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

  • Cuban Style Black Beans

    Cuban Style Black Beans

    If you’ve only ever used canned beans you will be amazed by the flavors you can develop cooking beans from scratch. Simple ingredients can create deep soulful flavor.…

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  • Thinking About Becoming a Vegetarian? Here’s How to Start

    Thinking About Becoming a Vegetarian? Here’s How to Start

    If you’ve been thinking about giving up meat, or even just cutting back a bit, you’re not alone. More and more people are choosing a vegetarian plant based…

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    4 min read

  • Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

    Vegan Biscuits and Gravy

    If there’s one breakfast that feels like comfort food to me, it’s Vegan Biscuits and Gravy. This plant based version delivers all the rich, peppery, stick-to-your-ribs comfort without…

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  • Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

    Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

    A simple, comforting vegetarian meal Broccoli Cheddar Quiche is one of those recipes that never goes out of style. There’s something about a homemade quiche that feels both…

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  • Southern Vegan Chocolate Gravy

    Southern Vegan Chocolate Gravy

    If you grew up in the South, chances are someone in your family made chocolate gravy on slow Saturday mornings. This recipe for Vegan Chocolate Gravy brings that…

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  • Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

    Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits

    These Vegan Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits will become your favorite new weekend treat to bake. Tender, fluffy, and not overly sweet, this recipe is a cross between a cinnamon…

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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.