How to Host a Vegetarian Thanksgiving

If you’ve got non–meateaters in attendance this Thanksgiving, you’re probably wondering what to serve them. As a courtesy, you should try to prepare at least one vegetarian dish per course. Not to worry! Whether you decide to make a few veggie–friendly dishes or an entire meatless meal, there are plenty of ways to adapt your menu so that everyone can enjoy it.

Meat Substitutions

• Made of soybeans, water and coagulated soy milk, tofu is a vegetarian’s best friend, and it can be added to just about any dish. If you’re working with tofu of firm consistency, be sure to drain and press it before you begin cooking. (Try our Tofu & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers.)
• These days meat substitutes come in all shapes, sizes and tastes. Some have a meatlike taste, while others are delicious on their own!
• Other options include seitan (or wheat gluten), tempeh (soybeans), or, if you don’t want to go the faux route, mushrooms — which are a great meat replacement. (Try our Mushroom Parmesan.)

Veggie-Friendly Recipes

• In general, dessert is the easiest course to make without using meat. Most soups and stuffings can be adapted easily by using vegetable rather than chicken broth. And there are lots of side dishes that don’t require meat at all (for example, Savory Cranberry Sauce, Super–Moist Corn Bread and Creamy Loaded Mashed Potatoes).
• For main dishes, you can use one of the meat substitutes listed above or you can serve a meatless pasta, casserole or chili. Here are a few suggestions:

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