14 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes Your Meat-Free Guests Will Love From sides to mains, these recipes will give vegetarians (and non-vegetarians alike) plenty to be thankful for. Close Credit: Brie Goldman Every year, turkey tends to take center stage at the Thanksgiving table, but it's important to serve a selection of plant-based options as well. Our best vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes boast a little something for everyone, and they incorporate ingredients like winter squash, grains, and all kinds of seasonal vegetables. Some are traditional and others are quite modern, and we promise each is more delicious than the next. So embrace the spirit of the holiday and add a few of these options to your menu this year. 19 Crowd-Pleasing Casseroles and Gratins for Your Thanksgiving Table 01 of 14 Caramelized Pears and Red Onions A surprising pairing, but it has all the flavors to prove everyone wrong. Sweet and savory get concentrated in this roasted side dish that's perfect for balancing a heavy holiday meal. View Recipe 02 of 14 Butternut-Squash Roast With Pistachio Yogurt and Grain Relish Credit: Ryan Liebe Seasonal butternut squash doesn't always get the love it deserves during the holidays. This squash is roasted to perfection, served over a bed of creamy pistachio yogurt, and topped with a warm marinated farro and pomegranate mixture. View Recipe 03 of 14 Green Bean and Artichoke Casserole A creamy, flavorful green bean casserole updated with artichokes that will have everyone begging for seconds. For a dairy-free recipe, try using plant-based milk and butter—perfect to up your vegan game as well! View Recipe 04 of 14 Honeynut Squash, Leek, and Brie Gratin Credit: Brie Goldman For the ultimate comfort food, make this delectable gratin. The meatless dish is filled with hearty honeynut squash and lasagna noodles, making it a perfect holiday side. View Recipe 05 of 14 Acorn Squash With Mixed-Grain Stuffing Credit: Louise Hagger If there was a vegetarian main course designed specifically for Thanksgiving, this would be it. The hues of ruby red pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, slivered almonds, and bright orange squash resemble the colors of the falling autumn leaves. View Recipe 06 of 14 Mushroom-Eggplant Lasagna Credit: Bryan Gardner Who doesn't love lasagna? For vegetarians, this silky layered pasta dish is the ultimate main course for a special meal. To make things easier, you can assemble the entire lasagna up to a day in advance, and then bake just before the holiday dinner. View Recipe 07 of 14 Sauteed Collard Greens With Garlic Collard greens are normally associated with a long, slow cooking time, but this method requires only 10 minutes of steaming. The garlic will balance the bitterness of the leafy veggie while adding depth and dimension to the side dish. View Recipe 08 of 14 Mushroom-Gruyère Tart Credit: Jonathan Lovekin Wild mushrooms and nutty Gruyère cheese create a creamy filling with plenty of rich flavors in this vegetarian tart. Tahini is the secret ingredient —it adds richness to the classic tart dough. View Recipe 09 of 14 Creamed-Spinach Gratin Credit: Ngoc Minh Ngo This is a classic, palate-pleasing steakhouse side that's vegetarian-friendly. Transform easy creamed spinach into an even more delicious casserole by topping the mixture with golden brown panko breadcrumbs and bake until bubbling. View Recipe 10 of 14 Cheesy Stove-Top Barley and Swiss Chard Credit: Rachel Marek With its creamy consistency and rich flavor, risotto is one of the ultimate vegetarian comfort foods. Our recipe has plenty of textures your family and guests will love, plus it's easy to prepare—it all cooks in one pan, and you don’t need to add any stock. View Recipe 11 of 14 Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie Credit: Kate Mathis Indulge in this mouthwatering, meat-free version of the traditional British comfort food. French green lentils and sliced cremini mushrooms create a hearty filling that warms the soul. View Recipe 12 of 14 Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes With Walnuts Credit: Johnny Miller Here's a Thanksgiving main that truly tastes good and it takes minutes to roast it to perfection. The red grapes' sweetness brings out the nutty notes in the sprouts, while the walnuts give them the right touch of crunchiness (you can also use almonds or pecans). View Recipe 13 of 14 Vegan Stuffing With Mushrooms and Leeks Credit: Bryan Gardner Vegan or not, everyone at the table will love this flavorful stuffing. Crusty sourdough bread is a much more exciting choice than country white; leeks add a mild onion flavor and become silky when baked. View Recipe 14 of 14 Roasted Vegetables With Pomegranate Vinaigrette You can't go wrong with a cauliflower-based dish, but adding pomegranate (both in juice in the vinaigrette and fruit seeds as topping) will change your Thanksgiving game. The marriage of flavors and textures is bound to conquer even the most picky palate! View Recipe 17 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes That Will Delight Everyone at Your Table Explore more: Recipes Holidays & Events Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes