Maybe you’re like me and you have heard the word “Vegan,” but you weren’t entirely sure what being Vegan was all about yet you were curious.
Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs, dairy products, and all other animal-derived ingredients.
Many vegans also do not eat foods that are processed using animal products, such as refined white sugar and some wines.
Vegan refers to either a person who follows this way of eating, or to the diet itself.
That is, the word vegan can be an adjective used to describe a food item, as in, “This curry is vegan”, or, it can be used as a noun, as in, “Vegans like cookies, too.”
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Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
So, keeping this in mind, I did a search to find out what Vegans would make for Thanksgiving.
Quite honestly, I was pleasantly surprised. Many of the recipes included food that I would be happy to add to my family feast.
Below I have listed several of my favorite Vegan Recipes for different Thanksgiving courses.
Please try to keep your mouth from watering as you read.
APPETIZERS
Holiday Salad with Cranberry Apple Orange Vinaigrette
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Creole Spiced Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup with Vegan Parmesan Croutons
Photo Credit: meettheshannons.net
SIDES
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Shallot and Thyme Mashed Potatoes
Photo Credit: sunnyvegan.com
Jalapeno-Orange Cranberry Sauce
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MAIN COURSES
Sweet Potato and Edamame Shepherd’s Pie
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Mushroom and Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
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Cajun Deep Fried ToFurkey with Okra Giblet Gravy
Photo Credit: meettheshannons.net
DESSERTS
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There are literally tons of recipes out there.
All you have to do is search Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes.
I rounded up a few of my favorites for you in each category.
Which were your favorites from the ones I chose?
I’d love to hear!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Additional reading; Simple Delicious Vegetarian Dinner, Healthy Snack Ideas for Busy Kids , Simple Delicious Vegetarian Dinner and Easy and Healthy Family Dinner Ideas.
Source cited in researching Veganism:
http://vegetarian.about.com/od/glossary/g/Vegan.htm
[ Smiles ] Oh, I am all for any type of vegan recipe.
Thank you for posting this!