25 Thanksgiving Sides That Taste Like Grandma’s – With a Plant-Based Twist
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With a plant-based twist, these Thanksgiving sides takes just like you remember but have a plant-based twist to them making them vegan, meatless, and dairy free.
A simple menu that’s based on healthy plant based ingredients, these dishes are easy to make and perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
No Boil Mashed Potatoes
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The classic staple side that Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without, these mashed potatoes are no boil and easy to make.
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Vegan Mushroom Stuffing
A simple side dish that takes the classic stuffing and turns it into a flavorful vegan side for your Thanksgiving menu.
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Easy Sauteed Sweet Potatoes
Tender sweet potatoes sauteed with a few spices is a tasty side dish to serve with your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
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Easy Cold Green Bean Salad
Want to change up the Thanksgiving dinner and add some extra flavor? This easy green bean salad is made with green beans, peas, squash, and walnuts tossed in a balsamic dressing and is served cold.
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Herb & Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed cauliflower seasoned with herbs and garlic makes the perfect side dish to your spread of main dishes and sides.
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Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Dairy free and delicious, this vegan green bean casserole is a healthy and filling side dish that’s perfect for enjoying with friends and family.
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No Egg Potato Salad
A cold potato salad that doesn’t contain any eggs, this is a healthy chilled side dish that pairs well with the other dishes on the table.
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Vesuvio Potatoes
A simple side dish that comes together in no time, these potatoes are healthy, packed with flavor, and easy to make.
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Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Cheesy and delicious, this vegan mac and cheese brings in some healthy broccoli to give the side dish an extra burst of flavor.
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Chickpea Kale Salad with Lemon Cashew Dressing
Tossed with a creamy cashew and lemon dressing, this chickpea kale salad is a healthy addition to your Thanksgiving sides.
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Easy Cilantro Lime Quinoa
A great alternative to rice, this cilantro and lime quinoa is a side dish that’s packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Vegan Baked Beans
Baked beans are just for summer BBQs. They’re also a great side dish to enjoy with your favorite Thanksgiving spread.
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Vegan Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Fruits, nuts, and meatless ingredients are all included to make this vegan Thanksgiving charcuterie board.
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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Quick and easy to make, this quinoa and black bean salad is a healthy side dish that’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
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Vegan Stuffed Eggplant
Loaded with a savory veggie filling, these stuff eggplants will be an impressive and delicious side dish to enjoy with your Thanksgiving meal.
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Cumin Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas
Roasted carrots and chickpeas seasoned with cumin makes a tasty and unique side dish to enjoy with friends and family.
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Vegan Corn Casserole
Add this dairy free side dish to your collection of Thanksgiving sides and you’ll have a delicious meal for everyone to enjoy.
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Sweet Potato Casserole
Gluten free and vegan, this sweet potato casserole is a healthy and delicious side dish that you can make for Thanksgiving.
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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Make sweet potatoes in the instant pot so that you have a healthy and delicious side dish that you can make for friends and family.
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Butternut Squash, Apple, and Fennel Tian
Get ready to impress, this dish is made with layers of butternut squash, sliced apples, and seasoned with the perfect amount of spices.
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Miso Glazed Carrots
Perfectly roasted with a caramelized glaze, these glazed carrots are a healthy side dish to enjoy with your favorite sides.
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Roasted White Asparagus
Asparagus gets roasted and seasoned to make a side dish that you’ll enjoy with your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Simply Delicious Roasted Vegetables
You can’t go wrong with a simple mix of roasted vegetables when it comes to Thanksgiving sides. Easy to make, this veggie dish will go great with your favorite Thanksgiving meal.
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Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
These brussel sprouts get tossed with a maple balsamic glaze and roasted until the glaze is perfectly sticky and the dish is delicious.
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squash is a naturally sweet and versatile vegetable that’s perfect for stuffing, pureeing, and roasting. It’ll go great with your Thanksgiving meal.
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These Thanksgiving sides take the classics and turn them into dairy free vegan sides that are healthy, delicious, and easy to make.
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