Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu and Planner

For non-meat eaters, Thanksgiving can be a challenge. This menu is chock-full of delicious vegetarian dishes to celebrate a joyful holiday in style.

The best part of this Thanksgiving menu is that you can do much of the preparation in advance.

Menu PlannerUp to 2 days ahead:

• Prepare the dressing and toast the walnuts for Arugula & Pear Salad.
• Prepare gravy; cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare green beans through Step 2; cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare the dough for galette.
• Prepare sauce for apple squares.

Thanksgiving morning:

• Prepare the galette through Step 5 (do not bake). Cover and refrigerate.
• Prepare apple squares.
• Wash and dry the salad greens; cover loosely and refrigerate.

About 1 hour before serving:

• Prepare mashed potatoes; keep warm.
• Bake the galette.

About 30 minutes before serving:

• Slice pears and finish the salad.
• Reheat the gravy.
• Finish the green beans.