13 recipes for a vegetarian Thanksgiving menu

Veggie-Stuffed Squash Bowls

Savour sweet roasted butternut squash in a veggie-packed "bowl." Use the leftover squash to make a comforting pie and squash waffles. Get the recipe here.

Squash Fettuccine Alfredo

Elevate your dinner menu with this creamy and nutritious alfredo recipe, sure to delight every guest at the table. Get the recipe here.

Easy Oven-Baked Crispy Tofu

This tofu is so delicious and simple, you'll look for any excuse to make it. Serve as an appetizer or as a meatless main, either with a side of rice or stuffed inside a steamed Asian bun. Get the recipe here.

Vegetable Tofu Chili

This is a great way to introduce tofu to skeptical family members. Extra-firm tofu cubes don't fall apart when you fry them. Get the recipe here.

Chestnut and Mushroom Stuffing

Sweet chestnuts and meaty mushrooms add fall flavour to an otherwise classic stuffing. Look for ready-to-eat peeled whole chestnuts in the grocery store. Get the recipe here.

Braised Cabbage and Beets

The festive red colour of this stove top side dish will dazzle your guests. Freeze leftover tomato paste in 1 tbsp portions for future use. Get the recipe here.

Twin Peas With Roasted Garlic Butter

Roasted garlic butter adds a modern twist to seasonal peas in this flavourful side dish. If you like, make a double batch of the garlic butter and toss the extra with hot pasta for an easy sauce. Get the recipe here.

Roasted Garlic Potato And Turnip Mash

Slightly sweet and peppery turnips hold their own in this extra-creamy mash, adding a welcome hit of flavour to the classic comforting side. Make it ahead and simply pop the dish in the oven to reheat before your meal. Get the recipe here.

The Ultimate Potato Gratin

The combination of a creamy potato filling and cheesy breadcrumb crust makes this recipe one of our favourites. Gruyère cheese is notoriously strong-smelling, but it mellows nicely as it melts. Get the recipe here.

Squash and Quinoa Pilaf

This dish is packed with all the flavours of fall, making it the perfect side for your Thanksgiving turkey (or Tofurky). Get the recipe here.

Honey-Lime Carrots With Cipollini Onions

The trick to giving this simple side dish a company-worthy look is all in the way you slice the carrots. Rather than cutting them in standard coins or sticks, we’ve sliced them on the diagonal to add a hint of drama to your holiday spread. Get the recipe here.

Maple Whisky Pudding With Maple Pecans

This dessert sings with the all-Canadian taste of real maple syrup. Each serving is topped with crunchy maple pecans (add a dollop of whipped cream, if you like) for a decadent dessert. Get the recipe here.

Apple and Cranberry Lattice Pie

A fluted lattice top is all you need to transform a bubbly, fruit-filled pie into a bakery-worthy treat. Its filling combines the best of the season with a mix of apples and fresh cranberries. Get the recipe here.