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side dish

Discover delicious vegan side dishes.

There are plenty of starchy classics like a vegan sweet potato casserole and these crispy smashed potatoes. I’ve also included flavourful vegetable and grain sides like my cold ginger noodle salad and this green love quinoa salad.

To dive even deeper into vegan side dish recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

VEGAN SPINACH AND MUSHROOM POLENTA PIE - The First Mess

Spinach & Mushroom Polenta Pie with Almond Ricotta

STICKY & CRISPY SESAME CAULIFLOWER (vegan, grain-free) - The First Mess

Sticky and Crispy Sesame Cauliflower

INSTANT POT CHANA MASALA - The First Mess

Instant Pot Chana Masala

HARVEST VEGETABLE MASH WITH ROASTED GARLIC, HORSERADISH & FRID DUKKAH - The First Mess

Harvest Vegetable Mash with Roasted Garlic & Fried Dukkah

A head on shot of a whole roasted cauliflower coated in a res sauce and drizzled with a creamy, light green sauce. The platter is set with whole sprigs of herbs.

Romesco Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Herbed Tahini Cream

SALT-BAKED POTATOES WITH CHEESY ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE & BROCCOLI (vegan, nut-free) - The First Mess

Salt-Baked Potatoes with Cheesy Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Broccoli

BASIL TAHINI PASTA WITH BURST TOMATOES & MUSHROOMS - The First Mess

Basil Tahini Pasta with Mushrooms & Burst Tomatoes

GRILLED PIZZA PORTOBELLOS WITH LEMON-Y CASHEW "RICOTTA" - The First Mess

Grilled Pizza Portobellos with Lemony Cashew “Ricotta”

COLD VEG AND MANGO NOODLES WITH HOT HONEY SESAME DRESSING - THE FIRST MESS

Cold Veg Mango Noodles with Spicy Sesame Citrus Dressing

Grilled Cabbage with Sunshine Tahini Sauce - The First Mess

Grilled Cabbage with Sunshine Tahini Sauce

Grilled & Marinated Vegetables with Miso, Lemon, and Herbs - The First Mess

Grilled and Marinated Vegetables with Miso, Lemon & Herbs

Our Favourite Picnic Salad - The First Mess

Our Favourite Picnic Salad

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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