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Vegetable Side Dishes

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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recipe for basic caramelized sweet onions

Basic Caramelized Sweet Onions

Caramelized onions have a variety of uses and are so easy to make, they only require a little patience. Cooking them over lower heat cooks them slowly and brings out the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy garlic skillet potatoes

Easy Garlic Skillet Potatoes

This is a great go-to potato recipe to have handy. Potato wedges skillet-fried with onion, parsley, and garlic powder nail that crispy outside, soft inside balance....

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat joe's crab shack buttered parsley potatoes

Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Buttered Parsley Potatoes

It's easy to copy this recipe from Joe's Crab Shack! It simply consists of red potatoes, salt, fresh parsley, and of course, butter!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for teriyaki mushrooms

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

recipe for baked garlic

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

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recipe for brown sugar-glazed carrots

Brown Sugar-Glazed Carrots

Simple but delicious! Carrots are glazed with brown sugar, butter, and orange peel.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted mushrooms and mixed vegetables

Roasted Mushrooms And Mixed Vegetables

Made with fresh mushrooms, red bell pepper, zucchini, onion, garlic and just a little olive oil and seasonings.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peggy goldwater's arizona ranch style beans

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


recipe for parisian potatoes

Parisian Potatoes

Learn how to make a delicious and easy recipe for Parisian potatoes. These potatoes are easy to make with a few ingredients and in under 30 minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese buffet green beans

Chinese Buffet Green Beans

Buffet-style green beans are a quick and tasty side dish for any Asian meal. If you start with fresh green beans it makes all the difference.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven fried onion rings

Oven Fried Onion Rings

These oven-baked, buttermilk-battered onion rings deliver that craveable, crispy exterior without all the oil and calories.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker spinach souffle

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

recipe for honeyed carrots

Honeyed Carrots

Carrots; good for the eyes and good for the belly. This super simple recipe will have your honey saying, "oh, honey." Who knew carrots could taste so good? We did!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven orange-glazed carrots

Oven Orange-Glazed Carrots

Oven-roasting the carrots in a sweet butter sauce gives them a caramelized-like glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for german brussels sprouts

German Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts may be from Belgium, but what's more German than cooking something in beer? These brew-boiled sprouts are super easy, and super tasty.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old-fashioned green beans

Old-Fashioned Green Beans

With bacon as a sidekick, these green beans turn into a Rockstar and steal the dinner table show. Front row tickets, please. I don't want to miss the party.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for barbecued potatoes

Barbecued Potatoes

If you're grilling your main course already then this potato side dish recipe is a breeze to add to your meal.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for potatoes dauphinoise

Potatoes Dauphinoise

Potatoes Dauphinoise is a traditional French dish made up of sliced potatoes that are baked in a rich cream sauce.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for muenster-spinach pie

Muenster-Spinach Pie

This cheesy dish makes a great low carb side dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for balsamic cabbage

Balsamic Cabbage

If you think cabbage is boring, think again. This balsamic twist gives it a flavorful makeover that's quick and easy to whip up on any weeknight.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream style corn

Cream Style Corn

Discover a delicious and easy recipe for cream-style corn. Made with fresh corn, milk, and simple seasonings, this side dish is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for stir fried spinach

Stir Fried Spinach

Make sure you start with a big bunch of spinach, because you'll want plenty of these garlic stir-fried greens for a colorful and healthy side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic snap peas

Garlic Snap Peas

Butter, olive oil, and a little sauteed garlic bring out the natural sweetness of the sugar snap peas and lets them shine as your new favorite side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for broccoli and cauliflower with cheese sauce

Broccoli And Cauliflower With Cheese Sauce

Fresh steamed cauliflower and broccoli are topped with a homemade Cheddar cheese sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker yankee beans

Slow Cooker Yankee Beans

Made with onion, bacon, garlic, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, maple syrup, tomato puree, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, ham bone

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bengali cabbage curry

Bengali Cabbage Curry

This recipe is all about the spices! Green chile paste, ginger, and garam masala bring authentic Bengali flavors to a blend of cabbage and potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sichuan sweet & sour cabbage

Sichuan Sweet & Sour Cabbage

You might be used to sweet and sour chicken or pork, but how about cabbage? It makes a killer side dish, deeply flavored from sesame and chili oil.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked cajun cabbage

Baked Cajun Cabbage

If you usually think of cabbage as a boring ingredient, this recipe is about to change your mind. Baking the cabbage in a creamy, cayenne-laced cheese sauce makes an unforgettable...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek spinach-cheese pie

Greek Spinach-Cheese Pie

Spinach is combined with cottage cheese, eggs, and seasonings and baked in pie shells. Serve these spinach pies as a side dish, and entree, or a brunch item. You can also make...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crunchy szechuan green beans

Crunchy Szechuan Green Beans

Fresh green beans are stir-fried and tossed with a spicy Szechuan sauce. Goes great with chicken, pork, fish... almost anything that needs a zesty side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pommes de terre au lait  (potatoes cooked in milk)

Pommes de Terre au Lait (Potatoes Cooked in Milk)

Turn the humble potato into French cuisine royalty with this Pommes de Terre au Lait. It's what happens when milk and cheese decide to mingle.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for herb-roasted vegetables

Herb-Roasted Vegetables

An array of herbs and a splash of balsamic gives these oven-roasted veggies their awesome flavor, and it's a cinch to sub in whatever veggies are in season (or on sale).

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for aloo gobi (indian potatoes and cauliflower)

Aloo Gobi (Indian Potatoes And Cauliflower)

Curried veggies make for a spectacular spicy side dish. Potatoes and cauliflower get spiced with ginger, garlic, and garam masala for that magical blend of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker barbecue green beans

Slow Cooker Barbecue Green Beans

Beans slow-cooked with bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions make for an extra-savory side dish that changes the green bean game.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for onion squares

Onion Squares

These onion squares are somewhere between a pizza and a quiche, but they're tasty however you slice them. The flavor of caramelized onions goes well with pretty much anything.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for german cauliflower souffle

German Cauliflower Souffle

What a great way to serve cauliflower, nestled in a cheesy souffle! Simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg, this veggie side dish may just upstage the main...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for iron skillet baked potatoes

Iron Skillet Baked Potatoes

A simple skillet-baked side dish made with potatoes, rosemary, oil, and salt.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed red peppers with cherry tomatoes, feta, and thyme

Baked Stuffed Red Peppers With Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, and Thyme

Made with olive oil, black pepper, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh thyme, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cauliflower vichyssoise

Cauliflower Vichyssoise

Looking for a cool way to chill out in the kitchen? This cauliflower vichyssoise is not just a soup; it's a refreshing escape from the ordinary.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sarah adams' cauliflower cakes

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

recipe for cauliflower with creamy cheese sauce

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


recipe for microwave roasted garlic

Microwave Roasted Garlic

If you don't have time to slow roast garlic in the oven, try this quick microwave method

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spaghetti squash spaghetti

Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti

A great alternative to the traditional carb-laden spaghetti with pasta. Spaghetti squash is cooked and served with a homemade pasta sauce with tomatoes and sweet bell...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grand marnier glazed carrots

Grand Marnier Glazed Carrots

Carrots are glazed with a sweet and orange-y sauce, made even more special with a splash of Grand Marnier.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caponata (italian eggplant relish)

Caponata (Italian Eggplant Relish)

A Sicilian specialty! Eggplant is fried and then stewed along with tomatoes, onions, olives, anchovies, and capers.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled mexican onions

Grilled Mexican Onions

Use your favorite mexican style seasoning blend in this recipe (even taco seasoning work work) to season the onions. don't have a grill? No problem, simply bake the onions at...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french-fried green pepper rings

French-Fried Green Pepper Rings

Get ready to add some zing to your snack game with these crispy, French-fried green pepper rings. You might just discover your new favorite bite-sized treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy glazed carrots

Easy Glazed Carrots

Easy, peasy? More like easy carrots! Butter, sugar, and carrots are all you need for this classic side dish. Once you make it the first time you'll keep coming back whenever you're...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ripe tomato pie

Ripe Tomato Pie

Fresh basil and three kinds of cheese make a yummy pie, but fresh, ripe tomatoes make all the difference.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat claim jumper's black bean stew

Copycat Claim Jumper's Black Bean Stew

Not quite chili and not quite beans and rice, this black bean stew is in a category of its own. Call it what you will, it all works great together.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for simple cooked rutabaga

Simple Cooked Rutabaga

Try this simple cooked rutabaga for a tasty, easy-to-make side dish. With just a few ingredients, you'll have tender rutabaga ready to serve.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker stuffed pattypan squash

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for glazed belgian carrots

Glazed Belgian Carrots

These butter and honey glazed carrots are simple enough that you'll always have the ingredients on hand. Might just be a tasty way to save dinner one day.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican potato pie

Mexican Potato Pie

Potato slices and Mexican rice are layered in a baking dish and topped with a zesty tomato topping. Add cheese and your choice of taco-style condiments when serving for a delicious...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat fat ronnie's fried onions

Copycat Fat Ronnie's Fried Onions

One of the most popular foods at Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar in Oak Bluffs, MA can be made at home with this to-die-for onion rings recipe.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked cauliflower and cheese

Baked Cauliflower and Cheese

Fresh cauliflower is baked topped with a cheddar cheese sauce making a side dish that goes with almost anything.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oven-roasted portobello mushrooms

Oven-Roasted Portobello Mushrooms

Made with bread crumbs, black pepper, kosher salt, portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, olive oil, fresh basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dressed up green beans

Dressed Up Green Beans

Made with kosher salt, sesame seeds, fresh green beans, shallot, garlic, butter, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese-frosted cauliflower

Cheese-Frosted Cauliflower

Cauliflower is pre-cooked whole, then coated with a mixture of mayonnaise and mustard then covered with shredded Cheddar cheese and baked until bubbly.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican corn salad

Mexican Corn Salad

An unusual blend of dressing ingredients makes this corn salad a winner. It's made with honey mustard, Italian salad dressing, chili powder, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuscan fried potatoes

Tuscan Fried Potatoes

With just a handful of ingredients this Tuscan fried potato recipe transforms basic spuds into a crispy, golden delight.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled sugar snap peas

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas

Lightly grilled with a little olive oil and salt, these little delights make a perfect snack or side dish. A little drizzle of sesame oil goes a long way for adding some toasty...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes





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