15+ Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Presenting easy & flavorful Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes that are perfect for any holiday dinner or celebration. These delicious recipes can be made quickly in your Instant Pot, air fryer, oven, or stove, are easy to double, and can be prepped ahead.

My family loves Thanksgiving.  More than the turkey, we are big fans of all the side dishes, appetizers, and desserts.

Come fall, we start making the sides and eat them for weeknight meals, and take them for sharing to holiday dinners through November and December. This way we get to enjoy all our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes throughout the holiday season 🙂

Sharing some of our favorites with you all, I hope you enjoy them as much as my family and friends do! This collection will give you plenty of choices for Vegetarian Side Dishes, Vegan Thanksgiving sides, or Gluten-free Thanksgiving sides! 

Most of these recipes can be made or prepped ahead in the Instant Pot, air fryer, Oven, or stovetop. Bookmark this page for our growing collection of tried and enjoyed Thanksgiving Side Dishes recipes.

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Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Parmesan Potatoes

Potatoes seasoned with herbs & parmesan cheese, and roasted till golden crisp. These Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are the perfect side-dish for any occasion.

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Green Beans Almondine - Instant Pot & stovetop

Flavorful & healthy Green Beans Almondine! Fresh crisp string beans sautéed with garlic, herbs, and vinegar, and topped with toasted almond chips.

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Honey Glazed Carrots

Crisp, tender & citrusy-sweet Honey Glazed Carrots are a delicious and colorful side dish made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot or stovetop in just 15 minutes.

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Brussel Sprouts in Air Fryer

Easy recipe for healthy, low-carb and perfectly roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts made in your air fryer (or oven) in under 30 minutes!

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Garlic Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

This garlic cauliflower mashed potatoes recipe is simply magical.  It's like mashed potatoes met cheese fondue!  The addition of goat cheese adds a tanginess, which cuts through the richness, and balances this sauce perfectly.  Pairs perfectly with lamb chops and chicken.

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Cauliflower Steak

Cauliflower Steak is a quick and delicious 30-minute recipe made in the Oven or Air Fryer for a show-stopping vegan and vegetarian meal or side dish.

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These easy-to-make Air Fryer Potato Wedges are seasoned with a simple spice blend and are air-fried until fluffy in the middle and crispy on the outside.

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Bombay Potatoes

Baby potatoes coated with Indian spices and roasted until golden crisp, these Bombay Potatoes make for a finger-licking-good appetizer and are a perfect sidekick to any curry or roasted entree.

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Spicy Mac and Cheese

Spicy mac & cheese is an Indian-inspired twist on a classic. It's an easy vegetarian one-pot meal made in the Instant Pot or on the stove in under 30 minutes.

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Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread- Oven & Instant Pot Recipe

A combination of sweet and savory, this cheesy Jalapeños Cheddar Cornbread is the perfect balance between moist and crumbly.  This recipe is an all jazzed-up version of my favorite store-bought cornbread mix.

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Air fryer Garlic Bread (15-Minute Recipe!)

This Air Fryer Garlic Bread is a 15-minute, 6-ingredient recipe that makes the best garlic bread! Baguette slices are slathered in a homemade garlic butter, then air fried until soft in the middle and crispy on the outside.

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Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Sweet, tart, and extremely delicious, this ruby red Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce can be made with fresh or frozen cranberries and is a must-have on your holiday table.

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Cranberry Chutney

This Cranberry Chutney is a perfect combination of sweet and tart, made with fresh and dried cranberries, apples, and warm spices in 25 minutes!

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Peach Chutney in Instant Pot or Stovetop

Sweet juicy peaches cooked with fresh ginger and seasoned with a hint of roasted cumin and cayenne, this Peach Chutney is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Enjoy this versatile condiment year round with this easy Instant Pot or Stovetop recipe. No pectin used!

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Cranberry Orange Cornbread in Instant Pot (or Oven)

Making cornbread in an instant pot makes it more moist, almost like a sponge cake.  This recipe spices it up to make Cranberry Orange Cornbread in an instant pot or oven

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Pumpkin Cornbread - Instant Pot / Oven

This Pumpkin Cornbread is where earthy and sweet cornbread mix meets creamy and moist homemade (or canned) pumpkin puree for a Fall treat.

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Bonus Recipe: Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

French Toast Casserole

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Popular Thanksgiving Drinks & Cocktails

Popular Thanksgiving Desserts

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I hope you enjoy these easy thanksgiving side dishes. If you make any of them, do post a picture on your favorite social media and tag #SpiceCravings. We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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