Vegetable Side Dishes

Made with water, smoked ham hock, bacon fat, beans, corn, onions, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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

Baked peas are a simple, yet delicious side dish. The peas are tender and creamy, with a slight crunch from the breadcrumbs topping.

Method:   oven
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

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A delicious and healthy three-ingredient side dish. Can't beat that!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Slow-cooked red onions are borderline magical. How does so much flavor come from such a humble ingredient? You'll want to put these sweet and spicy onion slices on...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

These potatoes make a simple and tasty side dish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, oil, flour, Parmesan cheese, dried mixed herbs, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

What Asian side dish is better than snow peas? This recipe couldn't be easier, just saute the peas with red onion and add in the soy at the end. Effortless addition to a meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ever see bok choy in the grocery store and wonder what you could do with it? Wonder no longer. Olive oil, soy sauce, and sesame seeds for garnish are all you need for a...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Serve as a side dish or vegetarian entree. Made with potatoes, onion, tomatoes, ginger, chiles, and lots of seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with soda, brown beans, cornmeal, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Creamed spinach is a classic dish. The Five Crowns Restaurant in Corona del Mar, CA, has been serving this dish for over 60 years.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sesame seeds, spinach, baby bok choy, Chinese broccoli, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, spinach leaves, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Made with pumpkin or squash, corn oil, garlic, water, salt, sugar, tomato sauce, ginger root, ground coriander seeds, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Want to get more greens in your dinner? This creamy, cheesy broccoli casserole will have you craving the nutritious, cruciferous veggie.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, sea salt, carrots, olive oil, cumin, water, lemon juice, honey

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

Want a quick but delicious side dish? This dish consists of fresh cooked carrots tossed with a sweet homemade orange sauce.

Method:   stovetop
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

A quick and easy way to put together a delicious, healthy meal. Cannellini beans are a great source of protein and fiber, and the prosciutto adds a nice salty...

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

A flavorful way to cook mushrooms. They are sprinkled with garlic and rosemary and drizzled with olive oil then baked in the oven.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Parmesan cheese, kohlrabi bulbs, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with bacon drippings, dried beans, milk, eggs, salt, cornmeal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

A quick, easy, and delicious way to enjoy cabbage. Chopped cabbage is boiled until tender but then sauteed in oil to give it flavor and texture.

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 black pepper, salt, asparagus, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Looking for a unique way to use those extra onions? This onion loaf combines sliced onions, milk, and pancake mix for an interesting twist.

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Asparagus spears tossed in olive oil, salt and pepper roasted and topped with melty mozzarella and parmesan make a decadent side dish for...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, sugar, butter, scallion, radishes, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Garbanzo beans make delicious hummus but they are also tasty in other recipes. This recipe spices them up with mustard seed, cinnamon, and cloves.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, pecans, tarragon vinegar, asparagus

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Black kale is an extra cool looking way to get your veggies, but regular kale works fine too. Onion, cilantro, and white wine help make an exquisite pile of greens that'll go...

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

Made with Provolone cheese, black pepper, green beans, garlic, olive oil, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, asparagus, butter, lemon, sesame seeds, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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