100 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
From meatless appetizers to vegetarian sides to hearty meat-free mains (and veggie gravies!) this list of vegetarian Thanksgiving ideas and recipes is sure to inspire you. One of my favorites is this super easy garlic mashed red potatoes recipe that needs only 5 minutes prep, then the Crock Pot does the rest of the work!
Ingredients
- 10 cloves garlic medium in size, separated from the bulb and peeled [about 1/8 pound of garlic]
- 2 pounds red potatoes scrubbed clean and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter + more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth can substitute water
- 1/4 cup half-and-half + more as desired
Equipment
- Two-quart or larger Crock Pot
Instructions
- Place garlic in the Crock Pot, then add potatoes. Top with butter, sprinkle on the salt, and add the water or vegetable broth.
- Cook on high 3 - 4 hours or low 8 hours. Potatoes and garlic should be very tender.
- Using a potato masher, mash potatoes a bit and then pour in 1/4 cup half-and-half. Continue mashing, adding additional half-and-half until potatoes are desired consistency. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve topped with additional butter if desired.
Notes
Adaptations/Variations
- Vegan Mashed Red Potatoes - Swap in vegan butter and a creamy plant-based milk such as full-fat (unsweetened!) oat milk.
- Non-garlicky mashed red potatoes - Just leave out the garlic! Still delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 167kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 14mg, Sodium: 298mg, Potassium: 740mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 185IU, Vitamin C: 16mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg