From Jolinda Hackett,
Your Guide to Vegetarian Food.
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If you're expecting vegetarians or vegans at your Thanksgiving table this year, you'll need to make sure there is plenty of food for them to eat too! Or, if you're vegetarian or vegan yourself, you may want to consider trying out a few of these vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving recipes to bring along. Scroll down for plenty of vegetarian and vegan entrees, vegetarian stuffing recipes, gravy recipes, desserts and more for the perfect vegetarian Thanksgiving feast.

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Entrees/Main Dishes:

• Tofu Mock Turkey Loaf Slice up this tofu mock turkey and serve topped with gravy for a vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving entree, or, make veggie turkey sandwiches.
  
• Pumpkin Risotto Italian risotto with a Thanksgiving twist - pumpkin!
• TVP and Tofu Loaf High in protein and flavored with poultry seasoning, this vegetarian loaf recipe is perfect for the centerpiece of your vegetarian Thanksgiving.
  
• Vegetarian Wild Rice and Mushroom Pilaf The flavors of fall combine with wild rice for a dish that's perfect for a Thanksgiving entree or side dish.
  
• Sweet Southwestern Glazed Tofurky A glaze recipe for a Tofurky or other mock vegetarian turkey roast. This Southwestern-inspired recipe is a bit sweet and a bit spicy.
  
• Cranberry Orange Rice Pilaf Add an extra Thanksgiving touch by tossing in some diced mock turkey deli slices.
• Deep Fried Tofurky A deep-fried Thanksgiving centerpiece has become trendy the past few years, and us vegetarians aren't immune to this culinary trend!
  
• Stuffed Acorn Squash Stuffed acorn squash is easy to prepare yet makes an elegant entree for Thanksgiving or any special meal. Serve topped with a vegetarian gravy.
  
• Pumpkin Dumplings Not exactly traditional, but a great entree or side dish for Thanksgiving.
  
• Maple Pecan Tofurky Roast Tofurky glazed with maple syrup and pecans.
  
• Traditional Poultry-Seasoned Tofurky Roast This recipe uses plenty of poultry seasoning blend to get that classic Thanksgiving smell and taste.
  
• Lentil Rice Loaf A healthy high-fiber vegetarian loaf recipe makes a great alternative to meat loaf.
  
• Roast Tofurky with Cherry and Onion Sauce A unique Tofurky recipe with a fruity relish.
  
• Ginger and Garlic Tofurky If you've never cooked a Tofurky roast before, this is an easy vegetarian and vegan recipe that will add plenty of flavor to your Thanksgiving meal.
  
• Herbed Acorn Squash About.com's Guide to Low Fat Cooking says, "This acorn squash recipe uses a fruit and vegetable rice stuffing that's satisfying and delicious."
  
• Nature's Burger Vegetarian "Meat" Loaf If you're looking for a super quick and easy vegetarian loaf recipe, then this is the one to try. You can get it into the oven in just a few minutes, leaving you plenty of time to cook up an impressive side dish or dessert!
  

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes:

• Apple Stuffing Nothing says fall like fresh crisp apples - and Thanksgiving! Combine these two fall flavors with a simple vegetarian and vegan apple stuffing recipe that is sure to be a hit.
  
• Sweet Cranberry Stuffing Depending on where you're from you may call it stuffing or dressing, but whatever it is, no a Thanksgiving meal isn't complete without it! This sweet cranberry stuffing recipe is a great way to add a bit of color and Thanksgiving flavor to your stuffing.
  
• Cornbread Stuffing Cornbread stuffing (or dressing) is a Southern favorite served not only on Thanksgiving and holidays, but for any special family meal. This cornbread stuffing recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, just be sure to use a vegan cornbread.
  
• Vegan Pumpkin Bread Stuffing Use a prepared vegan pumpkin bread for this sweet and savory vegan stuffing.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes:

• Vegan Green Bean Casserole
  
• Sugar Glazed Carrots
  
• Orange Cranberry Sweet Potatoes
• Vegan Coconut Sweet Potatoes
  
• Autumn Vegetable Puree
  
• Artichoke Mashed Potatoes
  
• Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Chives
  
• Vegan Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
  
• Easy Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole
  
• Apple Potato Mash
  
• Orange Pralined Sweet Potatoes
  
• Herbed Green Beans with Cranberries
  
• Easy Sauteed Green Beans with Bread Crumbs
• Sweet Glazed Carrots
• Quick and Easy Green Beans with French Fried Onions
• Easy Pumpkin Soup Recipe
  
• Pumpkin and Coconut Soup
• Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes with Apples
  
• Sweet Potato Coins
  
• Maple Glazed Root Veggies
  
• Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
  
• Coconut Curried Sweet Potatoes
  

Vegetarian Gravy Recipes:

• Basic Vegetarian Gravy Recipe
  
• Mushroom Gravy
  
• Vegetarian Gravy with Fresh Herbs
  
• Vegetarian Miso Gravy
  
• Cashew Gravy
  

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes:

• Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Pie This sweet potato pie recipe uses a pre-made crust so it's very quick and easy to make. You can have it in the oven in ten minutes flat, five if you're quick! Plus, because it uses tofu to carry the sweet potato flavor, you're getting a healthy boost of soy protein too!
  
• Easy Vegan Pumpkin Pie A vegan version of the classic pumpkin pie recipe, using tofu as a binder instead of eggs.
  
• Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Cloves Another easy vegan pumpkin pie recipe.
• Easy Vegan Apple Pie Recipe This recipe uses a pre-made pie crust and very few ingredients, so it's very simple to prepare. Chopping the apples does take some time however, so if you've got an apple slicer you may want to use that to save time.
  
• Vegan Pumpkin Custard Serve topped with a bit of non-dairy whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Chocolate AND pumpkin? It sounds too good to be true, doesn't it? Pumpkin and chocolate actually make a great flavor combination, and this vegan chocolate pumpkin pie is a delectable treat.
  
• Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake If you're bored with pumpkin pie, try out this vegan pumpkin cake recipe.
• Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake A vegan pumpkin tofu cheesecake recipe that is super quick to prepare - just blend and bake! A vegan pumpkin cheesecake is great for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving, or as a special fall treat any day.
  
• Vegan Apple Torte This vegan apple torte recipe makes for an elegant alternative to apple pie.
• Pumpkin Cheesecake A basic pumpkin cheesecake recipe with ginger, cinnamon and allspice.