10 Delicious Raw and Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
2013
Whether you are raw, vegan or just want healthy vegetarian options, I have some rich, hearty and satisfying, abundantly nutritious vegan Thanksgiving recipe ideas to share.
Although not all of these recipes are raw, there are lots to choose from if you are 100% raw, and bonus, many that have root vegetables and other grounding and filling foods so that you get that satiated ‘just ate a big meal’ effect, while still feeling energized and clear after.
These are some of my favorite recipes that I often turn to for the holidays. Most are all raw, but also I am including a few cooked vegan options as well for those that are not 100% raw.
Raw Tip for Celebrating Thanksgiving with others
If you are completely raw, one of the best strategies I have found, when going out to a Thanksgiving dinner at someone else’s place, is to bring a salad or raw dish that you love. It has been my experience that most people are quite fascinated with how you are eating and want to try what you bring. Of course, they will love it, as these dishes not only taste great but they make you feel good after and you feel so good about eating them too. Often I have found that whatever healthy dish I brought was the first to be finished, so my warning is make extra and bring lots!
10 Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas
Soup to Start
Creamy Butternut Squash
Click the links below for the raw and cooked versions.
Raw Butternut Squash Soup Recipe, with video how to
Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Main Dish
Seasoned Stuffing Loaf
These Seasoned Stuffing Loaves are raw, vegan, dehydrated and delicious. They are made with nuts, seeds, vegetables, herbs and spices and are so savory and tasty everyone will be satisfied. They also go great with cranberry sauce and all of the usual Thanksgiving harvest fare.
Favorite Thanksgiving Condiment
Cranberry Sauce
Sweetened with pineapple, dates, apple and orange, this Raw Cranberry Sauce is my favorite. Most of my friends and family actually prefer it over the traditional cooked cranberry sauce!
3 Great Salad Ideas
Beet Salad
This Raw Beet Salad is so vibrant and attractive on a Thanksgiving table, and think of how wonderful you will feel after eating it! Root vegetables are great to make you feel grounded and satiated, perfect for a Thanksgiving meal.
Marinated Kale Salad
Just because it’s Thanksgiving doesn’t mean you can’t send the nutritional levels soaring through the roof. Trust me, the other guests will thank you for this super healthy Marinated Kale Salad. It tastes awesome!
A Big Traditional Tossed Salad
Check out my tips on making the best Tossed Salad ever! It’s an easy choice that usually goes over extremely well. Most Thanksgiving spreads are laden with heavy foods and almost everyone appreciates a fresh, attractive and vibrant salad. Sometimes the best choice is the simplest choice and this one has never let me down.
2 Vegan Cooked Ideas
Cranberry Walnut Rice Stuffed Squash
2 Favorite Raw Desserts
Decadent and Delicious Raw Pecan Pie
I hope you have found some Thanksgiving dinner recipe ideas that you love and I wish you and your family a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!
