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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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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 healthy vegan apple curd recipe in a glass jar

Learn how to make this sweet and creamy spread with fresh apples and no dairy! Apple curd tastes delicious on oatmeal, toast, and yogurt.

Apple Curd 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

easy gluten free vegan healthy buckwheat bread recipe sliced on a cutting board

Yeast doesn't have to be intimidating! Even beginners can make this fluffy buckwheat bread. It's naturally vegan with a gluten-free option!

Buckwheat Bread (Vegan, Gluten Free 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 low carb keto creamed spinach recipe in a serving pan

This keto creamed spinach is a rich and creamy low-carb side dish! This creamy dip is gluten-free, kid-friendly, and easy to make too!

Keto Creamed Spinach Recipe

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!)

crispy easy vegan air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings recipe in a bowl

Spicy air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings are paired with a cool ranch dressing! It's a simple appetizer perfect for game day!

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

easy homemade vegan egg rolls recipe served on a white plate

You will love this easy vegan egg roll recipe! Vegan egg roll wrappers are stuffed with a vegetable mixture and then pan fried until golden.

Vegan Egg Rolls

easy cheesy baked asparagus recipe with mozzarella, parmesan and tomatoes in a white baking dish

Cheesy Baked Asparagus with mozzarella and parmesan is an amazing dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a side dish.

Cheesy Baked Asparagus With Mozzarella

vanilla extract substitute - vanilla in a bottle

This post outlines 10 easy vanilla extract substitutes & a simple way you can make your own at home! Perfect if you don't have vanilla on hand for a recipe!

10 Best Vanilla Extract Substitutes and How to Make Vanilla Extract at Home

mustard bbq sauce - carolina mustard barbecue sauce - served in a bowl

This easy mustard BBQ sauce is tangy, sweet, & has a yellow mustard base that's sweetened with honey & brown sugar. A family-favorite recipe!

Mustard BBQ Sauce

green beans served with butter for how to boil green beans recipe

In this tutorial I'll show you how to cook green beans 5 ways so that they come out perfect every single time with a few tips and tricks!

How To Boil Green Beans

best easy hawaiian macaroni salad recipe in a bowl

This easy, delicious, authentic Hawaiian macaroni salad recipe is the perfect side dish to pair with any meal. It's tangy, bright and creamy!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

crispy easy homemade baked parmesan truffle fries recipe with garlic

These tasty, crispy, garlic parmesan truffle fries are baked instead of fried, are super easy to make, and are a great snack or side dish!

Parmesan Truffle Fries With Garlic

easy healthy low carb keto marinara sauce recipe served in a white bowl

This low-carb, keto marinara sauce made with juicy tomatoes is so delicious! This easy keto-friendly sauce is also vegan and gluten-free!

Keto Marinara Sauce (Low Carb, Vegan, Healthy)

indian vegetables served in a stainless steel pot with naan and rice on the side

Indian Vegetables or Vegetable Sabzi is a recipe with sautéd veggies with roasted Indian spices to amp up the flavor. A delicious side dish.

Indian Vegetables: Quick & Healthy Vegetable Sabji

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