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Whole Food Plant-Based Side Dishes

Don't be surprised when your friends ask for the recipes when you make plant-based vegan side dishes. They're colorful, full of excellent nutrition, but most of all more delicious than most people can believe. And, make cooking easier by Number 1, having ingredients on hand in your pantry, and Number 2 practicing the art of meal prep. Make that pot of beans, rice, or quinoa and you'll be ready to rock a Three Bean Salad in no time.

Plant-Based Side Dishes

Creamy Vegan Coleslaw
Coleslaw with Healthy Creamy Dressing
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Mashed Potatoes with Easy Gravy
Black Eyed Peas in White Bowl
Black Eye Peas with Greens
Sweet Potato Fries
Spiced Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Quinoa Pilaf
Mushroom Quinoa Pilaf
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Easy Refried Pinto Beans
Moroccan Roasted Carrots
Moroccan Roasted Carrots
Scalloped Potato and Cabbage Casserole
Scalloped Potato and Cabbage Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Curry Cauliflower with Peas
Sauteed Greens
Sauteed Greens
Oil-Free Roasted Potatoes
Oil-Free Roasted Potatoes
Potato Wedges ChipotleSauce
Thick Cut Seasoned Fries with Chipotle Sauce
Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Stuffing
Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Stuffing
Cauliflower-Sweet-Potato-Mash-3
Cauliflower Sweet Potato Mash
Brussels Sprouts with Raisins
Brussels Sprouts with Raisins
Roasted Baby Turnips
Roasted Baby Turnips
Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower with Gravy
Creamed Spinach
Vegan Creamed Spinach
Mushroom Gravy
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Potato Gratin with Jalapeño & Tempeh Bacon
Potato Gratin with Jalapeño and Tempeh Bacon
Cornbread
Vegan Cornbread
BBQ-Beans
BBQ Baked Beans
Potato-Salad
Potato Salad with tofu Scramble
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Pasta with Spinach Pesto, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Pasta with Spinach Pesto, Green Beans & Tomatoes
Pinto Beans
Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans
Kimchi
Kimchi
Green Bean Potato Salad
Roasted Potato & Green Bean Salad
Eggplant Szechuan-Style with Peppers & Mushrooms
Eggplant Szechuan-Style with Peppers & Mushrooms
Thai Curried Potatoes
Thai Curried Potatoes with Chard
Quinoa Salad with Spinach
Quinoa Salad with Spinach
Kabocha-Squash
Roasted Kabocha Squash
Baked Corn Casserole
Baked Corn Casserole with Spinach & Chilies
Kale Chips
Kale Chips
Quinoa Salad with Mango Chutney
Quinoa Salad with Mango Dressing
Roasted Potato Salad
Roasted Potato Salad
Roasted Onions
Roasted Onions
Swiss Chard Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potatos with Swiss Chard
Radishes-Cooking
Glazed Radishes
Sweet Potato Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole

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Plant-Based Vegan Casserole Recipes

20 Vegan Plant-Based Casserole Recipes

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12 Common Mistakes Plant-Based Beginners Make and How to Fix Them

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Starting a whole-food, plant-based diet can seem a bit overwhelming. After all, you’ve probably been eating the way you currently do for most of your life. With new foods on the horizon and figuring out what to eat, how to cook without oil, or…

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Reader Question: Will All These Carbs Make Me Gain Weight?

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This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. Reader Question: I just found you on Pinterest and love the recipes. My husband and I are interested in transitioning to a plant-based diet but my main concern is the number of grains and…

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Review: The Nutr Machine and How to Make Plant Milk

The Nutr Machine

I’m not one to gush but can I just say…. wow. If you’ve ever wished you could have a quick and easy small batch of fresh homemade plant milk, The Nutr is your answer. Imagine non-dairy milk with no added gums or emulsifiers, preservatives,…

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9 Plant-Based Store-Bought Foods with Hidden Oils

5 different types of oil

If you joined the revolution to eat a plant-based diet you may have found differing opinions on whether it’s OK to eat processed oils. It’s pretty obvious that plant-based foods are made of plants that include fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds….

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COFFEE KLATCH November & December: Sharing My Personal Side

Smith Family Christmas 2021

The months seem to fly by, especially at the end of the year. Thanksgiving zoomed by, and we’ve passed Christmas and New Year’s! During the holidays, there’s more pressure to stay on top of eating a whole-food, plant-based diet (emphasis on the “whole food”)…

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How to Have Fun Eating a Plant-Based Diet

Having Fun Cooking

It may seem counterintuitive that starting a new way of eating could be fun. After all, aren’t we about to give up foods we love to eat and have to restrict ourselves? The answer is in your perspective. If you’re switching from a standard…

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Which is Healthier, Raw or Cooked Foods?

Broccoli Waldorf Salad

If you’re eating a whole food plant-based diet, you might be wondering whether it’s healthier to eat more raw foods or to follow a diet consisting of mostly cooked foods. There are pros and cons to both, and it depends on the type of…

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Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

Plant-Based Christmas Recipe Roundup

It’s that time of year when the days are shorter, at least in the Western hemisphere, and the holidays are upon us. But the last couple of years haven’t been quite normal, have they? Are you celebrating with family and friends this holiday or…

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Plant-Based Guide to Healthy Carbs

Whole Grains

There was a time when carbohydrates were vilified… oh wait, it’s still happening in 2021. But this is a complex topic and one that’s confused dieters for ages. If you don’t understand just what carbohydrates are, you could get bamboozled into believing that all…

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Reader Question: Always Hungry on a Plant-Based Diet?

Woman looking into refrigerator

This post is part of my ongoing Reader Questions Series. Reader Question: I’m having trouble staying full on a plant-based diet. Can you help me? Plant-Based Cooking Answers: It’s not always the case but I’ve heard this before. I have a couple of suggestions…

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Is Microwaving Bad?

Vegetables in a bowl being put into a microwave oven

People are not always happy to see that I suggest microwaving in some recipes. There are other cooking options and, of course, people can choose to cook another way. However, I thought it important to cover this topic and clear the air so you…

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COFFEE KLATCH October 2021: Sharing My Personal Side

Yellow Fall Sunflowers

I’m so happy to share this personal journey with you of eating a plant-based diet that’s good for our health, the planet, and animals! Because I feel we’re kindred spirits, I decided to chat with you a bit about what’s going on inside my…

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30 Plant-Based Lunch Ideas for School or Work

30 Plant-Based Lunch Recipes

Quick and Easy Plant-Based, Vegan Lunch Ideas Coming up with ideas for easy school or work lunches can be daunting with a busy household so why not try some of these plant-based recipes. Each recipe is vegan and full of plant-based goodness.  If you’re…

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COFFEE KLATCH September: Sharing My Personal Side

Diane and Abby in front of yellow Aspen trees.

I’m so happy to share this personal journey with you of eating a plant-based diet that’s good for our health, the planet, and animals! Because I feel we’re kindred spirits, I decided to chat with you a bit about what’s going on inside my…

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