24 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes (That Aren’t Just Pasta)

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24 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dish Recipes (That Aren’t Just Pasta)3/24 Quick and Easy Vegetable Potpie 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Quick and Easy Vegetable Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This meatless superstar comes together quickly and is inexpensive as well. My 4-year-old always asks for seconds! You can substitute any canned or frozen beans for the canned lentils in this easy vegetable potpie. We also like using frozen edamame. —Maggie Torsney-Weir, Los Angeles, California. Looking for a non-dairy recipe? Learn how to

make vegan pot pie

make vegan pot pie. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 356 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 705mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 10g protein. Courtesy Krista/author of Cauliflower Steaks with Cranberry Apple ChutneyJoyful Healthy Eat’s cauliflower steaks are making my mouth water just by looking at them. I mean, check out that homemade cranberry-apple chutney! Keep this flavorful entree in mind for Christmas dinner, too. Get Recipe 4/24 5/24 Lentil Loaf 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This lentil

loaf is so flavorful, you won’t miss the meat

loaf is so flavorful, you won’t miss the meat. And it’s packed with fiber and nutrients. —Tracy Fleming, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 213 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 580mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 6/24 Rustic Squash Tarts 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 tarts (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is hiding a big surprise. Flaky, rustic-looking pastry shells hold a sweet and

spicy pecan layer under the squash slices

spicy pecan layer under the squash slices. —Ann Marie Moch, Kintyre, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 279 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. 7/24 Portobello and Chickpea Sheet-Pan Supper 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fantastic meatless dinner. It works well with a variety of sheet-pan-roasted vegetables. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 mushroom with 1 cup vegetables: 279 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0

cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein

cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 starch. 8/24 Mushroom and Sweet Potato Potpie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The last time I was in the U.S., I had an amazing mushroom and beer potpie at a small brewpub. It was so rich and comforting. I tried numerous versions when I got home and I think I’ve come pretty close! —Iben Ravn, Copenhagen, Denmark Nutrition Facts: 1 serving:

This recipe is super easy

211 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. 9/24 Easy Butternut Squash Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 9 servings (21/4 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When the weather turns cold, get cozy with a bowl of this butternut squash soup. This recipe is super easy. The cream adds richness, but if you’re looking to cut calories, it can be omitted. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 157 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg

cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 3g protein. 10/24 Taste-of-Fall Salad 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste-of-Fall Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My parents stayed with me at a friend’s beautiful ranch for the holidays and I made them this great salad. It turned into every night’s first course. —Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 228 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 11/24 Veggie Mac and Cheese

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn’t come from a box!

20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Veggie Macaroni & Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn’t come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave everyone asking for seconds. —Marsha Morril, Harrisburg, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 200 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein. 12/24 Sweet Potato Lentil Stew 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato Lentil Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I fell in love with the spicy aromas in this sweet potato lentil stew. Add whatever ingredients you have on hand, like zucchini, spinach, kale and corn. —Heather Gray, Little Rock, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 290 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 15g fiber), 15g protein. 13/24 Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go

In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that rich and satisfying! —Kim Hammond, Kingwood, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 223 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 753mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 14/24 Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple-Cider Vinaigrette Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We bought loads of apples and needed to use them. To help the flavors come alive, I roasted the apples and tossed them with a sweet dressing. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 191 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit. 15/24 Carrot and Lentil Chili Test Kitchen Approved Carrot and Lentil Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe

I serve it with yogurt, sour cream or plant-based cheese

From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite plant-based versions of chili. I love to make this in fall and spring for the satisfying combination of fresh bright orange carrots and hearty earthy lentils. I serve it with yogurt, sour cream or plant-based cheese. —Rebekah Ranes, Sedona, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 310 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 574mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 12g fiber), 13g protein. 16/24 Fig-Carrot Stuffed Kabocha Squash Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

While searching for a new winter squash variety, I stumbled upon kabocha squash—it really wowed me. The flavor and texture are both rich and beautiful, and this recipe, which I improvised, really suits the squash well. —Caitlin Stephens-North, Malden, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed wedge: 299 calories, 11g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 13g fiber), 5g protein. 17/24 Sage-Pecan Butternut Squash Ravioli 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am addicted to this ravioli recipe. The sauce

is incredible with any pasta, but ravioli makes it a convenient dinner-in-one

is incredible with any pasta, but ravioli makes it a convenient dinner-in-one. —Barbie Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 568 calories, 32g fat (11g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 5g fiber), 11g protein. 18/24 Vegetarian Potato au Gratin 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fill up on veggies and load up on great flavor with this creamy, hearty casserole. You’ll appreciate the homey bread-crumb topping and hands-free bake time at the end of a long day.

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—Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 557 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 749mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 27g protein. 19/24 Fennel Carrot Soup 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soup is perfect as a first course for a special-occasion dinner. It gets its delicious flavor from toasted fennel seeds—a pleasant complement to the carrots, apple and sweet potato. —Marlene Bursey, Waverly, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 117 calories,

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