Vegetable Side Dishes

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

Baked potato slices are covered with barbecue sauce, Monterery Jack cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Method:   oven
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 vegetables, oil, garlic & herb seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, fresh spinach, radishes, water, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
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

Tasty roasted vegetables - the secret ingredient is orange marmalade!

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

If you love garlic, this super souffle made with cream cheese and parmesan is full of the stuff.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with green onions, kohlrabi, water, miso paste, ground white pepper

Method:   stovetop
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

A great alternative to the traditional carb-laden spaghetti with pasta. Spaghetti squash is cooked and served with a homemade pasta sauce with tomatoes and sweet bell...

Method:   stovetop
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

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

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

Made with lettuce, black pepper, oil, frozen peas, onion, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, fresh basil, olive oil, artichokes, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, dried oregano, garlic, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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

The apples and onions are golden brown and glistening with that tantalizing mix of sweet and savory. Perfect accompaniment to roasted or grilled meat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

These potatoes take on a Greek flavor with the addition of oregano and lemon juice. So simple to prepare yet they go with a variety of entrees.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with spring onions, palm sugar, hard yellow bean curd, oil, dark soy sauce, garlic, sambal ulek, fresh red chili, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
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

Made with onion, red potatoes, Barbecue Seasoning, vegetable oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with assorted cut up vegetables, olive or vegetable oil, Montreal chicken seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic & onion medley seasoning, olive oil, asparagus spears, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with blue cheese, portobello mushrooms, soy sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with red wine or sherry vinegar, cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, sweet paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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

Made with bell peppers, salt and pepper, green beans, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Adding maple and bacon gives the Brussels sprouts incredible flavor, but the technique of boiling and cooling the sprouts before caramelizing them is crucial to a crispy...

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

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

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

Made with kosher salt, sesame seeds, fresh green beans, shallot, garlic, butter, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Made with water, tomato paste, parsley, sugar, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, green beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with beets, brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, pineapple tidbits, butter, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This ratatouille recipe is a simple twist on the classic French dish. It is typically served as a side dish, but can also be enjoyed as a main course. This dish is full of flavor and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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

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

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

Whether you're looking for a vegan stand-in for deviled eggs or you just want to make some eye-catching appetizers, these tomatoes stuffed with an avocado mousse will...


Time:   over 2 hours

Fresh parsley and chives add some fresh herbal flavor to the tomato-breadcrumb stuffing mixture. If you're not vegan, some gooey mozzarella would be right at home on top of...

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

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Want to cook up some brilliant Brussels? Boiled sprouts stirred with oil-toasted pine nuts and garlic get a tangy touch of parmesan that balances the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Mushrooms soak up the flavors that they cook in so slow cooking them in a herby, buttery mixture results in a delicious mushroom side dish!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with margarine, sour cream, corn muffin mix, whole kernel corn, cream corn

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

These baked green beans would make any Southern grandma proud. Onions and mushrooms sauteed in bacon grease bake with the beans for a staple in comfort food side dishes.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes