Vegan Thanksgiving Power Bowl - Feasting on Fruit (2024)

November 24, 2015 · Natalie 27 Comments

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I know I’m cutting it close with Thanksgiving only two days off, but at the last minute I decided topost some “real” food. So if pumpkin pie alone isn’t enough of a meal for you, then I have a nutritious savory powerbowl that gives an little nod to the traditionalThanksgiving feast.

You can pull thisentire bowl together in about an hour. Yes that is a lot longer than I usually spendon onemeal, butit’s a lotfasterthan the usual Thanksgiving prep time.This bowl is perfect for a solo Thanksgiving or a vegan Thanksgiving amidst omnivores.But make sure to leave alittle extra of everything, because most likely your family and friends are going to be at least somewhat intriguedbythe plant-based goodness you’re having.

Tangy cranberry sauce that gets it’s sweet side from fruit juice and maple syrup.
Lentils simmered till soft and seasoned with the herbs typical ofgravy.
Brown riceand veggie “stuffing“.
Sweet potato cubesbaked till crispy.
A bed of baby greens.

Thanksgiving meals usually end up as a hodgepodge of helpings from different dishes alljumbled on one plate, so why not just start that way…

Thanksgiving Power Bowl

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Ingredients

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CRANBERRY SAUCE
12 oz . fresh cranberries
Juice of one orange
Zest of one orange
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup maple syrup
LENTILS
1 cup lentils (pre-soaking optional)
1 cup veggie broth
2 cups water (only 1 1/2 cup if pre-soaked)
Seasonings/herbs: thyme (rosemary, garlic, black pepper)
BROWN RICE STUFFING
2 cups cooked brown rice
3/4 cup chopped carrot
3/4 cup chopped mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped celery
SWEET POTATOES
1 medium sweet potato
For serving: mixed baby greens

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Instructions

FOR THE CRANBERRY SAUCE: Combine everything in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes until thick. (I made mine the day before and refrigerated overnight)
FOR THE LENTILS: Combine everything in a pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cook uncovered for about 20 minutes.
FOR THE BROWN RICE STUFFING: Combine the carrots, mushrooms, and celery in a saucepan. Add 1/4 cup water or veggie broth. Bring to high heat, then reduce to medium, cover, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until all the veggies are fork tender.
Add the brown rice. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm up the rice. Turn off the heat and mash with a potato masher until stuffing textured.
FOR THE SWEET POTATOES: Preheat the oven to 450F. Chop the sweet potato into large chunks. Spread out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 450F for about ?25 minutes.

A very Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 24, 2015 at 11:19 pm

Do you realize how ground breaking this is!? It’s like a savory dinner recipe :O Like you’ve moved to the dark side!
And you’ve captured thanksgiving all in one big happy bowl! The Pilgrims and Indians would be proud!
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 24, 2015 at 11:46 pm
  
  Don’t get used to it, it probably won’t happen again for a few months. This has been enough savory cooking to last me that long haha! It is a very happy bowl, me and the pilgrims and indians would be chillin’ together eating lentils and potatoes all day long 😉
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Leah M @ love me, feed me says
November 24, 2015 at 11:43 pm

Even though Thanksgiving has past here in Canada, I think I’m still going to need this bowl in my life!!
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 24, 2015 at 11:49 pm
  
  It’s so weird how all the holidays are all different everywhere, makes it hard! Well just pretend it’s a random November 26th Power Bowl then 🙂
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Cakespy says
November 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm

I am not vegan but I have a soft spot for bowl meals like this. This looks delicious – I would definitely eat this.
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 25, 2015 at 6:07 pm
  
  Thank you Jessie, I love these kinds of meals too! P.S. I love your blog and your work ever since I found you from a podcast interview! You are amazing <3
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Harriet Emily says
November 25, 2015 at 2:08 pm

I am obsessed with healthy power bowls like this!!! I love this recipe Natalie, it has such a great combination of yummy foods!!! The cranberry sauce sounds amazing!! <3
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 25, 2015 at 6:08 pm
  
  Thanks Harriet! Thanksgiving definitely has some good flavors going on, I just need easier 🙂
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Kaila@HealthyHelperBlog says
November 25, 2015 at 5:08 pm

Epic epic epic!!! All the BEST thanksgiving foods in one bowl. I would definitely eat this all year round…not just for the holidays!
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 25, 2015 at 6:14 pm
  
  Thanks Kaila, you are so kind! Minus the cranberry sauce I totally eat this stuff year round too 🙂
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Jenn says
November 25, 2015 at 7:36 pm

Love this! Thanksgiving in a bowl any time of the year! Yes, please!
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 25, 2015 at 7:39 pm
  
  I didn’t have any apples or pears to throw into my cranberry sauce (like I said, very last minute), but I did go with the maple and citrus vibe inspired by your recipe 🙂
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  - Jenn says
    November 25, 2015 at 7:41 pm
    
    Oh, yay!! It’s a good combo!
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Mandy says
November 26, 2015 at 6:09 am

Just finished watching your video and am loving how you cooked the cranberries!! The addition of pineapple juice sounds wonderful. I had no idea that you aren’t into seasonings?! I used to be the same way, until I met my hubby ? This bowl is perfect and beautiful!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family ❤️
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 26, 2015 at 4:13 pm
  
  Thank you for watching Mandy! Yes the pineapple juice helps add some natural sweetness, because I’m not too crazy about super tart things or spices really 😀 I think it depends a lot on who you are around and how they eat, just like your husband changed your mind. I blame my mom, she has the most anti-spice/seasoning tastebuds ever and she was always the main cook in the house haha! Happy Thanksgiving friend <3
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The Vegan 8 says
November 26, 2015 at 7:40 pm

This is just fabulous and beautiful Natalie!! I absolutely love this idea and I love every single ingredient! I love that you made a whole bowl inspired by Thanksgiving food and topping with the cranberry sauce is such a great idea. I LOVE sweet potatoes, but you already know this 😉
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for sharing the beautiful recipe! Love your videos too!
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 26, 2015 at 8:48 pm
  
  Thank you Brandi! I was skeptical about the cranberry sauce, but I really loved it to offset the rest of the savory flavors. And yes sweet potatoes!!! I love the sweet potatoes in your pumpkin pie and I just saw Leah’s sweet potato pie this morning, so I’m going to have to make a pie with them soon 🙂 Hope your holiday is going wonderfully!
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Bianca @ ElephantasticVegan says
November 27, 2015 at 5:40 pm

I love this recipe! It’s like having all of the thanksgiving goodness in one bowl (the bowl is by the way sooo pretty!). I’ve never made cranberry sauce because we usually don’t have them in the stores, but it looks really easy so I’d love to give it a try sometimes. Oh and the cranberry sauce and sweet potato combo alone are reason enough for me to drool over this recipe 😀 Add lentils and brown rice stuffing and I’m in heaven <3
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 28, 2015 at 3:07 am
  
  Thanks Bianca! The bowl is gorgeous, perks of being at home with kitchen cabinets filled with my parents dishes 🙂 And I love the cranberry sauce with sweet potatoes too, with all the savory bites really! I didn’t realize cranberries were hard to come by there. I can only find the fresh ones around the holidays. I’ll trade you cranberries for gooseberries. Those are nowhere to be seen here, and that wonderful little tart you made still makes me want to try them. Berry envy ha!
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Cailee says
November 30, 2015 at 7:58 pm

Oh my word! YUM!! This looks amazing! I love it! So nourishing and delicious! This is a great feast for vegans, and anyone who love good food!! 🙂
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- [emailprotected] says
  November 30, 2015 at 10:23 pm
  
  Thanks girl! Yes exactly, it’s great for anyone anytime of year really 🙂
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janet @ the taste space says
December 1, 2015 at 1:12 pm

What a gorgeous bowl. This would be good any time of the year 🙂
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- [emailprotected] says
  December 1, 2015 at 3:21 pm
  
  Thanks Janet! I totally agree 🙂
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Aidan says
November 7, 2016 at 9:20 pm

This looks super yum… Does it only serve one?
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- Natalie says
  November 7, 2016 at 11:30 pm
  
  One to two, depending on how big your bowls are and how hungry you are 🙂
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