Choose Compassion This Thanksgiving

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With Thanksgiving around the corner, many vegans in the United States are gearing up for some awkward meals and conversations with their not-so-vegan families. With over 300,000 vegan meals given this year already, the Million Dollar Vegan team has seen the transformative power of offering delicious plant-based options to our non-vegan counterparts. After all, the key to a person’s heart is often through their stomach.

Skipping the turkey and bringing something plant-based that’s sure-to-please has never been easier. We’ve compiled some of our favorite turkey alternatives below!

9 Delicious Alternatives To Turkey

Portobello Mushroom Wellington

Make delicious new traditions with this Portobello Mushroom Wellington from BOSH! Even the meat-eaters will be asking for seconds (make sure you make enough to share!)


Country Fried “Turkey” Tofu & Mushroom Gravy

This year will be the last year you hear your relatives say they don’t like tofu with this Crispy Tofu Turkey Recipe by Wicked Healthy.


Vegan Pot Pie

Need something you can make ahead of time and super family-friendly? This Vegan Pot Pie by Nora Cooks is the perfect customizable main course for the holidays!


Beyond Beef Tater Tot Casserole

Quick, delicious, and always a family-favorite — this time without the animal products! Make a few batches because you’ll want to have some leftovers of this Beyond Beef Tater Tot Casserole.


Thanksgiving Meatloaf

If you’re looking to add a unique yet tasty twist to a family-favorite, this Thanksgiving Meatless Loaf from Fat-Free Vegan is the way to do it! If you can make the meatless version more delicious than the original, why wouldn’t you?


Beyond Sausage Stuffing

The only issue with the plant-based version of this holiday favorite is that you may not have room left for the main course! This Beyond Sausage Stuffing recipe is sure to be a hit!


Gardein Holiday Roast

The holidays are busy; we get it. If you’re running low on time or just don’t feel like cooking anything, the Gardein Holiday Roast is here to save the day.  Available online and in most stores where Gardein products are sold.


Harvest Celebration Field Roast

Ready in 60 minutes, this Roast by Field Roast is one more reason to celebrate! Also available online and in many stores, this is perfect for the last-minute preppers.


Tofurkey Roast With Wild Rice Stuffing

The best way to really determine which roast is your favorite is to try them all… you won’t be disappointed adding the Plant-Based Feast by Tofurkey in your cart.


The holidays may not be the easiest time to try and convince family members that #VeganIsTheFuture, but it is the perfect time to show them how delicious and easy giving thanks without harming others can be. You’ll be handing out vegan recipes in no time.

Enjoy your vegan holiday, and if you do inspire a friend or family member to try vegan, be sure to sign them up for our Free 31-Day Vegan Support Program.

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