Discover a tantalizing array of 30 vegetable side dishes that will captivate your taste buds and leave you forgetting all about the main course.
Stewed Potatoes
Experience the nostalgic comfort of Stewed Potatoes—a throwback to hearty, homemade meals that evoke warmth and contentment.
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Cherry Tomato Confit
Discover the magic of Cherry Tomato Confit—a recipe that transforms ordinary tomatoes into tender, sweet, and irresistibly delicious gems.
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Sauteed Buttered Leeks
Savor the comforting and nutritious delight of buttered sautéed leeks. This simple and tender recipe presents the ideal choice for a quick, delicious side dish that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Pure veggie comfort food!
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Sauteed Mushrooms
For those pressed for time, sautéed mushrooms make a quick and tasty side dish.
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Pickled Cabbage
Discover the art of quick and easy pickled cabbage! Elevate your dishes with its delightful crunch and tang, making it the perfect condiment to keep in your refrigerator.
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Roasted Potato Salad
Indulge in the deliciousness of a vibrant roasted potato salad, featuring a medley of fresh herbs, a homemade dressing, and a delightful pistachio crunch.
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Garlic Bok Choy
When time is scarce, this effortless garlic bok choy recipe becomes the ideal choice for a quick and satisfying weeknight side dish.
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Korean Cucumber Salad
Embark on a delicious culinary adventure with this quick and easy Korean cucumber salad, showcasing a delightful blend of spicy and tangy flavors.
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Grilled Asparagus with Garlic
Tender-crisp asparagus with a kiss of smoke is so good, it’s almost better than the main entree! So easy to make and ready in a jiffy, this easy side dish is always good eating!
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Caprese Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Caprese salad is a simple Italian salad of tomatoes and mozzarella, yet it packs a punch of flavor. It is the perfect make-ahead salad for Easter!
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Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes
Enjoy the creamy and flavorful goodness of mashed potatoes with a healthy twist. This recipe replaces traditional potatoes with cauliflower, creating a light and fluffy side dish that is low in carbs but still packed with flavor. It’s the perfect guilt-free alternative for those looking to add more vegetables to their meals.
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Sauteed Radish with Bacon
Move over potatoes, these radishes have got you beat in flavor! Sauteed Radishes with Bacon is a quick and easy side dish that’s got all the flavor of taters but without all the carbs!
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Baked Sweet Potatoes With Apple & Cranberries
Baked Sweet Potato Slices are baked with sweet apples and tart cranberries for a simple, tasty, and healthy side dish.
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Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters make for a delightful side dish or appetizer for your Sunday dinner. They’re wonderfully crispy, easy to whip up, and a fantastic way to use up that summer zucchini.
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Garlicky Sautéed Cruciferous Veggies
This recipe takes sautéed thinly sliced cruciferous vegetables like kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, and combines them with garlic, olive oil, and vinegar for a bright, savory side.
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Grilled Elote Corn Ribs
Loaded with flavor and a kiss of smoke, these elote corn ribs are as impressive looking as they are delicious! With a kick of spice and ready in a jiffy, there’s every reason to try these tonight!
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Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill
This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tenderly cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.
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Creamed Spinach with Mascarpone
Creamy, smooth, and loaded with spinach, this easy creamed spinach has a secret weapon: mascarpone. This common ingredient transforms the ho-hum spinach into a restaurant-worthy dish in minutes!
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Salt Potatoes
Baby potatoes are made extra creamy by boiling them with lots and lots of salt. Salt potatoes are a Syracuse NY tradition!
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Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
Sautéed sweet potatoes are an easy, versatile addition to any breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This sweet and savory side is simply seasoned with salt, garlic powder, and cayenne for just a hint of heat.
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Greek Green Salad
Be transported to Greece with this Prasini Salad, a simple, delicious Mediterranean dish of crispy romaine hearts, creamy feta cheese, fresh scallions and dill, and bright lemon vinaigrette. It’s a perfect side salad with any meal!
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Braised Cabbage
Elevate humble cabbage to new heights with this braised cabbage recipe. Slow-cooked to perfection, the cabbage becomes tender and infused with savory flavors. Whether served as a side dish or a main course, this dish is a comforting and delicious addition to any meal.
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Air Fryer Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash in the air fryer? Absolutely! This method gives the squash a beautifully caramelized surface and a sweet, tender interior. It’s a fast, fuss-free side dish that allows the natural, nutty sweetness of the squash to shine.
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Roasted Broccolini
Roasted tender stem broccoli (also known as broccolini or baby broccoli) is delicious when cooked until just crisp with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Say goodbye to boiling or grilling, and hello to Air Fryer Corn on the Cob! The kernels turn perfectly tender and retain all their juicy sweetness, while the husk gets nicely charred. It’s an easy, hands-off method that results in irresistibly delicious corn.
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Calabrian Potatoes
The subtle heat, bright citrus, fresh garlic, and aromatic rosemary in these Calabrian Potatoes liven up a basic, creamy potato in a way that hits all the flavor checkboxes.
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Marinated Tomatoes
These marinated heirloom tomatoes capture the flavor of summer. Garden fresh tomatoes sit in a bright, bold marinade of olive oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, and oregano to create a salad or sandwich topping that looks beautiful and tastes even better!
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BBQ Green Beans with Ham
This easy-to-make BBQ Green Beans recipe is full of tender beans, smoky ham, sweet onions, and tangy sauce that makes a tasty side dish.
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Coleslaw
Crisp and refreshing, coleslaw is a classic side dish that complements a variety of main courses. This recipe features shredded cabbage, carrots, and a creamy dressing for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Whether you’re enjoying it at a barbecue, picnic, or alongside your favorite grilled dishes, coleslaw adds a refreshing crunch to any plate.
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Cheesy Grilled Potatoes
Cook up cheesy potatoes right on the grill with your dinner. These are cooked with onion and bacon for extra deliciousness.
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