Thanksgiving Gameplan
A plant-based holiday is both fun and rewarding to your wellness goals - imagine spending your Thanksgiving afternoon energized and awake, instead of stuffed and sleepy. It’s surprisingly easy to create a wholesome menu for your celebration, and we’re here to help. Follow our outline below and you’ll have a feast every guest will enjoy.
APPS
Don’t forget your greens - while you might not be used to having tons of veggies on Thanksgiving, try loading up a warm salad or soup with hearty flavors like sweet potatoes, beets, and brussels sprouts.
- Charred Sprout and Orange Pecan Salad
- Chickpea Salad with Cranberries and Pepitas
- Crispy Kale Caesar
- Pumpkin and White Bean Soup with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
SIDES
There are some schools of thought that claim the sides on Thanksgiving are even more key than the main dish, and who are we to dispute that? There’s not much better than mashed potatoes, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, and we’ve got you covered for all three (and then some).
- Thanksgiving Style Stuffed Sweet Potato
- Zesty Cranberry Sauce
- Whole Grain Thanksgiving Stuffing
- Sweet n Spicy Brown Rice Salad
THE MAIN COURSE
Plant-based versions of lentil meatloaf, pot pies, or stuffed acorn squash will look great on your table as a main dish, but won’t leave you feeling too stuffed.
DESSERT
No one will notice the difference if you bring a plant-based dessert to the table. These delectable dishes can also double as a delicious morning-after breakfast. Yum!
For even more Thanksgiving recipes, simply search ‘thanksgiving’ in the Meal Planner search engine. Cheers to good health, good food, and good company!