Not your typical veggies: 17 vegetable recipes you’ll actually enjoy

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Attention all veggie skeptics! Get ready to be impressed with these 17 vegetable recipes that actually taste good. You know, the kind of dishes that make you forget you’re eating vegetables and have you headed to the kitchen for more.

Bowl of creamy dill cucumber onion salad in a bowl with spoons.
Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Golden Baked Jicama Fries

Golden baked jicama fries garnished with parsley on a plate.
Golden Baked Jicama Fries. Photo credit: Plays Well With Butter.

These Golden Baked Jicama Fries are cooked in the oven and are a perfect side dish for weeknight dinners. To make them, you’ll prepare the fries by first boiling them in water, seasoning, and then baking them in the oven.

Get the recipe: Golden Baked Jicama Fries.

Loaded Zucchini Boats

Three loaded zucchini boats on a plate.
Loaded Zucchini Boats. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Loaded Zucchini Boats are a fantastic appetizer for any occasion. Whether it’s a party, game day, or holiday gathering, these flavorful and satisfying snacks hit the spot. Plus, you can have them prepped, baked, and ready to devour in under 1 hour!

Get the recipe: Loaded Zucchini Boats.

Zucchini Bites

A plate of zucchini bites next to a cup of dipping sauce.
Zucchini Bites. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Zucchini Bites are a quick, easy, and family-friendly recipe that is whipped together in only 30 minutes! Featuring shredded zucchini, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and Italian seasoning, these zucchini bites are extra flavorful.

Get the recipe: Zucchini Bites.

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad

Bowl of creamy dill cucumber onion salad in a bowl with spoons.
Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad is made with sour cream and mayo and is crisp, light, refreshing, and can be made and served in only 30 minutes. It’s a perfect family dinner side dish when you need to quickly get dinner on the table.

Get the recipe: Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad.

Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta

Bowl of creamy bacon asparagus pasta with a fork.
Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta is a fun and innovative way to incorporate asparagus into a dish! Whip this gluten-free dinner together in just 30 minutes and enjoy a nutrient-dense and filling meal.

Get the recipe: Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta.

Baked Tomatoes with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese

Baked tomatoes with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese garnished with parsley.
Baked Tomatoes with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Baked Tomatoes with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese are a perfect appetizer to add to your party menu. Made with ingredients like Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning, these baked tomatoes with cheese are juicy, soft, flavorful, and easy to prepare — in less than 30 minutes!

Get the recipe: Baked Tomatoes with Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheese.

Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Cream Cheese

Spicy tuna cucumber boats on a plate.
Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese are a refreshing, crunchy, low-carb 10-minute snack with a kick! Featuring fresh, crisp cucumbers that are cut and de-seeded, each cucumber half is stuffed with softened cream cheese and spoonfuls of tuna before being topped off with a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning, coconut aminos, and a drizzle of hot sauce.

Get the recipe: Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Cream Cheese.

Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

A bowl of cilantro lime cauliflower rice.
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

If you want an alternative to traditional rice, try this! This Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is a delicious, flavorful, and low-carb side dish that is made quickly and easily with straightforward ingredients.

Get the recipe: Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice.

Cauliflower Potato Salad

Cauliflower potato salad garnished with green onions in a bowl with a fork.
Cauliflower Potato Salad. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Cauliflower Potato Salad is full of flavor and is easy to make. It’s like a potato salad, but with cauliflower florets instead! It’s a gluten-free side dish that includes a hearty helping of cauliflower, bites of bacon and cheese, and a dash of hot sauce for some additional heat and flavor.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Potato Salad.

Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A pan of creamy broccoli with sun-dried tomatoes with a wooden spoon.
Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a delicious stovetop broccoli side dish that can be made in only 25 minutes! Simply cook up broccoli florets and sun-dried tomatoes with spices before prepping an easy cream sauce. The dish is low in carbs, gluten-free, and can easily be made vegetarian-friendly.

Get the recipe: Creamy Broccoli With Sun-Dried Tomatoes.

Pan-Fried Broccoli Parmesan Fritters

A stack of pan-fried broccoli Parmesan fritters on a plate.
Pan-Fried Broccoli Parmesan Fritters. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

These Pan-Fried Broccoli Parmesan Fritters include finely chopped broccoli florets with grated Parmesan cheese combined with eggs and ground sunflower seed meal to yield golden brown fritters that are seasoned to perfection. Serve these fritters with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a delicious main dish, snack, or appetizer!

Get the recipe: Pan-Fried Broccoli Parmesan Fritters.

Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms

This Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms is a one-pot dish that can be made in only 30 minutes! It is creamy, flavorful, nutrient-dense, and yields a perfect side dish for weeknight family dinners or as an addition to your holiday menu.

Get the recipe: Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms.

Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash with Cauliflower and Bacon

Roasted butternut squash with cauliflower and bacon and dollops of sour cream with a spoon.
Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash With Cauliflower And Bacon. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash with Cauliflower and Bacon is a comforting and nutrient-dense recipe that is perfect for a filling and healthy dinner or side dish. Cubed butternut squash and cauliflower florets are oven-baked to fork-tender alongside red onion, bacon, and wilted spinach tossed in a homemade dressing and garnished with dollops of sour cream.

Get the recipe: Roasted Cubed Butternut Squash with Cauliflower and Bacon.

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Fried cabbage with bacon garnished with parsley in a pot.
Fried Cabbage With Bacon. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner is so flavorful and easy to make! In just 30 minutes, you can whip together this filling meal with perfectly roasted sausage and vegetables to have as part of your meal prep menu or make it to serve for an easy family dinner. Only one pan is required and everything is cooked at the same time, which means fewer dishes, easy clean-up, and less time spent in the kitchen!

Get the recipe: Fried Cabbage with Bacon.

Buttery Roasted Cauliflower

Buttery roasted cauliflower on a baking sheet.
Buttery Roasted Cauliflower. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

Buttery, flavorful, and a beautiful addition to your holiday table, this baked whole cauliflower recipe uses ingredients you likely have on hand already. To ensure the cauliflower is perfectly baked and fork-tender, it’s first softened in chicken stock before being roasted in a hot oven and broiled for a short time.

Get the recipe: Buttery Roasted Cauliflower.

Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner

Sausage and veggies sheet pan dinner with a spoon.
Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Sausage And Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner is so flavorful and easy to make! In just 30 minutes, you can whip together this filling meal with perfectly roasted sausage and vegetables to have as part of your meal prep menu or make it to serve for an easy family dinner. Only one pan is required and everything is cooked at the same time, which means fewer dishes, easy clean-up, and less time spent in the kitchen!

Get the recipe: Sausage and Veggies Sheet Pan Dinner.

Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

Chicken sausage and cabbage in a cast iron skillet.
Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet can be made in less than 30 minutes and yields a delicious main dish or side dish. It’s low in carbs, high in protein, gluten-free, and full of flavor!

Get the recipe: Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet.

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