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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes

    25+ Vegetarian Tailgate Ideas

    Published: Oct 1, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 9, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Just because your friends may have meat dishes at their tailgate parties doesn't mean that you have to. From crab cakes to cupcakes, this list of 25+ vegetarian tailgate ideas will make sure that your football season is full of delicious meat-free food!

    Vegetarian Tailgate Ideas

    From crab cakes to cupcakes, this list of 25+ vegetarian tailgate ideas will make sure that your football season is full of delicious food!

    Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip

    Packed with vegetables, spice, and hearty black beans, this Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip will definitely draw a crowd. It only takes twenty minutes to prepare with minimal clean up. Serve this dip alongside your favorite tortilla chips for maximum punch!

    Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes

    This creamy, rich Baked Goat Cheese Dip with Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes tastes wonderful when paired with nice, crunchy chips! The dip has a goat cheese and cream cheese base and is simple to make. Enjoy the delicious flavors of garlic, chives, scallions, and cherry tomatoes in every bite.

    Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Dip

    Rich, creamy Greek yogurt combines with Feta cheese to create this wonderful Sun-Dried Tomato and Feta Dip. This dip takes only ten minutes to prepare and is sure to be a winner with everyone you’re serving!

    Chickpea Tomato Dip

    This delightful Chickpea Tomato Dip is packed with flavor from tomatoes, peppers, and cilantro. It comes together in only five minutes and is full of delicious flavor!

    Cauliflower Buffalo Wings

    These crispy baked Cauliflower Buffalo Wings are smoky, spicy, and delightfully addicting! They are baked with a wonderful buffalo sauce and are vegan-friendly. This recipe features various customization options so you can make your wings exactly to your liking.

    Vegan Lentil Meatballs

    These Vegan Lentil Meatballs are super easy to make. Simply combine the ingredients, form them into balls, let them set in the fridge, and then fry them up! The meatballs are ready to enjoy in just forty minutes and are sure to become a new favorite.

    Easy Vegan Meatballs

    These incredible Easy Vegan Meatballs are packed with flavor, full of healthy ingredients, and delightful served alone or alongside your favorite marinara. They have a wonderful texture and are infused with a ton of savory spices.

    Vegan Pasta Bake

    This Vegan Pasta Bake is easy to make and requires just a handful of ingredients. It’s ooey-gooey cheesy and entirely vegan!

    Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese

    This Baked Vegan Mac & Cheese is absolutely terrific. The recipe calls for just a handful of ingredients and is loaded with melted vegan cheese. This casserole is the ultimate comfort food that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!

    Black Bean Quinoa Burger

    These Black Bean Quinoa Burgers have a wonderful texture and are loaded with amazing, healthy ingredients. Serve these patties alongside your favorite toppings and allow your guests to top them how they like.

    Vegan Crab Cakes

    These wonderful Vegan Crab Cakes are easy to make and sure to be loved by everyone. They are made with garbanzo beans, artichokes, and cajun seasoning to create a highly addictive, super tasty vegan crab cake!

    Guacamole Veggie Burgers

    These spicy Guacamole Veggie Burgers are amazing! Serve them with a perfectly toasted bun, dressed with all your favorite vegetables, and drizzled with tasty Chipotle Ranch dressing.

    Easy Vegan Stuffed Peppers

    Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor, these Easy Vegan Stuffed Peppers are sure to be a hit. They are ready to munch in under an hour and loaded with wonderful, healthy ingredients.

    Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Pico de Gallo and Cauliflower Rice

    These Baked Stuffed Tomatoes with Pico de Gallo and Cauliflower Rice are super healthy, light, refreshing, and absolutely delightful. They are gluten-free and ready in under thirty minutes!

    Mushroom, Lemon and Lentil Salad

    This nutrition-packed Mushroom, Lemon, and Lentil Salad is filled with hearty ingredients and a wonderful refreshing flavor. It comes together with simplicity and ease, making it a wonderful dish to serve for any occasion.

    Lime, Chili and Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa Salad

    This light, refreshing salad is made with beautifully caramelized pumpkin, lime zest, and chili. It is bright, bold and wonderfully flavorful. Everyone will be a huge fan of your cooking when you bring this Lime, Chili, and Roasted Pumkin Quinoa Salad to the tailgate party!

    Lemon Dill Potato Salad

    This refreshing Lemon Dill Potato Salad is healthy and completely mayo-free. It’s bursting with lemony-fresh flavor and is both gluten- and dairy-free. Quick to prepare, this salad will be eaten even quicker!

    Celery & Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Miso Dressing

    Sweet, salty, and crunchy are the first three words that come to mind with this Celery & Apple Walnut Salad with Honey Miso Dressing. The salad has a wonderful texture, and you'll want to drizzle the dressing on everything!

    Mexican Black Bean Salad with Cumin, Lime and Smoked Paprika Dressing

    This Mexican Black Bean Salad with Cumin, Lime and Smoked Paprika Dressing is colorful, bold, and has a delightful smoky taste. Made with amazing, healthy ingredients, this salad also has ten grams of protein!

    Green Bean Salad with Yoghurt Miso Dressing

    This bold Green Bean Salad with Yoghurt Miso Dressing is sure to be a delight at your next football party. Made with green beans and a homemade dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone.

    Moroccan Chickpea Salad

    This Moroccan Chickpea Salad features an exotic blend of spices and wonderfully nutty chickpeas. It’s made with wonderful healthy ingredients and presents beautifully in a spread.

    Vegan Pesto Pasta

    This Vegan Peso Pasta is simple to make and tastes wonderful. It features beautiful ingredients like basil, garlic, and pine nuts.

    Football Cupcakes

    These adorable Football Cupcakes are the perfect treat for your next tailgate party! The rich vanilla cupcakes are topped with fun football themed decorations made from Tootsie Rolls and vanilla frosting.

    The Ultimate Loaded Vegan Nachos

    The Ultimate Loaded Vegan Nachos are the perfect shareable snack. Crunchy tortilla chips are smothered in black beans, grilled veggies, and dairy-free cheese, then topped off with an incredible vegan cilantro-lime sour cream and homemade guacamole.

    Sweet and Spicy Avocado Egg Rolls

    These Sweet and Spicy Avocado Egg Rolls are packed full of delicious flavor! Creamy avocados and juicy mangoes are wrapped up together in a crunchy, golden shell.

    Thai Sweet Potato Curry Puffs

    Who doesn't love a curry puff? Well, these Thai Sweet Potato Curry Puffs are out of this world! They're bursting with flavor from sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and green curry all wrapped up in a flaky, golden pastry crust.

    Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleines

    These Polenta, Parmesan, Chive & Garlic Madeleines are the perfect finger food to serve at a party. They are light but substantial at the same time, and they can easily be eaten with one hand without making a mess everywhere, which is something I think is important for party finger food. These madeleines are deliciously addictive!

    Halloumi Fries

    Halloumi Fries are one of my favorite crispy-coated snacks. They are baked instead of deep-fried for a "healthier" alternative. Pair your fries with some creamy avocado mayo for dipping.

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