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/seitan-vs-tofu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tofu and seitan<\/a>, you\u2019ll transform a dough ball into a tender, meaty Thanksgiving staple without any animal products. After the dough bakes, you\u2019ll use rice paper and plant-based butter to form a crispy skin just like the \u201creal\u201d turkey you\u2019ve long seen on traditional Thanksgiving tables. It\u2019s perfect for serving with your fluffiest plant-based mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, or other plant-based Thanksgiving side dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_3e71b5-be\">4. Stuffed butternut squash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Butternut squash, lentils, guacamole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roast two butternut squash halves face-side down, then scoop out their flesh and stuff the squashes with lentils. Save time on cooking lentils with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/instant-lentils-homestyle-chili\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lentiful\u2019s homestyle chili instant lentils<\/a>, which also bring fun chunky textures and savory tomato flavor to your stuffed squash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top your sweet, pillowy squash halves with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/medium-guacamole\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purple Carrot fresh medium guacamole<\/a> to add even more velvety flavors and a hint of spice that\u2019s as warm as the holidays. This recipe is entirely free of gluten, nuts, and soy (and, of course, animal products), so it accommodates just about every crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_5b2c0c-c6\">5. Plant-based \u201cbeef\u201d Wellington<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: One hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Frozen puff pastry, plant-based beef, lentils<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sauteed aromatics, crumbled plant-based beef, and canned lentils transform into a plant-based Wellington wrapped in frozen puff pastry. It\u2019s a protein-packed, umami-rich delight that\u2019s known to please even the most ardent omnivores. Plus, as a slightly more advanced recipe, it\u2019s perfect for cooking with a partner, parent, or that long-lost cousin who inevitably shows up on the big day.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_7b5849-6e\">6. Plant-based lasagna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Marinara sauce, plant-based mozzarella, lasagna noodles, spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Packed with protein and free of animal products, plant-based lasagna is among the heartiest, most comforting dishes to serve at Thanksgiving. Though many recipes call for tofu and cashews, there are easy substitutes for each \u2014 unflavored, non-Greek plant-based yogurt for tofu, coconut milk for cashews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll use these ingredients to make a homemade ricotta that goes between delectable lasagna noodles with spinach and plenty of marinara sauce. Top your lasagna with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/mozzarella-cashew-cheese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treeline\u2019s plant-based mozzarella cashew cheese<\/a> toward the end of baking for a final ooey-gooey touch that\u2019ll ensure the whole casserole gets devoured by the night\u2019s end.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_23e742-01\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_23e742-01\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_23e742-01\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_23e742-01 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_23e742-01\"><strong>Not in the mood to cook? Skip the stove and try <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/easy-vegan-family-bake-lasagna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purple Carrot&#8217;s ready-to-eat family lasagna bake<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_78a7d7-02\">7. Plant-based savory galette<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Asparagus, plant-based ricotta, flour, plant-based butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galettes are for more than just dessert. With a homemade dough you prepare two days in advance, a plant-based ricotta you make yourself or buy ready-to-use, and asparagus or green beans, you\u2019ve got a savory Thanksgiving main on your hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try this recipe if you\u2019re a seasoned pro at making pastry dough and folding dough into visually enticing shapes. If this doesn\u2019t sound like you, bring in a loved one who\u2019s great at this. The flaky, fatty crust and light, creamy ricotta pair beautifully with the crisp-tender veggies!<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_29d758-ef\">8. Plant-based shepherd\u2019s pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Russet potatoes, plant-based beef, frozen vegetable mix<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free option depending on which brands you choose for certain ingredients, plant-based shepherd\u2019s pie is so meaty and hearty it\u2019ll win over anyone. A filling of plant-based \u201cmeat\u201d and chopped veggies gets tucked under a quick layer of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/vegan-mashed-potatoes\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7433\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plant-based mashed potatoes<\/a>, then baked into a casserole you\u2019ll never want to run out of. Each square is packed with savory, umami oomph and delightfully fluffy and chewy textures.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_092f32-ff\">9. Plant-based biscuit-topped chickpea pot pie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Chickpeas, flour, plant-based butter, mixed vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Form a roux in a large skillet, then stir in mixed vegetables, potatoes, and chickpeas for a thick, creamy filling. Quickly make a biscuit dough with some baking essentials, and add plant-based cheddar cheese for an extra dash of sharp, fatty flavor. 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Plant-based meatloaf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Chickpeas, breadcrumbs, ketchup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sauteed aromatics and veggies meet mashed chickpeas and breadcrumbs in this simple plant-based meatloaf recipe. The filling gets pressed into a loaf pan, then baked for 30 minutes and glazed with ketchup and plant-based Worcestershire sauce. Each slice is as dense and delicious as beef meatloaf, and it\u2019s perfect for pairing with your favorite plant-based mashed potato recipe. 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Pumpkin stuffed shells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Pasta shells, plant-based ricotta, pumpkin puree, coconut milk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preview the pumpkin pie that follows dinner with these plant-based pumpkin stuffed shells. Make plant-based ricotta or grab it ready-to-go, then combine it with pumpkin puree. Bring together some homemade plant-based bechamel sauce, then arrange cooked pasta shells and your ricotta and sauce in a baking dish. Bake it all up, then serve it immediately for a family-sized meal that\u2019s worth every bite.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_ba1425-46\">12. Maple seitan roast sandwiches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated cook time: 25 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main ingredients: Delicata squash, maple syrup, seitan, ciabatta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Roasted squash slices and a homemade whipped miso-bean spread get piled onto fluffy, crusty ciabatta bread with seitan coated in a maple glaze. Cranberry sauce gives this sandwich another layer of plant-based Thanksgiving main dish vibes, as does a dash of plant-based mushroom gravy if you\u2019ve made it yourself. Pull these sandwiches together in just 25 minutes with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/maple-seitan-roast-sandwiches-miso-bean-spread-roasted-delicata-squash-cranberry-sauce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purple Carrot maple seitan roast sandwich meal kit.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_293e10-02\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_293e10-02\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_293e10-02\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_293e10-02 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_293e10-02\">Make plant-based Thanksgiving easier with Purple Carrot<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7464_a87f00-ba\">Forget scouring grocery stores for plant-based ingredients and all that time you spend trying to find the perfect recipe. With Purple Carrot\u2019s 100% plant-based meal kits and grocery ingredients, vegan Thanksgiving isn\u2019t just possible \u2014 it\u2019s a cakewalk (even if you\u2019re not making cake). Plus, all our meal kits are devised by chefs and dietitians, and most of them come together in under 30 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shop Purple Carrot today<\/a> for $100 off your first month of deliveries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whoever said you can&#8217;t be plant-based at Thanksgiving was lying. 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