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The 5-Ingredient Vegan Side Dish Cooks Call 'Worth Every Minute'

Simple ingredients and bold flavors make these vegan side dishes shine. Perfect for busy nights or when you want something easy but impressive, each recipe brings out the best in your veggies.

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Updated on Tue, 12 May 2026
Roasted Miso Glazed Eggplant served warm over white rice for a savory vegan dinner. Save
Roasted Miso Glazed Eggplant served warm over white rice for a savory vegan dinner. | metrochop.com
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Miso-Glazed Japanese Eggplant

Roasted Miso Glazed Eggplant served warm over white rice for a savory vegan dinner.
Roasted Miso Glazed Eggplant served warm over white rice for a savory vegan dinner. | metrochop.com

Sticky-sweet miso glaze transforms roasted Japanese eggplant into an umami-packed side you'll crave all week.

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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Roasted Vegetables

Serving suggestion for Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Roasted Vegetables as a colorful side dish over fluffy quinoa.
Serving suggestion for Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Roasted Vegetables as a colorful side dish over fluffy quinoa. | metrochop.com

"My family went back for seconds! The turmeric flavor pops, and I love that it's so healthy and easy." —JenR

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