Vegetarian Thanksgiving Main Dishes That Wow Your Guests!
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A collection of impressive vegetarian main dishes perfect for Thanksgiving that will delight your guests.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cranberries, dried
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the butternut squash with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a pot, bring vegetable broth to a boil and add quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Once quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and mix in dried cranberries and walnuts.
- Combine the roasted squash with the quinoa mixture and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less dried cranberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg