15 Plant-Based Game Day Recipes

Are you in search of healthy and delicious ways to satisfy your junk food cravings for game days? Whether you’re a sports fan or not, you don’t need a reason to try out all of the delicious recipes! Serve these 15 finger food recipes as a party appetizer or at family dinner night. They’ll be a hit!

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy!

1. Artichoke, Chickpea and Lemon Dip

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This Artichoke, Chickpea and Lemon Dip by Julie Zimmer is light, lemony, and easy to make. Artichokes are excellent for you. They are high in antioxidants and are a rich source of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Marinated artichokes have a rich flavor which makes them great for dips, casseroles, salads, or appetizers.

2. Tikka Masala Wings

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These Tikka Masala Wings by Liv King are absolutely delicious! Flavorful chicken-style seitan wrapped in a rice paper “skin” then fried until crisp. Yum!

3. Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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These crispy and spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Wings by Alexandra and Eian are a healthy way to satisfy your junk food cravings! Serve as a party appetizer or at family dinner night. They’ll be a hit!

4. Pulled Oyster Mushroom Bao Burger

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If you’re looking to seriously step up your burger game, this Asian fusion Pulled Oyster Mushroom Bao Burger by Melina Kutelas are definitely worth your time. Steamed bao buns are stuffed with oyster mushrooms marinated in an umami sauce and paired with steamed kale and caramelized onions. No patties because if you have pulled oyster mushrooms what else do you need? Steaming a yeast dough instead of baking it is actually something pretty genius. It just leaves you with the softest and juiciest bread you can imagine — kind of like biting into a cloud.

5. Fried ‘Chicken’

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This vegan Fried ‘Chicken’ by Yana Chistyakova is made with chickpeas and flour and is so delicious. Give it a go!

6. Pulled ‘Pork’ Sandwiches With Carrot Apple Slaw

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Get ready to meet your new favorite vegan sandwich. These Vegan Pulled ‘Pork’ Sandwiches With Carrot Apple Slaw by Robin Browne are drool-worthy. They are filling, with a smokey flavor and a hint of sweetness. These bbq jackfruit sandwiches are accompanied by a yummy carrot + apple slaw. It’s crisp, sweet, and loaded with the good stuff.

7. The Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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This Ultimate Vegan Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Emily von Euw nails all the categories you want in grilled cheese: crusty golden brown bread, gooey melted cheese, and a smidgen of color and extra texture from some veggies.

8. Loaded Vegan Potato Nachos

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Loaded Vegan Potato Nachos by Maggie Wescott are loaded with creamy queso, beans, tomatoes, and green onion.  These tasty nachos are a perfect appetizer, or a whole meal served alongside Mexican quinoa or a hearty kale salad.

9. Cauliflower Nachos

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This Cauliflower Nachos recipe by Hannah Sunderani swaps traditional nacho chips for cauliflower, so you’re getting a wholesome vegetable-loaded dish that packs flavor.

10. Easy Cabbage Spring Rolls

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These vegan Easy Cabbage Spring Rolls by Sarah Ottino are crunchy and savory, and are a great snack to satisfy your cravings! These are pretty easy and take little-to-no prep too. Whip them up for a yummy snack or appetizer.

11. Sausage Rolls with Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion

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These Sausage Rolls with Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion by Harriet Porterfield are irresistibly snackable, delicious, and sure to please all of your guests, even the meat-eaters. The filling is prepared with a favorite homemade sausage recipe, full of smoky flavor and herbs. The sausages are blended with baked sweet potato to make the sausage meat and layered up with caramelized red onion. Encased in flaky puff pastry, these little rolls are sure to be a hit at your festive table this season!

12. Garlic Knots

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Vegan garlic bread taken to the next level, in the form of fluffy, buttery, vegan Garlic Knots by Alexandra and Eian! Tie pizza dough into knots and coat with vegan garlic butter; it’s that easy!

13. Life-Changing Chili Cheese Fries

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Crispy fries topped with spicy chili and beans, topped with a creamy vegan cheese sauce. This Life-Changing Chili Cheese Fries recipe by Teffy Perk is the ultimate snack food for any party! And the potatoes you use are up to you! You can use white, gold, or any color you like to create a delicious and colorful snack that’ll impress whoever has the pleasure of tasting it.

14. Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta

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Oven Roasted Tomato Bruschetta might be one of the easiest appetizers ever. All they really require is some good quality bread and the best tomatoes. These are a little different than your regular bruschetta though. Are you ready to learn how you can make oven-baked tomato bruschetta by Mireille Aikman? Let’s get started!

15. Turkish Spelt Pretzels With Sesame Seeds

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Turkish Spelt Pretzels With Sesame Seeds by Deniz Kilic– a simple and successful recipe for delicious yeast pastries. A must!

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Unfortunately, dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer, and has many side effects. 

For those interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend purchasing one of our many plant-based cookbooks or downloading the Food Monster App which has thousands of delicious recipes making it the largest vegan recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

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