Whether you are vegetarian, vegan, or neither, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to try out some fresh and flavorful plant-based recipes. It's a great way to add healthy dishes to your table while taking advantage of all the seasonal veggies and fruits that are available. Also, when you think about it, even though turkey has become synonymous with Thanksgiving, it's usually the side dishes and desserts that most people get excited about and many of those already tend to be vegetarian or vegan.
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If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet and are going to eat at someone else's home, it's never a bad idea to bring a dish or two or three that you prepared yourself to make sure that there will be something you will enjoy eating. If you aren't vegetarian or vegan and are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, it's never a bad idea to include vegetarian and vegan dishes on your menu. There's nothing worse than having someone come over to dine with you and not having anything available that they can eat. With that in mind, check out the following vegetarian and vegan recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving.