Side dishes
Sometimes it's the side dish that steals the show. From perfectly roasted vegetables and vibrant salads to fluffy rice, hearty grains, crispy potatoes, and fresh seasonal favorites, these vegan side dishes are full of flavor and made to complement any meal. Simple to prepare and endlessly versatile, they're recipes you'll return to again and again.
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Sticky Spicy Tempeh
Crispy pan-fried tempeh coated in a glossy sweet and spicy sauce for an easy protein-rich meal.
Creamy Dill Tahini Potato Salad
A bright, creamy potato salad with tahini, dill, capers, red onion, whole grain mustard, and caper brine.
Slow-Simmered Mexican Black Beans
Tender Mexican black beans slowly simmered with garlic, bay leaves, vegetable broth, oregano, and smoky spices.
Fig and Arugula Pasta Salad
A fresh pasta salad with figs, arugula, roasted broccoli, walnuts, cranberries, and balsamic Dijon dressing.
Garlic Knots
Soft homemade vegan garlic knots brushed with garlic-herb butter and finished with parsley and parmesan.
Miso Glazed Bok Choy
Baby bok choy seared in a savory miso glaze with garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, and sriracha.
Seared Endives with Walnut Gremolata
Tender caramelized endives topped with bright walnut gremolata, lemon, parsley, and vegan parmesan.
Tofu Egg Salad
A creamy vegan tofu egg salad with Dijon mustard, kala namak, turmeric, and green onions.
Roasted Asparagus with Miso Hollandaise
Tender roasted asparagus with rich vegan miso hollandaise and garlicky sautéed spinach.
Asian Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Fresh lettuce wraps filled with savory TVP, water chestnuts, and green onions with spicy peanut sauce.
Mexican Corn Salad
A creamy Mexican corn salad with charred corn, avocado, greens, jalapeño, cilantro, lime, and vegan feta.
Hearts of Palm Ceviche
A bright vegan ceviche with hearts of palm, crisp vegetables, avocado, cilantro, and fresh lime.
Caesar Salad
A hearty vegan Caesar salad with crisp romaine, roasted chickpeas, garlic croutons, and tahini dressing.
Gomasio Confit Leeks
Slow-roasted leeks with sesame vinaigrette, crunchy peanuts, gomasio, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Tofu Egg Salad
A creamy tofu egg salad with vegan mayonnaise, Dijon, green onions, turmeric, kala namak, and black pepper.
Vegetable Fried Rice
A simple vegetable fried rice with leftover basmati rice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, carrots, peas, and soy sauce.
Garlic Soy Sautéed Green Beans
Crisp green beans sautéed with garlic, soy sauce, sesame or olive oil, red pepper flakes, and optional maple syrup.
Spicy Red Cabbage Curtido
A bright and spicy red cabbage curtido with red onion, habanero, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, and fresh lime.
Heirloom Tomato Panzanella
A summery heirloom tomato panzanella with crisp toasted bread, basil, capers, pickled onions, and red wine vinaigrette.
Mexican Street Corn on the Cob
Smoky grilled corn coated with vegan mayonnaise, chili powder, paprika, vegan Parmesan, cilantro, and fresh lime.
Easy Focaccia
An easy homemade focaccia with garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil, and flaky salt. Soft inside, crisp at the edges, and perfect for sharing.
Krystal’s Easy Naan
Soft, simple homemade naan made with flour, yeast, warm water, and maple syrup. Easy to cook on a hot pan and perfect with curries.
Chinese Chili Eggplant
Tender Chinese-style eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger, chili, hoisin, and soy sauce, then finished with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Cold Spicy Gochujang Noodles
Cold noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy gochujang dressing with crisp vegetables, edamame, lime, garlic, and ginger.
Vegan Hearts of Palm Ceviche Tacos
Fresh hearts of palm ceviche tacos with tomato, cucumber, avocado, lime, cilantro, and colorful crunchy toppings.
Avocado Chickpea Salad
A creamy, protein-packed chickpea salad with avocado, fresh dill, whole grain mustard, and a touch of paprika.
Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese
Ultra-creamy vegan mac and cheese made with a cashew sauce, nutritional yeast, and an optional crispy breadcrumb topping.