With the Thanksgiving holiday rapidly approaching, health-conscious individuals are experiencing mounting anxiety. Though Thanksgiving is typically about stretchy pants and food comas, it’s one tough holiday for healthy eaters. What’s more, for those with specific dietary restrictions or preferences, navigating the dinner spread can be a nightmare—and even worse, leave your stomach rumbling.
This holiday season, it’s time to take things into your own hands. Armed with the arsenal of recipes listed below, you’ll be able to enjoy and indulge alongside your loved ones with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free twists on your classic Thanksgiving favorites! Not only will you wow the crowd with your killer cooking skills, but you’ll also have something to eat that doesn’t wreck your stomach.
Peruse the recipe roundup below, and whip up one or two dishes (or three or four, if you’re feeling ambitious!) to tote along to your Thanksgiving feast. Have no fear this year—no matter your dietary preference—that you can enjoy a delicious and healthy holiday!
All recipes listed below are vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan, unless the recipe is denoted with a *, indicating that it can be made vegan with substitutions or omissions.
Here are a few of my tried-and-true favorites:
Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potato & Dried Cranberries
The Ultimate Glazed Lentil Loaf
Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Garlic Avocado Cauliflower Mash (aka Mock Mashed Potatoes)*
Honey Mustard & Rosemary Glazed Carrots
And some new recipes I’m dying to try this year:
Roasted Green Beans with Beets, Feta & Walnuts*