Thanksgiving Recipes for Vegans

Thanksgiving is known for the turkey. I look forward to it every year. However, for the vegetarian, thanksgiving poses a slight problem. What to make instead of the turkey? Here are a few ideas for main courses you can serve on the big day.

Spinach Stuffed Pumpkins

I found this recipe at allrecipes.com. It was easy enough to make, and the taste was great.
You'll need:

4 small sugar pumpkins
1 9oz package of frozen creamed spinach, thawed
3 oz cream cheese softened
4 slices white cheese, such as Monterey Jack
butter

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cut off the tops and remove the seeds from each pumpkin. Brush butter along the inside of the pumpkins. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place about 1/4 of an inch of water in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Replace the tops on the pumpkins and place in baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes. The insides of the pumpkins should be darkened slightly while the outsides are still firm. Cooking time may vary. Check progress after about 30 minutes to avoid overcooking. Using a small saucepan, mix together creamed spinach and cream cheese until it is well blended and cream cheese is melted. Fill the pumpkins with the spinach mixture and top with a slice of cheese. Place back in the oven for about 2-4 minutes to melt the cheese. They are now ready to serve. These pumpkins are hearty enough as a main dish and have great flavor.

Butternut Squash With Whole Wheat Filling

This recipe was from vegkitchen.com. Although it had a lot of flavor, this recipe was a bit less filling and would do well as a side dish.
You'll need:

4 small butternut squashes, about 1 lb each
3/4 cup wild or whole grain rice, rinsed
1 tbsp light olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups of whole wheat bread, packed without crust
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1/2 tsp each of dried sage and dried thyme
1 cup fresh orange juice
salt to taste