Vegan Side Dish Recipes - Vegan Sides

A bowl of bok choy tofu stir fry with marinated tofu planks and tender baby bok choy, set on a wooden table with black chopsticks and a checkered linen napkin.

Bok Choy Tofu Stir Fry (青菜炒豆干)

200 Calories, Chinese Cuisine 🇨🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Bok Choy Tofu Stir Fry is my weeknight staple when I’m short on time but still want something healthy. Bok choy is tossed in a hot wok with chewy, savoury tofu.

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A pot full of lepenice (Czech sauerkraut mashed potatoes) on the kitchen table.

Lepenice (Czech Mashed Potatoes with Sauerkraut)

200 Calories, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Under 30 Minutes, European Cuisine, Recipes

Lepenice is an old-school Czech side dish of mashed potatoes mixed with sauerkraut. A tangy, probiotic alternative to the usual mash, and ready in 30 minutes.

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Nasu dengaku (sesame Japanese eggplants) over a bed of rice.

Nasu Dengaku (Air Fryer Japanese Eggplant) with Miso Glaze

Air Fryer, 200 Calories, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, Side Dishes, Fall, Gluten-Free, Recipes

Air fryer + Japanese eggplant = incredibly tender, sweet and savoury Nasu Dengaku. Miso glaze is slathered on the eggplants for an irresistible umami flavour.

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Coriander chutney tofu scramble garnished with fresh cilantro and scallions.

Coconut Coriander Chutney Tofu Scramble

Zero-Waste Recipes, Weeknight, 400 Calories, Indian Cuisine 🇮🇳, Entrées, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

A super easy way to use up your coconut coriander chutney from Indian takeout: use it as the sauce base for a chutney tofu scramble. Never waste chutney again!

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Braised Chinese Tofu in a traditional clay pot.

Hong Shao Dou Fu (Red Braised Tofu)

Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Chinese Cuisine 🇨🇳, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Fall, Winter, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Meal Prep, Tofu, Recipes

Hong Shao Tofu is fried tofu braised in sweet soy sauce. This braised tofu looks gourmet, but it’s an easy one-pot recipe that’s fast enough for a busy weeknight.

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A plate of marinated Korean perilla leaves on a wooden table.

Kkaennip Jjim (Korean Perilla Leaves Recipe)

Appetizers, 100 Calories, Korean Cuisine 🇰🇷, Side Dishes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Recipes

Kkaennip Jjim (Steamed Perilla Leaves) is a Korean side dish made with perilla leaves and an umami-rich marinade of garlic, soy sauce, sesame, and gochugaru.

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Fresh Yuba Soup (Tofu Skin Soup)

Soups, Weeknight, 300 Calories, Entrées, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Oil-Free, WFPB, Nut-Free, High-Protein, Tofu, Under 30 Minutes, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

Fresh tofu skin (yuba) takes on a lovely soft, silky texture when simmered in a simple soup! You can bulk up this yuba soup with noodles to make it a full meal.

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Zupa Koperkowa (Polish Potato Dill Soup)

Soups, 300 Calories, Side Dishes, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, European Cuisine, Recipes

Zupa Koperkowa or Polish Potato Dill Soup is a comforting one pot soup. It’s packed with fresh dill, onions, carrots, potatoes, and a mild creamy broth.

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Shimeji mushrooms stir fried with butter and soy sauce.

Shimeji Mushroom Stir Fry

400 Calories, Side Dishes, Japanese Cuisine 🇯🇵, One-Pot, Stovetop Recipes, Summer, Fall, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Under 30 Minutes, Asian Cuisine, Recipes

These stir fried shimeji mushrooms have the best flavour and texture, seared in the pan with a lil butter and savoury soy sauce. No wok or high heat required!

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Avocado Tofu Pasta Salad

American Cuisine 🇺🇸, Weeknight, 400 Calories, Entrées, Salads, Side Dishes, Stovetop Recipes, Spring, Summer, Oil-Free, Nut-Free, Meal Prep, Tofu, Recipes

You’ll love how easy it is to make this protein-packed Avocado Tofu Pasta Salad. The creamy oil-free avocado dressing uses only a handful of ingredients.

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Vegan Side Dishes