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Vegan Side-Dish Recipes

Looking for the perfect accompaniment to your main course? Our selection of mouth-watering recipes will add flavor and variety to any meal. Check out veganized classics like Classic Vegan Coleslaw Recipe or holiday favorites like Vegan Stuffing with Cranberries and Sausage.

Grains, Breads, and Pasta

  • Overhead view of softened Biscoff cookies in a glass bowl of vegan Greek yogurt, being scooped with two black spoons on a woven placemat.
    Overnight Biscoff Yogurt Dessert
  • Miso Citrus Dressing in a bowl with a spoon picking some up.
    Miso Citrus Dressing
  • A hand holding a spoon over a white bowl filled with smooth, deep orange chipotle vinaigrette, set on a rustic wood surface.
    Chipotle Vinaigrette
  • Close-up overhead shot of deep ruby pomegranate molasses vinaigrette in a white bowl with a spoon lifting the glossy dressing, on a rustic wood surface.
    Pomegranate Vinaigrette


Vegetables

  • A glass mason jar half filled with creamy pale pink vegan Thousand Island dressing with a small white handwritten label tag reading thousand island, blurred salad and wooden background behind it.
    Vegan Thousand Island Dressing
  • Overhead view of vegan dumpling lasagna with a serving removed, topped with crispy chili, sesame seeds, and green onions, with a red spatula resting in the dish.
    Vegan Dumpling Lasagna
  • Shepherd's Pie in a red dutch oven pan with a spatula taking some out.
    Vegan Shepherd's Pie
  • A black fork goes into a plate of creamy vegan cabbage alfredo topped with cilantro and red pepper flakes, with text reading 'How to Make Vegan Cabbage Alfredo - Delicious & Healthy.
    Vegan Cabbage Alfredo

Salads & Cold Sides

  • Mexican black beans and rice being spooned from a wooden spoon onto a white plate.
    Mexican Black Beans and Rice
  • Roasted Garlic and Potato soup in a bowl topped with croutons and chopped parsley. Spoon is in the soup with potato and soup on it.
    Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup
  • Small bowl of creamy vegan tofu mayo with a knife spread beside an open-faced sandwich with the mayo and topped with tomato and sprouts.
    5- Minute Tofu Mayonnaise
  • Top view of Puerto Rican Yellow Rice and Beans in a red dutch oven with a wooden spoon in the rice.
    Puerto Rican Yellow Rice and Beans

Quick Sides

  • Cooked lentils and ditalini pasta on a plate with someone putting a bowl of salad down in the background.
    One-Pot Lentil & Ditalini Pasta
  • Bowl of Spanish garlic soup (sopa de ajo) with a spoon in the bowl.
    Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup)
  • Squares of vegan chocolate fudge on a white plate garnished with fresh raspberries.
    Easy Chocolate Fudge (Non-Dairy)
  • plate of mushroom barley pilaf.
    Mushroom-Barley Pilaf

All Vegan Side Recipes

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Vegetable Sides
  • caesar salad in a bowl with a fork reaching into the bowl
    Vegan Caesar Salad
  • vegan chickpea tuna salad in a bowl with a spoon.
    Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
  • sheet pan roasted vegetables on a plate
    Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Vegetables
  • side angle of vegan caesar pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
  • bowl of potatoes with salad.
    Air Fryer Red Potatoes
  • Bowl of cucumber and carrot salad tossed with ginger dressing.
    Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing
  • Red white blue fruit salad.
    Red, White, & Blue Fruit Salad with Maple Orange Dressing
  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • german potato salad in a bowl.
    Vegan German Potato Salad
  • Golden toasted bread topped with melted vegan cheese and fresh basil, served on a wooden board.
    Easy Vegan Cheesy Bread
  • Vegan watermelon salad with vegan feta, sunflower seeds, mint, and basil, served on a white square plate with a balsamic glaze drizzle and a red-striped napkin on the side.
    Watermelon Basil Salad
  • A bowl of one-pot lentils and rice garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper pieces, placed on a rustic table with lime slices and a cream-colored napkin beside it.
    One-Pot Lentils and Rice
  • Crispy rosemary polenta wedges arranged on a plate with marinara sauce for dipping.
    Rosemary Polenta Wedges
  • A plate of vegan asparagus gratin with tender roasted asparagus spears topped with crispy golden breadcrumbs, vegan parmesan, and herbs, served with a fork on a rustic ceramic plate.
    Vegan Asparagus Gratin
  • Overhead view of vegan celery root rémoulade with shredded celeriac, capers, parsley, and creamy mustard dressing in a white bowl with spoon.
    Celery Root Rémoulade
  • Two-Potato Anna on a white plate with a wedge removed, showing crisp layered sweet potatoes and white potatoes.
    Vegan Two-Potato Anna
  • Overhead view of cauliflower tabbouleh in a bowl with fresh herbs, tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds, ready to serve.
    Cauliflower Tabbouleh (Grain-Free)
  • Overhead view of a Christmas wreath salad on a black round platter, mixed greens arranged in a ring with colorful toppings and a bowl of dark dressing in the center.
    Christmas Wreath Salad
  • Bowl of mushroom salad with onions and cherry tomatoes in a tangy dressing, surrounded by crackers, sliced bread, and fresh tomatoes on a cutting board.
    Easy Mushroom Salad
  • Golden Cuban crackers (Galletas Cubanas) on a wooden board, some broken to show their crisp texture, with a piece of guava paste on top of one cracker.
    Cuban Crackers (Galletas Cubanas)
  • A skillet filled with sweet potato and russet hash with red peppers, onions, and herbs. The dish rests on a woven mat with a cream-colored cloth.
    Sweet Potato and Russet Hash
  • Overhead view of lentil tabbouleh salad in a white bowl with a spoon, showing fresh parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and lentils on a woven placemat.
    Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
  • A red Dutch oven of Cuban black beans and rice with onions, peppers, and herbs. A fork rests inside, with plantains and salad nearby.
    Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)
  • Close-up of Canarian papas arrugadas, small wrinkled potatoes covered in a white salty crust, arranged around two bowls of sauce. One bowl contains bright green mojo verde, and the other holds vivid red mojo rojo
    Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes)
  • Close-up of a golden vegan Spanish tortilla (omelette) on a white plate, sliced into wedges. A spatula lifts one thick slice, showing the layered texture of potatoes and onions inside the firm, golden surface.
    Vegan Spanish Omelette (Spanish Tortilla)
  • Bowl of fluffy jasmine rice mixed with chopped fresh basil and garnished with lemon slices, served with a spoon on a woven placemat and yellow napkin.
    Lemon Basil Rice
  • fork picking up some arabic rice with vermicelli, top view
    Arabic Rice with Vermicelli
  • A vibrant bowl of Corn and Black Bean Salsa made with black beans, roasted corn, red onion, diced tomatoes, and fresh herbs. The bowl is surrounded by tortilla chips and crackers on a woven placemat, ready to serve as a dip or side dish. Bright cherry tomatoes are blurred in the background.
    Corn and Black Bean Salsa
  • A bowl of creamy vegan dill potato salad garnished with fresh dill, featuring golden potatoes mixed with celery, red onion, and capers. The salad is served in a rustic ceramic bowl with a spoon, and surrounded by summer sides like a bowl of chips and a plate of juicy watermelon, set on a cozy, casual table.
    Creamy Vegan Dill Potato Salad
  • Asian chopped salad with sesame dressing.
    Asian Chopped Salad With Sesame Dressing
  • side view of vegan sweet macaroni salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Macaroni Salad
  • plate of the ravioli salad.
    Trader Joe’s Ravioli Pasta Salad
  • mexican potatoes on a plate.
    Roasted Mexican Potatoes
  • Vegan Tuna Pasta salad on a plate.
    Vegan Tuna Pasta Salad
  • Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad with wooden serving spoons in the bowl.
    Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • kale and white bean salad in a bowl.
    Kale and White Bean Salad
  • bulgur pilaf in a bowl.
    Bulgur Pilaf With Vegetables
  • cucumber and apple salad in a bowl.
    Cucumber and Apple Salad
  • top view of vegan Greek Pasta Salad mixed with vinaigrette.
    Vegan Greek Pasta Salad
  • air fryer fries in a bowl
    Delicious Air-Fryer Fries
  • pesto tofu on a white plate.
    Baked Pesto Tofu
  • Fall Farro Grain Bowl with Butternut Squash and Apples; top view
    Fall Farro Salad

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  • side angle of vegan caesar pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • Close-up of a golden vegan Spanish tortilla (omelette) on a white plate, sliced into wedges. A spatula lifts one thick slice, showing the layered texture of potatoes and onions inside the firm, golden surface.
    Vegan Spanish Omelette (Spanish Tortilla)
  • A white bowl filled with vegan picadillo. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and it sits on a woven placemat.
    Vegan Cuban Picadillo
  • Sliced vegan lentil loaf in a black loaf pan, topped with a glossy ketchup glaze.
    Lentil Loaf with Sweet & Tangy Glaze

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  • angle side view of a hand placing a plate of Vegan Grits With Savory Mushrooms and Collard Greens on a table.
    Vegan Grits Recipe with Savory Mushrooms and Greens
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • Overhead view of vegan dumpling lasagna with a serving removed, topped with crispy chili, sesame seeds, and green onions, with a red spatula resting in the dish.
    Vegan Dumpling Lasagna
  • jar of the lemon vinaigrette.
    Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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