Holiday season is in full swing, and all us vegetarians want for Christmas (and Chanukah and Kwanzaa and New Year's and Festivus) is a guarantee that there will be something satisfying for us to eat at the many parties we're getting ready to attend. Sure, we love chips and guacamole, but there's got to be something more...like our crispy roasted chickpeas.
So. Thanksgiving is coming. You’re not eating turkey. But what are you going to have? Sure, you can build a meat-free meal of stuffing, yams, and string beans. But there’s something about overloading on sides that can make you feel kind of empty. We've compiled a round up of protein-rich dishes that will keep you satisfied and be a welcome addition at any holiday table.
It always feels like a bit of a cruel joke that my birthday falls out around (and sometimes on) Thanksgiving. I mean, is there any holiday that is more meat-centric? But rather than feel sorry for myself, I get cooking. Thanksgiving dinner may not be MY meal, but these pumpkin bread pancakes—a delicious, vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free way celebrate fall—totally are. I'd rather celebrate all month long than at one meal, anyway!
![[recipe!] Crispy Roasted Chickpeas](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5216e696e4b069b8151d9117/1450392188898-RLWJ0KBV1BIS1D63EHNR/image-asset.jpeg)
![[recipe!] Cashew Apricot Ginger Breakfast Cookie](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5216e696e4b069b8151d9117/1430924097868-UTY689HJEUEDIHVEN9IX/image-asset.jpeg)
![[#LinkLove!] Don't stuff yourself on stuffing! Eight veg-friendly, protein-rich Thanksgiving dishes](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5216e696e4b069b8151d9117/1417025144573-ZY3023VBYFWG866JXDP5/image-asset.jpeg)
![[recipe!] Pumpkin Bread Pancakes (that just happen to be vegan and gluten free)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5216e696e4b069b8151d9117/1415033212836-18ZHYVKWNKZBSXGG7RSL/image-asset.jpeg)