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
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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Old-Fashioned Green Beans
Carrots with Ginger-Lime Sauce
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
BBQ Potatoes
Made with onion, red potatoes, Barbecue Seasoning, vegetable oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecued Potatoes
If you're grilling your main course already then this potato side dish recipe is a breeze to add to your meal.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Spinach Pasta Pie
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
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Mexican Potato Pie
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
Cherry Tomatoes and Avocado Mousse
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
African Squash And Yams Futari for Kwanzaa
Made with ground cloves, yams or sweet potatoes, ground cinnamon, onion, oil, coconut milk, hubbard squash, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Turnip And Potato Gratin
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
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
Sweet 'n' Spicy Black Beans
Made with salt, ground ginger, olive oil, onions, jalapeno peppers, black beans, diced tomatoes, honey, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Josh's Fiberrific Beans
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
Grilled Vegetables With Parmesan And Truffle Oil
Made with garlic, portobello mushroom caps, zucchini squash, yellow squash, carrots, roma tomatoes, radishes, red onion, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Mexican Onions
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
Roasted Garlic Grilled Vegetables
Made with vegetables, oil, garlic & herb seasoning
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Turnip And Potato Puree
Made with eggs, white pepper, salt, turnips, potatoes, butter, sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
Roasting thick cauliflower "steaks" creates a unique side dish or vegetarian entree. Chimichurri is a classic Argentinian condiment for meat but it pairs...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Basil And Orange Carrots
An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Slow Cooker White Beans with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spaghetti Squash With Roasted Peppers
Made with red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, white wine, fresh parsley, black oil-cured olives
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Deep Fried Cauliflower
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
Garlic & Onion Grilled Vegetables
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
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
Cauliflower With Paprika And Garlic Sauce
Made with red wine or sherry vinegar, cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, fresh parsley, salt, sweet paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
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
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon And Cheese
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
Pomegranate And Maple-Glazed Beets
A generous touch of sweet maple syrup helps take the bitter edge of these beautifully glazed beets.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Southwestern-Style Corn
Made with black pepper, corn, bell pepper, onion, margarine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Beets With Tart Pink Grapefruit Glaze
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
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Pine Nuts
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
Sook Choo Na Mool (Korean Bean Sprout Salad)
This Korean salad features crisp bean sprouts coated in a sesame-infused dressing, perfect for a light and tangy side dish.
Time: 1-2 hours
Paula's Patates Lemonates
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
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
Almond Asparagus
Made with ground ginger, asparagus, almonds, salad oil, salt, black pepper, sugar
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
Steamed Spinach With Red Radishes
Made with black pepper, salt, fresh spinach, radishes, water, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cauliflower With Red Pepper And Black Olives
Made with black pepper, salt, parsley, cauliflower, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Beans With Caramelized Shallots
Made with dried thyme, olive oil, butter, haricots verts or slender green beans, shallots
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Garlic Parsnip Fries
Made with black pepper, parsnips, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, oil, garlic salt
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Carrots And Julienne Vegetables
Tasty roasted vegetables - the secret ingredient is orange marmalade!
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti
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
Tomato-Stuffed Eggplant
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
Sauteed Summer Vegetables
Break the bland vegetable mold with this sauteed summer recipe. It's a colorful, zesty mix that turns up the volume on your veggie consumption.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tomato & Olive-Stuffed Portobello Caps
Made with soy sauce, lemon juice, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, kalamata olives, garlic, olive oil, fresh rosemary, black pepper, portobello mushroom caps
Method: outdoor grill
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
Haricots Verts With Shaved Parmesan
Thin green beans are tossed with a blend of sour cream and lemon juice and topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Method: microwave
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
Sauteed Brussels Sprout Leaves
Made with Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, Brussels sprouts, garlic, carrots, white onion, olive oil, chicken broth, herbs de Provence, bay leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Simple Ratatouille
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
French Peas
Fresh peas, onions, and lettuce combine for a light and vibrant side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a fast side dish that complements a variety of main courses.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramelized Apples And Onions
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
Tahu Goreng Kecap (Bean Sprouts with Fried Bean Curd)
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
Poke Salad Greens
Made with green onions, poke leaves, pork fatback
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hawaiian Kabobs
Made with ground ginger, brown sugar, olive oil, pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, green peppers, onion, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, soy sauce
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Bacon + Brussels sprouts + balsamic = brilliant. Crispy bacon make a terrific textural complement for soft roasted sprouts while a touch of fruity balsamic ties the all...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mixed Vegetable Grill With Feta
Made with olive oil, fresh oregano, zucchini, feta cheese, green bell pepper, tomato, onion rings
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Miso Braised Kohlrabi
Ever cooked with kohlrabi before? This recipe showcases kohlrabi's flavors, giving you the perfect canvas for that umami-packed miso magic.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Parmesan Romano Stuffed Artichokes
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
Thanksgiving Maize
Made with margarine, sour cream, corn muffin mix, whole kernel corn, cream corn
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Sprout Curry
Made with fresh thyme, onion, olive oil, basil, curry powder, water, sprouts
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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