Türkiye for Thanksgiving? it is amazing 1621! Carnivores and traditionalists may disagree, but modern Thanksgiving dinners consist of vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan, and even cheegan options (and yes, the latter is a rogue vegan) ).
The Pilgrims may not have had a Whole Foods or a farmer’s market on every corner. But today we are a little more fortunate. If eating turkey (or other animal products) doesn’t resonate with your moral, ethical, health, or other personal values, relax. Here are some easy steps to create a vegan Thanksgiving celebration.
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soup
Orange is indeed the new black! Great vegan soups include pumpkin bisque, butternut squash, acorn squash, or creamy carrot. Try one of our Thanksgiving-worthy vegan soup recipes.
salad
This is easy. as fit chef katie To make the perfect salad, he advises, all you need to do is include one of the following:
- nuts
- (vegan) cheese
- Vegetables (think arugula, spinach, or Belgian endive)
- Fruits (cranberries, figs, dates, etc. are great for the holidays)
You can add a splash of fall color by substituting red and golden beets for fruit. Try our amazing vegan cheeses Oh no; Their cheeses are soy-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. My husband and I enjoy vegan pizza made with Daiya cheese, but our taste buds can’t tell the difference (hmm, maybe a lazy vegan Thanksgiving option?).
Recipe: Balsamic dressing
For a quick, affordable, and easy salad dressing, enjoy Fit Chef Katy’s balsamic dressing recipe.
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- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (USDA organic)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey (not vegan – for those who don’t eat bee products)
- 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- salt
- pepper
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- Add oil, balsamic vinegar, syrup, and mustard to a jar with a lid.
- Hold firmly in place and shake until well mixed.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
vegetables
If toasted tempeh or tofurky isn’t your thing, think nuts, spices, fall harvests and nightshade vegetables. Nutritious here, you can get creative with eggplant, winter squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, roasted asparagus, mashed cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and grilled artichoke hearts. The list goes on. Enjoy these healthy recipes:
sustainable toast
Give thanks and toast to good health with seven sustainable wines and spirits. Or try this pumpkin spice mule recipe using VEEV, a wheat-based spirit made from 100% natural ingredients (including acai).
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Mules
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- Add VEEV and pumpkin spice syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake.
- Pour ingredients into a mason jar and top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with fresh ginger slices.
The Kiddos
- Create menu items specifically for kids. A fun way to get kids involved and excited about Thanksgiving dinner is to have them cook just for them. Try low-stress, minimal-ingredient recipes like these: baked apple From juicy juice. The end result is a healthy seasonal dessert or side menu for kids.
- Children will also be provided with celebratory drinks. Give your little ones a glass of warm apple cider. holiday cheer They can create something special for themselves by setting up a DIY drink station with punch or healthy options. Help the children mix half juice and half soda water and add a simple fruit garnish.
dessert time
According to Yahoo! healthStarbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte has great flavor, but it’s loaded with fat, sugar, and calories. In fact, a 16-ounce “grande” pumpkin spice latte made with 2 percent milk and topped with whipped cream contains 380 calories, 14 grams of fat, and 12 teaspoons (50 grams) of sugar.
Instead, try our healthy Pumpkin Spice Smoothie for a nutritious taste of fall. Make this smoothie, curl up in a blanket by the fireplace, read a book, and watch the leaves turn their beautiful fall colors.
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
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- frozen banana
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (organic)
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice (1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2-2 1/2 cups almond milk (more or less)
- Options: 8 scoops Osoreen and 4 scoops Nutribulus Adds an extra nutritional punch.
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- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add almond milk until mixture is creamy.
- Pour into 4 glasses and enjoy.
If smoothies aren’t your thing, try these guilt-free gluten-free recipes. Autumn spice cupcakes with coconut cream frosting.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on November 18, 2015 and updated in November 2024.
