What can I cook for a vegetarian?

Cabbage jambalaya, Black eyed pea casserole, Caprice salad with a good quality balsamic, Stuffed mirliton, or a stuffed artichoke.

It's a bit of work, but a good spinach lasagna works nicely. No meat, but a nice rich and thick red gravy and when you put it together toss in some fresh spinach leaves in the layers of noodles, sauce and cheese.

Meat. Tell them it’s “impossibly delicious meat.”

Eggplant parm or eggplant lasagna should work.

Having hard boiled eggs available is a good source of protein.

Red beans and rice minus any meats, but well seasoned. Same with white beans and rice. You could have some fried eggplant rounds on the side for another texture.

Some vegetarians eat fish/seafood. If she eats fish, lima beans and shrimp would be good.

If you're frying turkey, throw some catfish in there once the turkey is done

Not cajun, but my favorite vegetarian dish is Japchae a Korean noodle dish with sweet potato noodles and vegetables.

Japchae (Chap Chae)

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My son is bringing his girlfriend for Thanksgiving. She’s a vegetarian

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Tell him to politely dump her.

The Dressing, Vegetable Casseroles and Other sides are better than the turkey usually. Wouldn’t change what I’m doing much.

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A vegetarian from the Northeast? Prayers sent.

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My first thought as well.


With all the traditional southern sides at Thanksgiving (sweet potato, dressing, green bean casserole, squash casserole, mashed potatoes, etc, etc), I wouldn’t go out of my way much.

here is my go to, it never disappoints and others wind up eating it too

Roast some assorted veggies on a sheet pan tossed with olive oil, salt/pepper and cavenders. Cherry tomatoes, squash, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, red onion, garlic, mushrooms etc

Make a batch of couscous

put the couscous in a bowl, veggies on top, goat cheese if she’s not a vegan, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar