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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

Veggies

Here you’ll find vegetable recipes I make for my family, and that my readers love, too.

Beets

These recipes show you how to bring out their natural sweetness with simple ingredients.

  • close up of a whole roasted beet inside foil
    Roasted Whole Beets
  • diced roasted beets and butternut squash in a foiled baking sheet
    How to Cook Beets in the Oven
  • roasted beet salad
    Cold Beet Salad
  • large dish of balsamic beets topped with greens
    Balsamic Roasted Beets

Asparagus

Family-favorite flavors that turn plain asparagus into a delish side.

  • overhead view of asparagus in a pan
    How to Cook Asparagus in a Pan
  • Spicy Asparagus
  • Roasted asparagus spears on a blue plate, topped with Parmesan cheese
    Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
  • lemon garlic asparagus in a pan
    Lemon Garlic Asparagus

Broccoli

The oven makes this veggie tender and caramelized, pairing well with any dinner.

  • roasted Parmesan broccoli florets in a lined baking sheet
    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
  • large baking sheet of roasted broccoli with seasoning
    How Long to Roast Broccoli
  • overhead view of roasted potatoes and broccoli on the same sheet pan
    Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli
  • Roasted Frozen Broccoli

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Spaghetti Squash

My go-to methods for cooking and serving this nutritious vegetable.

  • Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
  • closeup of microwaved spaghetti squash in a green dish
    How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave
  • a spaghetti squash in the slow cooker
    Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash
  • two spaghetti squash halves on a baking sheet with salt and pepper
    How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven

Sweet Potatoes

Cook them in the air fryer or in the oven for a simple side everyone loves.

  • overhead view of roasted sweet potato cubes on a sheet pan
    Roasted Cubed Sweet Potatoes
  • four baked sweet potatoes split in half topped with butter.
    Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
  • Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cubes

Carrots

Enjoy this delicious veggie in three different ways.

  • oven roasted carrots sticks on a baking sheet
    Easy Oven-Roasted Carrots
  • roasted radishes and carrots in a white dish
    Roasted Radishes and Carrots
  • carrot fries on a white plate with a small dish of ranch dressing
    Carrot Fries

Cauliflower

Roast cauli steaks or florets and you’ll have a terrific side packed with flavor and nutrition.

  • roasted cauliflower steaks in a lined baking dish
    Garlic Herb Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
  • roasted cauliflower florets in a baking sheet
    Roasted Cauliflower
  • large baking dish of spicy roasted cauliflower
    Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
  • roasted curried cauliflower in a skillet
    Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Cabbage

Cook it in the tastiest ways to make an appealing side for family dinner.

  • overhead view of roasted cabbage steak
    Roasted Cabbage Steaks
  • overhead view of three roasted cabbage quarters and a small bowl of dressing in a baking sheet
    Roasted Cabbage Quarters
  • two bowls of sauteed cabbage
    Simple Sautéed Cabbage
  • roasted red cabbage pieces in a baking sheet
    Perfectly Roasted Red Cabbage Pieces

Green Beans

This classic has a lot to offer when you have easy recipes like these.

  • overhead view of roasted potatoes and green beans in a baking sheet
    Potatoes and Green Beans
  • overhead view of steamed green beans in a white dish
    Steamed Green Beans
  • Spicy Green Beans
  • roasted Parmesan green beans in a baking sheet
    Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan

Brussels Sprouts

These veggie sides bring a delicious mix of savory flavor and texture to the dinner table.

  • cooked Brussels sprouts
    Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
  • caramelized Brussels sprouts with bacon on a plate
    Easy Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
  • a bowl with Brussel sprout salad with bacon
    Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Bacon

Squash and Zucchini

Whether you need a quick stovetop side or an oven-roasted addition to dinner, these ideas always deliver.

  • summer squash slices in the air fryer
    Air Fryer Summer Squash
  • roasted summer vegetables in a sheet pan
    Roasted Summer Vegetables
  • Spiralized Zucchini and Tomatoes
  • roasted zucchini spears in a cooling rack
    Roasted Zucchini Spears

Cauliflower Rice

The most delicious recipes to never get tired of this low-carb side.

  • large bowl of Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
    Mediterranean Cauliflower Rice
  • a bowl of cilantro lime cauliflower rice
    Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
  • large bowl of cheesy cauliflower rice topped with bacon
    Cheesy Cauliflower Rice
  • a bowl of coconut cauliflower rice
    Best-Ever Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Salads

When dinner calls for something fresh, these side salads are a must.

  • side salad with lettuce, tomato, olives, onion, and croutons in a white dish
    Easy Everyday Side Salad
  • top view of a roasted beet salad with greens, walnuts and cheese
    Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
  • a white bowl with edamame, kale, red cabbage, shredded carrot, onion and seeds
    Asian Kale Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
  • A big bowl of cranberry quinoa salad on checkered tablecloth
    Cranberry Quinoa Salad

Veggie Centered Meals

With these recipes, vegetables are more than a side and stand on their own.

  • two roasted veggie tacos topped with cotija cheese
    Roasted Veggie Tacos with Black Beans
  • Veggie Tortilla Soup
  • grilled portobello mushroom burger on a plate
    Portobello Mushroom Burger
  • vegetable soup with black beans and zucchini in a bowl and another soup in the back
    Vegetable Soup with Black Beans and Zucchini

More Vegetable Recipes

And that’s not all! Below are more incredible ideas to make dinner time healthy and delicious.

  • seasoned baby carrots in a white bowl
    Air Fryer Baby Carrots
  • overhead view of 3 pieces of corn on the cob on top of foil topped with a garlic butter sauce.
    Oven Corn on the Cob
  • roasted cubed beets and butternut squash in a lined baking sheet
    How to Roast Cubed Beets for Salad
  • frozen vegetables in a lined baking sheet
    Easy Roasted Frozen Vegetables
  • small bowl of roasted red pepper pieces
    Oven-Roasted Red Peppers 
  • large serving dish of carrots, peas and potatoes
    Easy Peas and Carrots with Potatoes
  • cauliflower mac and cheese in a large dinner bowl
    Stovetop Cauliflower Mac & Cheese
  • part of a baking sheet filled with chopped beets, butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts, all roasted.
    How to Roast Vegetables
  • large sheet pan of roasted cherry tomatoes and salmon
    Juicy Oven Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
  • How to Make Cauliflower Rice Taste Good
  • overhead view of roasted broccoli and carrots in a blue baking dish
    Roasted Broccoli and Carrots
  • a plate with roasted broccolini and some lemon slices
    Easy Roasted Broccolini Recipe
  • two large plates of Mexican cauliflower rice
    Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  • plate of spanish cauliflower rice, topped with fried egg sliced avocado, and limes
    Spanish Cauliflower Rice
  • making cauliflower rice in the blender
    How to Make Cauliflower Rice in the Blender
  • a bowl of cauliflower rice
    How to Microwave Cauliflower Rice
  • cauliflower rice, a cheese grater and a cauliflower chunk
    How to Make Cauliflower Rice Without a Food Processor
  • roasted cauliflower rice in a baking dish
    Roasted Cauliflower Rice Recipe
  • roasted acorn squash slices on a baking sheet
    Roasted Acorn Squash Slices
  • closeup of roasted parsnips
    Perfect Roasted Parsnips Recipe
  • roasted butternut squash cubes on a baking sheet
    Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes
  • two cooked acorn squash halves on a plate
    How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Microwave
  • roasted asparagus in a lined sheet pan
    How to Roast Asparagus
  • overhead view of veggie kabobs in a black tray
    Grilled Veggie Kabobs
  • creole coleslaw in a large bowl
    Zesty Louisiana Creole Coleslaw
  • overhead view of roasted bell peppers and onions in a skillet
    Easy Roasted Peppers and Onions
  • part of a baking sheet filled with roasted chopped beets, butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts, all roasted.
    Easy Roasted Fall Vegetables
  • overhead view of roasted asparagus with lemon slices
    Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
  • Crockpot Sweet Potatoes
  • a bowl of savory butternut squash cubes with Parmesan
    Savory Butternut Squash with Garlic & Parmesan
  • top view of a white bowl with sweet potato salad
    Potato Salad with Sweet Potatoes
  • two sweet potatoes in an air fryer with a plate sweet potato in the front of the image
    Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
  • baked sweet potato cut open in front of an instant pot
    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • closeup of six cheesy broccoli tots on a cooling rack
    Healthy Broccoli Tots with Parmesan
  • a dish with buffalo cauliflower bites
    Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
  • overhead view of zucchini au gratin in a baking dish
    Healthy Zucchini Au Gratin Recipe
  • creole tomato salad with onion in a white dish
    Creole Tomato Salad
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