Vegetable Side Dishes

Made with salt and pepper, pumpkin, oil, garlic, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Mushrooms are a great addition to this ratatouille which also contains onion, eggplant, zucchini, bell pepper, and tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thin sliced, breaded eggplant makes for a killer side dish or an addicting snack. This recipe might just have you picking up an eggplant instead of a bag of chips.

Method:   stovetop
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

Made with rice, hot sauce, Cajun/Creole seasoning, dried beans, bacon, green bell pepper, onion, celery, red wine vinegar, chicken stock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Turn boring frozen peas into something cravable. Parmesan makes most things better, but a touch of lemon zest and tarragon really makes these peas pop.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with portobello mushrooms, butter, leeks, garlic, avocados, rosemary, lime juice, salt, goat cheese, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

Pickled Brussels sprouts are a traditional Eastern European recipe. They can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or part of a main course.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Succotash gets a facelift, Southern-style. It's made up of tomato, corn and okra - with a good dash of hot sauce for some extra flavor

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Potato slices are seasoned with garlic pepper and pan-fried in bacon drippings with onion and topped with crumbled bacon.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Made with black pepper, corn, bell pepper, onion, margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Fresh green beans are blanched then tossed with red onion and a balsamic vinaigrette then topped with toasted sesame seeds.

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

This passover bake doesn't mess around. Zucchini, carrots and onions add to the veggie variety; some matzo meal and eggs bind the whole thing together beautifully.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Toasted walnuts, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar bring depth of flavor while the purple cabbage and goat cheese provide vibrant color. Simple and elegant. ...


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

Made with eggs, white pepper, salt, turnips, potatoes, butter, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, onion, frozen creamed spinach, spaghetti pasta, vegetable oil, eggs, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, half and half

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Hard to "beet" perfectly roasted veggies with a flavorful glaze. Tart grapefruit along with sweet maple syrup balances out the earthy flavor of...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These sprouts get the royal treatment. Bacon, cheddar and a crispy breadcrumb crust will make a Brussels sprouts believer out of anybody.

Method:   stovetop, 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

Made with crushed seasoned stuffing, black pepper, salt, cauliflower, fresh broccoli, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream, chopped...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

A scrumptious Asian pork blend flavored with ginger and soy is the perfect filling for golden-fried slices of eggplant. Absolutely addicting.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Made with black pepper, salt, parsley, cauliflower, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, milk, Spanish onion, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, blue cheese, Idaho potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Gruyere cheese and browned butter make these Brussels sprouts a hit

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Feta cheese or cottage cheese, black pepper, dried oregano or marjoram, eggplant, oil, onion, garlic, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

This easy channa recipe combines the hearty texture of chickpeas with the aromatic flavors of Indian spices, including curry powder, cinnamon, and cardamom.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Dressing up frozen veggies into a genuine side dish is an excellent skill to have up your sleeve in a pinch. Mushrooms and onion flakes turn some plain frozen peas into something...

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

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

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

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

This mushroom stroganoff is an awesome twist on the classic beef sauce, and it's low-fat to boot. Portobellos are slow-cooked in beef broth and red wine for deep...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

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

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

Something as basic as a side of green beans is elevated with a simple, effortless sprinkling of toasted nuts. Works wonders for both flavor and textural interest.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These crispy parmesan-crusted cauliflower bites may not be welcome on many dieter's salad plates, but they make an addictingly good vegetarian response to chicken wings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes