Vegetable Side Dishes

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

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

Interested in exploring a bold new flavor? Fried plantains offer that irresistible combination of sweetness and savory crunch, making them a must-try.

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

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

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
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

Made with bacon, green cabbage, white cabbage, potatoes, salt and pepper, butter, flour, cabbage stock, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

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

The sweet ginger-lime combo gives carrots a tang that would pair well with Mexican or Asian cooking, but it's subtle enough that they'll never overpower your main dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

Use your favorite mexican style seasoning blend in this recipe (even taco seasoning work work) to season the onions. don't have a grill? No problem, simply bake the onions at...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 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

Made with zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red bell pepper, red onions, corn cob, salt, butter or margarine, garlic, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Potato slices and Mexican rice are layered in a baking dish and topped with a zesty tomato topping. Add cheese and your choice of taco-style condiments when serving for a delicious...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Made with black pepper, Roma tomatoes, pesto, Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, olive oil, kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

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

Made with water, salt and pepper, potatoes, onion, carrots, bacon grease, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Did you know that turnips were popular in the middle ages? They fell out of fashion when the potato became popular in the 18th century.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fried brussels sprouts are the perfect side for a comfort food meal. These are easy as could be, just sprouts fried in olive oil with some crushed garlic cloves. Crunchy...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A nice change from the same old roasted vegetables. The eggplant absorbs all the flavors of the sauce. You can also use ground turkey instead of pork if you want a lower fat...

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

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

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Well-roasted, caramelized Brussels sprouts are a treat in of themselves, but topping them off with melted cheese and bacon makes them downright...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Mashed rutabaga serves as the base for a buttery, mushroom-infused dish. This nutritious side is high in fiber and provides an alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with butter, all-purpose flour, salt and pepper, sugar pumpkin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

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

Carrots are slow cooked until tender and mixed with an orange-pecan sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

What ingredient is better suited to an Amish recipe than the humble turnip? This recipe showcases the root veggie in a creamy gratin without being too show-offy.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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