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Vegetarian Side Dishes

These vegetarian side dishes are tasty enough to be the star of the show! Here you’ll find easy, healthy plant based side dishes that are packed with veggies, and are bursting with flavor.

Some favorites include this vegetable au gratin, my roasted broccoli with potatoes, this jalapeno artichoke dip, and these healthy whole wheat vegan dinner rolls!

Try any of these veggie side dishes for the perfect accompaniment to your main entree, or pair them with a soup or salad to turn them into a light main meal.

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Vegan potato pancakes on a white plate.

With just 5 ingredients plus spices, these vegan potato pancakes feature golden brown, crispy edges and creamy centers! Gluten-free & delish!

Vegan Potato Pancakes

Grilled cheese pita sandwiches on a white platter.

This grilled cheese pita sandwich is like everything you love about a traditional grilled cheese, with a Mediterranean twist!

Grilled Cheese Pita Sandwich

Homemade cheese buns on a white plate.

Delicious, soft, cheddar cheese buns are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and make the perfect dinner roll alternative!

Homemade Cheddar Cheese Buns

Cucumber gazpacho topped with fresh herbs in a white bowl.

This cucumber gazpacho is light, refreshing, and so easy to make! Cucumber, honeydew and mint make for a perfect appetizer or simple side!

Cucumber Gazpacho (Easy Recipe!)

Sliced buckwheat sourdough bread on a white cutting board.

Healthy buckwheat sourdough bread is soft, fluffy, and loaded with nutrients! This homemade bread is super easy to make & totally delicious!

Buckwheat Sourdough Bread Recipe

Oven roasted broccoli and potatoes with parmesan and garlic in a serving bowl.

Roasted broccoli and potatoes are the ultimate side dish! They're easy to make, perfectly crisp, and seasoned with garlic herbs and parmesan.

Roasted Broccoli And Potatoes With Parmesan

Healthy almond flour tortillas on a wooden cutting board.

These keto-friendly and gluten free almond flour tortillas are perfect for serving with all your Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas.

Almond Flour Tortillas Recipe (Low-Carb, Keto)

easy healthy vegetarian low carb zucchini pizza boats recipe on a white tray

Easy, tasty vegetarian zucchini pizza boats have everything you love about pizza made low-carb & healthy! Family friendly & gluten-free!

Stuffed Vegetarian Zucchini Pizza Boats

gluten free focaccia on a wire rack

Homemade gluten free focaccia is easier than you might think! This foolproof recipe is fluffy and crisp with garlic, salt, and rosemary.

Gluten Free Focaccia (Vegan Friendly!)

easy guyanese roti recipe on a white plate

Guyanese roti is a popular flatbread in India and parts of the Caribbean, served alongside bold and flavorful dishes. It's easy and delicious.

Guyanese Roti (Paratha Oil Roti Recipe)

2 minute vegan aioli recipe in a glass jar

This creamy Vegan Aioli takes any vegan sandwich and makes it better! It's made with 5 basic ingredients and tastes just like garlic mayo.

Vegan Aioli (2 Minute, Easy Recipe!)

homemade vegetarian and vegan bbq sauce in a glass jar

This Vegan BBQ Sauce is a simple homemade sauce that is healthier than store bought, and totally delicious! Tangy, savory and sweet!

Vegan BBQ Sauce

sweet potato breakfast hash served with toast

This sweet potato breakfast hash is full of flavor, and makes a great brunch, side dish, or main meal! Packed full of healthy ingredients!

Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (Easy + Healthy!)

baked and crispy courgette chips with parmesan, stacked on an oven rack

Crispy and cheesy oven-baked courgette chips are a healthy alternative to fries or potato chips. Super easy, low calorie, healthy snack!

Courgette Chips With Parmesan (Baked Zucchini Chips)

easy vegan gluten free healthy loaded corn fries recipe - mexican street corn fries on a white plate.

Sweet and savory corn fries are the ultimate snack or appetizer! Corn is skewered, fried until crispy, then dressed up with spices!

Corn Fries (Mexican Street Corn Style + 4 Variations!)

Learn how to pressure cook quinoa in less than 15 minutes! This quick and easy side dish is versatile with many main dishes.

Pressure Cooker Quinoa (Instant Pot Recipe)

easy vegetarian cold jalapeno artichoke dip recipe in a bowl with chips

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip is a creamy, healthier version of your favorite appetizer. It's spicy, a little salty, and totally irresistible!

Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

healthy easy meatless vegetarian and vegan frittata recipe in a cast iron skillet

This easy vegan frittata recipe with tofu is great for starting your day off right! It's a healthy breakfast and great for meal prep too!

Vegan Frittata Recipe

healthy easy vegan air fryer tempeh recipe on a white plate with greens

Easy, flavorful, crispy Air Fryer Tempeh is a great side, snack or addition to other recipes. It's a 30 minute dish that everyone will love!

Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh

crispy air fryer ravioli with marinara sauce, served on a white plate with sauce on the side, top view

Crispy Air Fryer Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta is dipped in breadcrumbs and served with a veggie packed marinara sauce.

Air Fryer Ravioli (Toasted Ravioli Recipe!)

easy, dairy free, vegan bechamel sauce recipe in a pan

Vegan bechamel sauce is an easy, staple recipe that can be used for a variety of dishes. It's dairy-free and ready in just 15 minutes!

Vegan Bechamel Sauce

cooked buckwheat in a bowl - how to cook buckwheat in instant pot tutorial

A gluten-free grain with an earthy and nutty flavor, learn how to cook buckwheat in this simple-to-follow tutorial.

How To Cook Buckwheat

healthy vegan low sugar instant pot apple sauce recipe in a glass jar

This delicious, healthy, homemade, instant pot apple sauce with cinnamon and honey is super easy to make and is ready in just 20 minutes!

Instant Pot Apple Sauce With Cinnamon

easy healthy whole wheat vegan dinner rolls on parchment paper

These easy, homemade, whole wheat vegan dinner rolls are the ultimate healthy side dish. Soft, fluffy, tasty, and the best dinner rolls ever!

Vegan Dinner Rolls (Healthy, Whole Wheat Rolls)

easy creamy homemade healthy vegan italian dressing recipe in a white pitcher

Homemade salad dressing is way better than store-bought and this vegan Italian dressing is no exception! It's creamy, tangy, and delicious!

Vegan Italian Dressing

easy homemade vegan air fryer garlic bread recipe in a bowl

Easy homemade air fryer garlic bread is packed with flavor and needs just 4 ingredients! Vegan, delicious and the perfect side dish!

Air Fryer Garlic Bread (Vegan)

healthy easy vegan tofu cream cheese recipe spread on a bagel

Tofu cream cheese is a thick and creamy vegan spread that resembles regular cream cheese but it's made with firm tofu and coconut oil.

Tofu Cream Cheese

easy vegetarian vegan mexican rice recipe - healthy spanish rice in a stock pot

White rice gets a delicious makeover in this vegan Mexican rice recipe. It's made with simple ingredients like bell peppers & tomatoes.

Vegan Mexican Rice

healthy easy baked black bean vegan empanadas recipe on a wooden serving tray

With flaky dough and a flavor filling, these vegan empanadas are a show stopper! Stuffed with black beans and warm spices.

Vegan Empanadas With Black Beans

easy roasted chili corn salsa - chipotle copycat recipe

This Chipotle copycat roasted chili corn salsa recipe is slightly sweet, spicy, and great served over burrito bowls, in tacos, or with chips!

Roasted Chili Corn Salsa (Chipotle Copycat Recipe!)

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