From simple stir-fries and fried potatoes to beans and roasted vegetables, our vegan side recipes collection gives you a lot of options for padding out any kind of meal.
Bowl of sautéed Japanese turnips and greens
Sautéed Japanese (Hakurei) Turnips With Turnip Greens
Side view of lightly charred roasted cabbage wedges
Easy Roasted Cabbage
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Beancurd Sticks Broiled With Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Honey Recipe
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Glazed Pearl Onions
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Homemade Vegan Kimchi Recipe
Cabbage Thoran in red bowl garnished with curry leaves
Cabbage Thoran (Kerala-Style Stir-Fried Cabbage)
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Pickled Garlic Recipe
A red dish of vegan Thanksgiving stuffing.
The Best Vegan Stuffing
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Capsicum Besan Sabji (Bell Pepper and Chickpea Flour Stir-Fry) Recipe
A mess of grilled ramps, strewn on a white background.
Grilled Ramps
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Black Pepper Papads (Poppadoms)
Roasted Brussels sprouts and shallots with a balsamic glaze in a bowl, with glasses of sparkling water, some smaller plates and a colorfully printed table top
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Warm Spanish-Style Giant-Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery Recipe
Bowl filled with braised vegan collard greens with chunks of mushrooms
Vegan Southern-Style Collard Greens With Mushrooms Recipe
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Provençal Tian (Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, and Tomato Casserole) Recipe
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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Pickles Recipe
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Fried Green Plantains (Patacones) With Guacamole Recipe
Brussels sprouts and potato hash in a skillet.
Brussels Sprout-Potato Hash Recipe | Cook the Book
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Old-Style Mustard and Rosemary Asparagus Recipe
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Spicy Warm Silken Tofu With Celery and Cilantro Salad Recipe
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Easy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes With Chilies and Herbs Recipe
A round serving dish of cauliflower-creamed spinach
Vegan Cauliflower-Creamed Spinach
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Chilled Carrots With Tahini-Ginger Dressing
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Cold Sichuan-Style Noodles with Spinach and Peanuts Recipe
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French in a Flash: Campanelle with Eggplant Caviar Recipe
Roasted Mushrooms With Rosemary and Garlic Recipe
Closeup of pepperoni pizza topped with pickled banana peppers and basil leaves.
Pickled Banana Peppers Recipe
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Spicy Cabbage Slaw Recipe
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Braised Long Beans With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mint Recipe
Vegan cheesy baked potatoes with broccoli
Vegan Cheesy Baked Potatoes With Broccoli Recipe
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Creamy Vegan Fingerling Potato Salad Recipe
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Grilling With Vinegar: Chimichurri Transforms Grilled Summer Squash
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Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges
Overhead closeup of Spiced Red Wine Cranberry Sauce
Spiced Red Wine Cranberry Sauce Recipe
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Grilled Bok Choy with Sweet Soy Glaze
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Beet and Wheat Berry Salad With Pickled Apples and Pecans Recipe
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Apple Sabzi (Apple Cooked in Mild Spices With Coconut) Recipe
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Charred Eggplant and Tomatoes with Harissa and Mint Recipe
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Spicy Grilled Watermelon Recipe
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Grilled Corn With Harissa and Mint
Closeup of roasted carrots drizzled with black sesame dressing and garnished with parsley leaves.
Roasted Carrots With Black Sesame Dressing Recipe
Fried papas criollas on a blue ceramic plate with ají.
Fried Papas Criollas (Colombian-style Creamy Fried Potatoes) Recipe
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Stir-Fried Green Beans and Five-Spice Dry Tofu Recipe
Shanghai baby bok choy with black bean sauce on a square white plate.
Shanghai Baby Bok Choy With Black Bean Sauce Recipe
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Dry, Spiced Ladyfingers (Okra) Recipe
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Sautéed Asparagus
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Quick-Pickled Asparagus With Tarragon and Shallot Recipe
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Indian-Style Stir-Fried Spiced Carrots Recipe
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Pickled Chinese Long Beans Recipe
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Grilled Hasselback Sweet Potatoes With Rosemary and Garlic Recipe
A plate of cryo-blanched green beans topped with crunchy fried garlic.
Cryo-Blanched Green Beans Recipe | The Food Lab
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Spicy Vegan Refried Beans Recipe
Mirchi salan, served in a small white bowl.
Mirchi Salan (Curried Jalapeño Peppers) Recipe
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Quick Pickled Ramps with Coriander and Chili Flakes
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Grilled Summer Squash With Chimichurri Recipe
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Grilled Foil-Wrapped Potatoes With Shallots, Lemon, and Thyme Recipe
Cranberry chutney in a bowl topped with curls of shaved orange zest.
Cranberry Chutney with Orange and Crystalized Ginger
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Soy-Braised Fall Mushrooms With Chestnuts Recipe