Vegetable Side Dishes

Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable that is low in calories but high in nutrients. Sauteed cauliflower florets are a simple and delicious way to enjoy this healthy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

This cheesy dish makes a great low carb side dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Tired of soggy, lifeless eggplant? This "dry" cooking method cooks the eggplant without fat which keeps it from becoming a mushy mess yet makes...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

You're about to start craving vegetables. A mix of honey, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar brings delicious flavor to all your favorite roasted veggies.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A simple side dish using fresh green onions. It can also be used as a topping on other dishes where you want a bite of onion to dress them up.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fresh parsley, white pepper, dry mustard, cauliflower, water, margarine, all-purpose flour, skim milk, process cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cauliflower browned in butter, simmered in a garlicky broth, and topped with fresh parsley leaves boring, steamed cauliflower in the dust.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with egg, pepper, butter, spinach, salt, light cream, horseradish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Artichoke bottoms make the perfect base for these savory spinach appetizers.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

A delicious pizza from Provence, France. The basic components are a pastry crust that is topped with caramelized onions, black olives, and often anchovies, and the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours