The Ultimate Gluten-Free + Vegan Thanksgiving Menu (2024)

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Have no fear! A gluten-free vegan Thanksgiving can still be delicious and may just have you wishing you had these dishes on the table years ago! No one will miss out when the options are endless, mouthwatering, and so satisfying!

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Truth be told, I don't have my "menu" planned out yet. I know I'll be making my 2 absolute essentials of stuffing and pumpkin pie, but besides that, I'll most likely be winging it the day before! For holidays, I always like to make something I know is a tried-and-true love, but also something new and exciting! When I go to a family gathering for the holidays, like Thanksgiving, I usually make a side dish, main dish, and dessert that I know is safe for me to eat. Anything else at the dinner that's safe just fills in the gaps! However, I know you, my lovely readers, having dietary restrictions from Celiac to veganisim would like some ideas to help you plan your menu and not end up with only a bowl of plain salad at the table. All these recipes are of course: gluten-free, soy-free, egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free (expect for the brownies which has peanut), and vegan. So prepare to feast your eyes and minds on the possibilities there actually are to make this the BEST and ULTIMATE Thanksgiving yet!

Appetizers:

+ 10-Minute Black Garlic Sweet Pea Pesto Appetizers

+ Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas

+ Savory Pumpkin Hummus

+ Slow Cooker Applesauce

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Breads:

+ Grain-Free Butternut Squash Bread

+ Buckwheat English Muffin Buns

+ Fluffy Rosemary Yeast Buns

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Soup + Salad:

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+ Raw Balsamic Tahini Beet Noodles

+ Red Winter Kale Salad

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Side Dishes:

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+ The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing (ever!)

+ Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries

+ Purple Baby Brussels Sprouts

+ Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad

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Main Dishes:

+ Vegan Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

+ Cheezy Roasted Vegetable Quinoa

+ Savory Pumpkin Lentil Tacos

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Dessert:

+ Crustless Pumpkin Pie(my favorite thing in the world!)

+ Pumpkin Peanut Butter Layer Brownies

+ Soft Spiced Cocoa Pumpkin Cookies

+ Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

+ Apple Pie Quick Bread

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I hope your mouth is watering and your menu is now packed! The more food the better! Although, in my family, we never seem to make enough to have THAT many leftovers. People talk about having so many leftovers, but we never have this extreme overabundance. We either know how to pack it in or we just make the right quantities! I'm going to say the latter!

So tell me:

+ What's on the Thanksgiving menu this year? Anything new?

+ What's you favorite classic must-have Thanksgiving dish? My stuffing! But when I was a little wee-one who could and would eat everything, my grandfathers mashed potatoes were all I cared about. Heaven!

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  1. Mary, Living a Sunshine Life

    This is a great recipe collection for any time of the year, but it is extra special for the holidays.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Anytime you need a great winter menu!

      Reply

  2. Miz Helen

    So nice to have these recipes for our Vegan guest at Thanksgiving!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I hope so!

      Reply

  3. Lisa B.

    I really want to make the butternut squash bread! I love butternut squash.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I do too!

      Reply

  4. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    Yay I love all of these ideas. This is the first Thanksgiving that we will be eating gluten free since we found out about Dave's allergy. I have been putting off making a menu for Thanksgiving but this is super inspiring!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I promise you will not be missing out on a thing 😉

      Reply

  5. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life

    I love this round up Rebecca! Stuffing is my very favorite Thanksgiving dish, though so many side dishes also squeeze their way onto my plate. I need to check out these recipes!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Mmm, I feel yea 😉 But stuffing should be dominant!

      Reply

  6. kimmythevegan

    Great roundup! Glad to see so many me-friendly things! Who needs tofurkey (which isn't even gf!) with this line up?
    I'm totally eyeing up those stuffed portobellos! I always bring food with me to gatherings too ;p

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Haha and that my friend is all soy :O I would be in the hospital!
      I brought those mushrooms with on Christmas too I think! Great entree!

      Reply

  7. Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Garden

    Oh yes you got me between the potato salad and the brownies my mouth is watering! So many great recipes!

    Reply

  8. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    Such a lovely allergy free collection of Thanksgiving recipes!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thank you!

      Reply

  9. Bethany

    Great ideas! It's not always easy to come up with recipe ideas for holidays when on a special diet.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Just takes a little planning!

      Reply

  10. Marla

    Hi Rebecca,
    What a great array of gluten free recipes,. I am definitely going to try that Butternut Squash Bread recipe.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thank you! I hope you do!

      Reply

  11. Annmarie

    This all looks so delicious! I host Thanksgiving- pinned for later so I can give some of these recipes a try! 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I hope you do 😉 Thanks dear!

      Reply

  12. Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

    Usually we don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Austria but my boyfriend and I always do, because we love making feasts and thanksgiving is the perfect reason for that! We don't necessarily make our thanksgiving feast on thanksgiving day, but somewhere around it (2 -1 days ahead or after). We don't have anything planned out yet, so I LOVE your list of ideas! Everything looks so good and the purple brussels sprouts!! YUMM! I love brussels sprouts lately but haven't found purple ones yet. Thanks for the awesome collection! 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Hahaha, that's so wrong (holiday stealer!!! hahahahaha!) 😛
      Aren't they so cute!!! I wish I could find them again too 😛

      Reply

      • Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

        I just do it for the food! HAHAHA. Same with watching the superbowl. 😀

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        • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

          Maybe you should just move to the states 😉

          Reply

          • Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan

            But then I wouldn't eat junk food at 4am in the morning for the superbowl. 😀
            Moving to the US sounds really good too 🙂

  13. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

    What a great recipe roundup for Thanksgiving! These are some amazing recipes! Pinning to save for later!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thank you Neli

      Reply

  14. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker

    So... thanksgiving at your place this year? 😛 Mmm... so much deliciousness. I must admit we don't do anything special, but I do love fall food and these recipes are definitely feast-worthy <3

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      And they can work for Christmas too and any other wintery holiday!!

      Reply

  15. Linda @ Veganosity

    You checked all of the boxes! Nice menu. 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I try 😉 Haha!

      Reply

  16. Lauren

    My kind of thanksgiving!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Woohoo!

      Reply

  17. Sam @ PancakeWarriors

    I'm so coming to your house this year for Thanksgiving. I can't wait to check out this stuffing recipe, it's the first year Dave is gluten free because of his allergy. Thanks for such an exhaustive roundup!!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I've got you guys totally covered!!! And you can totally come because I would love to host a huge Thanksgiving!

      Reply

  18. Ali @ Home & Plate

    What a great round up of gluten free and vegan recipes for Thanksgiving. I especially think the butternut squash bread looks delish!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thank you Ali!

      Reply

  19. Randi

    Wow these recipes look great! I usually make my own tofurkey with all the fixins. That pumpkin hummus looks amazing!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Fantastic! Thanks Randi!

      Reply

  20. Christie

    My mouth is definitely watering after looking at all this fabulous vegan and gluten free recipes.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Haha, well thank you!

      Reply

  21. Adriana

    So many great and flavorful options loving the chickpeas and the brownies =)

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      They are musts 😉

      Reply

  22. Evi @ greenevi

    Great list, Rebecca! Your recipes are awesome, I want to try now so many of them 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thank you!! Xoxo

      Reply

  23. Rosalyn O.

    This is great! I love these recipes because I'm also a vegan and some of these plates will be perfect to create for the upcoming holiday! Thanks for sharing :))

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Difficult no more!

      Reply

  24. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    Such a great list! I'm definitely pinning some of these for later 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thanks Liz!

      Reply

  25. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

    Wow Rebecca, stunning and so appetizing! How about I skip cooking and you host a blogger Thanksgiving? 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      It's my DREAM to host Thanksgiving or any holiday!

      Reply

  26. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    Helllllllo, heaven! Definitely leave me a spot at the table for thanksgiving because this sounds delish!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Hahaha, perfect 😉 A seats all ready for you!

      Reply

  27. Tiffany @ The Chi-Athlete

    Giiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirl so much YUM in this post! I can't wait to try one of these at my family's house!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Any one you pick will be a winner 😉

      Reply

  28. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion

    Great Recipes! I have to check this brownies. Looks so delicious!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      They are a must!!

      Reply

  29. Trish

    Yum -- those Pumpkin Peanut Butter Layer Brownies look incredible -- two of my favorite flavors together! Looking forward to checking out all these recipes.

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thank you Trish!

      Reply

  30. Krysten

    OOOOOH so many great options! I love this!
    I have saved this for my Christmas dinner celebrations!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      That works as well 😉

      Reply

  31. Michele @ paleorunningmomma

    Stuffing and pumpkin pie are my top 2 as well! I don't have my menu planned yet either, not even sure if we're staying here or going to my parents so maybe I need to get on my plans. The butternut squash bread is calling me!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I'm not sure what I'll be doing either!
      You would go crazy for the bread!!

      Reply

  32. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    Wait you mean just stuffing and pumpkin pie doesn't count as a meal!?! 😮
    You got everyone covered here girl, although I must say I'm especially eyeing the dessert section! Mashed potatoes are a must for me, when I was little I always strategically "helped" set the table so those were right in front of me 🙂 Thanksgiving at my house is a little crazy because my dad still eats meat and my sister and I don't and my mom feels guilty not cooking my dad something quasi traditional so it just gets weird :/ Oh well, I'll make myself a pie and go to town probably 😀

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      You know what I also loved with big piles of mash? Greens beans and corn all in the same forkfull. So good! It's funny because I eat chicken, but not turkey...so I usually just stay vegan totally that day 😛

      Reply

      • Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

        Mashed potato + pinto beans + corn all in one bite. Sounds weird, but so good!

        Reply

  33. Amy @ Happy Healthy RD

    Ah! Such a great roundup - I'll definitely be referring back when I have to decide what to bring to Thanksgiving this year!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Thanks Amy! Any choice won't disappoint!

      Reply

  34. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    I'm not huge on Thanksgiving food for some reason, so I'm actually kind of happy that my parents and I are just going out to a nice dinner at a restaurant with my grandparents and great uncle this year. Still, I'll probably do some baking over Thanksgiving! I'd love to try out your pumpkin pie!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      My dad and I went to a restaurant in DC last year! Kinda sad, but it was okay 😉

      Reply

  35. Steph @ The Grateful Grazer

    I neeeeed to try those stuffed mushrooms! Everything looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      They are the best!

      Reply

  36. Emily @ My Healthyish Life

    I'm excited to be having Thanksgiving at home this year so I can help cook! Normally we are traveling out of state. My favorite "classic" is turkey because I don't like Thanksgiving food. I sub out mashed potatoes for roasted...then I'm good.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Haha my Thanksgiving meal always ends up being ptretty untraditional 😉

      Reply

  37. Farrah

    So many of these sound delicious, but I think I'm most craving the soups right now! <3

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Still not really craving the soups too much 😛

      Reply

  38. lindsay

    i think i might just skip my thanksgiving and com to your house. Cause wow! Looks sooooo good. I need that hummus, stat!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      I'm sure you have a killer menu up your sleeve!

      Reply

  39. rachel @ Athletic Avocado

    such an awesome menu! I would love some of that crustless pumpkin pie for dessert!

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      Best part is you can eat the entire pie yourself!

      Reply

  40. Harriet Emily

    This is such a great menu Rebecca! So many delicious vegan and gluten free recipes!!! I'm in food heaven right now. Love the sound of the stuffing - it's my favourite dish too!! <3

    Reply

    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      The stuffing...oooo it's all I think about!

      Reply

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The Ultimate Gluten-Free + Vegan Thanksgiving Menu (2024)

FAQs

What do gluten free people eat on Thanksgiving? ›

Here's a list of foods that are usually gluten-free:
  • Turkey (check with the producer to ensure that wheat-based gravy or stuffing hasn't been added to the turkey.)
  • Cranberries and cranberry sauce.
  • Sweet Potatoes.
  • White Potatoes.
  • Fresh, roasted, or steamed vegetables without sauce (sauces often contain wheat)

How do vegans celebrate Thanksgiving? ›

Seasonal vegetables like squash, beets, and mushrooms are key to making vegan-friendly dishes that are festive for Thanksgiving. Add quinoa, nuts, and beans (like chickpeas or lentils) to create satisfying entrées that everyone at the table will want to try.

What Thanksgiving foods are not gluten free? ›

Traditional side dishes that might have dairy or gluten include:
  • Mashed potatoes (milk, butter)
  • Stuffing (bread and mixes contain gluten and/or dairy)
  • Macaroni & cheese (cheese, milk, bread crumbs)
  • Green bean casserole (cream, fried onions)
  • Gravy (flour, butter)
  • Pies (butter and flour in crusts, cream in pumpkin pie)
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What is the most popular gluten-free food? ›

What are common gluten-free foods?
  • Non-processed meats and fish.
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Nuts.
  • Beans and legumes.
  • Grains like rice and corn.
  • Most cheese and dairy.
  • Eggs.
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What do gluten-free people eat instead of bread? ›

Most of these alternatives are entirely gluten-free, and many are also low-carb.
  • Rye bread. Share on Pinterest Rye bread is rich in fiber. ...
  • Sourdough bread. ...
  • Corn tortillas. ...
  • Gluten-free bread. ...
  • Gluten-free multiseed bread. ...
  • Sprouted bread. ...
  • Lettuce and leafy greens. ...
  • Sweet potatoes.

What is vegan for celiac disease? ›

Make sure to include a variety of protein sources (especially if vegan) such as legumes (lentils, beans, chickpeas, peas), GF soybean products, nuts and seeds. Include nutritious GF whole grains in the diet such as, amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, sorghum, and teff.

Can being vegan make you gluten intolerant? ›

To meet their protein quota, vegans and vegetarians often rely on processed foods and fake-meat products, which contain problematic ingredients like added sugar, preservatives, soy, and gluten. As a result, they're more prone to develop food intolerances compared to omnivores.

What is a vegan substitute for gluten? ›

Gluten-Free Alternatives
  • Almond Flour. Almond flour has become a popular gluten-free alternative in recent years. ...
  • Buckwheat Flour. Buckwheat is an Asian plant ground into flour and is used in many recipes as a gluten-free and vegan substitute. ...
  • Brown Rice Flour. ...
  • Coconut Flour. ...
  • Sorghum Flour.

What do vegans eat on Thanksgiving instead of turkey? ›

Vegan Turkey Substitutes
  • Burmese Tofu (aka Chickpea Flour Tofu) ...
  • Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Turmeric-Tahini Sauce & Pistachios. ...
  • Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie With Parsnip & Potato Mash. ...
  • Vegetarian Mapo Tofu. ...
  • Sweet Potato & Chickpea Cakes. ...
  • Vegan Lasagna With Roasted Vegetables. ...
  • Zucchini Verde Enchiladas. ...
  • Nutty Veggie Burgers.

How to survive Thanksgiving as a vegan? ›

Eating Plant Based on Thanksgiving: A Survival Guide
  1. Give Your Host a Heads Up. ...
  2. Make a List of Thanksgiving Dishes You Can't Live Without. ...
  3. Bring Enough For Yourself and Everyone Else. ...
  4. You Don't have to Tell People it's Vegan. ...
  5. Keep Your Cool. ...
  6. Remember, It's Dinner, Not a Debate.
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What religion follows a vegan diet? ›

In particular, Jainism, the Indian faith that originated in north India sometime between 5th-7th Century BCE, predating even Buddhism, comes closest to the modern-day vegan principles of avoiding animal products.

What is surprisingly not gluten-free? ›

20 foods you think are gluten-free but aren't
  • Stock cubes. Some brands of stock cubes contain wheat – check the label or make your own stock at home to be sure it's free from gluten.
  • Buckwheat flour. Buckwheat is naturally gluten-free. ...
  • Dry roasted nuts. ...
  • Couscous. ...
  • Chocolate. ...
  • Taramasalata. ...
  • Some soft, spreadable cheeses. ...
  • Chips.
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Why is turkey not gluten-free? ›

If you are buying a pre-made turkey or pre-made turkey breasts, make sure you read all the ingredients. It may contain gluten-containing broth, gravy and/or gluten-containing stuffing inside.

What has no wheat but has gluten? ›

“Wheat-free” means consuming a diet that eliminates products that contain wheat. It is not synonymous with going gluten-free since products that don't contain wheat can still contain a load of other ingredients. Plus, remember that wheat-free grains, such as spelt, millet, rye, oats, and barley, all contain gluten!

What do gluten-free guests eat? ›

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

What foods to eat when going gluten-free? ›

Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
  • Fruits and vegetables.
  • Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
  • Eggs.
  • Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
  • Most low-fat dairy products.

Is turkey and chicken gluten-free? ›

Fresh or frozen cuts of meat, like pork and poultry (chicken and turkey), are all naturally gluten-free.

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