These Vegan Leftover Recipes Are Better Than Any Thanksgiving Feast

We all look forward to Thanksgiving, but there’s nothing quite like the next day—and no, we’re not talking about Black Friday. Transforming holiday leftovers into tantalizing meals is an important aspect of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. From cranberry sauce and plant-based turkey to mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, every aspect of this epic feast can be repurposed into new, mouthwatering delights. 

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Vegan Thanksgiving leftover recipes

Don’t just reheat your Thanksgiving leftovers. These recipes will show you how to transform them into entirely new dishes. 

Big Box Vegan

1Vegan Leftover Stuffing and Potato Cakes

Big Box Vegan turns holiday leftovers into crispy, golden perfection with these easy potato cakes. Mashed potatoes and stuffing are combined with liquid vegan egg, thyme, and seasoning, then fried in a mix of vegan butter and olive oil. Pair with vegan sour cream or red pepper jelly for a comforting day-after meal that’s anything but boring.
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Hot for Food

2 Vegan Thanksgiving Waffles

Hot for Food transforms mashed potatoes, plant-based turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce into a savory waffle that you can make with leftovers from your feast (and eat in your stretchy pajamas). 
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Blissful Basil

3 Vegan Cranberry-Pecan Yogurt Parfaits

Nourish yourself the day after holiday feasting with this breakfast treat from Blissful Basil. Cranberry sauce and homemade gluten-free pecan granola are layered between spoonfuls of dairy-free yogurt, while pomegranate seeds and diced kiwi add an elegant finishing touch.
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Oh She Glows

4 Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Casserole

Pie for breakfast? We say yes with this fun morning treat from Oh She Glows. Leftover slices of pumpkin pie are chopped and combined with rolled oats, flaxseed, almond milk, and spices for a delicious treat that is easy as pie to make.
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Keepin’ it Kind

5Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich

This colorful stack from Keepin’ it Kind is the perfect post-holiday sandwich. Tempeh cutlets, green bean casserole, sweet potato bake, cranberry sauce, and gravy are layered between gluten-free sourdough bread for a mouthwatering meal that will have you feeling stuffed all over again. For even more Thanksgiving sandwich recipes, check out our guide here. 
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This Savory Vegan

6 Vegan Thanksgiving Leftovers Wraps

This Savory Vegan recipe packs all the flavors of Thanksgiving into easy wraps. Pile cranberry sauce, leafy greens, wild rice, and plant-based meat onto a tortilla. Then, drizzle with gravy and fold for a quick and easy day-after lunch to trick your taste buds into thinking it’s still the main event.
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Healthy Vegan

7Vegan Thanksgiving Bowl

This healthy Thanksgiving bowl combines roasted pecan-crusted kabocha squash, quinoa, kale, cranberries, and pumpkin seeds with a creamy maple Dijon dressing. This warm and nutrient-packed dish—created by VegNews publisher Colleen Holland—is perfect for the holiday season or year-round. The recipe emphasizes simple yet flavorful ingredients like maple syrup, seasonal spices, and a homemade dressing for a balance of sweet and savory flavors.
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The Veg Life

8 Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie

This savory pie from The Veg Life is a mouthful of Thanksgiving in every bite. Spoon leftover glazed carrots, sautéed mushrooms, and green beans into a flaky pie crust. Then, layer with gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce before spreading a mound of dairy-free mashed potatoes on top. Sprinkle with vegan parmesan cheese, and you’re ready to celebrate Thanksgiving all over again.
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Connoisseurus Veg

9 Leftover Cranberry, Cider Slaw, and Grilled Tempeh Vegan Thanksgiving Sandwich

Leftover Thanksgiving sandwiches are so iconic, we had to include another on this list. We’re salivating over the hearty flavors in this gourmet sandwich. Connoisseurus Veg repurposes leftover cranberry sauce by layering it with grilled tempeh and tangy slaw for a new taste of Thanksgiving.
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Seitan Beats Your Meat

10 Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza

Seitan Beats Your Meat trades gravy for marinara sauce and spreads leftover holiday bounty across a pizza crust. Top with melty vegan cheese, and you’ve got a fun meal to pair with your favorite holiday flick for “pizza and a movie night” during the long weekend.
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Oh My Veggies

11 Leftover Cranberry Sauce Bread

Chunky cranberry sauce gets a makeover in this moist and delicious bread from Oh My Veggies. With just a few ingredients, you’ve got a festive loaf that you can serve with more cranberry sauce dolloped on top.
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The Big Man’s World

12 Healthy Blender Sweet Potato Muffins

These flourless treats from The Big Man’s World are quick and easy with leftover mashed sweet potatoes. They are made without butter, oil, or sugar, and are naturally gluten-free, vegan, sugar-free, and dairy-free. Toss all the ingredients into a blender for a no-mess, no-fuss, moist, and fluffy snack.
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