Vegetable and Grain Sides

I've collected all my favorite sides here. These are the recipes that save dinner when I'm tired of serving plain steamed broccoli. Some are super simple, others are what I bring to potlucks when I want to impress my friends.

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Last updated Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:33 GMT

Side Dishes Recipes

Sweet potatoes with garlic butter and herbs.
Garlic Butter Sweet Potatoes

Tender sweet potatoes tossed in fragrant garlic butter and roasted until caramelized with a crispy exterior.

A close up of a baked eggplant with meat and cheese.
Savory Baked Eggplant

Layers of eggplant and seasoned beef topped with bubbling cheese create a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners.

Grilled eggplant with miso glaze and sesame seeds.
Grilled Miso Glazed Eggplant

Tender eggplant with umami-rich miso glaze, grilled until caramelized and garnished with fresh green onions and sesame.

A skillet full of cauliflower, mushrooms, and garlic.
Garlic Cauliflower Mushroom Skillet

Golden cauliflower and mushrooms sautéed with garlic, herbs, and finished with lemon and Parmesan for a quick, flavorful meal.

A pan of green beans with miso sauce.
Miso Green Beans

Crisp-tender green beans tossed in a savory-sweet miso glaze with garlic and toasted sesame seeds.

A bowl of rice with herbs on top.
Golden Onion Butter Rice

Fragrant long-grain rice cooked with golden caramelized onions and butter for a side dish that elevates any meal.

A bowl of Moroccan potato tagine.
Moroccan Potato Tagine

Tender potatoes and vegetables infused with harissa and aromatic North African spices, slow-cooked to create a fragrant Moroccan classic.

A white plate with a slice of a high-protein cottage cheese veggie bake.
Cottage Cheese Veggie Bake

A protein-packed savory bake combining creamy cottage cheese, colorful vegetables, and sharp cheddar for a satisfying meal.

A plate of curried butter beans.
Curried Butter Beans

Creamy beans simmered in aromatic curry spices and coconut milk, finished with fresh spinach and zesty lime.

A plate of rice with onions and herbs on top.
French Onion Butter Rice

Savory long-grain rice with caramelized onions and rich butter, simmered in beef broth and finished with Parmesan cheese.

A plate of crispy air-fried halloumi with a honey drizzle.
Crispy Halloumi with Honey

Golden, crispy halloumi cheese cooked to perfection in an air fryer and finished with a sweet honey drizzle.

A bowl of fried rice with bacon and bok choy.
Bok Choy Fried Rice Bacon

Tender bok choy and crispy bacon combine with perfectly seasoned rice in this quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish.