15 Thanksgiving Special Diet Recipes

Never has there ever been a holiday table without green bean casserole. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but you get the point. It’s an American classic everyone knows but not everyone gets the opportunity to enjoy due to dietary restrictions or eating lifestyles. We love this gluten-free version because it gets more forks involved, but even more for its rich, punchy flavors.

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These adorable mini pumpkin pies that rethink the ratio of crust to filling in the most adorable, snack-able package. These little pies are perfect for people who want just a little treat after the big meal.

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Looking for a new staple fall side? This is IT. Filled with the perfect balance of textures and sweet-tangy flavors, this superfood salad has everything you could ever want in a sweet potato dish. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is not only an ideal last-minute Thanksgiving side, but makes for great leftovers too.

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Vegan mashed potatoes that are just as creamy and delicious as the real thing? You betcha! Toasted sesame oil adds tons of flavor and creaminess. Green onions and extra sesame seeds round them out for some of the best mashed potatoes we’ve ever made.

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Expecting a vegetarian at your table this holiday? This roasted cabbage is the way to go! It’s savory, sweet, and salty on the outside and super tender on the inside. Topped with lots of silky mushroom gravy, we doubt anyone at your table will be missing meat.

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Sweet, creamy, and so smooth, homemade fruit sorbet is also just as easy as making homemade ice cream. The best part? You can use any kind of fruit you like! Cranberry sorbet would be a particularly lovely way to end a Thanksgiving meal, but anything goes.

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When the weather outside gets frightful, we can all agree that there’s nothing nicer than curling our hands around a piping hot mug of some mulled wine…that is, unless you’re not drinking alcohol. Rather than simply skip that sip of pure coziness, make this non-alcoholic mulled wine instead!

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