31 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides You Need to Try

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31 Vegan Thanksgiving Sides You Need to Try1/31 Crusty Homemade Bread 81 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 1 loaf (16 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Crackling homemade bread makes an average day extraordinary. Enjoy this beautiful crusty bread recipe as is, or stir in a few favorites like cheese, garlic, herbs and dried fruits. —Megumi Garcia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Crackling homemade bread is always a huge hit. Dip into olive oil for a gourmet experience. 2/31 Vegan Green Bean Casserole Test Kitchen Approved Vegan Green Bean Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of

Trust us, no one will be able to taste the difference

Home Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Now everyone can enjoy this classic Thanksgiving side. Just a few small tweaks make this a vegan green bean casserole, but no one will taste the difference! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Green bean casserole is such a classic holiday dish. Trust us, no one will be able to taste the difference. Courtesy avirtualvegan.comCranberry SauceBring on the stunning and delicious cranberry sauce! This vegan version is just what you need on your vegan-friendly Thanksgiving table. Go to Recipe 3/31 4/31 Mushroom and Sweet

It was so rich and comforting

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 This mushroom and sweet potato pot pie is rich and comforting. Instead of beer, you can use a dry red wine as an alternative. Courtesy

—Linda Tambunan, Dublin, California

runningonrealfood.comVegan StuffingFilled with fresh bread, onion, celery and carrots, this dish will leave you feeling satisfied and happy. Fresh herbs and savory mushrooms make this flavorful vegan stuffing recipe a crowd-pleaser. Get Recipe 5/31 6/31 Pomegranate Persimmon Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To bring some sunshine to the table, I toss up a bright salad of persimmons and pomegranate seeds, dressed with a puckery vinaigrette. —Linda Tambunan, Dublin, California This bright salad bursts of flavor thanks to the persimmons and pomegranate seeds. The tangy

vinaigrette is the cherry on top

vinaigrette is the cherry on top. Courtesy simple-veganista.comVegan CornbreadNow, vegans can savor the sweet, flaky goodness of cornbread—without the eggs and butter. Go to Recipe 7/31 8/31 Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food—easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. —Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash is sweet as can

This is comfort food—and it’s easy to prepare

be. This is comfort food—and it’s easy to prepare. 9/31 Roasted Carrots & Fennel 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This addictive fennel recipe is a fresh take on one of my mother’s standard wintertime dishes. I usually add more carrots—as many as the pans will hold. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia This addictive vegetable combo is a fresh and simple recipe that is great paired with leafy greens. 10/31 Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min

Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland Mix up a classic with this divine Mediterranean-inspired mashed potatoes. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. 11/31 Roasted Pumpkin and Brussels Sprouts 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While traveling to Taiwan, I had the pleasure of trying a

unique vegetable dish that included fresh pumpkin

unique vegetable dish that included fresh pumpkin. It inspired me to roast pumpkin with Brussels sprouts. —Pam Correll, Brockport, Pennsylvania The combination of roasted Brussels sprouts and pumpkin results in a savory and sweet side dish you won’t be able to get enough of. 12/31 Glazed Sweet Potatoes 39 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh sweet potatoes Mom grew disappeared fast at our family table when she served them with this easy, flavorful glaze. She still makes them

This fried patty pan squash recipe is a creative twist

this way, and now her glazed sweet potato recipe has become a favorite with the grandchildren as well! —Rosemary Pryor, Pasadena, Maryland 13/31 Garlic-Herb Fried Patty Pan Squash 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I grew a garden, I harvested summer squash and cooked it with garlic and herbs. This fried patty pan squash recipe is a creative twist. —Kaycee Mason, Siloam Springs, Arkansas This air-fried dish tastes like fall in a bowl. The thyme and parsley add a wonderful, earthy flavor. 14/31 Rice

So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins!

Pilaf with Apples & Raisins 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rice Pilaf with Apples & Raisins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love making bulgar pilaf with apricots. So glad I tried it with dried apples and golden raisins! —Elizabeth Dumont, Madison, Mississippi This nutritious rice dish is a vegan’s dream. The apple and raisins add a light sweetness. 15/31 Green Beans in Red Pepper Sauce 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to

We also like this sauce with zucchini or roasted cauliflower

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce with zucchini or roasted cauliflower. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah This simple sauce is made up of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. It’s also great on top of salads. 16/31 Grilled Cauliflower Wedges 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side is incredibly easy, yet is packed with flavor and looks like a dish from a five-star restaurant.

—Carmel Hall, San Francisco, California

The grill leaves the cauliflower cooked but crisp, and the red pepper flakes add bite. —Carmel Hall, San Francisco, California This side dish is incredibly easy, yet is packed with a smoky flavor from the grill. The red pepper flakes add some heat. 17/31 Beets in Orange Sauce 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To ensure your family eats their veggies, why not top your beets with an irresistible orange glaze! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Top your beets with a stunning orange glaze.

Now all your family members will be able to get their veggies in

Now all your family members will be able to get their veggies in. 18/31 Shredded Gingered Brussels Sprouts 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who normally don’t care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Brussels sprouts are a great side dish option. With shredded ginger and minced garlic, this recipe takes Brussels sprouts to another level. 19/31 Air-Fryer Herb and Lemon Cauliflower 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF

A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients

HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A standout cauliflower side is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a touch of heat. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin This air-fryer cauliflower side is easy to prep, and only uses a handful of ingredients. Crushed red pepper flakes add a kick to this dish. 20/31 Warm, Tasty Greens with Garlic 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My farm box had too many

greens, so I had to use them up

greens, so I had to use them up. This tasty idea uses kale, tomatoes and garlic in a dish that quickly disappears. —Martha Neth, Aurora, Colorado This tasty dish uses kale, tomatoes and garlic to create a delicious and healthy side. It’s a great recipe to make, especially if you have a bunch of kale. 21/31 Cider Baked Squash 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a freelance writer who sometimes needs a break from a long session of working on a story. That’s

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