Side Dishes

Orange and Ginger Mixed-Veggie Stir-Fry – vegetarian recipe

Vibrant Orange Ginger Veggie Stir-Fry Recipe

Orange and ginger mixed-veggie stir-fry is a bright, glossy weeknight dinner that comes together in one pan. The sauce simmers orange juice, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, and powdered ginger into a sticky glaze that clings to crisp broccoli and carrots....

2-Minute Microwave Green Beans – vegetarian recipe

Easy Microwave Green Beans: A 2-Minute Veggie Hack

These 2-minute microwave green beans are the weeknight veggie hack you'll use on repeat. Fresh trimmed green beans and a splash of vegetable stock steam to crisp-tender in the microwave - no pot, no waiting for water to boil. In three minutes total, you've...

Authentic Homemade Frijoles Refritos (Vegetarian Refried Bea – vegetarian recipe

Authentic Vegetarian Refried Beans (Frijoles Refritos)

Authentic homemade frijoles refritos start with dried pinto beans simmered low and slow with onion until they're creamy and tender. The beans are then fried in olive oil with more onion and mashed to your favorite texture. Skip the can - this vegetarian refried...

Vegetarian Maple Baked Beans – vegetarian recipe

Hearty Vegetarian Maple Baked Beans

Vegetarian maple baked beans are slow-cooked comfort - navy beans soaked overnight, then baked low and slow with maple syrup, molasses, barbecue sauce, onion and warm spices. There's nothing quite like a bowl of rich, sweet, and smoky baked beans to evoke feelings of...

Lemon Mint New Potatoes – vegetarian recipe

Zesty Lemon Mint Roasted Potatoes

Lemon mint new potatoes are the side dish that disappears first - small new potatoes roasted with garlic and olive oil, then showered with fresh mint and lemon juice. Looking for a side dish that's both incredibly simple and bursting with bright, fresh flavor? You've...

15-Minute Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn – vegetarian recipe

Easy Homemade Vegan Creamed Corn Recipe

Forget the canned stuff! This homemade creamed corn is a total game-changer. It's unbelievably creamy, packed with sweet corn flavor, and comes together in under 15 minutes. We're using simple, budget-friendly ingredients to create a classic comfort food side dish...

Simple 3-Ingredient Vegan Garlic Bread – vegetarian recipe

Easy 3-Ingredient Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe

Is there any aroma more comforting than fresh garlic bread baking in the oven? That warm, savory scent promises a perfectly crisp crust and a soft, flavorful center. This incredibly simple, 3-ingredient recipe is my go-to for a reason. It's budget-friendly, ready in...

5-Minute Fruity Snow Peas – vegetarian recipe

Easy Fruity Snow Peas Recipe (2 Ingredients!)

Fruity snow peas are the five-minute side I make when dinner needs color - crisp snow peas quickly cooked in sweet canned fruit cocktail juice for a glaze that is half sweet, half savory. Looking for a side dish that's ridiculously easy, surprisingly delicious, and...

Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach with Mushrooms – vegetarian recipe

Creamy Vegan Creamed Spinach & Mushrooms (Easy Recipe!)

Craving that classic, decadent creamed spinach but keeping it dairy-free? You've come to the right place! This recipe delivers all the rich, savory flavor you love without a drop of dairy. Earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and a hint of nutmeg come together in a...

5-Minute Microwave Corn on the Cob – vegetarian recipe

Perfect Microwave Corn on the Cob (3 Mins!)

Forget boiling a huge pot of water! When a craving for sweet, juicy corn on the cob strikes, this microwave method is your secret weapon. In less than 5 minutes, you can have a perfectly cooked, tender ear of corn ready to be slathered in butter and sprinkled with...

Homemade Tofu and Chive Dumplings – vegetarian recipe

Easy Tofu and Chive Dumplings (Vegetarian)

These homemade tofu and chive dumplings are plump, savory parcels with a delicate chewy wrapper and a fresh, garlicky filling. Pressed firm tofu, fresh chives, soy sauce, and sesame oil make a filling that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list...

Caramelized Baby Carrots – vegetarian recipe

Easy Vegan Caramelized Baby Carrots Recipe

These caramelized baby carrots are the sweet, glossy side dish that disappears fastest at any dinner table. Vegan margarine, brown sugar, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice cook down into a sticky glaze that clings to every carrot. Ready in 20 minutes, they dress up a...