What do you feed a vegan for dinner?! Well, side dishes are often the easiest part of the meal to start! With a few simple swaps, all your favorite traditional sides can be transformed into an undetectably vegan version.
Here, you’ll find vegetarian/vegan side dish recipes for everything from cold vegan sides for potlucks or BBQs (like this simple vegan pasta salad) to cozy vegan side dishes for your Christmas or Thanksgiving table (like these perfect easy roasted potatoes).
This Avocado Pesto Barley Risotto is an easy, quick, and slightly different take on classic risotto that is perfect for summer! Tender cooked barley is drenched in a creamy dairy-free avocado sauce bursting with fresh herbs like basil and brightened up with a healthy squeeze of lemon juice. This is the perfect fresh and healthyRead more
This vegan pineapple souffle is our egg-free and dairy-free take on the traditional side dish so many grew up loving. It’s so family-friendly, everyone will want seconds! And it’s as great at a brunch buffet as it is at a fancy sit-down dinner. Slightly sweet and the very definition of delicious, no holiday season isRead more
Make this oil-free vegan stovetop mac and cheese recipe on a busy worknight or a date night in with your sweatpants and cat! Using a silken tofu cheese sauce, this vegan mac and cheese is an easy dinner to make with simple methods and just 3 steps – boil, blend, and stir! It’s kid-friendly andRead more
This classic baked vegan mac and cheese, made with a high protein tofu cheese sauce, tastes like the Stouffer’s version you grew up eating! It’s easy to make, contains no cashews, and is the perfect side for a BBQ, party, holiday dinner, or make-ahead lunch to take to work or school. The bright cheddar flavorRead more
Whether you serve it as a side or a main, you’re going to love this spicy sautéed vegan green beans recipe! Fresh crisp green beans and sweet red bell and spicy long hot peppers are seared to a slight char and seasoned to a simple perfection for a fantastic flavor. This simple vegetarian green beanRead more
This vegan Brussels sprouts recipe is going to change the way you see sprouts! Drizzled with some sesame and olive oil and dusted with spices then roasted to crisp perfection, this simple recipe is easy to make and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect easy vegan side dish for anything from a weeknight dinner toRead more
This vegan hash brown casserole dish is an easy recipe and great for a weekend breakfast or brunch. It’s also great served as a side for a holiday breakfast or dinner. Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, plant-based, and meatless, this glorious casserole may just be the perfect recipe. Our Cracker Barrel copycat recipe is easily madeRead more
It’s that time of year when comfort food reigns supreme. Which, to my mind, is really any time of the year. And this super easy vegan chicken and rice casserole is the perfect recipe for those colder nights and days. It’s rice and veggies and gravy all cooked up together with tender meaty soy curlsRead more
This easy homemade vegan Italian salad dressing is not only perfect for topping simple green garden salads, but also as a main ingredient in some of our favorite summer salads. We especially love it in our cucumber tomato salad and in our easy summer pasta salad. Any way you use it, you’ll definitely always wantRead more
This vegan southwest salad is a no-cook summertime delight. Filled with simple ingredients like lettuce, black beans, sweet corn, bell peppers and more, it’s sure to satisfy all your senses whether served as a starter or as a full meal. It comes together so quickly and easily, and there’s no oven required! Light, filling, andRead more