Anyone else COMPLETELY in denial that Thanksgiving is this week?!?! I feel like this year is just flying by. Wasn’t it just August??
I’m sure everyone has pie on the brain and you don’t really want to be bothered too much with regular healthy dinners, BUT YOU NEED TO EAT!! And fuel yourself for the marathon that is Thanksgiving cooking and baking!!!
Don’t worry – we’ve got options. Here’s what’s on the menu this week!
- mushroom lentil loaf – you won’t miss the meat!
- spaghetti squash with vegan spinach artichoke sauce – so creamy
- butternut squash and yam curry – perfect if you overbought some Thanksgiving veggies!
- linguine with chickpeas and zucchini – so easy! so delicious!
- vegetarian cauliflower fried rice – way to pack those veggies in
Happy eating!
Sunday
Mushroom Lentil Loaf from Making Thyme for Health
Prep Ahead Tip: Entire recipe can be prepped in advance and cooked when ready to serve.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make GF.
Monday
Spaghetti Squash with Vegan Spinach Artichoke Sauce from Hummusapien
Prep Ahead Tip: Spaghetti squash can be cooked in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is already vegan and gluten-free.
Tuesday
Butternut Squash and Yam Curry from The Roasted Root
Prep Ahead Tip: Rice can be cooked in advance and vegetables can be chopped in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Wednesday
Linguine with Chickpeas and Zucchini from Eats Well With Others
Prep Ahead Tip: Recipe comes together quickly, no need to prep ahead.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Use nutritional yeast in place of the pecorino cheese (add to taste!) if vegan. Use gluten free pasta to make it gluten free.
Thursday
Vegetarian Cauliflower Fried Rice from She Likes Food
Prep Ahead Tip: Comes together quickly if using packaged cauliflower rice. Otherwise cauliflower rice can be prepped in advance.
Vegan/Gluten-free Substitutions: Recipe is gluten free. Omit eggs to make vegan.
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So much squash! Yay!
This is such a great guide! That lentil loaf looks absolutely delicious. And a perfect recipe for the Holidays. Thanks so much for sharing.