I was just wondering since vegetarians don't eat meat than what do they eat for Thanksgiving?

Question

Since they can't have the traditional turkey or ham.

Answer 1

Twenty years ago we used to share Thanksgiving with our best friends, who were vegetarian. They pointed out that they could eat everything except the turkey and the giblets, so why not get together?

We used to make a special batch of stuffing (with no giblets; they were ovo-lacto, so we could still use eggs and butter) with sourdough bread, onion, sage leaves, celery, and sometimes pecans, and then bake it inside a hollowed-out pumpkin. It made a GREAT centerpiece for the Thanksgiving dinner, and the roast-pumpkin aroma was wonderful. We STILL make this, even when we're having Thanksgiving with non-vegetarian family and friends.

One of our other favorites was a casserole made from sliced yams and tart green apples, layered together and baked with brown sugar, butter and lime juice. Homemade bread... pumpkin pie... mashed potatoes... no meat in any of that, so as long as you don't put bacon in the green beans, you're good to go!

Answer 2

If someone else is preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, I bring stuffed acorn squash and just enjoy the rest of the meal (potatos, veggies, stuffing if they've set a little aside with no turkey or chicken broth of whatnot in it.) The squash complements the meal and the meat-eaters can enjoy it as a side dish while I make it the center of my meal.

I've tried Tofurkey and found it to be uncomfortably filling after just a couple of bites. You can get vegetarian gravy mix for your mashed potatoes and I do like that.

Answer 3

We usually have a yam or squash casserole as a main dish with lots and lots of other veggies, cranberry sauce, and yummy desserts. Sometimes we'll just have a made-from-scratch veggie pizza instead. Thanksgiving is about being with your family and being thankful for the good things in your life - the specific foods really do not matter at all.

Answer 4

Many of us just enjoy all the side dishes that may be altered slightly to be vegetarian friendly (using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth). Some folks make a vegetarian main dish.

Last year I had mashed pototoes with onion gravy, stuffing made with apple and faux sausage, green beans, salad and another vegetable. There was plenty to eat.

Answer 5

Well Ive heard of vegetarians having all vegetables on thanksgiving. No turkey at all.

Answer 6

Uhm, properly i replaced into vegetarian very last 365 days and did not eat turkey, so I surely basically ate something that replaced into there that did not contain meat. I propose each kin counting on cultures serves diverse issues on the table! Stuff your face with some pumpkin pie ;)

Answer 7

Hey Babe,

My Vegan friends eat:

Tofu Turkey, Casserroles, and stuffing!

James in San Diego

Answer 8

Their Traditional Thanksgiving is much healthier!

Vegetarian Entrees for the Holidays
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/holidays/thanksgiving/vegetarian.html

Vegetarian Gravy
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/sauces/gravy/veggravy.html
Cranberry Chutney
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/sauces/relish/cranchutney.html
Indian Corn Pudding
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/veg/incornpudding.html
Aztec Platter
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/salads/bean/aztecplatter.html
Squash, Leek & Cheddar Soufflé with Greens
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/main/veg/squashleeksouffle.html
Quinoa Pilaf with Peas & Almonds
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/side/grains/quinoapilaf.html
Sweet Potato Biscuits
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/breads/quick/swtpotbiscuits.html
Maple Date Hazelnut Bread
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/breads/quick/maplehazelbrd.html
Cocoa Mock Mince Pie
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/piestarts/cocoamockmince.html
Pumpkin Streusel Pie
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/piestarts/pumpstreuselpie.html

Answer 9

There are plenty of other things to eat. I'm sure vegetearians are happy eating no ham or turkey. I can't stand ham... yuck.

Answer 10

I eat eggplant parmesan or some other type of pasta dish. Plus, my family, even though they eat meat, has tons of veggies and fruits for thanksgiving.