Vegetable Side Dishes

There's something about tender, crispy roasted potatoes smothered in a rich, garlic mayonnaise that just hits the spot.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Make some Jamaican yucca flatbreads, aka bammies, just like they do at the famous resorts. You only need a few ingredients for this golden-fried staple.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A rich and creamy pie made with yellow onions and bacon that are baked in a sour cream sauce. Serve as a side dish with roasted meats.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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When it comes to corn, Kentucky knows what's up. This delectable dish is the perfect mix of savory and sweet. The combo of cornbread mix, corn, and sour cream are undeniably delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Korma is a non-spicy but very flavorful slow cooked dish. This version contains green beans, cauliflower, and tomatoes cooked in a creamy sauce that is served over rice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

You can make these tasty tots ahead of time and freeze them for later (or, eat them right away!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Collard greens with plenty of hot sauce, just how they like it in the South. These tasty greens flavored with bacon drippings, brown sugar, and smoked turkey would be a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Spinach, feta, cottage cheese, and eggs form a creamy and satisfying filling for buttered pastry sheets. Perfect for sharing at a big brunch!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Slightly tangy, slightly sweet. These green beans will become your new favorite recipe!

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

A full-flavored beer braise makes this cabbage dish perfect to serve alongside roast pork or grilled sausage.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Eggplant Parmesan is a popular Italian dish and this version makes it a bit healthier. If you want to cut calories further, use reduced-fat cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

This is a variation on caramelized onions that uses boiled onions that are glazed with a sugar and steak sauce mixture. The onions come out rich and tender.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Sauteed cabbage, onion, and kielbasa make a perfect topping for pierogies, pasta, or boiled or mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Turnips add a little extra flavor to the potatoes in this easy crock pot dish. The end result is a creamy, flavorful mashed potato dish that is perfect for any...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 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

This simple side dish can be made with zucchini, summer squash, or other squash. Whichever you choose, simply cook until tender and then add to the remaining ingredients.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Crisp-cooked chickpeas with a hint of cinnamon flavor

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

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

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

The buttermilk batter is the winning ingredient in this recipe. If you like onion rings, you'll love this recipe!

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   2-5 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

Broccoli spears and yellow squash are two of the most popular vegetables out there. They're both healthy and delicious, and they make a great team when cooked...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This dish is low in fat and calories, but it is still packed with flavor. You will love how cheesy and delicious this cauliflower side dish is.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Slices of zucchini are dipped in a secret batter (ok, it's pancake batter) and deep fried until golden brown. Serve with a marinara sauce for dipping, if desired.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These oven-roasted tomatoes are great on their own, but also make an incredibly flavorful substitute for regular tomatoes in most dishes.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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

This is a great way to cook fresh asparagus that isn't as tender to cook by other methods. It's perfect for those thicker stalks, just be sure to trim off the tough woody ends.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with marinara sauce, black pepper, salt, poblano peppers, non-stick cooking spray, spinach, scallions, vegetable broth, couscous, Parmesan...

Method:   stovetop, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with soda, brown beans, cornmeal, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Try this recipe for perfectly fried eggplant. Never soggy, never bitter, always delicious. Even eggplant naysayers agree that this is the best!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Perfect potatoes aren't difficult. These cajun-style spuds are parboiled and coated in spices like cayenne, cumin, and garlic powder before a quick pan fry for that crispy outside...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Stuffed grape leaves are one of the most deliciously kept secrets of Greek cooking. Rice, olive oil, and a ton of of fresh herbs are the path to refreshing and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

You won't miss the meat in these peppers stuffed with rice, chili beans, corn, sour cream, and cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

A perfect side dish to bring to a cookout. Boiled lima beans with skillet-roasted corn and herbs make a refreshing reprieve from the usual heavy potato salads and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The filling in these stuffed peppers is very much like the ricotta filling in lasagna. Serve as an entree or side dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon-pepper seasoning, butter or margarine, cauliflower, garlic, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with almonds, green onions, cauliflower, lemon, milk, butter, flour, Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, pecans, tarragon vinegar, asparagus

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This cheesy dish makes a great low carb side dish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

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

Looking for a hassle-free side dish option? This savory okra and black-eyed peas crock pot recipe mixes frozen vegetables, ranch beans, and zesty tomatoes for an...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

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

Made with canola oil, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, corn, dry white wine or water, rice vinegar, fresh parsley, fresh basil, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cooked baby carrots are mixed with butter, brown sugar, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. It's a simple recipe but it makes a great side dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is an easy and fancy way to serve mashed potatoes. Use your favorite recipe for the mashed potatoes. You can also top the potatoes with cheese or add any additional seasonings as...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground cinnamon, carrots, orange zest, orange juice, canola oil, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese, cauliflower, water, butter, egg yolks

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

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

Think vegetables have to be healthy? Think again. Jokes aside, these florets covered in creamy cheddar, onions, and bacon would turn even the most seasoned carnivore into a...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes