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side dish

Discover delicious vegan side dishes.

There are plenty of starchy classics like a vegan sweet potato casserole and these crispy smashed potatoes. I’ve also included flavourful vegetable and grain sides like my cold ginger noodle salad and this green love quinoa salad.

To dive even deeper into vegan side dish recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Plums, Herbs & Almonds

Creamy Corn & Lemon Pasta with Thyme

Vegan Potato Salad with Dill Pickle Dressing

Sweet and Spicy Grilled Tofu and Pineapple with Herbed Cauliflower Rice

Grilled Broccoli & Pepperoncini Pasta Salad with Basil

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chili Lime Tahini Sauce

An overhead shot of crumbled tempeh coated in a red spice blend/sauce treatment. The tempeh is served on top of rice and garnished with sliced green onions.

Sticky Ginger Tempeh with Coconut Rice

Pesto Quinoa & White Bean Bake with Spring Vegetables

Grounding Roasted Roots with Herbed Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce

My Best Vegan Pantry-Friendly Recipes

Cold Ginger Noodle Salad with Mint, Edamame & Orange

An overhead shot shows a bowl of creamy vegan avocado pesto pasta (short penne-like shapes) topped with crispy kale and vegan, nut-based "parmesan"

Creamy Avocado & Basil Pesto Pasta

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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