15+ Thanksgiving Vegetarian Side Dishes

Presenting 15+ easy & healthy Thanksgiving vegetarian 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. Don't forget to check out bonus recipes for breakfast casserole, drinks and dessert!

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

We start making the sides a week or two earlier and eat them for weeknight meals, or 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 recipes.

And don't forget to check out the bonus recipes for make-ahead breakfast casserole, cocktails & drinks and two decadent desserts. Happy Cooking!

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Crowd Pleasing Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Parmesan Roasted Potatoes in Instant Pot & Oven

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- Instant Pot & Stove

These crisp, tender and citrusy sweet Honey Glazed Carrots are a delicious and colorful side, fit for any occasion.  This recipe is quick and easy to elevate weeknight dinners, and elegant enough to compliment any festive occasion.

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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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Bombay Potatoes - Instant Pot/ Air Fryer/ Oven

Baby potatoes coated with a potpourri of Indian spices, and cooked till they are golden crisp, these Spicy Bombay Potatoes make for a finger-licking good appetizer, and are a perfect sidekick to any curry or roasted entree. Make them in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer or oven and enjoy this gluten-free and vegan side dish.

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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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Broccoli Cheddar Pasta in Instant Pot

Rich, creamy and cheesy, this Broccoli Cheddar Pasta is comfort food at it's best! This family-friendly one-pot meal is everything a Broccoli Cheddar soup promises, and more. Here's a 30-minute dump-and-start recipe for your Instant Pot pressure cooker. Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta is a fast and filling vegetarian meal featuring crispy mushrooms tossed with creamy penne pasta and peas.

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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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Cranberry Sauce in Instant Pot

Sweet, tart and so delicious, Cranberry sauce is a jelly like relish made by cooking cranberries & sugar.  Its the perfect compliment to our holiday dinners

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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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Harissa Roasted Turnips - Air Fryer | Oven

A simple Harissa Roasted Turnips recipe made with a sweet and smokey red chili paste and tender-crisp turnips is ready in under 30 minutes!

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Bonus Recipes

Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole

French Toast Casserole (Instant Pot & Oven Recipe)

This easy recipe for Cinnamon Raisin French toast casserole is everything you love about a French toast, just way more convenient!  Sweet cinnamon raisin bread soaked in custard, baked till it's soft and gooey on the inside and crispy and caramelized on the outside! 

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Thanksgiving Drinks & Cocktails

Low Carb Cranberry Moscow Mule

This festive Low Carb Cranberry Moscow Mule is the perfect drink to enjoy with your friends and family during the holiday season. A great combination of sweet and tart, this LOW CARB twist on a classic cocktail will really wow you!

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Easy Mulled Wine | Gluhwein Recipe

On a cold night, a cup of warm mulled wine is soul warming.  Bold red wine is simmered and infused with citrus and warm spices, this is a perfect blend of spice & wine.

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Spiced Apple Cider | Mulled Cider in Instant Pot

Sweet and tart apples cooked with sugar, cinnamon, cloves and ginger, and strained to get a delicious Spiced Apple Cider that can warm up your soul on a chilly evening.  Enjoy this fall favorite with this easy Instant Pot or stovetop recipe.

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Thanksgiving Desserts

Chocolate Bread Pudding

This easy chocolate bread pudding is a rich, decadent treat made with buttery croissants and plenty of chocolate. Easily made in the oven, air fryer, or Instant Pot.

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Tiramisu Recipe Without Eggs

This Easy Tiramisu recipe without eggs has a kick of espresso soaked ladyfingers for a creamy, make-ahead, freezer-friendly Italian dessert.

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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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This post has been updated in 2020 to add more holiday recipes to the collection!