15 Simple Thanksgiving Plant-Based Recipes Using a Sheet Pan!

When we think of cooking for Thanksgiving, what usually comes to mind is a messy, chaotic kitchen with hours of prep and cook time and complicated recipes. But fear not! We’ve gathered 15 recipes that mostly involve tossing ingredients on a sheet pan and putting it in the oven. As plant-based eaters, we might sometimes have to prep our own food for the holidays, and these recipes make it easy and simple to do that in any kitchen. It’s also easy to double any of these recipes so you have plenty to share with guests and show them how delicious and easy vegan cooking can be! We have some appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts for a complete Thanksgiving feast!

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Also, don’t forget to check out our ultimate guide to plant-based recipes for Thanksgiving!

1. Herb Roasted Chickpeas

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Crunchy, flavorful, and filling! These crispy Herb Roasted Chickpeas by Natalie Martin MS, RD and Lexie Staten MS, RD are great as a snack, sprinkled over a salad, or used to top roasted veggies. They travel well and are a healthy alternative to your typical snack foods. You could even serve them as a part of your Thanksgiving appetizers!

2. Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Almonds

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These Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Almonds by Stephanie McKinnie are the perfect savory snack! Fresh rosemary and garlic are oven-roasted alongside almonds, resulting in crunchy herbs that make this snack even harder to resist. Not only are they great snacks when you’re on the go, but they’re also perfect to take along to potlucks or serve before Thanksgiving dinner!

Gratitude: Plant-Based Thanksgiving Cookbook

No other holiday captures the spirit of home cooking the way Thanksgiving does. This is why you need the ultimate Thanksgiving cookbook, One Green Planet’s Gratitude: Plant-Based Recipes to Create your own Thanksgiving Tradition! In the cookbook, you’ll find our 100 most popular plant-based Thanksgiving recipes like Soft Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts, Spiced Apple Cake with Cashew Frosting, Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding with Nut Crumble Topping, Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies, and hearty entrees like Roast Root Vegetable Stack With Dukkah, Vegducken: Butternut Squash Stuffed With Eggplant, Zucchini, and a Mushroom Lentil Stuffing, and Seitan Roast With Sausage and Pear Stuffing and Apple Cider Gravy and so much more!

3. Sheet Pan Cauliflower With Crispy Onions and Caper-Parsley Vinaigrette

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Come late fall, when you’re looking to make dinner and warm up the house at the same time, this is one of the best vegetable dishes to cook. Heat the sheet pan with the oven, so the cauliflower and onions sizzle, just like they would in a skillet. The caper-parsley vinaigrette is here to add a little salty punch. This Sheet Pan Cauliflower With Crispy Onions and Caper-Parsley Vinaigrette by Umami Bomb, Raquel Pelzel makes a great holiday side dish!

4. Maple Dijon Thyme Roasted Vegetables

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Beets, carrots, and Brussels sprouts wed with tangy apple, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and thyme to create an earthy autumn-inspired dish. The taste these Maple Dijon Thyme Roasted Vegetables by Daniela Modesto take on when roasted together is everything you could want out of a fall dish. You can put them on salad, or as a side for your Thanksgiving dinner.

5. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pumpkin, Tomatoes, Toasted Seeds, and Balsamic Vinegar

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Not only are these roasted Roasted Brussels Sprouts by Judy Moosmueller sprouts amazing, but they are also paired with pumpkin, tomatoes, toasted seeds, and balsamic vinegar to make a vegan side that will be unforgettable. Plus, the tandoori spice mix is to die for. Your holiday guests will thank you!

6. Colorful Roasted Root Veggies

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This Colorful Roasted Root Veggies side dish by James Wythe is really quick and simple to prepare. It will add some serious color to your table and guests will love it! You can always get creative and add anything you wish to it.

7. Tofu Sheet Pan Meal With “Cheezy” Miso Tahini Sauce

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Simple one-pan vegan meal with tofu, vegetables, and “cheezy” no-cheese miso tahini sauce. Usually, one-pan vegan meals call for chickpeas, veggies, and seasonings. This Tofu Sheet Pan Meal by Lauren Kirchmaier, however, incorporates cubed tofu as a source of protein. The tofu browns beautifully alongside the veggies here for a protein-packed entree that can be made for weeknight dinners or a quick but beautiful holiday meal!

8. Sheet Pan Ratatouille With Creamy Polenta

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A garden delight full of fresh herbs and flavors. This Sheet Pan Ratatouille With Creamy Polenta by Diane Smith works for lunch, dinner, potluck, and holidays. You will never grow tired of eating this clean and healthy dish. It will be your “go-to” staple for any occasion.

9. Holiday Oven Roasted Seitan

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Loaded with beefy, savory, holiday goodness this Holiday Oven Roasted Seitan by Logan Dunn & Lexus Osman roast is boiled first and then baked to caramelize the outer layer and bring out the best it has to offer. Filled with holiday herbs and roasted with love this seitan is as prepared as easy as mix, knead, boil, bake, and serve! Perfect made the night before your holiday feast or served hot from the oven.

10. Savory Sweet Potato Fall Crescent Rolls

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Hot and flaky, buttery and salty with a hint of sweet – that is what these Savory Sweet Potato Fall Crescent Rolls by Jennifer Harmon are all about. There is something to be said about freshly baked pastry dough with its melt-in-your-mouth crust. Top that with a sweet potato filling and it creates the perfect creaminess while the mushrooms and onions bring all the flavors together.

11. Chive Mustard Roasted Radishes

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Caramelized red radishes in a buttery sauce make this a savory side that pairs well with anything. Try these Chive Mustard Roasted Radishes by Noming Thru Life are delicious!

12. Pumpkin Sheet Cake

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This Pumpkin Sheet Cake by Gabrielle St. Claire needs no pitch because it’s just all that and more! It’s easy, has minimal ingredients, is affordable, packs tons of pumpkin, has aesthetic appeal, is perf for fall, is such a breeze compared to icing a full cake, and will have you reaching for a slice again and again!

13. Chewy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

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These Chewy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies by Christina Bedetta are vegan, have a gluten and refined sugar-free option, and are, clearly, full of nutrients. The texture is soft and chewy, reminiscent of your favorite pumpkin bread!

14. Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark

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This time of year, it’s pumpkin spice everything, but let’s not forget the seeds. And pumpkin seeds together with chocolate – amazing! This Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark by Holly Bertone is made with just 3 ingredients and it’s Paleo, gluten-free, and vegan. It’s the perfect snack for those crisp autumn days or a Thanksgiving dessert

15. Cinnamon Baked Apples

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These Vegan Cinnamon Baked Apples by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek are a classic Fall dessert, made vegan and suitable for a plant-based diet. These will look beautiful on your holiday table and delight your guests!

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