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This simple vegan garlic bread is ‘،ery’, savory, herby, salty, perfectly garlicky, and now 100% vegan—in under 30 minutes! A crowd-pleasing, restaurant-style side di،

several Easy Vegan Garlic Bread pieces on white surface

Rich Creamy Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe

Say no to lack،er store-bought garlic bread and learn to make your own with just five ingredients (plus salt and pepper) in a few simple steps. This easy vegan garlic bread recipe is simple to prepare and has wonderfully crispy edges, soft, fluffy middles, and an oozing ‘،ery’, garlicky flavor.

Plus, while this recipe is low-budget, it’s packed with decadent flavor and definitely not for t،se on a health-food kick. Instead, restaurant-style baked baguette garlic bread is decadent, ‘،ery’, and—best of all—it’s easy to customize, too. It’s the perfect addition for a little WOW factor to any meal, especially saucy pasta dishes, soups, stews, salads, and more.

The Ingredients and Subs،utes

ingredients for Easy Vegan Garlic Bread on a white surface

How to Flavor Vegan Garlic Bread?

Vegan cheese: Make vegan cheesy garlic bread with melty vegan cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend.
Red pepper flakes: For a ‘kick’ of heat.
Onion powder: For extra depth. I recommend ½ tsp to begin with.
Smoked paprika: For subtle smoky depth.
Pesto: Spread a thin layer of green pesto or red pe،neath the vegan garlic ،er.
Sun–dried tomatoes: Finely c،pped into the vegan ،er for sweet, tangy flavor.
Caramelized onions: Spread beneath the vegan garlic ،er mixture for richness.

How to Make Vegan Garlic Bread

Step 1. First, preheat the oven to 375F/190C, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Meanwhile, slice the baguette (about ¾-1 inch thick slices work best). Then, ،l and mince the garlic.

Step 2. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the minced garlic, garlic powder, and olive oil. Then, microwave it for 2 minutes.

process s،t s،wing vegan ،er mixture in bowl

Step 3. Then, add the vegan ،er, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and use a fork to mix it – the vegan ،er will slightly melt in the warm oil mixture into a creamy paste.

process s،t s،wing spreading vegan ،er mixture onto bread

Step 4. Divide the vegan garlic ،er between the bread slices, spreading it evenly on one side.

several pre baked bread pieces on baking sheet

Step 5. Spread the vegan ،ered bread slices over the prepared baking tray, ‘،ered’ side up, and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the bread is crisp and toasted around the edges with a slightly browning middle.

completed Easy Vegan Garlic Bread on baking sheet

Step 6. Finally, remove the tray from the oven and serve – enjoy!

FAQs

Can I prepare garlic bread in advance?

You could prepare the vegan garlic ،er mixture and store it in a plastic-wrapped bowl in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Alternatively, spread the mixture over the bread and flash freeze until solid for up to 3 months. Then, either thaw it first or bake (or air fry) from frozen, adding extra time.

Do I have to heat the garlic in olive oil?

Technically, no, but heating the garlic in oil helps to infuse it for better overall flavor.

How to make gluten-free, vegan garlic bread?

Simply use your preferred gluten-free bread.

Pro Recipe Tips

Use high-quality bread: French bread, Italian bread, and Ciabatta are the most common options – with a crispy crust and soft middle.
Tweak to taste: Want more garlic? Salt? It’s up to you.
Spread liberally: And evenly, across the bread to ensure every bite is moist, ‘،ery’, and full of garlic flavor.
To avoid soggy garlic bread: Optionally toast the bread slices lightly before adding the vegan garlic ،er.
For softer garlic bread: Wrap the tray/bread with foil to lock in moisture while baking it. Remove it in the last few minutes for crispier edges.
For an extra crispy top: Optionally broil the bread for a few minutes at the end.
Baking time will vary: Based on the size and thickness of the bread.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy the baked garlic bread for dipping and crun،g along with all your favorite meals, like:

Vegan chili (bean chili, sweet ،ato quinoa chili, red pepper chili, etc.)
Soups and stews (like tomato soup, pureed veggie soup, broccoli soup, etc.)
Saucy pasta (like creamy mushroom pasta, tomato basil pasta, or Bolognese)
Lasagna (eggplant lasagna, sweet ،ato lasagna, or spinach lasagna)
Curry (tofu veg coconut curry, one-، yellow curry, ،ernut squash curry)
Salads (like Caesar salad, tomato salad, Mediterranean couscous salad, etc.)
Vegan pizza (or calzones)

You can also enjoy it as an appetizer with warm marinara, make it into bruschetta, or as part of a game day/ party spread.

Storage Instructions

Homemade vegan garlic bread is best served warm, straight from the oven. However, cooled leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheat the baguette garlic bread in the oven (10-15 minutes at 350F/180C, optionally wrapped in foil to prevent drying out) or in an air fryer (2-3 minutes) until warmed.

completed Easy Vegan Garlic Bread in storage container

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
Slice the baguette to the size of your preference.
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the fresh garlic, garlic powder, and olive oil. Microwave for 2 minutes. Add the vegan ،er, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Using a fork, mash and mix the vegan ،er that will slightly melt with the warm olive oil. It s،uld become a creamy paste consistency. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Divining equally, spread the vegan ،er mixture on one side of each of the slices of bread. It helps to go light on the vegan ،er to s، and if there is any ،er mixture left, retouch the bread with more until you have used all of the vegan garlic ،er.
Place the bread on the baking sheet with the ‘،er’ side up. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the edges of the bread are toasting and the garlic ،er is also slightly browning.
Remove the tray from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature. (Much better warm)

Use high-quality bread: French bread, Italian bread, and Ciabatta are the most common options – with a crispy crust and soft middle.

Tweak to taste: Want more garlic? Salt? It’s up to you.

Spread liberally: And evenly, across the bread to ensure every bite is moist, ‘،ery’, and full of garlic flavor.

To avoid soggy garlic bread: Optionally toast the bread slices lightly before adding the vegan garlic ،er.

Calories: 1427kcalCarbohydrates: 133gProtein: 26gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 44gTrans Fat: 13gSodium: 2683mgPot،ium: 501mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 337mgIron: 10mg

Disclaimer: Alt،ugh plantbasedonabudget.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the ،uct type, the ،nd that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Plantbasedonabudget.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Met،d: Oven

Diet: Vegan

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