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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes

    35+ Vegetarian Tailgate Recipes For Football Season

    Published: Sep 10, 2021 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 31, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    It's football season—and you know what that means: tailgate time! From burgers to casseroles, this list of 35+ vegetarian tailgate recipes will keep you happy and snacking through every game. Touchdown!

    Vegetarian Tailgate Recipes For Football Season

    From burgers to casseroles, this list of 35+ vegetarian tailgate recipes will keep you happy and snacking through every game. Touchdown!

    Dips

    Buffalo Tofu Wings with Creamy Ranch Dip

    This recipe uses frozen tofu to create perfectly textured vegetarian Buffalo Tofu Wings with Creamy Ranch Dip. These wings are enjoyably spicy and taste best served with a cool creamy ranch. The cool ranch and the spicy wings perfectly balance each other out!

    Sweet Chili Zucchini with Lime-Almond Dipping Sauce

    This Sweet Chili Zucchini with Lime-Almond Dipping Sauce tastes like it's fried—but it's not! It only requires twenty minutes to prepare and twenty to cook. The sweet dipping sauce nicely balances out the spicy zucchini.

    Artichoke Hummus Dip

    Hummus is always a hit at any gathering, and this Artichoke Hummus Dip is no different! The artichoke hearts make this hummus luxuriously creamy.

    Sweet Potato Fritters with Herb Dip

    These Sweet Potato Fritters with Herb Dip are a delightful recipe for football season. The fritters' bright, vibrant color matches their bold taste. The herb dip has a soft but bold flavor and is refreshing when combined with these fritters!

    Fruit Kebabs with Chocolate Cream Dip

    This is a colorful, juicy, and delicious recipe for your tailgate party! Use fruits like strawberries, blackberries, watermelon, and peaches to dip into the chocolate dip. These Fruit Kebabs with Chocolate Cream Dip are sweet, luscious, and rich.

    Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip

    This Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip is made with a combination of creamy cashews and silken tofu. These two ingredients make the dip smooth, rich, creamy, and luscious. For an extra tasty dip, top it with shredded mozzarella cheese!

    Mango Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce

    These Mango Spring Rolls with Almond Butter Dipping Sauce are unlike any other you’ve tried. The rolla are stuffed with vibrant, lush mango strips and crisp, juicy red bell peppers.

    Nachos & Chilis

    Freezer-Friendly Vegetarian Chili

    This Freezer-Friendly Vegetarian Chili is perfect to make ahead of time and freeze! It has excellent flavor and plenty of healthy vegetables. Top this chili with some sour cream and cilantro.

    No-Meat Chili Macaroni

    This tasty chili is made with fun elbow macaroni! It is entirely vegetarian and quick to prepare. Made with delicious ingredients, this No-Meat Chili Macaroni will be a hit with everyone—including the meat-eaters!

    Vegan Three-Bean Quinoa Chili

    This wonderful Vegan Three-Bean Quinoa Chili is high in protein and other healthy nutrients. It's a one-pot meal, so that means quick clean up! This chili is a hearty dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with tortilla chips.

    Loaded Veggie Nachos with Portobello Mushroom Meat

    This meatless nacho dish has that classic meaty taste thanks to portobello mushrooms. These Loaded Veggie Nachos with Portobello Mushroom Meat are loaded with fresh vegetables and packed with vitamins and nutrients.

    Mexican Baked Polenta with Salsa, Beans, and Veggies

    These nontraditional nachos are made with baked polenta slices. The vegetables are sautéed and seasoned to give the dish some spicy heat. This Mexican Baked Polenta with Salsa, Beans, and Veggies requires only ten minutes to prepare and is bursting with delicious flavor!

    Burgers

    Cauliflower Hummus Burgers with Mint Tzatziki

    These Cauliflower Hummus Burgers with Mint Tzatziki take the shape of a traditional meat patty. They come together with little effort and have a wonderful taste!

    Teriyaki Edamame Burgers with Grilled Pineapple

    These sweet but spicy burgers are moist, juicy, and taste so good! They are made with an Asian-inspired slaw, freshly grilled pineapple, and crispy green onions. These Teriyaki Edamame Burgers with Grilled Pineapple have a bold flavor and will become everyone's new favorite!

    Salads

    Nectarine and Avocado Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

    This delightful Nectarine and Avocado Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing is juicy, vibrant, and bursting with flavor! It's a colorful salad full of healthy ingredients.

    Cheesy Sweet Onion Casserole

    This hearty vegetarian casserole makes a fantastic side dish for potlucks and tailgate parites. It's loaded with brown rice, sweet onions, and smoky Swiss cheese. Yum!

    Mediterranean Kidney Bean Salad

    This juicy Mediterranean Kidney Bean Salad is loaded with incredibly healthy vitamins and nutrients. In addition, it has a bold, lemon-citrus dressing that balances the flavor perfectly. This salad requires only ten minutes to prepare and presents beautifully!

    Vegan Herbed French Lentil Salad

    This delightful Vegan Herbed French Lentil Salad is beautiful. It is made with simple ingredients such as french lentils, garlic, and red wine vinegar.Full of delicious fresh herbs, this salad is super tasty!

    Fennel and Cabbage Slaw

    This Fennel and Cavvage Slaw is brightly colored and has a bold flavor. It's a bit creamy, too!

    Kebabs

    Chermoula Veggie Kebabs with Halloumi Cheese

    These tangy Chermoula Veggie Kebabs with Halloumi Cheese are packed with flavor and entirely vegetarian! Marinated in chermoula sauce, these kebabs only require ten minutes to cook, making them nearly perfect!

    Polenta, Veggie, and Halloumi Kabobs

    These Polenta, Veggie, and Halloumi Kebabs are brightly colored and delicious. They are grilled and have a slightly charred and tender flavor. Serve these kebabs with lemon basil yogurt sauce for the best flavor!

    Finger Food 

    Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Tots 

    These tasty tots are crispy on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside. Made with parmesan cheese, cauliflower, and delicious seasonings, these Crispy Parmesan Cauliflower Tots will be a crowd favorite!

    Easy Baked Arancini

    This Easy Baked Arancini is easy to make and tastes delicious! It's the perfect dish to make with your leftover risotto.

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    These colorful Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are juicy, vibrant, and bold. Stuffed with rice, salsa, and spices and topped with cheese, these peppers are delicious and look very festive!

    Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups

    These Grilled Zucchini Roll-Ups are effortless to make. They are made with healthy ingredients and don't take long to prepare and cook!

    Vegan Caprese Sandwiches with Garlic Cashew Cheese

    These Vegan Caprese Sandwiches with Garlic Cashew Cheese are sure to satisfy everyone that you’re feeding! Made with a wonderful homemade cheese and tasty fresh veggies, these sandwiches require only a small amount of time to prepare.

    Puff Pastry Mushroom Tart with Herbed Cashew Cheese

    This flaky Puff Pastry Mushroom Tart with Herbed Cashew Cheese will knock your socks off! It's loaded with mushrooms and tasty spices.

    Baked Sriracha Butternut Squash Fries

    These Baked Sriracha Butternut Squash Fries are delish! They make a delightful snack and are boldly vibrant.

    Baked Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Taquitos

    These delightful taquitos are baked and filled with portobello mushrooms, cilantro, onion and more delicious ingredients. As a bonus, these Baked Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Taquitos are filled with nutrients and vitamins!

    Bites

    Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes

    Delightfully crispy, soft on the inside, and packed with bite-sized flavor, these Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes are wonderful served alongside anything! They are full of delicious flavors and parmesan cheese.

    Hummus and Cucumber Bites

    This bite-sized snack is delightful! These Hummus and Cucumber Bites are simple to make and look beautiful. Refreshing and full of flavor, these bites only require fifteen minutes to prepare and are sure to be a favorite!

    Mini Vegetable Lasagnas

    These Mini Vegetable Lasagnas are slightly bigger than bite-sized, but they're so quaint and tasty I had to include them. Made with pesto, cheese, and an abundance of vegetables, these lasagnas are delicious, easy to prep, and quick to bake!

    Casseroles

    Pumpkin, Mushroom, and Spinach Tater Tot Casserole

    This delightful Pumpkin, Mushroom, and Spinach Tater Tot Casserole is loaded with delicious ingredients. It only requires ten minutes to prepare and is low-calorie. Packed with wonderful seasonal ingredients, this casserole is also filled with vitamins and nutrients.

    Butternut Squash Casserole with Parmesan-Panko Topping

    This Butternut Squash Casserole with Parmesan-Panko Topping is the perfect dish to serve at your next tailgate party. It has a wonderful crispy topping and smooth, delicious flavor.

    Cheesy Taco Casserole

    Deliciously ooey-gooey, this Cheesy Taco Casserole is loaded with tortilla chips, beans, and vegetables. This crowd-pleasing casserole has layers and layers of deliciousness—and takes only ten minutes to prepare!

    Vegan Baked Beans

    These vegan baked beans are the perfect Southern side dish to round out that tailgate menu. Loaded with flavor from savory tomatoes, sweet brown sugar, and rich dark stout beer. Yum!

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