Plant-based 4th of July side dishes ⋆ Fork in the Road

Sure, most 4th of July picnics and cookouts center around meat, but a plant-based outdoor party revolves around one thing: AMAZING side dishes.

In preparation for your 4th of July parties this week in the US, I’ve gathered up a list of my favorite plant-based side dishes that even the meat eaters will love.

🥗 + 👩‍🍳,

Kristina
cookout queen

Picnic and cookout side dishes 🥗

PICNIC RECIPE #1 (I’m making this on the 4th!)
PICNIC RECIPE #2
PICNIC RECIPE #3
PICNIC RECIPE #4
PICNIC RECIPE #5
PICNIC RECIPE #6 (crowd favorite)
PICNIC RECIPE #7
PICNIC RECIPE #8
PICNIC RECIPE #9
PICNIC RECIPE #10 (ok, not a side…but a PERFECT cookout sweet)

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Did you know? 🧐

Cookouts, a significant part of American culture, originated from indigenous barbacoa practices brought to the U.S. by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. They evolved into a patriotic tradition by the 19th century, especially linked to Memorial Day and July 4th celebrations and were popularized through various social, political, and wartime influences. (source)

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