Let’s be honest: I’m really here for the sides.
Entrées are good and all, and breakfast is a given. But sides are where it’s at. (OK, and desserts, but that’s coming, too. Stay tuned.)
Without further ado, my top 20 vegan sides that would make the perfect addition to your holiday spread!
1. Kumquat Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing // 2. Cheesy Cauliflower Rice & Broccoli Bake // 3. Vegan Parmesan Zucchini Gratin // 4. Best Damn Vegan Biscuits // 5. Tomato, Kale & White Bean Soup // 6. Simple Pumpkin Soup // 7. Easy Vegan Cornbread // 8. Cornbread & Cranberry Stuffing // 9. Fluffy Vegan Spelt & Oat Rolls // 10. Pear, Dried Cherry & Walnut Salad // 11. Easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole // 12. Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Casserole // 13. Garlicky Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas // 14. Creamy Asparagus & Pea Soup // 15. White Bean Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing // 16. Citrus Kale Salad // 17. Pea Pesto Pasta Salad // 18. Creamy Kale Salad with Chickpeas & Shallot // 19. Curried Butternut Squash Soup // 20. Apple Pecan Arugula Salad
See you back soon for entrées!
Where to start? Now that’s the only question that needs answered cuz I’m excited to try all of these!
Yup, sides make the world go round. They add variety. My 4-year-old is obsessed with kumquats but I just read that it’s perfectly okay to eat them whole, skin and all? She will love this salad. Love attending gatherings where there are lots of sides to choose from, especially eye-popping colorful ones like the zucchini gratin!
Yes! Thinly slicing them makes it easier to digest. But the whole fruit is edible!
Great list! Thanks for all the vegan choices =)
These all look divine, especially the kale salads!! This summer I made a potato, zucchini, and tomato gratin and it was amazing (too bad I didn’t record the recipe while I was making it!!). I do prepare these zucchini parmesan crisps…they’re the next best thing ;-)
Dana, thanks for all you do. You have made being vegan more fun, interesting & satisfying. I hope you and your squeeze have a wonderful Holiday Season… Love from Bend, OR
Thanks Sherryn! Hugs from Portland! Hope to visit Bend this winter!
I love your website and I follow you on IG. Keep up the good work! Merry Christmas, Heather Vallens
Thanks for all these great recipes my husband and both went vegan this past year, but he’s a very picky eater, so maybe these will help him eat more vegetables.