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 Pepper Jelly Dip with Cashew Cream Cheese
Pepper jelly cream cheese dip is an appetizer most southerners know and love. This dip reminds me of the holidays but it can be served year round. That’s…
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas for Vegetarians
Happy Thanksgiving Week! Have you planned your menu and braved the trip to the grocery store? If so congrats! If not I’m here to help. I wanted to…
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Vegan Carrot Salad
This recipe for Vegan Carrot Salad is simple and straightforward because I wanted to let the sweetness of the carrots shine through. There are only five ingredients and…
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Vegan Cornbread Stuffing In Smoked Acorn Squash
Do you call it dressing or stuffing? I just call it yummy. This vegan cornbread stuffing is easy to make and perfect for holiday meals. What are some…
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Old Bay Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Did you ever roast pumpkin seeds as a kid? This was something we always did at our house when we carved jack-o-lanterns for Halloween. Pumpkin seeds make a…
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Vegan Thai Meatball Wraps
Secret confession time this meal was a total accident. I saved a recipe on Pinterest for “Thai Chickpea salad” that I was going to make into a wrap…
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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.