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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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A large white platter with sliced avocado sushi rolls laid out with soy sauce and pink ginger.

This easy avocado sushi roll recipe is a great way to create vegan sushi rolls filled with creamy avocado, sushi rice, & is ready in 25 min!

Avocado Sushi Roll

Stack of oat flour pancakes topped with chocolate chips, banana slices and maple syrup on a white plate.

Oat flour pancakes topped with bananas, nut butter, maple syrup and chocolate chips are so delicious, you won't believe they're healthy too!

Oat Flour Pancakes

Rich and delicious cranberry sauce made with dried cranberries in a small white dish.

Sweet, tangy, healthy cranberry sauce from dried cranberries is an easy, 20 minute recipe, guaranteed to be the star of the holidays!

Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries

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

Crispy air fryer tempeh is smoky, satisfying and flavorful. Enjoy this plant-based protein with a homemade marinade in under 30 minutes!

Crispy Air Fryer Tempeh

Collage of vegan party food ideas on a white background.

This list of easy, healthy, vegan party food & finger food ideas is incredible! These foods are delicious & dairy-free for your next party!

65 Vegan Party Food Ideas

Refreshing, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make, avocado green goddess dressing is packed with fresh herbs and will elevate any dish!

Avocado Green Goddess Dressing

A large amount of deviled eggs without mayo on a serving platter, close up on the garnishes.

This healthy deviled eggs without mayo is a lightened up version of a classic. Made with creamy Greek yogurt, flavorful & delicious!

Healthy Deviled Eggs Without Mayo

Healthy low calorie biscuits stacked in a large bowl lined with a kitchen cloth.

These healthy biscuits are the perfect breakfast or side dish. They are flaky, slightly sweet, and are the best low calorie biscuits ever!

Healthy Low Calorie Biscuits

Thai basil eggplant in a white bowl, served with rice and chopsticks on the side.

Thai Basil Eggplant is a delicious vegetarian dish made with hearty veggies and rich sauces! This easy stir-fry is quick and family-friendly!

Thai Basil Eggplant Stir-Fry

Mexican fruit salad with tajin seasoning, cilantro and fresh lime served in a bowl with a fork.

Mexican Fruit Salad: an unexpectedly delicious sweet and spicy fruit salad! Great for picnics, barbecues, side dishes, and snacks!

Mexican Fruit Salad

Miso mushrooms tossed with garlic miso butter, served in a white bowl with brown rice and fresh greens on the side.

Miso mushrooms are a comforting, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as part of a meal or as an appetizer.

Miso Mushrooms

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

Learn how to cook buckwheat in this simple-to-follow tutorial. Stovetop, Instant Pot, and rice cooker directions. Simple & delicious!

How To Cook Buckwheat Groats (3 Ways!)

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

Three ingredient tomato soup with canned tomatoes served in a white bowl with fresh basil and crusty bread as a garnish.

This tomato soup with canned tomatoes is comfort in a bowl! With just 3 ingredients, you will love this easy tomato soup!

Tomato Soup With Canned Tomatoes

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 (Egg Free!)

Low calorie healthy guacamole recipe served in a bowl with a tortilla chip garnish.

Easy, healthy guacamole recipe is a great, low calorie variation on the authentic Mexican recipe. Serve as a dip, a spread, or a topping!

Healthy Guacamole Recipe (Low Calorie!)

Copycat McDonald's hash browns recipe served on a white plate, with ketchup on the side.

This copycat McDonald's Hash Browns recipe tastes exactly like the real thing! They're crispy, delicious, and great for an easy breakfast!

McDonald’s Hash Browns Recipe

Vegan fondue with a cube of bread dipped into it, served in a fondue pot.

This easy vegan fondue recipe is creamy, versatile & loaded with flavor. Great as an appetizer, a side, or a main with your favorite dippers!

Vegan Fondue

Air fryer smashed potatoes served on a white tray with dipping sauce on the side.

These delicious, garlic air fryer smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Easy to make, gluten free & vegan!

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Keto Greek salad with feta served in a white bowl.

Refreshing Keto Greek Salad is a healthy, low-carb version of a classic Greek salad, but tastes just as delicious as the traditional recipe!

Keto Greek Salad

Healthy potato salad without eggs served on a white plate with a wooden spoon.

This delicious, healthy, easy potato salad without eggs is the perfect recipe for bbq season, birthday parties, picnics & get togethers!

Potato Salad Without Eggs

Spiced pear compote in a glass jar with a spoon.

This easy, healthy, spiced pear compote is a delicious fruit topping that is great for a variety of recipes, and has zero processed sugar!

Pear Compote

Bruschetta burrata toasts with tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a balsamic glaze served on a wooden cutting board.

This quick & easy bruschetta burrata recipe is a total crowd pleaser! Delicious and satisfying, great for an appetizer, snack or light lunch!

Bruschetta Burrata

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

Baking homemade bread can be easy! Even beginners can make this fluffy buckwheat bread. It's naturally vegan with a gluten-free option!

Buckwheat Bread (Vegan, Gluten Free)

vegan easy air fryer jicama fries in a white serving dish

Air Fryer Jicama Fries are crispy, flavorful, super easy, & the perfect side dish. They're low carb, keto, kid-friendly, vegan & gluten free!

Air Fryer Jicama Fries

Butter bean hummus served in a bowl, with olive oil drizzled on top and crackers on the side.

Creamy healthy butter bean hummus is easy to make and totally delicious! Ready in just 5 minutes, this no chickpea hummus is the perfect dip!

Butter Bean Hummus

Healthy vegan Italian ratatouille with potatoes, also known as Ciambotta, served in a white bowl garnished with fresh basil.

This fresh, healthy Italian ratatouille is full of seasonal vegetables and potatoes, in a rich tomato broth. An easy, comforting meal!

Italian Ratatouille (Ciambotta)

Roasted beet and feta salad with walnuts and mixed greens, served on a large white serving platter.

This beetroot and feta salad recipe is slightly sweet, salty, healthy, and totally delicious! Great as a side dish or light main dish!

Beetroot And Feta Salad

Vegetable polenta with parmesan served in a white bowl garnished with fresh herbs.

Buttery, creamy vegetable polenta with parmesan is cozy, comforting, and satisfying for the whole family! Gluten free & easily made vegan!

Vegetable Polenta With Parmesan

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, family friendly, and easy to make!

Keto Creamed Spinach

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