50 Best Vegetable Side Dishes to Add Color to Your Table
Don't worry, even the pickiest of eaters will love them.
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Picky eaters don't stand a chance against these irresistible vegetable side dishes! Believe it or not, veggies can be just as satisfying as the main course—as long as you're following the right recipes. Swap out that basic boiled broccoli for a creamy broccoli casserole, or elevate your typical potatoes into a French onion potatoes au gratin. Even Brussels sprouts can win over the toughest critics when paired with bacon. (A match made in heaven!) Whether you're serving a steak dinner or cooking up your favorite chicken recipes, there's a veggie-packed side dish on this list that's sure to be a hit with your whole family.
Looking for some easy side dishes to serve with your weeknight dinner? Try the air fryer green beans or simple roasted asparagus that's ready in less than 20 minutes. There are also grilled veggies, vegetable casseroles, and vegetable-based salads that are perfect for feeding a crowd. 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!
Sautéed Green Beans with Pomegranates
Speckled with ruby red pomegranates and ready in just half an hour, this side dish is perfect for weeknights and holidays alike! With all those fragrant fresh herbs and shallots, everyone will want to know what's for dinner.
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Melting Potatoes
These golden-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside potatoes are so good, you'll want to eat them straight off the pan! (But they'll also taste delicious on a plate, alongside a serving of meat.)
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Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Add something green to your menu with this crispy Brussels sprouts dish. Even your kids will ask for seconds!
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French Onion Potatoes au Gratin
Similar to a savory French onion soup, this potato side dish is loaded with layers of caramelized onions and plenty of cheese. It’s bound to become a family favorite!
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Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
Who says sweet potatoes are just for Thanksgiving? These streusel-topped beauties are smaller than a casserole, making them perfect for any night of the week. Just be sure to add a drizzle of hot honey for that perfect spicy kick!
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Cabbage Salad
This salad is packed with crunchy ingredients like apples, cabbage, and toasted pecans. The best part? You can prep it up to two days ahead!
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Stuffed Artichokes
Don't let prepping artichokes intimidate you. This recipe makes it a breeze, and the crunchy breadcrumb filling is the perfect finishing touch.
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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
Either thinly slice the raw Brussels sprouts yourself or grab them prepped at your local grocery store. Whatever method you choose, it'll make this fresh salad—loaded with dried cranberries, cheddar cheese, and sliced almonds—so much easier to eat!
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Here at The Pioneer Woman, French fries most definitely count as a vegetable side. Especially when they're made with nutritious sweet potatoes and crisped up in the air fryer—no deep frying needed!
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Broccoli Cheese and Cracker Casserole
If you're a fan of broccoli and cheese, you're going to love this casserole! It’s loaded with buttery crackers for an extra layer of texture.
Spinach Casserole
Fans of creamed spinach will drool over this dish that's fit for a crowd. It even has a crunchy fried onion topping to make it feel extra special.
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Cauliflower Steak
This cauliflower recipe is bright and golden, packed with zesty lemon pepper seasoning. It's perfect as a side, but also hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian main course. For an extra burst of flavor, drizzle the steaks with pesto.
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Grilled Veggie Skewers
Serve up a rainbow of veggies with these easy grilled skewers! You'll enjoy zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, peppers, and tomatoes, all tossed in a tangy balsamic marinade.
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Roasted Asparagus
Tender green asparagus is a breeze to prepare, especially when you roast it in the oven. Just 15 minutes, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper is all it takes.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
This quick and easy side dish comes together in just 15 minutes—perfect for last-minute party prep!
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Creamed Corn
This thick, creamy corn dish is bursting with sweet summer flavor. They key is to use the juices that come from scraping down the corn cobs!
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Ratatouille
This colorful side is like a work of art, but it's surprisingly easy to make! All it takes is layers of sliced eggplant, zucchini, tomato, and yellow squash, plus a flavorful tomato and herb sauce.
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Green Bean Salad
This Mediterranean-inspired salad is best made when fresh green beans are in season. They're lightly cooked until tender, yet crisp so they still add plenty of texture to the dish.
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Fried Zucchini
These crispy zucchini sticks almost look like French fries, so picky eaters will be happy to dig right in! The seasoned bread crumb and parmesan cheese coating also makes them irresistible.
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Sweet Potato Hash
This smoky side dish combines tender sweet potatoes with crispy bacon and bold spices, like cumin and paprika. It would be just as delicious as a side for steak as it would be for breakfast eggs!
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