By Megan McFadden in Ingredient — Aug 7, 2021

40 Irresistible Vegan Corn Recipes to Try Today

Discover 40 delicious vegan corn recipes, from comforting soups to flavorful salads and snacks. Perfect for any occasion.

Introduction

Corn is the most popular produce in Iowa, so well-known that we have a corn song. With all of the fresh corn stands along the sides of the road, I felt the need to share some ideas on what you can do with corn in your cooking, whether fresh, frozen, or canned.

Here are some vegan corn recipes worth trying today, including but not limited to the following:

Taco salad
KFC bowl
Cornbread
Shepherd’s pie
Rib sandwich with street corn

1. Taco Salad

You can have tacos in many ways, from taco-flavored foods to numerous taco flavors. For example, try this taco salad from Running on Real Food.

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Here are some more vegan taco ideas.

2. KFC Bowl

KFC sounds like the last thing that can be made vegan, but vegan food is possible with all the awesome vegan and vegan-friendly food bloggers. Here is a vegan KFC bowl recipe from Greg's Vegan Gourmet.

3. Cornbread

Cornbread is great to have with soup. Make some vegan cornbread with the help of It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

4. Shepherd’s Pie

Growing up, a couple of my siblings sometimes made shepherd’s pie during the colder months, but I never tried it due to having too much texture variation with the mashed potatoes being cooked on top of veggies and ground beef.

If this dish is up your alley, try this shepherd’s pie from Nora Cooks.

5. Rib Sandwich with Street Corn

August is when many families are in back-to-school mode, but since I only have cats and no human children, that’s the last thing on my mind.

Sandwiches make great sack lunches and help you use up your leftovers. One idea is to make this rib sandwich from Cooking for Peanuts.

6. Corn Empanadas

One of the first Latin American foods I tried was an empanada in one of my high school Spanish classes. Here are some corn empanadas from From My Bowl.

7. Corn Muffins

I’m more used to having corn muffins than cornbread, but I haven’t had one since before I went vegan. I can have some vegan corn muffins, thanks to A Plantiful Path.

8. Watermelon Corn Salsa

Watermelon sounds good right now with the summer heat. Here is some watermelon corn salsa from Clean Food Crush.

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For more watermelon recipes, check out my vegan watermelon blog post.

9. Roasted Poblano Corn Dip

Who’s interested in trying a new chip or snack dip? Then make this roasted poblano corn dip from This Savory Vegan.

10. Corn Pudding

Corn pudding is a famous corn dish found in the Southern United States. Here is some vegan corn pudding from The Full Helping.

11. Street Corn Skillet

I haven’t tried soy curls before, but they seem like an excellent ingredient in your pantry, no matter what you eat. Try this corn soy curl skillet from Ugly Vegan Kitchen.

12. Cobb Salad

Cobb salad originated in California, and it contains various ingredients, including our beloved corn. Make a vegan Cobb salad with the help of Crowded Kitchen.

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A Cobb salad is one of many traditional American recipes.

13. Cowboy Casserole

Cowboy casserole is a type of tater tot casserole. Make this cowboy casserole from Contentedness Cooking.

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You can find more vegan casserole recipes in my blog post on plant-based Lent recipes.

14. Chili Mac

Chili and macaroni are so good that they would be even better together. Try this chili mac recipe from The Simple Veganista.

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I also have a vegan mac and cheese blog post.

15. Zucchini Corn Casserole

Zucchinis are in season, but I probably won’t make a vegan zucchini blog post until at least next year.

Have some zucchini corn casserole from Rainbow Plant Life.

16. BBQ Jackfruit Bowls with Grilled Corn

I still can’t believe how much jackfruit tastes like chicken because of its similar texture. Make a BBQ jackfruit bowl with the help of Nourishing Amy.

17. Southern Roasted Vegetables

No matter what you’re eating, it’s nice to have a veggie side dish. Here are some southern roasted vegetables from Rabbit and Wolves.

18. Mexican Street Corn

I included a few ways to have corn on the cob beyond boiling some and maybe putting regular old butter on it afterward. One idea is to make Mexican street corn from The Edgy Veg.

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You may also like my blog post on vegan Mexican recipes.

19. Corn Cucumber Tomato Salad

Salads are terrific for barbecues, pool parties, and just because. Make this corn cucumber tomato salad from Plantifully Based.

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20. Avocado Corn Salad

One fruit that goes well with corn is avocado because corn and avocado can be made into so many things. For example, here’s an avocado corn salad from Running on Real Food.

21. Vegetable Kebabs

Kebabs, or kabobs, depending on where you’re from, are excellent sides for burgers. Create vegetable kabobs with the help of Vegan Heaven.

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If veggie burgers sound good, read my blog post on plant-based burger recipes.

22. Caldo de Res

Caldo de res is a Mexican beef soup. Here’s a vegan caldo de res recipe by Dora’s Table.

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23. Grilled Buffalo Corn on the Cob

Another corn-on-the-cob idea is to make it buffalo-flavored. Try some buffalo corn on the cob from Sweet Simple Vegan.

24. Grilled Pineapple Salad

Pineapple salad was one of the last places I thought corn would be in until this recipe proved me wrong. Make this grilled pineapple salad from The Wooden Skillet.

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If this is up your alley, please read my vegan pineapple blog post.

25. Stuffed Peppers

I visited my brother in DC a couple of years ago, and he suggested making stuffed bell peppers. We ended up making twice or three times the amount of stuffing than the peppers could hold. Now, I know to either make less stuffing for the original recipe’s amount of peppers or get more peppers than the recipe recommends.

Try some stuffed peppers from Keeping the Peas.

26. Cajun-Inspired Boil

Seafood boils are popular in different US regions with much seafood (i.e. Louisiana). If you’re not into seafood, try this vegan veggie boil from Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen.

27. Veggie Pizza

Pizza is one of my favorite comfort foods. Make this vegan summer pizza from Love and Lemons.

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You can also find more pizza ideas in my vegan pizza blog post.

28. Green Corn Tamales (Tamales de Elote)

Elote is Mexican grilled corn. This recipe uses fresh white corn, instead of yellow sweet corn. Try some green corn tamales from Create Mindfully.

29. Spring Vegetable Stir Fry

Who likes stir fries? Then make this spring vegetable stir fry from Well Vegan.

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You may also like my blog posts on asparagus and peas.

30. Creamed Corn

You can have creamed corn at family reunions, holiday gatherings, and high school grad parties. Make this creamed corn recipe from Shane and Simple.

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Here are some more vegan grad party food ideas.

31. Potato Corn Chowder

The first corn recipe I could think of was chowder. Try this potato corn chowder from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.

32. Corn Maque Choux

Maque choux is a Cajun corn recipe. Try some vegan maque choux from The Vegan 8.

33. Mexican Street Corn Salad

I never noticed how prominent Mexican street corn was until I found various recipes dedicated to it. One is this Mexican street corn salad from Vegan Heaven.

34. Southwestern Salad

Corn is one of the staples of Southwestern cuisine. That can be seen with this Southwestern salad from The Simple Veganista.

35. Miso Butter Pasta with Sweet Corn

Pasta is my go-to dish when I run out of food for the week or don’t like what I make. Try some miso butter pasta from Wandering Chickpeas.

36. Skillet Zucchini, Corn, and Peppers (Calabacitas)

Calabacitas is a Mexican zucchini side. Here’s some vegan calabacitas from Averie Cooks.

37. Mashed Potato Bowl

I’m excited to try this mashed potato bowl from Rabbit and Wolves. Mashed potatoes are delicious and would be even better with other foods in the same bowl.

38. Cauliflower Fried Rice

An excellent alternative to rice is cauliflower rice. Even though I’m not a big fan of it, some of my family would probably love to try this cauliflower fried recipe from Running on Real Food.

39. Corn Fritters

Corn fritters were invented in the Southern United States. Try some vegan corn fritters from Loving It Vegan.

40. Corn Ribs (Corn Riblets)

The last corn recipe I have for you is some corn ribs from AlphaFoodie. This recipe went viral earlier this year due to being a TikTok food trend.

If you’re looking for some vegan mayo for the dip, try some Follow Your Heart Vegenaise.

Conclusion

Corn is a great veggie to add to your dishes because it can work in most cooking applications. I’m unsure what you can bake with corn beyond cornstarch, cornmeal, and corn syrup.