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
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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Glazed Baby Carrots With Parsley
Mama's Cabbage
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
Roasted Asparagus With Rosemary
Made with black pepper, salt, asparagus, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh rosemary, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lidia's Skillet Asparagus
Meet skillet asparagus: steamed in a pan with butter, sprinkled with salt and topped with melty Parmigiano-Reggiano for a side worthy of a steak.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Peas
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
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Basic Oven Roasted Parsnips
Why does everybody always forget about parsnips? Show the root veggie a little love and roast it simply with olive oil and salt.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pecan Green Beans
Nutty and buttery, these green beans are a perfect holiday side dish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Artichoke bottoms make the perfect base for these savory spinach appetizers.
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Honey-Glazed Roasted Vegetables
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
Baked Carrots
Carrots are packed with nutrients, including fiber, Vitamin A, and potassium. Cinnamon, butter, and sugar dress these up so you forget you are eating veggies.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Oven-Baked Vegetables
Don't fear the frozen veggies. This is an easy way to bring them to life and have a flavorful side dish in a pinch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beefsteak Tomato Gratin
For a veggie-forward take on the classic Italian bake. With minimal ingredients and maximum flavor, it's simple enough for a weeknight yet elegant enough for any table.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
Bacon And Cheese Cauliflower
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
Low Fat Cheesy Cauliflower
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
Jenny's Fresh Green Onion Saute
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
Cheesy Batter Fried Squash
Fried zucchini: a comical coincidence of healthy and unhealthy! Combine baking mix, egg and parmesan to make a batter for frying up the sliced squash.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Collard Greens
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
Dolmas - Greek Stuffed Grape Leaves
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
Oven-Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Rosemary and Honey
Carrots and parsnips are tossed with a honey-sweetened rosemary and olive oil coating and slow roasted until tender.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ratatouille Provencale
Ratatouille provencale is a traditional vegetable stew from the south of France. The dish includes eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers. It can be served as an...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Mushroom Packets
Fresh mushrooms, zucchini, onion, a bell peppers are mixed with dry couscous and Alfredo sauce in a foil wrap and cooked on the grill (or in the oven).
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Five Crowns Creamed Spinach
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
Mexican Spinach
Made with egg, pepper, butter, spinach, salt, light cream, horseradish
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Garlic-Potato Skewers
Skewered potatoes make an easy grilled side dish or appetizer. Add extra spices to take this dish up a notch. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces (we're partial to...
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kathie's Tater Toes
Made with green onion, hot pepper sauce, potatoes, butter, salt, cajun spice blend, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Beans With Bacon, Shallots And Cider Vinegar
Fresh green beans are cooked in a seasoned broth mixture then given a splash of cider vinegar for flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Southwestern Stuffed Peppers
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
Slow Cooker Creamy, Cheesy, Broccoli Casserole
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
Potato Onion Tomato Curry
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
Braised Cauliflower With Garlic
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
Cheesy Corn
Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Duchess Potatoes
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
Basic Oven-Roasted Cauliflower
A delicious and healthy three-ingredient side dish. Can't beat that!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ratatouille With Cinnamon Basil
A great way to use the end-of-summer vegetables! This version of ratatouille uses cinnamon basil which gives it a unique "warm" basil flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Green Beans Almondine
Green beans with almonds is a side dish done best when done simply. Beans perfectly steamed, toasted almonds, and plenty of butter. Hint: toasting the almonds is key!
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Indian Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower is an underrated delight, and there's hardly a better way to spice it than with Indian garam masala.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven-Fried Okra
This recipe is a bit healthier than the typical deep-fried variety, but no less authentic tasting with buttermilk and a crispy cornmeal crust.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pissaladiere (French Onion Pizza)
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
Roasted Asparagus Goldenrod
Made with hard-boiled eggs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, asparagus, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, shallot, Dijon mustard, hot sauce...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Herbed Green Beans With Roasted Peppers
Made with pepper, salt, dried basil, butter or olive oil, whole green beans, frozen whole green beans, roasted red peppers, French fried onions, water
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bok Choy Mushroom Stir-Fry
Made with sugar, soy sauce, lemon juice, mushrooms, canola oil, onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, bok choy
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlicky Spaghetti Squash
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful meal with this garlicky spaghetti squash recipe, featuring a basil, butter, and garlic-infused spaghetti squash topped with optional shredded...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Steamed Asian Greens With Honey Soy Sesame Dressing
Made with sesame seeds, spinach, baby bok choy, Chinese broccoli, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, honey
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Orange Glazed Carrots
Carrots are slow cooked until tender and mixed with an orange-pecan sauce.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Irish Boxty
The mix of potatoes gives this traditional Irish boxty recipe a unique texture, and it's tough to beat for comfort food when served with a little sour cream or maple syrup.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cabbage Kielbasa Dinner
Sauteed cabbage, onion, and kielbasa make a perfect topping for pierogies, pasta, or boiled or mashed potatoes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick & Easy Chinese Cabbage
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
BBQ Potatoes
Made with onion, red potatoes, Barbecue Seasoning, vegetable oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexi-Corn (Elote)
Say hello to elote, the Mexican street food that's about to be your favorite way to make corn on the cob! Whole ears are grilled and rubbed with mayo, cheese, and chili powder.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Snow Peas and Soy
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
Quick And Easy Sauteed Spinach
Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, spinach leaves, garlic salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Baked Brussels sprouts make such perfectly poppable morsels. They're a no-brainer to serve as a side to a steak or pork chop, but they also make a wonderful addition to...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
No need to spend a lot of time at the stove, these onions caramelize in the crock pot! This recipe makes it easy to whip up a big batch to use for sandwiches, dips, and...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asian Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are the veggie you've been neglecting. This recipe is sure to change that. Garlic and ginger dress up the greens with eye-opening flavor that'll keep you coming...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms With Blue Cheese
Made with blue cheese, portobello mushrooms, soy sauce, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Mushrooms With Garlic And Rosemary
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
Hawaiian Beets
Made with beets, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, pineapple tidbits, butter, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Judy's Spicy Eggplant with Ground Pork
This is the kind of Chinese food you might not find in a takeout box. Stir-fried eggplant with ground pork and onions in a sweet and spicy sauce might just change...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mediterranean Cauliflower
Cauliflower is such an easy veggie to saute up at a moment's notice. Adding in a chopped handful oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes gives the side dish a Mediterranean flair and...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.