This post includes easy vegan side dishes for BBQs, picnics, Thanksgiving, Christmas, everyday lunch, and dinner - literally every occasion.

Whether you're looking for fancy, but easy side dishes for the holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas,..), for gatherings where you want to impress (BBQs, picnics), or just looking to level up your side dish game for your everyday lunch and dinner meals - I am sure you will find exciting, new recipes in this collection!
I've grouped the side dishes by the main ingredient but I also added the recommended occasions (this refers mainly to the produce availability) and mains, other side dishes, or sauces/dips you can combine it with.
You will find here:
Potato Sides Dishes
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner, BBQs, Picnics
Combine with: Vegan Sausages, Schnitzel, Tofish, gravy
Occasions: Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Seitan Chicken Nuggets
Occasions: Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Banana Blossom Vegan Fish, Seitan Chicken Nuggets
Occasions: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Schnitzel, Banana Blossom Vegan Fish, Vegan Steak
Occasions: Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Burgers, Seitan Chicken Nuggets, Creamy Basil Dip, Falafel Wrap
Occasions: Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Burgers, Seitan Chicken Nuggets, Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Occasions: Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Guacamole
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, BBQs, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Homemade Vegan Sausages, Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes
Couscous Side Dishes
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Homemade Vegan Sausages, Tofu Katsu (Breaded Tofu), Grilled Veggies
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Homemade Vegan Sausages, Tofu Katsu (Breaded Tofu), Grilled Veggies, Olive Flatbread
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Sausages, Grilled Veggies, Olive Flatbread
Vegetable Side Dishes
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Seitan Roast with Bread Stuffing, Oven Baked Potato Slices
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Vegan Potato Croquettes, Oven Baked Potato Slices
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Seitan Schnitzel
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Seitan Roast with Bread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan “Chicken” Garlic Slaw Burger, Oven Baked Potato Slices, Vegan Hot Dogs
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Oven Baked Potato Slices, Vegan Fish Curry
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Tofu Nuggets (Popcorn Chicken Style), Kale Falafel
Rice & Quinoa Side Dishes
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak, Seitan Schnitzel, Tofish
Occasions: BBQs, picnics, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak, Seitan Schnitzel, Tofish
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Seitan Roast with Bread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce
Dumpling Side Dishes
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Seitan Roast with Bread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry Sauce, Lentil Stew, Vegan Goulash with Homemade Sausages
Occasions: Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Goulash with Homemade Sausages, Pumpkin Goulash with Bread Dumplings
Occasions: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Lunch/Dinner
Combine with: Vegan Steak with Herb Butter and Roasted Potatoes, Seitan Roast with Bread Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts, Pumpkin Goulash with Bread Dumplings
Let me know in the comments if you're looking for a specific side dish, that you want to see on the blog!
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