These sweet glazed garlic cloves great for adding a surprising pop of flavor to salads or spreading on crusty bread.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegetable Side Dishes

Vegetables are an important part of every meal. With all these different recipes we're pretty sure you'll find one to pair with any entree, tempt even the pickiest of eaters, and get a dose of healthy eating year 'round. Choose from common veggies like green beans, carrots or corn - or try something different like chayote, edamame or celery root.
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Candied Garlic
Kumla (Norwegian Potato Balls)
What is Kumla? Kumla, also known as komle or raspeball, is a traditional Norwegian dish made of potato dumplings typically served with butter.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat El Pollo Loco Black Beans
A tasty clone recipe from the famous Mexican-style chicken restaurant chain. It's made with canned black beans, onion, yellow bell pepper, garlic, barbecue sauce...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deep Fried Broccoli
Deep-frying is a delicious way to enjoy this otherwise healthy vegetable. The broccoli is battered and then fried until it is crispy. Serve as an appetizer or side dish.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant, breadcrumbs, and parmesan in the slow cooker along with pasta sauce and mozzarella makes for a vegetarian dish that leaves even carnivores satisfied. Leftover...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Oven roasting vegetables helps bring out the natural sweetness. All you need for seasoning is salt and pepper and you have a delicious side dish.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Artichoke Casserole
It doesn't get much easier than this. Chopped artichoke hearts mixed with breadcrumbs and parmesan and baked until nice and crispy. Awesome for changing up your normal side dish...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Country Club Potatoes
Made with chives, cream cheese, red potatoes, margarine, milk, garlic, black pepper, salt, white cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Collard Greens
Are you looking for a flavorful vegetable side dish? This is a delicious way to enjoy collard greens with some crispy bacon bits for added flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Steak and Ale Burgundy Mushrooms
This recipe invites mushrooms to take center stage with the bold companion of Burgundy wine and a touch of seasoning. Simple prep meets luxurious flavors, in...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Dillard House Cabbage Casserole
Say goodbye to boring cabbage with this delicious dish featuring layers of tender cabbage, homemade white sauce, shredded cheddar, and a buttery crumb topping.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Three Dollar Cafe Squash Casserole
Zucchini and yellow squash baked with onions and topped with American cheese is a treat. Copycat of an Atlanta classic.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Aunt Fanny's Squash Casserole
The famous restaurant where this was served has been closed since 1994 but you can still make this southern favorite at home with this delicious recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hawaiian Corn
Want to feel like you're on a beach? This simple, creamy dish mixes corn with coconut milk and shreds for a taste of Hawaii at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Emeril's Blackeyed Peas
Made with dried black eyed peas, yellow onion, andouille or kielbasa sausage, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic, fresh thyme, bay leaves, fresh parsley, chicken stock
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Bennigan's Broccoli Bites
Made with eggs, Monterey jack cheese, Colby cheese, frozen chopped broccoli, bacon, yellow onion, all-purpose flour, bread crumbs, sour cream
Method: deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Batter Fried Mushrooms
Make this restaurant-worthy appetizer in your own kitchen. A parmesan, egg and flour batter gives the mushrooms that perfectly crispy golden-brown fry. Serve with some herb aioli...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Amish Sauerkraut Salad
Just because sauerkraut is usually relegated to a condiment doesn't mean it can't shine as a main ingredient. Along with chopped veggies and a simple dressing, it makes a...
Time: over 5 hours
Marinated Lotus Root
Lotus root is gorgeous, if you've never cooked it (or heard of it) before. A light marinade gives the lotus root a delicate balance of flavors to go along with its picture-perfect...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Skillet Squash And Potatoes
Potatoes, onion, and squash are cooked in a skillet for one of the easiest side dishes you'll make this week.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slieve Na Mbam Carrots (Traditional Irish Carrots)
These gorgeous carrots, cooked in milk and butter, get covered in a creamy topping balanced out by the herby notes of fresh chopped parsley.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tempura Cauliflower
A crispy batter on the outside and tender veggie inside. Cauliflower makes an easy vegetable tempura.
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fried Bean Sprouts
Garlic and red pepper flakes give bean sprouts a pop of flavor while keeping them subtle enough to go with any sort of seared meat or seafood.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
A Really Delicious Way to Cook Eggplant (In The Slow Cooker)
Fear the eggplant no more! Crock pot eggplant cooked with mushrooms, red wine, and tomatoes makes a really delicious topping for hot, cooked...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Brie and Brussels Sprouts
This recipe for brie and Brussels sprouts is a delicious way to enjoy these two simple ingredients. The Brussels sprouts are steamed until tender, then coated in a creamy brie...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage
If you're looking to add a pop of color to a meal, you can't do much better than purple cabbage. This recipe manages to bring the sweet and sour flavor along with the...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Ranch Mushrooms
Three ingredients make up this popular crock pot side dish: mushrooms, ranch salad dressing mix, and butter.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Cooked Cabbage
See how easy it is to cook cabbage in the crock pot with this simple recipe.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat P.F. Chang's Coconut Curry Vegetables
Made with carrots or whole sugar snap peas, coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar or cider vinegar, cornstarch
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ginger Glazed Carrots
Ginger glazed carrots are a delicious and easy way to add some extra flavor to your side dish. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday meal.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Mushrooms
These savory, soy-infused shrooms are a versatile addition to all sorts of Asian meals. Try them as a side dish, slice them up into a ramen bowl, or as an appetizer.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Heart Attack Potatoes
Bacon, mayo, and Velveeta cheese make an uncompromisingly creamy potato casserole that is oh so worth the calories.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Horn & Hardart's Creamed Spinach
This copycat creamed spinach recipe is the perfect side dish for a Sunday dinner or special occasion. It's creamy and flavorful without being overly rich and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Black-Eyed Pea Baked Squash
Made with black pepper, onion, yellow squash, eggs, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, sugar, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cauliflower With Creamy Cheese Sauce
Made with fresh parsley, white pepper, dry mustard, cauliflower, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, skim milk, process cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage and Noodles (Haluski)
Haluski is made with just four ingredients and is great with sour cream or cottage cheese and makes a perfect compliment to sausage or kielbasa.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Garlic
Oven-roasted garlic is an absolute must for tasty cooking. Cooking heads of garlic with a bit of oil is super easy, and the nutty roasted garlic paste can be used a variety of ways.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Baby Carrots
You might think that Cracker Barrel has some crazy secret ingredient that makes their carrot side dish so delicious. It is a secret ingredient but...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Lima Beans and Corn
The crockpot is an ingenious solution to the hassle of dried beans. Corn, celery, and onions with dried limas is a fantastic "set it and forget it" option for...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Fried Eggplant Parmigiana
This dish features eggplant slices fried to a golden brown, topped with a rich tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a special occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cauliflower Casserole (Low-Carb)
This dish layers chopped cauliflower with sour cream and cheese, creating an easy casserole that can serve as a low-carb side or main course, especially with added...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Egusi Spinach
If you get your hands on some ground egusi seeds, you owe it to yourself to make this dish. Can't find egusi? Substitute pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sesame seeds.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Curtido Salvadoreno (El Salvador)
Blanched cabbage and grated carrots dressed in a tangy blend of brown sugar and vinegar make a delightful complement to savory pupusa pancakes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Middle Eastern Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage
A Mediterranean alternative to beef stuffed cabbage rolls. Simmer the vegetarian stuffed leaves in tomato sauce with basil and cinnamon and you're ready to...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sarah Adams' Cauliflower Cakes
Cauliflower has become the substitute for a lot of starches like potatoes or rice. This recipe uses cauliflower like you would in fried potato cakes.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Peggy Goldwater's Arizona Ranch Style Beans
Stewed with onions, tomatoes, and spices, these pinto beans make a stellar Southwest side dish.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Parmesan Cauliflower
Made with butter, oil, flour, Parmesan cheese, dried mixed herbs, cauliflower
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ultimate Onion Rings
The batter on these onion rings is full of flavor and has a crispy texture
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Oven-Roasted Cauliflower
A delicious and healthy three-ingredient side dish. Can't beat that!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asian-Style Parsnips
Made with sesame seeds, brown sugar, parsnips, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fufu (Ghana)
Potato flakes, baking mix, and water stirred constantly form a starchy ball that's meant to be served on top of stew. The more traditional ingredients are harder to find so this is a great...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roaster Oven Corn on the Cob
Placing the corn on a rack in the roaster oven over the water steams the corn instead of boiling it making it more tender and flavorful.
Method: roaster oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Boston Market Dill Potato Wedges
Make these famous Boston Market potato wedges in your own kitchen. You won't know you're not sitting in the restaurant.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brussels Sprouts Marinated In Italian Dressing
Cooking Brussels sprouts so they're tender but still firm is half the battle; the other half is adding in some perky flavors like this fresh dill and...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Applebee's Chardonnay Mushrooms
The chardonnay mushrooms at Applebee's are the perfect way to add a little elegance to your meal. Serve with grilled steak (they are also delicious with pork...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots
Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Korean Bean Sprouts
A classic Korean side dish that can be served hot or cold. Perfectly cooked, tender-crisp sprouts are mixed with salty, savory seasonings for an unforgettable flavor experience.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cumin Glazed Carrots
Made with black pepper, sea salt, carrots, olive oil, cumin, water, lemon juice, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick And Easy Sauteed Spinach
Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, spinach leaves, garlic salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Bean Sprouts
Made with bread, bean sprouts, onion powder, salt, butter, Parmesan cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Spinach Souffle
Say hello to your new favorite spinach dish. This souffle mixes cheddar, cream cheese, and spices, all easily cooked in your crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Sag Aloo (Curried Spinach And Potatoes)
Fresh spinach, potatoes, and onion curried in a rich spice mixture. Vegetarian Indian cooking at its best.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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