Vegetables R-Z

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

Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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

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

This mix of rutabaga and carrot is a wintertime wonder. First the veggies are roasted with a touch of brown sugar for caramelized flavor, then mixed together until...


Time:   1-2 hours

Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!

Serve these savory zucchini waffles with a fried or poached egg on top, with a dollop of sour cream, or use for a fun twist on chicken and waffles.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

Made with black pepper, butter, yellow squash, onion, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

Green beans cooked with tomatoes, onions, and a hefty dose of garlic make up a light yet satisfying Mediterranean meal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fried green tomatoes get all the limelight, but baked green tomatoes deserve just as much. They're healthier than their fried counterparts, but still tasty thanks to a cheesy...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Yellow squash and zucchini are cooked with onions, garlic, and fresh basil.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sometimes the simplest ingredients create the best dishes, like in this fun twist with zucchini. Trust us, a little butter and cheese can work wonders.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

The crispy, panko breaded tomato slices with a buttermilk BBQ dipping sauce are a glimpse of Southern heaven.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

If acorn squash isn't available you can substitute another winter squash like butternut, buttercup, or even small pie pumpkins. For an added treat, drizzle a little...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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

Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, spinach leaves, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Green tomatoes are ideal for frying. Firm enough that they don't fall apart, and these cornmeal-breaded bites are perfect for dipping in ranch or spicy mayo.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with chives, olive oil, butter, red bell pepper, yellow squash, salt and freshly-ground black pepper, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

If your veggie side dishes are getting a little boring, give this Mexican squash a shot. Yellow squash, tomatoes, mushrooms, and green chiles makes a healthy veggie mix.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Squash are stuffed with a flavorful blend of sausage, mushrooms, dried fruit, and nuts.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Oven-roasted is one of the best ways to enjoy this gourd. Red curry paste spices up your butternut squash, adding in a load of powerful, aromatic flavors quickly and...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

A little maple syrup and allspice gives these acorn squash some delightful sweetness. Serve them as a side or even as a dessert with some cool vanilla ice cream.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ground mace, acorn squash, apples, Butter Buds, all-purpose flour, salt

Method:   oven
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

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 goat cheese, thyme, acorn squash, salt, butter, pecans, maple syrup

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with panko bread crumbs, black pepper, rutabaga, Yukon gold potatoes, Kosher salt, garlic, fresh sage, heavy cream, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Butternut squash has a sweet and nutty flavor that makes these crispy fries super addicting.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cracker crumbs, egg, butter, yellow squash, onion, salt, water, cheddar cheese, whole milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with eggs, vegetable oil, zucchini, baking mix, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with bread, milk, flour, tomatoes, butter or margarine, sugar, baking soda, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with spinach, bacon, butter, mushrooms, chipotle puree with adobo sauce, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, seasoned salt, processed cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, soy sauce, chicken stock, zucchini, eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh spinach, tomato, and bell pepper get a pickled-style tang to them with an easy vinegar and oil mixture. And bacon. Of course there is bacon.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, acorn squash, salt, sausage meat, onion, apples, oregano

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with dried parsley flakes, Bavarian-style sauerkraut, stewed tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with oil, onion, yellow squash, red bell pepper, dried oregano, pickled jalapeno, hominy, milk, Cheddar cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, oregano, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with artichokes, lemon juice, garlic, shallots, olive oil, butter or margarine, zucchini, white wine, thyme, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, onion, ground beef, garlic, hot pepper sauce, oregano, salt, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black pepper, water or vegetable stock, kale, olive oil, yellow summer squash, garlic, salt, fresh thyme, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes