Welcome to Vegetarian South – Plant Based in the Land of Biscuits and BBQ
Here, you’ll find easy-to-follow, flavorful recipes including plant-based vegan spins on Southern favorites and seasonal eats. Whether you’re a longtime vegetarian or just starting to explore plant-based meals, we hope our stories and tips make trying new foods simple and fun.
New Posts on Vegetarian South
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Vegan Chickpea Salad
This Vegan Chickpea Salad is easy to make for lunch or for a snack. It’s great on a sandwich. Chickpea salad can also just eaten plain by itself.…
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Vegan Halloween Candy
Halloween is one of the sweetest times of the year—literally! Between trick-or-treating, all the fall treats, and spooky-themed parties, sugar is everywhere. Unfortunately not all candy is created…
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Vegetarian Country Gravy
Biscuits and gravy is a Southern staple. It’s classic comfort food at its best. Our Vegetarian Country Gravy will warm your heart and fill your stomach. This gravy…
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Vegan Olive Salad
Olive salad is a relish or dip that is a mix of chopped olives, herbs, oil, and vinegar. It is most notably known as the topping in a…
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Meatless Southern Green Beans In Slow Cooker
Southern style green beans are a delicious side dish. They are loved because they are tender and flavorful. Green beans shouldn’t be crunchy. Southern green beans should be…
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Visiting Local Farms This Fall: Pumpkin Patches & Apple Orchards
There’s something magical about fall. The air turns crisp, the leaves burst into brilliant colors, and local farms open their gates to share the season’s best harvests. Visiting…
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Meet the Blogger
Hi there! I’m Erin, the creator behind Vegetarian South. I am so glad you’ve found your way here!
Growing up in the South, food was always at the heart of every gathering. From Sunday dinners to holiday feasts, the table was usually filled with slow-cooked veggies, buttery biscuits, and smoky BBQ. When I decided to transition to a vegetarian lifestyle in 2010, I didn’t want to leave those traditional Southern flavors behind. I realized that “Southern” and “Vegetarian” didn’t have to be mutually exclusive but they could actually be a perfect match.
Why I Started Vegetarian South
I created Vegetarian South to prove that you can honor Southern culinary heritage while prioritizing plant-based ingredients. Whether you are a lifelong vegetarian or looking to add more vegetables to your plate, my goal is to make meals delicious and stress-free. In this space, I share my favorite plant-based spins on Southern favorites, alongside fresh, seasonal eats that celebrate the incredible produce found in our region.