14 Vegan Thanksgiving Roasts for Your Plant-Based Feast

There was once a time when vegan holiday meals were extremely limited. Years ago, when celebrating amongst a mixed company of eaters, vegans had to scavenge through the few veggie sides that didn’t include butter, cream, or meat drippings. But vegan Thanksgiving roasts are making the feast a lot easier. We’ve tasted them all and even tried our hand at making our own with the guidance of a few brilliant recipes. Whether you opt for store-bought or don an apron, here is your guide to the vegan holiday roasts everyone will enjoy.

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What are vegan Thanksgiving roasts made from?

The vegan Thanksgiving roast options have largely expanded from the inaugural Tofurky debut in 1997, but the vast majority of them have stuck to the original ingredients. 

Seitan—a meaty plant-based food made from vital wheat gluten—and tofu are two of the most heavily used products to create the succulent plant-based roasts that are featured on many a vegan table. Most roasts are seasoned with spices such as thyme, sage, and rosemary, then stuffed with a wild rice or savory stuffing mixture. 

Like turkey, they’re high in protein and often contain fair amounts of calories and fats. For example, a single serving of the original Tofurky contains 300 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 33 grams of plant-based protein. 

Vegan Thanksgiving roasts to buy

We’ve listed several excellent homemade roast recipes further down, but these are generally for the patient and adventurous cook. Those who prefer a stress-free option should look to any one of these fabulous pre-prepared vegan roast options. 

1 Tofurky 

Founded in 1979, Tofurky is a veteran in the vegan roast market. The all-natural, plant-based company launched commercial production of its signature Tofurky Holiday Roast in 1995 and built a loyal fanbase throughout the decades. 

The tender, savory roast, filled with wild rice and breadcrumb stuffing, is made of wheat and tofu, giving it a meaty chew and satisfying taste. You can also go one step further and snap up a Plant-Based Holiday Feast, which comes with the roast, stuffing, gravy, and even a vegan brownie for dessert. Beyond the original, Tofurky fans can opt for the seasonal Ham Roast with Amber Ale Glaze. 
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Gardein

2 Gardein

Like Tofurky, Gardein is another company that helped to popularize plant-based meat. Come holiday season, Gardein offers two outstanding main meal options. 

The brand’s more traditional Turk’y Roast is large enough to serve eight and includes a cranberry wild rice and kale stuffing and homestyle gravy. For smaller celebrations, opt for the Savory Stuffed Turk’y. This option includes two individual-sized breaded Turk’y roasts that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Each is filled with cranberry wild rice stuffing, and the box includes gravy, too. Pick up the Turk’y if it’s just for you or choose the Roast to feed a crowd.
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3 Field Roast

This cult favorite brand offers three plant-based roast options perfect for any vegan Thanksgiving dinner. The Celebration Roast is crafted with sage, garlic, and bread stuffing. A savory porcini mushroom gravy ties it all together for one delectable holiday main. The Sage and Garlic roast is made with butternut squash, onions, and lentils. Field Roast’s Hazelnut and Cranberry Plant-Based Roast features hazelnut-infused vegan meat stuffed with rosemary, candied ginger, and sausage stuffing, all encased in a layer of buttery, flaky puff pastry. The company’s three options are equally appealing, just with different flavor notes. Can’t decide between all three? Get them all. They freeze well. 
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Whole Foods Market

4 Whole Foods Market Plant-Based Roast

Decided to host Friendsgiving? Make the catering super easy by ordering Whole Foods Market’s 2025 holiday menu in advance. The chain is offering a Plant-Based Meal for 2, featuring a puff pastry center piece, stuffed with mushrooms and root vegetables. The menu also includes veggie sides, green beans, and mushroom gravy. Another tasty option from the grocery store chain is a roasted butternut squash with cranberries and sage. Place your orders online through the Whole Foods Market website. 
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Vegetarian Plus

5 Vegetarian Plus Vegan Turkey

Expect a few double-takes from your guests as you plant this golden vegan turkey on the table. It’s entirely plant-based, but it looks like a traditional bird right down to the golden crispy “skin.” Carve it up to reveal its juicy interior and serve with a side of tender stuffing and gravy—both included in the box. 
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Three Girls Vegan Creamery

6 Three Girls Vegan Creamery Holiday Roast

Sink your teeth into this savory, chewy holiday roast. Crafted with a base of seitan, this filling main features herby stuffing made with apples and sausage. The roast comes with a side of mushroom gravy made in the “Italian culinary tradition” that fans of Three Girls Vegan Creamy can’t get enough of. 
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Vegan Thanksgiving roast recipes to make

Preparing your own vegan roast is ideal when hosting a potluck—you make the main and ask others to bring the sides. Here are five solid plant-based roast recipes to impress all your guests.

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7Vegan Stuffed Squash Roast With Cranberry-Orange Sauce

This vegetable-forward main is not a roast in the traditional sense. No one will take a bite and believe it’s meat. However, it’s a stunning and delicious centerpiece, and it’s roasted, so there you go. Playing off the grotesque yet popular Turducken trend, this more compassionate dish involves a fork-tender butternut squash stuffed with layers of wild rice, sauteed mushrooms, glazed onions, roasted red peppers, and lightly wilted spinach. 
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8Vegan Holiday Roast With Cranberry Walnut Stuffing

If you prefer a meatier roast but don’t want to serve up any animals this Thanksgiving, this impressive vegan roast recipe will give you the best of both worlds. Made with a mix of vegan beef grounds and herbs, it’s satisfyingly meaty but 100 percent plant-based.
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9Vegan Garlicky Herb-Roasted Whole Cauliflower

Don’t underestimate the humble cauliflower. When roasted whole in a garlicky, cheesy, herbed oil, there’s no doubt that this former side vegetable will become the star of the Thanksgiving table.
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10Herbed Vegetable Roast With Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Keep things simple this Thanksgiving by swapping out a big centerpiece for a plate of flavorful roasted vegetables, like red potatoes, baby carrots, portabello mushrooms, and butternut squash. Served with creamy garlic mash, they’re easy to make and bursting with flavor.
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11Vegan Roasted Sweet Basil Squash

This roasted sweet basil squash might not be a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but when your guests try the buttery, intense, autumnal flavors, they’re guaranteed to be asking for it year after year. Serve with traditional side dishes, or change things up by offering wild rice and salad, instead.
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