10 Meatless Recipes to Try for Thanksgiving

Starters, mains and sides to lighten up your menu.

Curried Butternut Squash Soup - If you're looking to lighten up your Thanksgiving menu, these healthy recipes may even please the biggest of carnivores at your table. Visit Meatless Monday for more recipes ideas. – Britt Middleton A satisfying meal starter, roasted butternut squash is simmered in rich coconut milk and seasoned with cumin, coriander, cinnamon and red pepper. Recipe courtesy of Karen of Sprouts in the Hood. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Curried Butternut Squash Soup - If you're looking to lighten up your Thanksgiving menu, these healthy recipes may even please the biggest of carnivores at your table. Visit Meatless Monday for more recipes ideas. – Britt Middleton A satisfying meal starter, roasted butternut squash is simmered in rich coconut milk and seasoned with cumin, coriander, cinnamon and red pepper. Recipe courtesy of Karen of Sprouts in the Hood. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Roasted Pumpkin Orange Quinoa - Quinoa is infused with fresh squeezed orange juice and vegetable stock and paired with pumpkin, shallots, orange wedges and chickpeas. Recipe courtesy of Trudy of veggie.num.num. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Roasted Pumpkin Orange Quinoa - Quinoa is infused with fresh squeezed orange juice and vegetable stock and paired with pumpkin, shallots, orange wedges and chickpeas. Recipe courtesy of Trudy of veggie.num.num. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Mushroom Pie - An assortment of mushrooms melds with a buttery crust and a layer of tender spinach. Recipe courtesy of Trudy of veggie.num.num. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Mushroom Pie - An assortment of mushrooms melds with a buttery crust and a layer of tender spinach. Recipe courtesy of Trudy of veggie.num.num. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Cranberry Apple Glazed Tempeh - Looking for a turkey substitute? Try these medallions of tempeh garnished with a robust sauce of apple and cranberries. Recipe courtesy of Lindsay of Cook. Vegan. Lover. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Cranberry Apple Glazed Tempeh - Looking for a turkey substitute? Try these medallions of tempeh garnished with a robust sauce of apple and cranberries. Recipe courtesy of Lindsay of Cook. Vegan. Lover. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Spinach Walnut Bean Tart - Sweet and salty flavors combine in this white kidney bean and spinach tart flavored with sweet cranberries, caramelized onions and tangy lemon juice. Recipe courtesy of Lindsay of Cook. Vegan. Lover. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Spinach Walnut Bean Tart - Sweet and salty flavors combine in this white kidney bean and spinach tart flavored with sweet cranberries, caramelized onions and tangy lemon juice. Recipe courtesy of Lindsay of Cook. Vegan. Lover. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Tempeh in Maple Pomegranate Sauce - Tempeh is cooked in a succulent sauce of cherry tomatoes, maple syrup and pomegranate molasses. Try it on top pasta for a different twist on Thanksgiving. Recipe courtesy of Cat of The Verdant Life. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Tempeh in Maple Pomegranate Sauce - Tempeh is cooked in a succulent sauce of cherry tomatoes, maple syrup and pomegranate molasses. Try it on top pasta for a different twist on Thanksgiving. Recipe courtesy of Cat of The Verdant Life. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Baked Rosemary Mushroom Polenta - A simple take on a classic Italian favorite, delicate polenta is spiked with robust flavors of rosemary, parmesan cheese and meaty mushrooms. Recipe courtesy of Trudy of veggie.num.num. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Baked Rosemary Mushroom Polenta - A simple take on a classic Italian favorite, delicate polenta is spiked with robust flavors of rosemary, parmesan cheese and meaty mushrooms. Recipe courtesy of Trudy of veggie.num.num. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Kinzie’s Soysage Stuffing - Classic sausage stuffing gets a healthy twist with soy sausage and sautéed veggies. Recipe courtesy of Kinzie of To Cheese or Not To Cheese? (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Kinzie’s Soysage Stuffing - Classic sausage stuffing gets a healthy twist with soy sausage and sautéed veggies. Recipe courtesy of Kinzie of To Cheese or Not To Cheese? (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Stir-Fry It Up - Another great and easy way to eat more veggies is to cook more stir-fry meals at home. You can chop up all kinds of vegetables, and even try with lean meat or meat free. In the end, it’s delicious and filling. (Photo: courtesy Meatless Monday)

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Sweet Potato Collard Green Stir Fry - Collards are sautéed with orange juice, tamari (a darker, thicker rendition of soy sauce) and curry powder for an exotic twist. Recipe courtesy of Christy of The Blissful Chef. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

Persimmon Cranberry Bread - Spiked with persimmon fruit, cranberries and the warming flavors of cloves and nutmeg, this homemade bread is a great alternative to the typical holiday roll. Recipe courtesy of Kristina of FormerChef.com. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)

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Persimmon Cranberry Bread - Spiked with persimmon fruit, cranberries and the warming flavors of cloves and nutmeg, this homemade bread is a great alternative to the typical holiday roll. Recipe courtesy of Kristina of FormerChef.com. (Photo: meatlessmonday.com)