29 Delicious Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes That'll Steal The Turkey's Spotlight

Kate Bratskeir
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If aThanksgivingdinner doesn't have a bird, is it still a Thanksgiving dinner? The answer is a hard yes.

For many diners, all theturkey talkis moot. Think about it: The classicThanksgiving spread is largely vegetarianas it is. On the table goes the best of fall's harvest -- roasted winter squash,sweet potato casseroleandcranberry sauceto boot. So why not stick to a theme that's clearly working so well?

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.hummusapien.com/healthy-green-bean-casserole-vegan/" target="_blank">Vegan Green Bean Casserole recipe</a> from Hummusapien</strong>
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Brussels Sprouts & Pearl Onion Gratin

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.nospoonnecessary.com/brussels-sprouts-gratin/" target="_blank">Brussels Sprouts & Pearl Onion Gratin recipe</a> from No Spoon Necessary</strong>
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Autumn Vegetable Pot Pie

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.lindenandrosemary.com/veggie-mains/autumn-vegetable-pot-pie/" target="_hplink">Autumn Vegetable Pot Pie recipe</a> by Linden And Rosemary</strong>
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Potato, Dill & Rosemary Pizza

<strong>Get the<a href="http://jjbegonia.com/2014/11/13/potato-pizza-recipe/" target="_blank">Potato, Dill & Rosemary Pizza recipe</a> from JJ Begonia</strong>
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Thanksgiving Kale

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.themerchantbaker.com/side-dishes/thanksgiving-kale/" target="_blank"> Thanksgiving Kale recipe</a> from The Merchant Baker</strong>
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Twice Baked Butternut Squash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://reciperunner.com/baked-butternut-squash/" target="_blank">Twice Baked Butternut Squash recipe</a> from Recipe Runner</strong>
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Vegan Cranberry Cornbread Muffins

<strong>Get the<a href="http://delishknowledge.com/vegan-cranberry-corn-muffins/" target="_blank">Vegan Cranberry Cornbread Muffins recipe</a> from Delish Knowledge</strong>
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Sweet Potato & Kale Grilled Cheese

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/sweet-potato-and-kale-grilled-cheese/" target="_blank"> Sweet Potato & Kale Grilled Cheese recipe</a> from Two Peas & Their Pod</strong>
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Cauliflower Cornbread Stuffing With Mushrooms

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.mjandhungryman.com/vegetarian-cauliflower-cornbread-dressing-with-mushrooms/" target="_blank"> Cauliflower Cornbread Stuffing With Mushrooms recipe</a> from MJ And Hungry Man</strong>

Vegetable Arty Tart

<strong>Get the <a href="http://stasty.com/?p=3716" target="_hplink">Vegetable Arty Tart recipe</a> by Stasty</strong>
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Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf

<strong>Get the <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2012/10/05/glazed-lentil-walnut-apple-loaf-revisited/" target="_hplink">Glazed Lentil Walnut Apple Loaf recipe</a> by Oh She Glows</strong>
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Roasted Vegetable Tart

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.thehealthyeverythingtarian.com/no-no-no-no-no/" target="_hplink">Roasted Vegetable Tart recipe</a> by The Healthy Everythingtarian</strong>
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Savory Pumpkin Galette

<strong>Get the <a href="http://ohmyveggies.com/recipe-savory-pumpkin-galette/" target="_hplink">Savory Pumpkin Galette recipe</a> by Oh My Veggies</strong>
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Farro With Leeks And Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/20344-farro-with-leeks-and-balsamic-roasted-brussels-sprouts" target="_blank">Farro With Leeks and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe</a> from Food52</strong>

Whole Roasted Cauliflower And Whipped Goat Cheese

<strong>Get <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/24387-alon-shaya-s-whole-roasted-cauliflower-and-whipped-goat-cheese" target="_blank"> Whole Roasted Cauliflower And Whipped Goat Cheese recipe</a> from Food52</strong>

French Onion Tart

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Leek And Greens Tart With Cornmeal Crust

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/10029-leek-and-greens-tart-with-cornmeal-crust" target="_blank">Leek and Greens Tart With Cornmeal Crust</a> recipe from Food52</strong>
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Nut Loaf

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.acouplecooks.com/2010/12/vegetarian-nut-loaf/" target="_hplink">Nut Loaf recipe</a> by A Couple Cooks</strong>
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Veggie Pot Pies

<strong>Get the <a href="http://eat-drink-love.com/2012/09/skinny-bitch-tuesdays-veggie-pot-pies/" target="_hplink">Veggie Pot Pies recipe</a> by Eat Drink Love</strong>
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Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.archanaskitchen.com/world-recipes/gourmet-favorites/400-roasted-vegetable-pesto-tart" target="_hplink">Roasted Vegetable Pesto Tart recipe</a> by Archana's Kitchen</strong>
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Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie With Parsnip And Potato Mash

<strong>Get the <a href="http://food52.com/recipes/19408-vegan-lentil-shepherd-s-pie-with-parsnip-and-and-potato-mash" target="_blank">Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie with Parsnip and and Potato Mash recipe</a> from Food52</strong>

Autumn Vegetable Galette

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Winter Roots Pilaf In Parchment With Basmati Rice, Pine Nuts And Dried Cranberries

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/winter-roots-pilaf-in-par_n_1057322.html" target="_hplink">Winter Roots Pilaf in Parchment with Basmati Rice, Pine Nuts and Dried Cranberries</a> recipe</strong>

Prebranac (Serbian Baked Beans)

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Cumin Roasted Cauliflower With Black Lentils

<strong>Get the <a href="http://www.theawesomegreen.com/cumin-roasted-cauliflower-with-black-lentils/" target="_blank">Cumin Roasted Cauliflower With Black Lentils recipe</a> from The Awesome Green</strong>

Whipped Rutabaga With Crispy Shallots

<strong>Get the <a href="http://nerdswithknives.com/whipped-rutabaga-with-crispy-shallots/" target="_blank">Whipped Rutabaga With Crispy Shallots recipe</a> from Nerds With Knives</strong>
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Sautéed Mushrooms With Garlic And Lemon Pan Sauce

<strong>Get the <a href="http://veryculinary.com/2014/11/13/sauteed-mushrooms-recipe/" target="_blank"> Sautéed Mushrooms With Garlic And Lemon Pan Sauce recipe</a> from Very Culinary</strong>
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Vegetarian Stuffing

<strong>Get the <a href="http://runninginaskirt.com/vegetarian-stuffing/" target="_blank"> Vegetarian Stuffing recipe</a> from Running In A Skirt</strong>
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Roasted Endives With Thyme

<strong>Get the <a href="http://veryculinary.com/2014/11/13/sauteed-mushrooms-recipe/" target="_blank"> Roasted Endives With Thyme recipe</a> from Naturally Ella</strong>
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