These flavorful vegetarian mains are perfect for anyone skipping the turkey this year — hearty, festive, and ideal for your Thanksgiving table.
Portobello mushroom steak with vegan green peppercorn sauce & asparagus
Portobello mushroom steak as a whole-food plant-based version of the French filet mignon steak. Perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy vegan green peppercorn sauce. The texture of the portobellos is meaty. And the sauce is creamy and savory: made with cashews, coconut aminos, maple or date syrup, and a touch of lemon juice. This dish is a delicious option for any weeknight dinner or for a special gathering like Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s Medical Medium friendly, with options to make it oil-free (WFPBNO) and ferment-free.
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Vegan Mushroom Wellington
Imagine a medley of garlicky, rich, meaty mushrooms sautéed with herbs and butter. Then imagine those mushrooms wrapped in a crisp golden-brown sheet of puff pastry. This is vegan mushroom Wellington — your new festive centrepiece.
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Chestnut, Mushroom & Squash Christmas Filo Wreath Pie
This Vegan Christmas Pie is the spectacular centerpiece that will wow everyone (vegan or not) when you serve it up on Christmas Day or at festive party. Packed with layers of pesto, mushroom and squash, before being enveloped in flakey filo pastry, this pie is a true show-stopper that everyone has gone mad for!
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Vegetarian Lentil Pot Pie with Mushrooms and Leeks
Tender, earthy lentils, sweet oniony leeks, and meaty mushrooms star in this creamy, rich, and hearty vegetarian skillet lentil pot pie with a flaky pastry top! This pot pie is as comforting as it is impressive, and a store-bought puff pastry crust makes everything super easy.
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Baked Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage Brown Butter
This creamy butternut squash risotto bakes in the oven for a mostly hands-off approach with classic risotto results. It’s finished with a drizzle of brown butter sage sauce and toasted pine nuts. This dish is pure fall comfort food.
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Creamy Mushroom Ragù
Hearty mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and sweet fennel simmer slowly on the stove, their flavors deepening and mingling with white wine and cream to forge a rich, complex mushroom ragù. Served alongside pasta or polenta, it’s a perfect meal for a dinner party or romantic date night.
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Cacio e Pepe
This easy cacio e pepe recipe is an authentic Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano, freshly cracked black pepper, and al dente bucatini. With easy to follow, step-by-step guidance, this recipe is your complete guide to making creamy, clump-free cacio e pepe at home, perfect for weeknights or simple weekend dinners!
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Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Vegetarian shepherd’s pie (sometimes called cottage pie) turns everyday ingredients into a hearty and delicious dinner option! The fluffy mashed potato topping gives way to a hearty filling of tender and savory vegetables. This recipe takes the best of traditional comfort food and gives it a tasty, meatless twist!
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Portobello Mushroom Parmesan
Portobello Mushroom Parmigiana is the perfect easy, vegetarian weeknight dinner. The mushrooms provide a hearty, meaty texture that pairs perfectly with the tangy marinara sauce and crusted, melty cheese. This recipe is even easier, healthier and yummier because we also skip the breading.
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Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
These Spinach Lasagna Rolls are a fresh take on traditional lasagna, with tender noodles wrapped around a light ricotta and spinach filling, topped with mozzarella and parmesan. Baked in a rich tomato sauce, they deliver all the comfort of classic lasagna in a lighter, individual portion.
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