Vegan Side Dish Recipes - Vegan Sides

Nori komi furikake is sprinkled over a small bowl of white rice.

Nori Komi Furikake (Vegan Furikake)

No-Cook Recipes, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Side Dishes, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Meal Prep, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Nori komi furikake is among the simplest types of furikake, or Japanese rice seasoning. This vegan furikake is so umami, you won’t want to eat rice without it.

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A large bowl of kimchi rice sprinkled with chopped green onion on a grey countertop.

How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi-Bokkeumbap)

Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Weeknight, Entrées, 600 Calories, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Kimchi fried rice is a weeknight staple for us, and simple is best. Spicy, tangy, and a bit sweet, it’s the complete package. Ready in under half an hour.

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A wooden spoon ladles a big pile of vegan macaroni and cheese from a Dutch oven.

One Pot Vegan Mac and Cheese

Holiday Recipes, American Cuisine 🇺🇸, Canadian Cuisine 🇨🇦, Weeknight, Entrées, Italian Cuisine 🇮🇹, Side Dishes, Over 700 Calories, Comfort Food, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Thanksgiving, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

This creamy one pot vegan mac and cheese is so simple, it’s basically magic. Four ingredients is all it takes. No cashews, no butter, and no roux.

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A large black-and-white bowl of Vietnamese tomato sauce with fried tofu on a smooth grey counter, next to a red towel and pair of chopsticks.

Vietnamese Tomato Tofu (Đậu Hũ Sốt Cà Chua)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Vietnamese Cuisine 🇻🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Light and spongy fried tofu puffs soak up umami-rich, flavour-packed tomato sauce in this Vietnamese tomato tofu dish. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free.

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A wooden spoon rests on a clay pot full of cooked white rice next to some colourful tablecloths.

How to Cook Rice on the Stove (4 Steps)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Global Cuisine, Recipes

How to perfectly cook any type of white rice on the stove in 4 steps using a pot, Dutch oven, or donabe. Small batch perfect for 1-2 people. No more soggy rice!

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A wooden spoon scoops soy cashew yogurt from a glass mason jar.

Vegan Soy Cashew Yogurt (Instant Pot or Stove)

200 Calories, Breakfast, Sauces, Side Dishes, Snacks, Blender Recipes, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, High-Protein, Meal Prep, Global Cuisine, Recipes

This vegan soy cashew yogurt is rich, creamy, and budget-friendly. No coconut milk, no thickeners, only whole food ingredients. As mild or as tangy as you want!

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A block of cold silken tofu topped with fresh ginger, scallions, and Japanese soy sauce on a blue china plate.

Hiyayakko (Japanese Cold Tofu)

No-Cook Recipes, Appetizers, 200 Calories, Salads, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Side Dishes, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Hiyayakko (冷奴) is Japanese silken tofu served cold, seasoned with a smattering of savoury toppings. With endless flavour combos, it’s the best lazy summer meal.

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A bowl of japchae sits on a white table next to fresh scallions and a carrot.

1-Pan Vegan Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry)

Weeknight, Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Entrées, 600 Calories, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Recipes

Japchae is a Korean stir-fried dish featuring bouncy sweet potato noodles, sliced carrots, plenty of scallion, all lightly coated in a sweet and savoury sauce.

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A Dutch oven full of Mexican-style beans topped with cilantro, jalapeno slices, cheese, and sliced lime wedges.

Mexican Beans (Frijoles de la Olla)

Holiday Recipes, Weekend, 300 Calories, Entrées, Side Dishes, Comfort Food, One-Pot, Instant Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Thanksgiving, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Meal Prep, Mexican Cuisine 🇲🇽, Recipes

Nothing is easier than a simmering pot of Mexican beans. Frijoles de la Olla is a cheap, no-fuss whole food recipe. Use pinto, mayocoba, or whatever beans you’ve got!

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mamaliga in a Dutch oven scattered over with cheese

Romanian Mămăligă (Golden Cornmeal Porridge)

Holiday Recipes, 200 Calories, Romanian Cuisine 🇷🇴, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Thanksgiving, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Mamaliga is a traditional Romanian staple made from cornmeal, similar to Italian polenta. The recipe is easy to follow and yields a perfect texture every time.

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Vegan Side Dishes