The Ultimate Vegetarian Tailgate Spread, Just in Time for Super Bowl LI

Updated: Feb 5, 2017

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Forget football. We’re there for the food. And these vegetarian recipes will steal the show.

Of course, great football requires tailgating. And tailgating requires food. So here we are to help you kick the game off right by making the ultimate tailgating spread with these 15 vegetarian recipes that will have even the meat lovers salivating.

Appetizers, din-din, and sweet treats – it’s all here. Don’t be the girl that puts out a veggie tray and expects her veggie loving friends to be satisfied! Us football-loving vegetarians are hungry and want to indulge just as much as anyone else during the big game. This is exactly why this recipe roundup was created! Need inspiration? Check out the 15 recipes below!

1. Buffalo Cauliflower with Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing

The Lemon Bowl

Raise your hand if you watch sports for the snacks. ?????? Buffalo Cauliflower with Healthy Blue Cheese Dressing is the ultimate crowd pleaser ? Click @thelemonbowl for recipe #glutenfree #vegetarian #cleaneating http://thelemonbowl.com/2017/01/buffalo-cauliflower-with-blue-cheese-dressing.html

A photo posted by Snapchat: TheLemonBowl (@thelemonbowl) on Jan 24, 2017 at 5:04pm PST

2. Mediterranean-Style Loaded Baked Potato

TheMediterraneanDish

Mediterranean-Style Loaded Baked Potato, ya’ll ?Recipe link in profile? • • Recipe: http://www.themediterraneandish.com/mediterranean-loaded-baked-potato-recipe/ • • • #Themediterraneandish #mediterraneandiet #mediterraneanfood #glutenfreefood #foodblogfeed #foodblogeats #EEEEETS #thekitchn #eatmunchies #eattheworld #foodglooby #huffpostaste #buzzfeast #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #f52gram #bakedpotato #superbowlfood #vegetarianrecipes #tzatziki #olives #tomato #healthyrecipes #potatobar #loadedpotato #loadedpotatoes #gamedayfood #gamedaysnacks #bhgcelebrate

A photo posted by The Mediterranean Dish | Suzy (@themediterraneandish) on Jan 31, 2017 at 6:44pm PST

3. Vegan Carrot Cocktail Weenies

The Vegetarian LunchBox

Vegan BBQ Cocktail Weenies #babycarrots #lilsmokies #veganbbq #veganaf #michiganblogger

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Aug 24, 2016 at 2:54pm PDT

4. Loaded Lentil Sloppy Joes

The Vegetarian LunchBox

Super Bowl Sloppy Joes Lentil Sloppy joes are the perfect #gamedayfood #vegetarianfoodie

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Feb 1, 2017 at 7:07am PST

5. Broccoli Balls

Vegan Richa

Because Broccoli Balls! Serve with marinara or over spaghetti or make a veggie ball sandwich #vegan#recipe now on the blog

A photo posted by Vegan Richa (@veganricha) on Jan 20, 2016 at 12:04pm PST

6. Honey Walnut Jalapeno Poppers

The Vegetarian LunchBox

Honey Walnut Jalapeño Poppers #jalepenopoppers #rawhoney #glutenfreerecipes #michiganfoodie #sweetnspicy #vegetarianfoodporn

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Aug 10, 2016 at 7:33am PDT

7. Mango Salsa

Cookie and Kate

Made some mango salsa for a Game of Thrones watch party tonight, because mango and gore go so well together? ?

A photo posted by Kathryne Taylor (@cookieandkate) on Apr 12, 2015 at 6:17pm PDT

8. Super Simple Guacamole

The Vegetarian LunchBox

Super Simple Guacamole #AvocadoAddict #HomemadeGuacamole #MichiganBlogger #RedBellPeppers #GarlicPowder #TortillaChips #NonGMOProject #EasyVegan

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Aug 24, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT

9. Nacho Snacks with Carrot Queso

Love and Lemons

Nacho Snacks with Carrot “Queso” New recipe on the blog – serve this dip with @AmysKitchen Nacho snacks for a yummy yet healthier holiday appetizer (recipe in profile) #startwithamys #sponsored by Amy’s http://www.loveandlemons.com/nacho-snacks-carrot-queso/

A photo posted by Jeanine Donofrio (@loveandlemons) on Dec 7, 2016 at 7:40am PST

10. Loaded Lentil Nachos

The Vegetarian LunchBox

Big Ass Tray of Lentil Nachos #almostvegan #lentiltacos #loademup #mouthwatering #cashewcream #nongmocorn #babybellpeppers #eatwithfriends #nachonight #vegannachos #vegetariandinner

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Jul 13, 2016 at 6:22am PDT

11. Smokey Butternut Mac & Cheese

Allyson Kramer

Smokey butternut Mac and cheese. #vegan #glutenfree #vegansofig

A photo posted by Ally Kramer (@allysonkramer) on Jun 8, 2014 at 3:40pm PDT

12. Vegetarian Chili Dogs

The Vegetarian LunchBox

Coney-Style Michigan Dogs #veganchili #carrotdog #footballfood #superbowlfood

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Feb 1, 2017 at 8:36am PST

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13. Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus

Dinner With Spencer

Homemade hummus with roasted garlic and a sprinkling of Zaatar spice + ?We made this hummus the other day for our Greek salad recipe and I just roasted up some garlic to use as a topper ?seriously the best snack to have around! Btw, thanks to @aflavorjournal who got me dreaming about roasted garlic hummus in the first place ? Recipe link in bio!??

A photo posted by Dinner With Spencer (@dinnerwithspencer) on Jan 27, 2017 at 9:29am PST

14. Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Week99er

Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms * Check out my guest blog on @week99er! #BalsamicGlaze #stuffedshrooms #michiganfoodie #vegetarianlunchbox #guestblog #guestblogger #vegetarianfoodlover

A photo posted by Lacie Veggies (@vegetarianlunchbox) on Sep 29, 2016 at 8:35pm PDT

14. Easy Football Ice Cream Sandwiches

The Celebration Shoppe

Tonight is the national championship game!!! WooHoo!! I thought I was going to be watching my husband’s buckeyes against my Tide, but at the last minute it’s now Alabama and Clemson. I of course will be in front of the TV screaming at the top of my lungs, but regardless who wins we’ll be snacking on lots of fun food like these easy football ice cream sandwiches. They remain one of my most popular fun food posts, and my kids wouldn’t let us watch a game without them. ?? #football #nationalchampionship #rolltide #footballfood #tailgate #nationalchamps #foodie #instagood #funfood #icecream

A photo posted by Kim Byers • DIY & Party (@thecelebrationshoppe) on Jan 9, 2017 at 8:45am PST

15. Coconut Chocolate Almond Football Snack Mix

Full Belly Sisters

Yes, those are #chocolate covered #almonds that I turned into #cute little footballs! This #Coconut Chocolate Almond #football snack mix is perfect for you next #gameday ???#recipe #ontheblog #fullbellysisters

A photo posted by Justine (@fullbellysisters) on Sep 29, 2016 at 2:12pm PDT

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