5 'Meatless Mondays' recipes to try for your Thanksgiving feast

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Nov 17, 2015 06:16 AM EST

Most probably, most of the people would choose to serve meat, especially turkey meat, during Thanksgiving Day as it is already the tradition. However, a person can also make Thanksgiving Day special by serving delicious meatless dishes.

Special meatless dishes can be the option for those who are vegetarian or even those who just want to try a brand new and healthier way of celebration. Fruits and vegetables are not just for side dishes and desserts. They can also spice up your table as a main dish. Check Meatless Monday for superb meatless dish suggestions.

Roasted Carrots With Gremolata

The recipe for this brilliant and yummy roasted carrots with gremolata can be read at the Fit Foodie Mama blog. The blogger found the recipe in a cookbook named "The Vegetarian Flavor Bible."

According to the blog, the name of this dish sounds so fab and fancy. However, the truth is that it is just a carrot recipe that is served with an Italian dressing made with lemon zest, garlic, and chopped parsley. Lemon, garlic, and parsley can enhance the taste of your carrots. Thus, it makes your dish much tastier.

For another roasted carrots recipe, check the video below.

Roasted Acorn Squash and Kale

Another great meatless dish is the roasted acorn squash and kale. It is a simple yet delicious dish that people should try at least once in their lives. The dish tastes the best with sweet potatoes, kobocha squash, butternut squash or pumpkin as the main ingredient. The recipe can be read here.

Baked Zucchini Fries with Lemony Cheater's Aioli

If a person likes the traditional French fries that can be bought in a number of fast food chains, then this healthy option will be perfect for him. It is still a fries, but with a twist. It makes use of Zucchini as the main ingredient. Then, it is breaded in panko. It also comes with lemony cheater's aioli dip that makes it much more mouth-watering. If you want to know the recipe for this, check out the Sophisticated Pie blog.

Lemon Garlic Roasted Cauliflower

Now, for those who are a fan of roasted dishes, lemon garlic roasted cauliflower is a great choice. It is a very simple recipe to do. There is nothing much to do than roasting and combining some ingredients. It is easy, right? Click here to see the step-by-step instruction of the Creek Side Cook blogger.

Vegetable Pot Pie

As for dessert, this vegetabe pot pie recipe is the best. It can be a comfort food, a cozy food, and even a celebration food. You can experiment with the recipe and substitute the ingredients with your own favorite vegetables.

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