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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Updated on Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:00:33 GMT

A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with herbs, black pepper, and a drizzle of oil, with a spoon resting inside.

Side Dishes Recipes

A bowl of vegetables, including broccoli, is placed on a table.
Turkish Eggs Cilbir

Quick-cooked baby bok choy in spicy garlic sauce with chili oil and Shaoxing wine.

A bowl of food with carrots and hummus.
Red Velvet Cheesecake Loaf

Caramelized maple-sriracha carrots with crispy seasoned chickpeas and cooling yogurt sauce.

A bowl of food with a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, onions, and peppers.
Pistachio Tartlets

Japanese steakhouse-style zucchini and onions with sesame and soy sauce.

Air Fryer Eggplant Cubes
Air Fryer Eggplant Cubes

These air fryer eggplant cubes are perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, seasoned with a mix of herbs and spices. Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish.

Caribbean Confetti Rice
Caribbean Confetti Rice

Fragrant coconut rice studded with colorful peppers, sweet pineapple, and mild chiles - a tropical twist on traditional rice.

Crispy Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes

Crispy, golden-brown fried green tomatoes with a perfectly seasoned cornmeal coating, just like they make them in the South.

A skillet filled with sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, garnished with chopped herbs.
Mushrooms Spinach

A quick vegetarian side combining mushrooms and spinach with garlic and lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes.

A pot filled with cooked corn on the cob coated in a creamy sauce and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Trinidadian Corn

Sweet corn simmered in rich coconut milk with fresh herbs and habanero peppers. A traditional Trinidadian dish perfect as a side or snack.

A spoonful of cheesy, baked macaroni and cheese is lifted from a dish, displaying a creamy texture and golden, melted cheese on top.
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole

A creamy, cheesy hash brown casserole made with shredded potatoes, two types of cheese, and a rich cream sauce. Just like Cracker Barrel's famous side dish.

A close-up of a bowl of seasoned rice mixed with chopped tomatoes and garnished with fresh parsley.
Easy Spanish Rice

A flavorful rice dish cooked with onions, peppers, and tomatoes in seasoned chicken broth. Perfect as a Mexican side dish or meal base.

A close-up of a creamy potato casserole topped with melted cheese, ham, and green peas.
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes

Tender sliced potatoes layered with creamy sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, topped with fresh chives.

A close-up of a cheesy broccoli and rice casserole topped with fresh parsley.
Broccoli Rice Casserole Recipe

A comforting casserole combining rice, broccoli and cheese, topped with crispy potato chips. Perfect for weeknight dinners.