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

  • Apricot Salad

    Apricot Salad

    Lets face it salads can be boring. Sometimes I am just not in the mood for salad to be the only thing I can order to eat at…

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  • Mardi Gras Buddha Bowl

    Mardi Gras Buddha Bowl

    Mardi Gras carnival season is in full swing here in the south. If you have over indulged or just looking for a fun healthy option for Fat Tuesday…

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    4 min read

  • Fruit and Chocolate Board

    Fruit and Chocolate Board

    Have you seen these amazing vegan charcuterie platers and appetizer trays and wondered how anyone could put them together? It can seem overwhelming but it’s something anyone can…

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    4 min read

  • Buffalo Seitan Wings in the Air Fryer

    Buffalo Seitan Wings in the Air Fryer

    Eric bought me an air fryer for Christmas and we can’t stop playing with it. Do you have one? It’s just as cool as that Easy Bake Oven…

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    4 min read

  • Vegan Friendly BLT Dip

    Vegan Friendly BLT Dip

    Facon Bacon. Lettuce. Tomato. A classic combination of flavors melded with vegan sour cream ranch dip. This amazing veggie friendly BLT dip is surprisingly fast and easy to…

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    4 min read

  • Brunch at Plant in Miami

    Brunch at Plant in Miami

    I spent the long weekend in South Florida. It was just a quick solo trip to visit family and friends but it was so nice to escape to…

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Erin Crutchfield Blogger for Vegetarian South

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.