Fig Carpaccio
This fig carpaccio turns ripe summer figs into a fresh, colorful appetizer with earthy beetroot, juicy cherry tomatoes and basil oil. It looks fancy, but it’s surprisingly simple to make.
vegan SIDE DISHES recipes
VEGAN - GLUTEN FREE - REFINED SUGAR FREE
Vegan Side Dish Recipes to Complete Your Plant-Based Meals
This vegan side dish recipes collection is designed to complement and elevate your meals, adding balance, texture, and depth to every plate. While they may seem secondary, each element plays a role in creating a dish that is complete and satisfying. Sometimes, it is the simplest elements that bring a dish into balance: sautéed zucchini can add freshness and softness, sautéed eggplant can bring depth and richness, while a more structured side like
Caramelized Roasted Heirloom Carrots with Chickpea Cream
Sweet, earthy and beautifully caramelized, these roasted heirloom carrots are served over a silky lemon chickpea cream with soy yogurt and finished with a refined sugar-free glaze.
Vegan Waldorf Salad Recipe – Classic, Creamy & Easy
A classic Vegan Waldorf Salad made with crisp apples, celery, juicy grapes, lettuce, and creamy vegan mayonnaise. Fresh, crunchy, and simple to prepare, with optional lighter and no-mayo variations included.
Honeydew Cucumber Salad with Mint and Lime
Thinly sliced honeydew is marinated with lime, mint, maple syrup, and salt, then layered with crisp cucumber, radishes, vegan feta, and pecans. Fresh, delicate, and unexpectedly complex, this summer salad balances sweetness, acidity, crunch, and savory depth in every bite.
Vegan Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, INUMAMI may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend …
How to make Vegan Tuna
This vegan tuna is a simple, savory chickpea-based recipe. It has a satisfying texture and a bright, briny flavor, perfect for sandwiches, toast, salads, or quick plant-based lunches.
Sauteed Eggplant with Garlic and Herbs
A simple sauteed eggplant recipe made with olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Soft, golden, and perfect as a vegan side dish, pasta topping, or Mediterranean-style appetizer.
How to Make Vegan Ricotta
This vegan ricotta is creamy, light, and easy to make with almond flour. Soft, versatile, and perfect for both sweet and savory recipes.
Potato Puree – Light, Creamy and Naturally Vegan
A light and creamy vegan french potato puree made with olive oil, fresh herbs, and simple ingredients, with best practices explained for a smooth texture.
Pink Hummus with Chickpeas and Beetroot
This pink hummus is creamy, vibrant, and easy to make with chickpeas, beetroot, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Naturally vegan and gluten-free, it is perfect as a colorful dip, appetizer, side dish, or spread for sandwiches and wraps.
VEGAN SIDE DISH RECIPES DESIGNED TO BALANCE AND ELEVATE
Whether you are looking for something light, flavorful, or more elaborate, you will find vegan side dish recipes that enhance your main dishes while maintaining harmony, intention, and taste. A good side dish is never an afterthought, it is what gives a meal its balance and completeness. From simple sautéed vegetables that add freshness and texture, to more structured sides that bring protein and depth, these plant-based recipes are designed to complement every plate and make every meal feel truly complete.
A Note From The Kitchen
A side dish is not secondary.
It is what completes the whole.
It is what completes the whole.
Are these vegan side dish recipes gluten free?
Yes, every side dish recipe in this collection is fully gluten free. At INUMAMI, all recipes are built around whole, naturally gluten free ingredients, so you can cook and eat with complete confidence. If you ever prefer to use an ingredient that contains gluten, each recipe includes clear indications and substitution suggestions to help you adapt it without losing the character of the dish
How do I choose the right side dish for my meal?
The right side dish is the one that brings balance to what is already on the table. If your main dish is rich and hearty, something fresh and light will complement it perfectly. If your main is simple, a more structured side with texture and depth can elevate the whole meal. Think of each element as part of a composition, and let balance guide your choices.
Can a side dish be a complete meal on its own?
Absolutely. Many of the recipes in this collection are substantial enough to stand alone as a light meal. A well-composed vegan side dish built around vegetables, legumes, or a protein-rich ingredient like vegan ricotta can be deeply nourishing and satisfying on its own, it all depends on how you approach and combine the elements on your plate.
Will you be adding more vegan side dish recipes over time?
Yes, the INUMAMI recipes collection grows continuously, one recipe at a time. Every dish is developed, cooked, and tested in a real kitchen before it finds its place here. Good food takes time and care, and so does building a collection that is truly worth using. New side dishes will be added regularly, always with the same attention to flavor, intention, and quality.
INUMAMI KITCHEN SHOPPING SUGGESTIONS
THINGS WE USE, LOVE & RECOMMEND
A good kitchen is built slowly, through the objects we reach for again and again. Here you’ll find a curated selection of tools and ingredients used, tested, and loved in the INUMAMI kitchen: the quiet essentials that make cooking feel more intuitive, precise, and pleasurable. Because the right tools do not replace creativity, but they support it. They help a recipe move with more ease, giving space to what matters most: flavor, texture, care, and the simple beauty of preparing food well.
Tools
Kitchen
Pantry
Staples
Have you personally tested the tools you recommend?
Yes. I only recommend products and tools that I personally use and trust, or that I know to be high-quality. You will often find them mentioned directly in the recipes, so you can see exactly how they are used and when they can make a difference.
I’m not sure if I need a specific tool. Can you help me choose?
Of course. If you are unsure whether a specific tool, ingredient, or kitchen essential is right for you, you can send me a message through the contact form. I’ll do my best to help you understand what you actually need, when it may be useful, and whether there is a simpler alternative you can start with.
THE UMAMI GUIDE
A guide to building deeper flavor in plant-based cooking, with 3 original recipes to help you cook with more depth, balance and intention.
Free Ebook
