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Easy Maple Glazed Baby Carrots
A simple side vegetable dish. Baby carrots are naturally sweet, and this quick and easy recipe bring that natural sweetness out with a simple maple glaze. The whole family will love these glazed carrots.

Vegan Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are a classic creamy side dish. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Top with extra margarine or bread crumbs if desired.

Sweet Cranberry Sauce with Blueberries
Pack an antioxidant punch into your traditional Thanksgiving cranberry sauce by adding some sweet blueberries. Whether you call it cranberry sauce or cranberry relish, no Thanksgiving or Christmas meal is complete without some, and this is a healthy homemade recipe that is fat-free and low-calorie.

Savory Fresh Apricot Bites
This summery recipe uses fresh apricots for a quick yet tasty appetizer or hors'd oeuvres. You can make this vegetarian recipe vegan by using a vegan cream cheese.

Vegetarian Baked Beans with Barley
Add some healthy whole grain barley to your regular vegetarian baked beans for extra texture, flavor and a healthy fiber boost.

Five Minute Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe
I love spinach! But sure, not everyone does. If you're having trouble getting your family to eat spinach, try this easy creamed spinach recipe. And of course, if you do like spinach, you'll love this vegan creamed spinach, using just a few simple ingredients.

Easy Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
A quick and easy vegetable side dish recipe for brussels sprouts roasted with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. This easy brussels sprouts recipe is vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Easy Sweet Caramelized Carrots
Easy Sweet Caramelized Carrots

Indian Coconut Curried Vegetables
Indian Coconut Curried Vegetables

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This recipe for fried rice with veggies will remind you of the fried rice served at Chinese restaurants. Feel free to add more veggies or some tofu for a heartier dish. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

Roasted Herb Potatoes
Chopped potatoes drizzled with olive oil and tossed with plenty of fresh herbs. This is a very simple ane easy vegetarian and vegan potato side dish.

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
This is an easy and flavorful recipe for roasted rosemary potatoes with rosemary. If you can turn on the oven, you can make this recipe! Roasted potatoes with rosemary are an easy and inexpensive side dish for vegetarians and vegans and suitable for those on a gluten-free diet.

Creamy Spiced Broccoli and Cauliflower
Creamy Spiced Broccoli and Cauliflower

Light and Creamy Dill Potato Salad
Chopped fresh dill and a bit of mustard combine for a classic American potato salad flavor in this vegetarian potato salad recipe. If you'd like a bit of crunch in your potato salad, you could always add in a few spoonfuls of vegetarian bacon bits as well.

No-Mayo Vegan Potato Salad
This easy mayonnaise-free vegetarian and vegan potato salad recipe is great for a picnic, since you don't have to worry about refrigeration.

Kale Au Gratin Casserole
Kale Au Gratin Casserole

Quick Creamy Kale Recipe
If you like creamed spinach, you'll like this healthy vegetarian creamed kale recipe. Kale is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, and, prepared properly, can be delicious as well. If you're looking for an easy kale recipe or a vegetarian kale recipe, try this one for creamed kale.

Vegetarian Tapas Mushrooms
These easy Spanish tapas mushrooms are lightly cooked with sherry and fresh chopped parsley for a light and healthy flavor. If you've never tried cooking vegetarian tapas (Spanish appetizers) before, this is a fairly simple vegetarian and vegan tapas recipe to start with. All of the ingredients are familiar and easy to find, yet the end result is amazing.

Vegetarian Indian Samosas
Traditionally, samosas are an Indian snack food, but I like to eat vegetarian samosas as an entree, or along with some other vegetarian Indian sides, such as rice and dal. However you prefer to eat your Indian samosas, be sure to serve them with a dipping sauce and enjoy your traditional Indian food meal! This samosa recipe is vegan as well as vegetarian.

Irish Colcannon Potatoes and Cabbage
Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish, and this version is both vegetarian and vegan. Make this recipe for St. Patrick's Day, or anyday that you are longing for a wee taste of Ireland.

Southwest Bean and Corn Salad
A quick and easy bean salad recipe. This is a Southwestern-inspired vegetarian and vegan corn and bean salad recipe with black beans, avocados, lime juice and bell peppers. This Southwestern bean and corn salad recipe is also gluten-free.

Chilled Bean and Rice Salad
This cold bean and rice salad recipe would make a great no-cook entree for summer. Make it a full meal by adding in some extra vegetables or fried tofu if you prefer. This vegetarian and vegan bean and rice salad is best if it has some time to marinate before your serve it.

Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans
Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans. Vegetarian baked beans make a great side dish for a barbecue, picnic or for lunch or dinner. Try making vegetarian baked beans in your crockpot.

Vegetarian Spanish Rice Recipe
Vegetarian Spanish Rice Recipe

Curried Quinoa Pilaf Salad
Curried quinoa is a healthy and low-fat side dish that is delicious hot or cold. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.

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