15 Plant-Based Recipes for Football Season

Football season is upon us, and whether you have a bunch of friends coming over to see a game, or you are curling up by yourself to cheer on your team, you need sustenance.

Whipping up some delicious, seemingly naughty (but actually healthy) treats and snacks to share (or eat all by yourself) is a must.

From chicken wings and pizza to nachos and fries, here is a list of 15 OGP recipes that will see you through the whole season.

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. Zucchini Tater Tots

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You probably remember tater tots, those coveted (and greasy) pillows of potato-y goodness served at school lunches. This recipe for Zucchini Tater Tots by Kirsten Kaminski is a healthier take on those, and they’re so good, that you’ll want to carry them around in your pocket so you can have them all to yourself. It’s as easy as mashing potato and grated zucchini together, forming them into tots, and baking them until golden and crispy.

2. Beer-Battered Artichoke Hearts

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Can you believe these Beer-Battered Artichoke Hearts by Jennifer Rose Rossano are made with only three ingredients … and that you probably already have all of them in your pantry right now? If so, what are you waiting for?! They’re decadent, delicious, and taken to the next level with a creamy dipping sauce (also just three ingredients!).

3. Crispy Seitan Fingers

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These Crispy Seitan Fingers by Casey Muir Taylor are so versatile and hit all the right notes – they’re crunchy, savory, juicy, and mega-flavorful. They would make an amazing appetizer, finger food, filling for a sandwich, or topping for a salad. Kids will especially love them!

4. Avocado Jalapeño Poppers

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Please the crowd at the game with these spicy finger foods. These Avocado Jalapeño Poppers by Wendy Irene are so scrumptious and addictive, that you might have trouble stopping. The creamy avocado, the crunchy fried wonton wrapper, and the kick from the jalapeño are to die for. Serve this jalapeño popper appetizer with any kind of creamy dip to balance out the spiciness! Everyone at your party will go wild for them!

5. Sriracha Sweet Potato Chips

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Crispy, zesty, and just the right amount of spicy – these Sriracha Sweet Potato Chips by Annessia Maillet & Beth DeCarlo are delicious! In this recipe, sweet potato is sliced into thin rounds, doused in coconut oil, drizzled in Sriracha, and then finally baked until crispy. Make a big batch, these are gonna go fast.

6. Buffalo Tofu Bites With Ranch

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Ready for happy hour in your home?! These Buffalo Tofu Bites With Ranch by The Surznick Common Room are packed with flavor — not too hot, not too spicy. They’re fried, but not deep-fried like their counterparts are, and perfect when paired with the cooling vegan ranch sauce. These Buffalo bites are a great snack for weekends, movie-watching, or just hanging out with friends and family.

7. Caramelized Onion Cheese Dip With Shiitake Bacon

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Looking for an appetizer that’ll blow everyone away? Sweet and savory caramelized onions and smoky Shiitake bacon top this amazing, gooey vegan cheese dip. Serve with crispy toast to add a crunch factor and you’ve got everything you need for the perfect party snack. This Caramelized Onion Cheese Dip With Shiitake Bacon by Gabrielle St. Claire would also be a great option for backyard barbecues and game-day parties. However, you might have a hard time getting people to leave the snack table.

8. Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Fries With Parsley Cashew Dip

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These crispy and tender Indian Spiced Sweet Potato Fries With Parsley Cashew Dip by Amrita Levan are delicately seasoned with an Indian-inspired spice blend. Serve them along with the creamy parsley cashew dip to complement your favorite veggie burgers.

9. Garlic Knots

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Here we have vegan garlic bread taken to the next level, in the form of fluffy, buttery, vegan garlic knots! Tie pizza dough into knots and coat with vegan garlic butter to make these Garlic Knots by Alexandra and Eian. It’s that easy!

10. 4-Ingredient Pizza Rolls

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Making pizza is super fun. Kneading the dough, slathering on tomato sauce, and of course topping it with all of your favorites is a good afternoon. If only there was a way to translate the amazingness of pizza into a party snack…oh wait! There is! These 4-Ingredient Pizza Rolls by Casey Muir Taylor have all the deliciousness of this Italian favorite tucked neatly in a little roll, perfect!

11. Buffalo Tofu Pizza With Vegan Ranch

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This ultra-crispy baked tofu is tossed in a spicy vegan buffalo sauce. Thrown on a pizza crust with a creamy cashew-based ranch dressing. Finish it off with a sprinkle of fresh chives and more dressing of course. You will be thinking about this recipe for Buffalo Tofu Pizza With Vegan Ranch by Taavi Moore for days.

12. California-Style Veggie Dogs

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It seems like every region of the country has their preferred ways of dressing up their hot dogs. These California-Style Veggie Dogs by Zsu Dever come dressed with avocado, basil crema, carrot, roasted corn, lettuce, cucumber, jalapeño and vegan bacon. With all these fresh and savory add-ons, you’re veggie dog will be boring no more!

13. Tofu Nachos

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Try these Tofu Nachos by Lydia Filgueras for a meat-free snack that’s just as messy and fun to eat as the other kind. Crumbled tofu is such a great filling for these because when you bake it, the texture changes into something resembling cooked ground meat. The smaller bits get darker with a little crunch while the larger ones remain tender but not mushy. It makes for a flavorful bite.

14. Buffalo Cauliflower Wings

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Who knew you could make buffalo wings out of cauliflower? Though not the same as regular wings, these Buffalo Cauliflower Wings by Desiree Rodriguez are still super flavorful and so much healthier. Give them a shot!

15. Red Pepper Cashew Queso Dip with Baked Tortilla Chips

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This vegan Red Pepper Cashew Queso Dip with Baked Tortilla Chips by Christine DesRoches is quick to make and tastes so similar to the traditional dairy version. Served alongside these baked tortilla chips that are gluten-free, corn-free, and vegan. Perfect party food! Pro tip: serve this dip immediately, when it’s still warm – that’s when it’s outrageous. Leftovers are still good out of the fridge, but warm is the way to go.

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