35 Best Vegetable Side Dishes You'll Want to Make All Year-Round
They add a pop of color to the table!
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What's the easiest way to make your family dinners a little bit healthier? Just add veggies! It sounds simple, but having a few really scrumptious vegetable side dishes in your arsenal of recipes will make your weeknights even more delicious. Whether you're serving a steak, chicken, or fish, this list of vegetable sides will make the dinner complete. If you're worried that your family won't fall for the "eat your vegetables" routine, fear not! These dishes are anything but boring! In fact, one taste of the ranch-seasoned potatoes or the maple bacon Brussels sprouts will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Of course, there are plenty of holiday classics and comforting casseroles on this list, too. Just look at the mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, and sweet potato casserole for your Thanksgiving menu. Prefer something for weeknight dinner? Try the bacon-wrapped corn or simple roasted asparagus that's ready in less than 20 minutes. All these vegetables will make a great side for prime rib, meatloaf, or even burgers. Best of all, many of these recipes are quick and easy like the parmesan steak fries that are made in an air fryer. When it comes to vegetable side dishes, the options are endless!
Garlic Green Beans
This side dish is ready in just 15 minutes so it's perfect for weeknights and holidays, alike! With all that fragrant garlic, everyone will want to know what's for dinner.
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Ranch Potatoes
Ranch lovers, this one's for you! Not only are the crispy potatoes tossed with ranch seasoning mix, but they're served over a buttermilk ranch sauce.
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Broccoli Salad
This crisp, crunchy salad is prepared just the way we like it—with lots of flavorful mix-ins! We're talking dried cranberries, shredded cheese, and crispy bacon.
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Roasted Cauliflower
With this method for making roasted cauliflower, you'll get crispy, caramelized edges every time. Top with shavings of shaved parmesan cheese and fresh parsley!
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Air Fryer Parmesan Steak Fries
If you've got an air fryer and you haven't been making homemade fries in it, what are you waiting for?! This recipe makes thick steak fries with the crispiest edges and a balsamic ketchup for dipping.
Corn Soufflé
This recipe is all about sweet corn. In fact, it uses corn in three different ways: fresh yellow corn kernels, creamed corn, and corn muffin mix.
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Candied Sweet Potatoes
Bourbon, brown sugar, and maple syrup make these sweet potatoes taste just like candy! Now that's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
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Cauliflower Gratin
This twist on potato gratin, swaps the starchy carb for a lighter cauliflower option. But it's still just as creamy and delicious.
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Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Smoky bacon adds an extra depth of flavor to this simple skillet side. It would be perfect for holidays, weekdays, or anything in between.
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Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble
Transform simple roasted root vegetables into something incredible with a sweet and spicy nut crumble. It's out of this world good!
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Slice Baked Potatoes
This twist on serving twice-baked potatoes uses sliced potato rounds with plenty of melted cheese. Here's a fun trick for scooping out the potato: use biscuit cutters!
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Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow
When you top your veggies with marshmallows, it's guaranteed to be a hit! This holiday classic uses roasted whole sweet potatoes (not canned yams) for an ultra-creamy dish.
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
These taters are buttery and creamy but they won't take up space on your stovetop. Instead, they're made in an Instant Pot. How's that for easy?
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Green Bean Mushroom Casserole with Candied Bacon
Ther'’s no canned soup in this recipe but making the classic holiday side dish from scratch is surprisingly easy to do—any time of the year. Top it with crispy bacon bits for even more delicious flavor.
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Butternut Squash Casserole
You can find pre-peeled and chopped butternut squash at most grocery stores these days. It's a great shortcut for making this dish come together quickly.
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Beautiful Brussels Sprouts
This gorgeous pile of veggies is prettier (and tastier) than any table centerpiece. Top it with jewel-toned pomegranate seeds for even more color.
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Creamy Potatoes with Chives
Creamy, tender potatoes with a crispy cheese topping—what could be better than that? Serve this twist on potatoes au gratin with just about any family dinner.
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Honey-Glazed Carrots and Parsnips
A simple buttery glaze—made with fresh thyme and honey—allows the vegetables in this side dish to really shine.
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Yellow Squash Casserole
Similar to mac and cheese, this classic Southern dish gets its flavor from the creamy cheese sauce. But if you ask us—it's the buttery cracker topping that makes it utterly divine!
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Crash Hot Potatoes
These crispy smashed potatoes are so good, you'll want to eat them straight off the pan! But they'll also taste delicious on a plate with a piece of steak.
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