These hearty and delicious vegetarian mains are perfect for anyone wanting a meatless option on Thanksgiving — flavorful, festive, and guaranteed to impress.
Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf
A hearty plant-based dinner idea that will satisfy even meat-eaters! A Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf that mimics the classic meatloaf with no meat, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free! Get all your protein and veggies in this healthy recipe!
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Baked Ziti with Ricotta
Discover the best of Italian American comfort cooking with this mouth-watering Baked Ziti with Ricotta. It’s a perfect blend of pasta, rich and flavorful pasta sauce (homemade pasta sauce if you wish), and a generous mix of cheeses, baked to bubbly perfection. Ideal for cozy family dinners or when you just need a hearty, feel-good meal. Simple, delicious, and utterly satisfying!
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Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipe
This Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe is made by stuffing roast butternut squash with a hearty combination of quinoa, kale, dried cranberries, herbs, and tender, sweet apples! It’s a flavorful vegetarian dish that’s versatile, too! Easily add Italian sausage or ground beef to instantly transform your stuffed squash into a meat-filled main dish.
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The Best Vegan Lentil Loaf
This lentil loaf is my most requested holiday recipe, ever. It’s tender, hearty, full of flavor, and keeps both vegans and meat eaters coming back for seconds. Although it makes a great Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner centerpiece, this vegan meatloaf is also a great meal any time of year!
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Easy & Creamy Vegetable Noodle Soup Recipe
Oh you’re gonna love this vegetable noodle soup recipe so much! It’s rich, creamy and filled with loads of hearty veggies. Thin filling rice noodles add to the flavor and texture making this one deliciously good soup. Oh, and it’s also ready in about 30 minutes. How amazing is that?
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Crispy Fried Broccoli Recipe in Cheesy Sauce
You’re gonna LOVE this crispy fried broccoli recipe in cheesy sauce recipe so much! A recipe involving crispy fried broccoli coated in thick cheesy garlic sauce? That’s exactly what this is. You’re in for the most comforting, cozy meal in the whole wide world!
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Creamy Baked Veggie Ziti
If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting pasta bake that’s both satisfying and full of hidden vegetables, this Creamy Baked Veggie Ziti is the recipe for you. Perfectly cooked ziti is tossed in a smooth, creamy vegetable-based sauce made with onion, garlic, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower, then baked under a blanket of bubbling cheese until golden.
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Classic Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
There’s nothing better than bringing to the table a piping hot dish of freshly made Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni. Making them at home is easy and it’s so satisfying. It’s the perfect pasta dish for a Sunday family meal or for the Holiday table and I’m sure that everyone will love them.
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe
The best Whole Roasted Cauliflower Recipe! This easy vegan entree is naturally gluten-free, keto, and low-carb. Baked to tender and moist perfection, this budget-friendly vegetarian dish is made with just 3 ingredients including a head of cauliflower, olive oil, and a smokey Middle Eastern-inspired rub.
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Pithivier with Mushrooms, Leeks, and Potatoes
This vegetarian puff pastry pithivier recipe with mushrooms, leeks, potatoes, and cheese makes an impressive (but easy!) weeknight dinner.
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Farah Zeb is a mother of five, including two children with special needs. She shares practical parenting tips and resources to help other families navigate daily challenges and create supportive, nurturing environments.
