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A Traditional Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menu

The Tofurky is a life-saver for the vegetarian with little time to cook a special Thanksgiving dinner. Made from wheat gluten and tofu, this dish is high in protein and comes with its own stuffing. It's also relatively inexpensive. You can purchase the Tofurky Feast, which contains gravy and dumplings, and is certified vegan.

There's no need to do without your favorite Thanksgiving dishes if you're vegetarian. Simply find a way to cut out the meat and other animal products. Whole Foods is a tremendous boon for any vegetarian who is strapped for time. They have everything you need, including lots of organics.

Gourmet Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner Menus

For those of us with a little time and money to spare, a gourmet vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner can make the occasion. Gourmet vegetarian Thanksgiving dinners tend to veer away from the traditional fare toward something rather more eclectic and stylish. Pick a theme for your Thanksgiving feast. One year, the Vegetarian Times published an article on a Santa Fe Thanksgiving dinner. Another time, they wrote about a Thanksgiving meal cooked entirely over the hearth. The Vegetarian Times website is a great resource for recipes and menu ideas. They never stick to the traditional fare, and they always have lots of menu ideas which are fresh and new.

Check online for recipes and menu ideas for your vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner. Allrecipes.com is a great place to find vegetarian recipes. Vegweb.com is also a great source for vegetarian ideas for Thanksgiving. It's primarily vegan, but the recipes are so fantastic, you and your guests will never know it. Also check the International Vegetarian Union for some great vegetarian ideas for Thanksgiving. This site is also primarily vegan. Fatfree.com is another excellent resource for vegetarians.

Top Off Your Thanksgiving Dinner with a Healthy Yet Decadent Dessert

Believe it or not, it is possible to create delicious, traditional desserts which are dramatically healthier than the usual Thanksgiving fare. It's easy to make healthy pumpkin treats with less sugar and fat.

Or if you're creating a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner, try baking up some healthy brownies, cookies or cakes for dessert.

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