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Vibrant and nutritious, vegetable side dishes offer a refreshing and healthy complement to any main course.

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Get your kids to eat their veggies!! When seasoned and cooked properly, veggies are a much more appealing side dish, and easy to eatโ€”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, and with this list you’re sure to find the perfect side!


Our Top 10 Vegetable Side Dishes

1 Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussels sprouts on white plate.
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!
5 from 204 votes
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2 Funeral Potatoes Recipe

Funeral potatoes being scooped out of casserole dish.
Funeral Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
This classic cheesy funeral potatoes recipe is a holiday favorite, perfect for feeding a crowd with its rich, comforting flavor!
5 from 1284 votes
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3 Glazed Carrots Recipe

Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
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5 from 1529 votes
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4 How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.
5 from 10 votes
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5 Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
These buttery smooth BEST mashed potatoes are our go-to potato side dish for every dinner and holiday get-together. They're my FAVORITE!!
5 from 123 votes
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6 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
4.97 from 128 votes
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7 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
This easy green bean casserole is a holiday classic, featuring sauce-covered green beans and crispy onions baked to golden perfection.
5 from 78 votes

8 Creamed Corn

Creamed Corn
Total Time: 20 minutes
Better than the canned version, this smooth and buttery creamed corn recipe is easy, cheesy, and delicious!
5 from 129 votes
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9 Fried Zucchini

Fried Zucchini
Total Time: 25 minutes
Restaurant-style fried zucchini is a family favorite! It's simply addicting, especially dipped in ranch or marinara.
5 from 231 votes
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10 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
4.97 from 31 votes
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More Vegetable Side Dishes

11 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
5 from 92 votes
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12 Calabacitas

Calabacitas in a skillet.
Calabacitas
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cheesy calabacitas is a quick Mexican side dish made with zucchini, squash, corn, and melty cheese, fresh, flavorful, and perfect for taco night!
5 from 3 votes
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13 Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe

Jiffy Corn Pudding Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour
Jiffy Corn Pudding bakes creamy and sweet with golden edges, quick to mix with pantry staples, perfect for holidays, potlucks, and weeknights.
5 from 97 votes
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14 Microwave Corn

Microwave Corn
Total Time: 10 minutes
Did you know you can microwave corn on the cob? It's the quickest and easiest way to cook juicy, crispy corn on the cob.
5 from 41 votes
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15 Corn Casserole Recipe

Corn Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Moist and tender corn casserole requires only a handful of ingredients for an easy side that is packed with flavor!
5 from 2 votes
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16 Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
5 from 16 votes
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17 Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes
Roasted cauliflower is the perfect healthy side dish, it's simple to throw into the oven and comes out golden brown with a little crunch!
5 from 5 votes
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18 Parmesan Potatoes Recipe

Parmesan Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple and delicious baked parmesan potatoes are the perfect side dish, made from cubed potatoes coated in parmesan and a few simple seasonings.
4.91 from 11 votes
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19 Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Total Time: 48 minutes
Cheesy hashbrown casserole takes minutes to prep and is the perfect side dish for any dinner or holiday meal!
4.99 from 124 votes
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20 Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Creamy crock pot scalloped potatoes are a great side to any meal. You only need a few ingredients and the slow cooker!
5 from 186 votes
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21 Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 18 minutes
Simply tasty candied sweet potatoes are caramelized in butter and brown sugar, making them a favorite side dish.
5 from 20 votes
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22 Slow Cooker Creamed Corn

Bowl of crock pot creamed corn.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Dinner wouldn't be complete without rich, flavorful crock pot creamed corn! It's creamy, buttery, and preps in minutes – a holiday favorite!
5 from 19 votes
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23 Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes

Crock Pot Mashed Potatoes
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Creamy, cheesy crockpot mashed potatoes are the perfect accompaniment to any meal. They are SO easy to make – especially for busy holidays!
5 from 19 votes
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24 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!
4.94 from 15 votes
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25 Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole Recipe

Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole recipe scooped out onto white plate.
Crockpot Hashbrown Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Enjoy this easy crockpot hashbrown casserole that is simple, delicious and a set it and forget side that is perfect for any meals and especially holidays.
4.95 from 51 votes
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26 Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe

Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Unlock the secret to unbelievably delicious grilled corn with our super simple guide on how to grill corn on the cob!
5 from 7 votes
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27 Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Potato Skins Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
This easy potato skin appetizer is loaded with bacon & cheese and crusted with parmesan, making it the best potato skins ever!
5 from 12 votes
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28 Perfect Baked Potato

Perfect Baked Potato
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
With crispy, seasoned skin, a tender inside, and all the best toppings this recipe always results in the perfect baked potato!
5 from 10 votes
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29 Fried Cauliflower

Fried Cauliflower
Total Time: 25 minutes
Quick and crispy pan fried cauliflower is coated in an Asian sweet chili sauce for a tasty veggie appetizer that's a crowd favorite!
4.91 from 10 votes
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30 Mashed Red Potatoes

Mashed Red Potatoes
Total Time: 25 minutes
On the table in only 30 minutes, our favorite mashed red potatoes are a quick and flavorful side dish that will elevate any meal.
5 from 9 votes
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31 Cauliflower Casserole Recipe

Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
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!
5 from 8 votes
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32 Corn Salad

Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes
This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
4.99 from 87 votes
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33 Roasted Carrots Recipe

Roasted Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy roasted carrots are lightly seasoned for a simple healthy side that is on the table in only 30 minutes!
5 from 4 votes
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34 Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pecans is a tasty staple at our house and one we couldn't live without!
5 from 28 votes
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35 Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Mexican Street Corn Recipe
Total Time: 13 minutes
Made in under 20 minutes, this deliciously cheesy Mexican street corn recipe is a perfectly spiced complement to any Mexican dinner.
5 from 619 votes
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36 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Total Time: 20 minutes
Our broccoli cauliflower salad is simple, tasty and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing thatโ€™s perfect for any potluck or dinner table!
5 from 119 votes
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37 Easy Coleslaw Recipe

Easy Coleslaw Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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.
5 from 26 votes
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38 Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe

Mashed sweet potatoes prepared in white bowl with butter pat on top.
Mashed Sweet Potato Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
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.
4.67 from 3 votes
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39 Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe

Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
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!
4.89 from 18 votes
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40 Potato Wedges Recipe

Potato Wedges Recipe
Total Time: 40 minutes
Crunchy potato wedges are perfectly seasoned and garnished with parmesan. You won't be able to stop at one!
5 from 11 votes
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41 Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!
5 from 16 votes
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42 Asparagus Bundles

Asparagus Bundles
Total Time: 25 minutes
With few ingredients and just 5 minutes of prep, asparagus bundles are wrapped in bacon for unmatched flavor perfection and wow factor.
5 from 18 votes
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43 Asparagus Roll Ups

Asparagus Roll Ups
Total Time: 20 minutes
Asparagus wrapped in Puff Pastry, filled with cream cheese and topped with parmesan. So simple and delicious, it’s the perfect side for any meal.
4.92 from 34 votes
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44 Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
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.
5 from 13 votes
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45 Green Bean Bundles Recipe

Green bean bundles on a plate.
Green Bean Bundles Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Mouth-watering green bean bundles are wrapped in bacon and glazed in brown sugar for the ultimate side dish!
5 from 19 votes
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46 Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe

Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 16 minutes
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. 
4.95 from 18 votes
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47 Sauteed Green Beans Recipe

Sauteed Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 12 minutes
Sauteed green beans are a quick and easy stovetop side that is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes!
5 from 3 votes
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48 Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of parmesan cheese, grilled asparagus brings a touch of freshness to any dinner.
5 from 10 votes
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49 Crockpot Green Beans Recipe

Crockpot Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Just a few ingredients make the yummiest green beans ever! Simple Crockpot Green Beans is one of our go-to side dishes for any meal!
4.93 from 13 votes
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50 Asparagus Salad Recipe

Asparagus Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
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!
5 from 10 votes
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51 Zucchini Fritters Recipe

Zucchini Fritters Recipe
Total Time: 23 minutes
Quick and crispy zucchini fritters are fried to golden perfection and are finger-licking good – a great way to use up that summer produce!
5 from 7 votes
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52 Green Bean Salad Recipe

Green Bean Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Crisp and flavorful green bean salad is seasoned with garlic, feta, and lemon for a tasty side, perfect to accompany any dinner!
5 from 4 votes
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53 Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Crockpot green bean casserole in a crock pot topped with crispy fried onions.
Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
Crispy, creamy crockpot green bean casserole is beyond easy and just as tasty as the original oven-baked classic!
5 from 20 votes
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54 Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 22 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus is a smoky and savory side dish. It is crispy, delicious, and takes about 20 minutes to prepare!
5 from 8 votes
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55 Fried Green Beans Recipe

Fried Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Crisped to perfection and ready in under 30 minutes, crunchy fried green beans will make your appetizer dreams come true!
5 from 87 votes
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56 Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Parmesan Brussel Sprouts Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
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!
5 from 13 votes
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57 Broccoli Salad

Homemade broccoli salad recipe in white bowl with serving spoons.
Broccoli Salad
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
This homemade broccoli salad is fresh, crunchy and loaded with sweet and savory flavors perfect for potlucks and family dinners.
4.98 from 82 votes
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3 Comments

  1. sue says:

    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..

  2. Olivia says:

    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!

  3. Joy says:

    You have so many delicious side dish recipes! We use your asparagus recipes all the time & My husband loves your brussels sprouts!!