Salads & Side Dishes

Vegan side dishes like French fries and mashed potatoes are traditionally cooked in oil and doused in butter. Here we offer dairy-free and oil-free vegan side dishes that can be enjoyed guilt-free. We've combined vegan salads with side dishes in this category, but that doesn’t mean that our salads aren't meal-worthy on their own. Most contain beans and/or whole grains to make them very hearty. If you’re making your salad ahead for lunch the next day, just be sure to pack your dressing on the side.

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Easy, Healthy Mashed Potatoes

Sometimes you just want mashed potatoes, and this basic vegan recipe makes them easy and healthy. Low-sodium vegetable broth adds flavor with…

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Amazing Grains

Whole Grain Stuffing with Pecans and Currants

Toasted pecans and currants are a nice change on this traditional holiday recipe, which is perfect for a vegan Thanksgiving feast. The…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Autumn Mixed Greens Salad

Make this salad when your favorite apples are in season. Honey crisp and gala apples contrast well with the tart cranberry vinaigrette….

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Salads & Side Dishes

Winter White Bean Salad

You can buy peeled and cubed squash in many supermarket produce departments. While it steams you can make the pesto and have…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Purple Potato and Kale Salad with Cilantro-Tahini Dressing

This is a colorful and richly flavored salad that’s fun to serve—the purple potatoes really give the dish a surprising look. From…

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Salads & Side Dishes

The Best Oil-Free Hummus

Virtually nonfat, this tasty, oil-free hummus recipe is the healthy antidote to your hummus cravings. You can find a store-bought variation of…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Baked French Fries & Ketchup

Try these baked, oil-free french-fries and ketchup which are a tasty delight! The ketchup can also be used on veggie burgers or…

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Amazing Grains

Fiesta Quinoa Salad

Now that summer has arrived my favorite quick-cooking grain to eat is quinoa. We use seasonal summer produce to make this salad…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Baked Tortilla Chips

This simple recipe for homemade baked tortilla chips is a staple for whole-food, plant-based kitchens. These chips can be eaten on their…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Chipotle Corn Salsa and Baked Tortilla Chips

This is my all-time favorite salsa. It has a smoky flavor and is kid-friendly and great as a dip. You can also…

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Baked & Stuffed

Whole Grain Corn Muffins

The perfect addition to a piping hot bowl of Red Lentil Chili is lightly sweetened whole grain corn muffins. Easier to serve…

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Salads & Side Dishes

Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade Hummus

A combination of zesty and sour, this play on hummus may look benign, but it has a spicy kick and will give…

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Salads & Side Dishes