When you come to think about it, outside of the turkey, Thanksgiving can be very vegetarian-friendly.

From appetizers to soups to (my favorite) the sides, there’s plenty for your vegetarian guests to enjoy.

When I get together with my friends and family for Thanksgiving, I also make sure that there’s a vegetarian main option. Instead of turkey, you can go the Tofurky route. I tend to make a vegetarian lasagna because it’s hearty and filled with seasonal vegetables. Two recipes I enjoy are this Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash lasagna recipe and this Artichoke and Eggplant lasagna recipe.

For the appetizers and soups, I like these 5 vegetable-focused Recipes:

• Cranberry and Pear Relish from “Big Sky Cooking”
• Leek Bruschetta from “Passionate Vegetarian”
• Baked Sweet Potato Soup from “Seasoned in the South”
• Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque from “Dairy Hollow House Soup & Bread Cookbook”
• Acorn Squash Soup from “The Well-Filled Microwave Cookbook”

When it comes to vegetarian Thanksgiving sides, the skies the limit! Here are 5 versatile vegetarian side-dish recipes:

• Leek and Apple Hash from “Anatomy of a Dish”
• Sweet Potato Puree with Maple from “Real Simple® magazine”
• Cracked Wheat Pilaf by Floyd Cardoz
• Three-Grain Salad with Cranberries and Grapefruit from “Passionate Vegetarian”
• Cauliflower Gratin by Eric Ripert and Michael Ruhlman

Need more inspiration? There’s plenty of vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes on the site! And of course, there’s the Vegetarian Thanksgiving section in the store to help you with your holiday planning!

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