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Nuts & Twigs » Recipes » Side Dishes

Vegetable Sides

Celebrate vegetables in all their forms with these vibrant vegan side dishes. From roasted and grilled favorites to international recipes like Papas Arrugadas (Wrinkled Potatoes) you can find sautéed, mashed, and lightly seasoned classics here.

  • Caramelized plátanos maduros on a white plate.
    Plátanos Maduros (Cuban Fried Sweet Plantains)
  • Yuca con mojo with pink onions and parsley on a white plate over a woven placemat.
    Yuca con Mojo (Cuban Cassava with Garlic Sauce)
  • Overhead view of Cuban avocado salad with red onion and black pepper on the rim on a white plate.
    Cuban Avocado Salad (Ensalada de Aguacate)
  • Golden tostones in a white bowl on a woven placemat.
    Tostones (Crispy Fried Green Plantains)
  • 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
  • sheet pan roasted vegetables on a plate
    Sheet Pan Oven Roasted Vegetables
  • 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
  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • german potato salad in a bowl.
    Vegan German Potato Salad
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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
  • mexican potatoes on a plate.
    Roasted Mexican Potatoes
  • 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
  • cucumber and apple salad in a bowl.
    Cucumber and Apple Salad
  • air fryer fries in a bowl
    Delicious Air-Fryer Fries
  • top view of orange miso glazed brussels sprouts in a bowls with a spoon picking some up.
    Orange Miso Glazed Brussels Sprouts
  • side view of the entire casserole topped with chives.
    Vegan Corn Casserole
  • top view of casserole on a table.
    Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
  • cornbread in a skillet
    Vegan Cornbread
  • roasted brussels sprouts with vegan parmesan
    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Vegan Parmesan
  • smoky glazed shiitake mushrooms
    Smoky Glazed Mushrooms
  • side view of two savory vegan zucchini muffin
    Savory Vegan Zucchini Muffins
  • fork picking up roasted broccoli salad
    Roasted Broccoli Salad with Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
  • roasted miso cauliflower on a plate; top view.
    Roasted Miso Cauliflower
  • top view of a bowl of pesto roasted vegetables.
    Pesto Roasted Vegetables
  • cooked air fried plantains on a table
    Sweet Plantain Recipes (4 Different Ways)
  • purple cabbage slaw in a wooden bowl
    Purple Cabbage Slaw with Creamy Tahini Dressing
  • easy vegan glazed carrots
    Easy Vegan Glazed Carrots
  • side view of vegan panko baked zucchini fries on a cutting board.
    Baked Vegan Panko-Crusted Zucchini Fries

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Miami native and a lifelong lover of the food I grew up on—reimagined completely vegan. I’m the recipe developer and home cook behind Nuts & Twigs, where I rework classic Spanish and Latin dishes into 100% vegan versions, plus plenty of other plant-based recipes inspired by the foods I love.

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