From classic sides like mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, to new twists on old classics (like my famous dairy-free pumpkin orzo!) and of course delicious desserts, the HealthyGirl Kitchen 2026 Plant-Based Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup has you covered to have the most delicious and nourishing Thanksgiving yet.
You can prep a lot of these dishes ahead of time, like my winter kale salad, which will make for the easiest, enjoyable Thanksgiving Day. I also recommend using a crockpot and this pressure cooker to make the day as seamless as possible.
Soups, Salads, & Apps
Main Dishes
Sides
Desserts
Thanksgiving Hosting FAQ
A lot of side dishes can easily be made the day (or two or three) before and reheated in the oven before the big meal. For example, mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, and soup all hold up super well. Pie is also great prepped ahead, especially pecan pie!
I’m obsessed with Azuna Pods. (Discount Code: HEALTHYGIRL25) They’re a non-toxic odor eliminator and air-freshener. I keep a couple pods scattered throughout my kitchen, and everyone always comments how our house smells fresh & clean!
As a self-proclaimed salad queen, I love to use this large, gorgeous wooden salad bowl for the salad with matching tongs. If you’re doing a vegan cheese board, this transportable charcuterie board is perfect. For festive table decor, these linen napkins and Thanksgiving cotton tablecloth are beautiful together.
If you’re hosting and you’re worried about oven space, definitely prep ahead! Write out a checklist with a schedule of everything you’re cooking and when. That way, on Thanksgiving Day, you know exactly what needs to go in the oven and when. Also, make use of a crockpot, pressure cooker, and a warming tray to keep food hot.
HealthyGirl Kitchen Cookbook Recipes
If you are cooking with the HealthyGirl Kitchen cookbooks this year, I’ve rounded up all of the best Thanksgiving recipes to make directly from the books. From brussels sprouts salad to sweet potato gnocchi (um, yum!), these are some must-make recipes for your Thanksgiving meal! If you don’t already have the cookbooks, shop here:
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Jordan Stacy says
This is truly the ultimate plant-based Thanksgiving recipe roundup. I love how all of the recipes are unique. I want to make every single one!!!