Looking for the perfect Vegan Side Dish Recipes? Whether it’s for BBQ, a potluck, a cookout or just for dinner, this list has the most delicious sides that are also healthy and easy to make.
Vegan Side Dish Recipes
They are filled with vegetables and grains, making them a filling addition. You can use several cooking methods to make them, including: baked, sautéed or roasted. The most popular options are green beans, corn, roasted vegetables, risotto, or hasselback potatoes. You can choose any of these amazing vegan side dish recipes to make, you will end up with a super tasty addition to any main meal. You can even eat them as the main meal itself!
1. Creamy Corn Salad
Dairy free mayonnaise, sour cream, and yogurt make this corn salad a rich treat, a must-have for summer parties.
2. Pearl Couscous Salad
Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, kalamata olives, and fresh basil for herbal brightness pair perfectly in this light, refreshing side dish.
3. Rainbow Roasted Vegetables
If you’re looking for a wholesome dinner accompaniment, these roasted veggies are perfect for you. Their colors will brighten up your plate!
4. Three Bean Wild Rice Salad
Three kinds of beans and wild rice star in this summer sparkler of a dish — red onions and jalapenos offer a bold boost of spice.
5. Sesame Garlic Green Beans
Coconut, ground ginger, and sesame oil give fresh green beans the Asian flair they’ve been looking for.
6. Cucumber Pasta Salad
Here’s one cool bite. Dill and cucumber refresh the mouth in this summery pasta salad.
7. Lemon Garlic Grilled Zucchini
Ten minute cook time? Thirteen calories per serving? Count me in! Lemon and garlic make grilled zucchini pop in this simple side.
8. Tahini Dill Carrot Noodles
Carrot noodles, dill, and tahini make the perfect springtime combination in this light, healthy accompaniment.
9. Tomato Avocado Salad
If you’re an avocado lover, try this salad. It pairs avocado, thin-sliced red onion, and cherry tomatoes — plus fruity olive oil for a Latin twist.
10. Garlicky Mashed Cauliflower
Garlicky mashed cauliflower proves a perfect low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes in this creamy side dish.
11. Raw Veggie Noodles
This noodle salad pairs a Vietnamese-inspired dressing and mint to freshen things up.
12. Cilantro-Lime Black Bean Rice
Cilantro and lime juice flavor jasmine rice and black beans in this dish, which pairs beautifully with any entree of your choice.
13. Lemon Pepper Cauliflower Steaks + Roasted Vegetables
Fill a single pan with cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and pearl onions. Season. Stick it in the oven to bake. Voila!
14. Corn Avocado and Tomato Salad
For a little Tex-Mex flair, serve this corn, avocado, and tomato salad at your next summer BBQ. It’ll have your guests licking their lips for more!
15. Stuffed Purple Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes stuffed with broccoli and topped with a creamy, cheesy, dairy-free sauce make for a decadent comfort food treat.
16. Artichoke Sun-dried Tomato Risotto
Take an adventure on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean. This risotto pairs artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes for a punch of flavor.
17. BBQ Brussels Sprouts
Kids will love this take on Brussels sprouts. Roasted crisp and golden and glazed with a sweet-and-spicy BBQ spice mix, they’re a perfect side dish or snack.
18. Garlic Roasted Green Beans and Mushrooms
Caramelized to crispy perfection, these green beans and mushrooms are a flavorful weeknight dinner side.
19. Ranch Pasta Salad
Whip up some of this gluten-free ranch pasta salad when you’re craving something on the richer side — and, better yet, take it to your next BBQ party!
20. Grilled Zucchini and Mushrooms
Bring on the veggies! This recipe features four vegetables, plus mushrooms, all flavored with balsamic vinegar and grilled to perfection.
21. Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries
If you’ve been craving french fries, here’s a healthy, oven-baked alternative that the kids will love! They’re delightfully crisp.
22. Orzo Salad with Spinach and Tomato
Juicy red cherry tomatoes, fresh green spinach, and pearly orzo make this side and its festive color scheme a perfect pick for the holidays.
23. Thai Cucumber Salad
Are you ready to get your Thai twist on? Here’s a cool, refreshing cucumber salad, spiced with sesame oil and red pepper flakes, garnished with crushed peanuts and green onion.
24. Nicoise Salad
Here’s a French-inspired vegan take on the Nicoise salad. It’s chock-full of potatoes, tomatoes, fennel, Romaine, and a whole host of other delicious veggies.
25. Baked Zucchini Fries
Here’s a healthy alternative to steak fries — these thick-cut, oven-baked zucchini fries. They’ll pair well with a side sauce of your choice.
26. Cobb Salad
This is the salad to end all salads. It’s fresh, bursting with flavor, and simply magnificent. Golden beets add a subtle sweetness, and the vinaigrette is a real zinger.
27. Lemon Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
These lemon garlic herb-roasted potatoes will pair like magic with whatever you’re having for dinner tonight. No, seriously. Try them out.
28. Tex Mex Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
This Tex-Mex inspired salad features black beans, sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, fresh corn, and cilantro.
29. Tomato Cucumber Salad
Make this dish at the height of summer with the freshest, juiciest tomatoes. Red onion gives it just enough bite.
30. Chickpea Lemon Rice
This is a simple, zesty side dish pairing brown rice and chickpeas with a bright lemon dressing.
31. Roasted Carrots with Tahini
These carrots, topped with a maple-tahini drizzle, are sure to delight. They’ll become your newest autumn favorite.
32. Spicy Stir-Fried Cabbage
This dish takes only five minutes to make. Stir fry cabbage with ginger, chili garlic sauce, and soy sauce till it’s crisp and slightly toasted.
33. Roasted Veggies with Hummus
This side pairs oil-free roasted veggies with a delectable hummus dressing. You’ll want to eat it for lunch on its own!
34. Avocado Black Bean Salad
Keep this salad simple with black beans, avocado, and tomato, or add in your favorite Tex-Mex veggies for a unique spin.
35. Balsamic Soy Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
These mushrooms are simply delicious. Flavored with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, they hit all the right notes.
+1. Mediterranean Vegetable Risotto
This risotto is full of roasted veggies — tomatoes, zucchini, red peppers. It’s creamy Mediterranean perfection!
+2. Pesto Quinoa Salad
Quick and easy-to-make, this protein-filled side packs a punch of flavor, featuring quinoa, classic pesto, and cherry tomatoes.
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Being vegan is going to an omni restaurant and only being able to eat the sides… :’D well I wouldn’t mind if they were as delicious looking as these…