These vegan side dishes will make any meal shine and include everything from hearty vegetable sides to classic sides that are reworked to bring you a plant-based side dish to serve.
The dishes will help you turn your regular weeknight dinners into delicious meals. They’re all sides that are dairy free, meatless, and plant-based.
Vegan Baked Beans

Enjoy the smoky sweet flavors of your favorite baked beans, just plant-based. The bean side dish is easy to make.
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No Boil Mashed Potatoes
An easy way to make mashed potatoes, this is a no boil recipe that gives you a hearty vegan side dish to enjoy with your meals.
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Easy Cilantro Lime Quinoa
Quinoa is seasoned with a cilantro lime mixture and turned into a side dish the family will love. It’s a healthy dish that’s great for adding to your dinner routine.
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Vegan Mushroom Stuffing
If you love stuffing, this vegan mushroom stuffing offers a side dish that’s bursting with flavor. It’s also easy to make.
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Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
A comforting side dish, these vegan scalloped potatoes are an easy dish you can make to go with your meals.
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Sauteed Sweet Potatoes
Tender sweet potatoes seasoned and sauteed. It’s an easy dish that you can make when you need a quick side to enjoy with dinner.
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No Egg Potato Salad
A summer favorite, it’s easy to make potato salad vegan and you still get all of those delicious flavors of the traditional.
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Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese
A hearty side dish that’s vegan and delicious, this broccoli mac and cheese takes your boring pasta dish up a notch.
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Purple Sticky Rice
With just 4 ingredients, this purple sticky rice is fun and easy to make. The colorful side dish will have the kids excited for dinner.
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Jerusalem Salad
Just a few simple ingredients are all you need to make this side salad. It’s loaded with veggies and flavor for your meal.
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Vesuvio Potatoes
A simple side dish that’s easy to make and flavorful, these potatoes will go with just about any meal you’re fixing.
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Easy Cold Green Bean Salad
A cold side salad made with green beans, peas, squash, and walnuts. The salad is tossed in a balsamic dressing which gives it some extra zing.
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Herb & Garlic Mashed Cauliflower
Instead of serving up mashed potatoes, go with mashed cauliflower for a healthy side dish with your meals.
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Heart Shaped Potatoes
Make dinner delicious and fun with these heart shaped potatoes. The potatoes are made in the air fryer for an easy dish everyone will love.
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Chickpea Kale Salad
Tossed with a lemon cashew dressing, this chickpea and kale salad is a healthy side that you can pair with your favorite main dishes.
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Vegan Green Bean Casserole with Swiss Cheese
This cheesy green bean casserole is easy to make and it’s a vegan side dish the family will love. The vegan cheese gives it an extra burst of flavor.
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Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant
Add this to your dinner and you’ll be happy. These eggplants are stuffed with a flavorful veggie filling that’s delicious.
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Coriander Roasted Cauliflower
Seasoned and roasted, this cauliflower is a healthy vegan side dish that goes well with your favorite meals.
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Vegan Corn Casserole
Serve up a tasty corn casserole with your dinner. This is a delicious vegan side dish the whole family will love.
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts
Tender sweet potatoes and crunchy brussels sprouts get roasted with a mix of flavors and sauce to make a vegan side dish that’s unforgettable.
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Sage Roasted Butternut Squash with Chickpeas
A vegan side dish that’s bursting with flavor thanks to the soft butternut squash, crunchy chickpeas, and sweet cranberries.
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Vegan Caesar Salad
Enjoy a flavorful vegan Caesar salad with your meal and you’ll make your taste buds happy. The salad is simple and easy to make.
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Vegan Rice-A-Roni
A quick side dish to pair with your favorite mains, this vegan take on a classic is a homemade side dish you’ll enjoy.
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Roasted White Asparagus
A simple side dish that only takes a few ingredients, the tender asparagus with the capers and nuts is nothing short of delicious.
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Cauliflower Nuggets
Serve up some breaded cauliflower nuggets with your next dinner and even the kids will thank you. The crispy bites are easy to make and you can serve them with a creamy dipping sauce.
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Let these vegan side dishes help make your weeknight or weekend dinners pop. Add them to any of your favorite main dishes to make a filling meal the whole family will love.
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25 Vegan Sandwich Recipes That Make Lunch Exciting!
These vegan sandwich recipes will be the perfect lunch, snack, or light dinner. Filled with fresh vegetables and healthy ingredients, these plant-based sandwiches are delicious and easy to make.
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20 Meatless Crockpot Meals Perfect for Hot Summer Days!
Whether you’re looking for some new ideas for “Meatless Monday” or you want a delicious vegetarian crockpot dish the whole family will enjoy, this collection is for you.
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