This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Vibrant and nutritious, vegetable side dishes offer a refreshing and healthy complement to any main course.
We Love to Add Veggies!
Get your kids to eat their veggies!! When seasoned and cooked properly, veggies are a much more appealing side dish, and easy to eat—especially for the littles. We all know veggies are a great way to get a well-rounded meal full of healthy nutrients and are often a low-carb side dish.
Ready in 30 minutes or less, any of these make delicious side dishes! This collection is simple but still packed with flavor. You can’t go wrong with any one of these!
5 from 97 votes
Jiffy Corn Pudding
Jiffy corn pudding is a creamy, buttery, and sweet side dish perfect for any dinner or holiday, and comfort food at its finest.
Let's have a round of applause for this cauliflower casserole loaded with bacon, cheese and cream. There's no better way to add vegetables to your meal!
This quick and Easy Coleslaw makes the perfect side dish for any picnic or BBQ. It takes just minutes to put this classic coleslaw recipe together, and it can easily be customized with the spices and flavors you love most.
Buttery smooth mashed sweet potatoes that elevate any meal you’re making. With maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter and more, you will love the combination of sweet and savory these potatoes have to offer.
The crock pot takes all the guess work out of baked potatoes. Simply prep and wrap your potatoes, throw them in the crock pot, and they come out perfectly ready to be topped with all your favorite fixings!
Get your greens with these vegetable sides. From parmesan cheese topped asparagus to roasted Brussels sprouts, all are flavorful and Green Giant-approved!
5 from 16 votes
Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!
Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.
Delicious and Healthy Baked Parmesan Zucchini. These spears are crusted in Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection, making them a great side dish for any meal.
Brussel sprouts with bacon has a delicious flavor that will make you come back for second and third helpings! Adding bacon is the perfect addition to this side dish recipe that is simple and loved by all.
Filled with mozzarella cheese, and cherry tomatoes, seasoned with basil, and covered in a light balsamic vinaigrette, this asparagus salad is bursting with flavor! Best of all, it comes together in less than 10 minutes!
If you’re looking for a tasty side, these Baked Zucchini Chips are your answer! Sliced zucchini baked to perfection with a bread crumb and parmesan crust. These bite-sized veggies taste amazing and are a great alternate to the classic fried zucchini recipe.
This Recipe Is Inspired By One Of Our Favorite Disneyland Foods – Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Skewers From Bengal Barbecue! These Skewers Only Require 4 Ingredients And Take Less Than 10 Minutes On The Grill!
These Parmesan Brussel Sprouts are a new favorite side dish. The roasted parmesan makes a wonderful crunchy texture and adds a delicious layer of flavor!
Full of shredded Brussel sprouts, pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, and a little bit of shaved parmesan, this colorful salad has the perfect amount of crunch!
Teach them. Help them understand why vitamins are important for our bodies, and how eating vegetables is healthy.
Don’t give up! It can take serving a veggie up to 10 times before a child will eat it without fuss, and maybe even like it. Taste buds also change, so if a child still won’t eat it, try again months or even years later.
Change the way it’s prepared. I have a child who will eat raw broccoli, but not cooked.
Be a good example by eating your veggies, and not being too vocal about vegetables that you don’t like.
Let them help. When you let them help prepare the food, they are more likely to be willing to eat it.
Make veggies fun. Celery by itself, no way! Add peanut butter and raisins, call it “Ants on a Log”, and it gets eaten.
What Are Common Seasonings That Pair Well With Vegetables?
Fresh herbs (or dried) like oregano, cloves, fennel, basil, parsley, thyme, tarragon, and dill.
Add a spritz of citrus juice (lemon juice or lime juice) for a bright flavor.
Seasonings. Salt, black pepper, cinnamon, garlic, cumin, onion, nutmeg, curry, and paprika are common spices to use.
Increase the sweetness naturally using maple syrup or honey.
What Are The Different Ways to Cook And Serve Vegetables?
Casserole. Bake times vary depending on the size and other ingredients included in the dish.
Raw. The healthiest, quickest, and easiest way to eat vegetables is raw. Think veggie trays with dip or a salad.
Steaming. Great for tender vegetables, but can work for any kind.
Boiling. Place veggies directly into boiling water, along with a bit of salt for flavor.
Blanching. Boil the vegetables until tender, then immediately run cold water over them, to keep them from cooking further.
Sautéing. Heat a pan of oil and cook veggies until crisp and tender.
Stir fry. Many people use this term interchangeably with sautéing, but there is a difference. The ingredients are the same, but you use HIGH heat to cook the vegetables much faster.
Frying. Delicious, but the least healthy way to cook veggies. Airfry for a healthier option.
Roasting. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, and add seasonings. Roast in the oven to bring out delicious caramelized flavors in vegetables.
Grilling. Cut vegetables so they are large enough that they won’t fall through the grill grates or cook in a basket.
Kristyn Merkley is a published cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and major food enthusiast! For the past 15 years, she has been sharing foolproof, family-friendly recipes—each one tested in her kitchen—that anyone can master. As a seasoned recipe creator, she loves making cooking simple, stress-free, and totally doable for everyone!
I’ve made the air fryer zucchini and pan fried zucchini. I always use your recipe for roasted cauliflower and I made brussel sprouts for the first time using your roasted recipe. So far so good and i’m looking forward to making more..
No meal is complete without a side dish. One of our favorite is the deep fried zucchini. Thank you for the selection. It will be fun trying your recipes!
I’ve made the air fryer zucchini and pan fried zucchini. I always use your recipe for roasted cauliflower and I made brussel sprouts for the first time using your roasted recipe. So far so good and i’m looking forward to making more..
No meal is complete without a side dish. One of our favorite is the deep fried zucchini. Thank you for the selection. It will be fun trying your recipes!
You have so many delicious side dish recipes! We use your asparagus recipes all the time & My husband loves your brussels sprouts!!