These triangular Lebanese spinach pies (or Fatayer bi Sabanekh in Lebanon) are filled with sautéed spinach and onion seasoned with tart and earthy sumac. The pillowy, tender dough is made with olive oil. Jump to:🥬 Ingredients🔪 Instructions💭 Tips🧊 Freezing Instructions🥗 Pairings💬Comments Many Middle Eastern cuisines are incredibly vegan friendly (falafel, anyone?) and I'm lucky to […]
Vegan Side Dishes
Side dishes are the best part of the meal (especially on Thanksgiving)! You'll find a mix here, including salads and seasonal sides. Try one of these recipes as a starter to your meal, or for something for guests to snack on while you're cooking a big meal!
Some of my absolute favorite recipes are below, including my Greek Lemon Potatoes and my take on Buffalo Cauliflower.
Lebanese Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
tomatoes, cucumbers, and bulgur wheat with a tart lemon and olive oil dressing. This Lebanese quinoa tabbouleh salad swaps bulgur for quinoa for a refreshing side dish that's vegan, gluten free, and delicious!
Quick & Easy Vegan Spanish Rice with Tomatoes (Mexican Rice)
This quick and easy vegan Spanish rice (or Mexican rice) is just like the restaurant dish and full of flavor from the onions, garlic, vegetable broth, and spices. It's made with pantry staples and will be ready for your burrito bowls or taco dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Easy Oven Baked Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (No Breading)
These oven baked buffalo cauliflower bites are delicious, spicy, and perfect for dinner or as a party appetizer. They have no breading, so they are super easy to make and naturally vegan and gluten free.
Baked Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip with Cashews
This baked vegan spinach artichoke dip with cashews and vegan mozzarella is creamy, cheesy, and delicious! Bake it in a cast iron pan to make it a one pan appetizer and serve with pita, crackers, and veggies!
Easy Garlic Knots
Whenever a recipe calls for 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, I interpret that as "5 or 6 cloves of garlic". This rule has never steered me wrong. Which is why I'm astounded that it took me so long to discover garlic knots. I've known garlic bread, garlic breadsticks, and other various iterations of garlic […]
Satay Seitan with Peanut Sauce and Cucumber Salad
This vegan satay is marinated in a delicious vegan curry sauce and pan fried to perfection! Serve it with the ginger peanut satay sauce and Thai cucumber salad, which are easy to make while the seitan is marinating. <<< [wprm-recipe-jump] >>> Satay is my favorite appetizer to order at Thai restaurants. Not only because the […]
Tomato Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
This tomato bruschetta with fresh basil, garlic, and balsamic vinegar is the quintessential summer appetizer! It's a wonderful way to enjoy the flavor garden fresh tomatoes and herbs.
Crispy Buffalo Tofu Wings (with Buffalo Tofu Wrap Variation)
These crispy buffalo tofu wings are crispy, spicy, and full of flavor! Serve them as an appetizer with vegan ranch, buffalo sauce, and carrot and celery sticks, or use them to make a buffalo tofu wrap.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
This black bean and corn salsa is fresh, mildly spicy, and delicious with chips or in a burrito. It's a great way to use fresh corn on the cob, which can be grilled for extra flavor.
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These oven roasted Brussels sprouts are charred, crispy, and incredibly tender. You can find Brussels sprouts throughout the fall and winter so they make the perfect side dish for your holiday table or any meal throughout the season.
Quick Pickled Radishes with Chili Flakes
These quick pickled radishes are full of peppery flavor and make a colorful salad topper or healthy snack that's easy to prepare.
Cucumber Onion Salad with Oil and Vinegar Dressing
This cucumber onion salad with oil and vinegar dressing is great way to use garden cucumbers throughout the summer. Add your favorite fresh herbs for more flavor.
Vegan German Potato Salad with Tempeh Bacon
This vegan German potato salad with tempeh bacon is served warm with a savory mustard vinaigrette. The potato salad is cooked in one pan so the potatoes absorb the flavors of the onions, garlic, and vegan bacon.
Easy Vegan Coleslaw Recipe
This easy vegan coleslaw recipe is made with vegan mayo, shredded cabbage and carrots, and plenty of celery salt. Ready in 10 minutes, it makes the perfect side dish at any vegan barbecue.
Vegan Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Smoky BBQ Topping
This vegan smoky BBQ stovetop mac and cheese is creamy and delicious with a crunchy topping like baked mac and cheese, but requires no baking!
Vegan Potato Salad with Dill & Parsley
This easy vegan potato salad is made with vegan mayo, dill, celery, onions, and fresh parsley. It's easy to whip up for any backyard BBQ or summer party! Jump to:🥔 Ingredients🔪 Instructions💭 Tips🧊 Storage🥗 More summer recipes💬Comments Potato salad is one of my favorite summer side dishes (though I could also make it a meal). […]
Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Garlic
These vegan mashed potatoes with garlic are pure comfort food, and the perfect side dish for any meal, including Thanksgiving. Don't forget the vegan gravy! Jump to:🥔 Ingredients🔪 Instructions🥗 Pairings💬Comments Whether you're making them for the holidays or a weeknight dinner, these vegan mashed potatoes and gravy are quick and no fuss. You can customize […]
Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula and Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
This simple roasted beet salad recipe with vegan "honey" mustard dressing is topped with tender roasted beets, succulent dried cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds on a bed of arugula. Jump to:🥬 Ingredients⏲️ Baking time🔪 Instructions🥗 Serving Suggestions💬Comments Do you have a CSA (or community supported agriculture) membership? It can be a great way to try […]
Roasted Squash & Pear Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
Although Monday morning greeted us with a mini blizzard this week, it's still very much fall and I'm clinging to pumpkin spice as long as I can. However, between all the apple cider (or cider donuts!), pumpkin desserts, and Halloween candy, I'm left craving some lighter fare that will still feel warm and cozy. That […]
Easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This vegan green bean casserole recipe uses fresh green beans and homemade cream of mushroom soup. It's an updated version of the classic Thanksgiving side dish! It takes 30 minutes to bake so you're not using too much precious oven time. <<< [wprm-recipe-jump] >>> I remember eating "traditional" green bean casserole as a child. You […]
Semi Homemade Sage Vegan Stuffing
This recipe is classic homemade stuffing made vegan, flavored with veggie no-chicken broth, sage, thyme, and fresh parsley. You can take the stuffing from stove to oven if you make it in a cast iron pan. Double or triple the recipe for lots of leftovers! <<< [wprm-recipe-jump] >>> It took me until adulthood to understand […]
How to Caramelize Onions
I often see recipes that instruct you to sauté onions until caramelized, and suggest that this process will take 5-10 minutes. I've probably been guilty of this myself. Sure, you can brown some onions in 5-10 minutes, but they'll be "stir fry onions" and missing the sweetness and depth of flavor of truly caramelized onions. […]
Greek Lemon Potatoes
These Greek lemon potatoes are marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, then roasted and braised in the oven. The edges are a bit crispy, yet they have a soft texture and melt in your mouth. If you like these potatoes at restaurants, you'll love how easy they are to make at home! […]
Easy Vegan Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
This easy vegan pasta salad with Italian dressing is a simple side dish to make for a backyard barbecue, or an easy dinner option when it's too hot to cook. I make big batches in the summer then eat it throughout the week for a fuss-free meal. Jump to:🍅 Ingredients🔪 Instructions💭 Tips🥗 Pairings💬Comments Pasta salad […]