15 Veggie Side Dishes That Make Every Meal Better

Transform humble vegetables into show-stopping veggie side dishes with these creative recipes. Whether roasted, sautéed, or dressed in a flavorful sauce, these dishes prove veggies deserve a spot on every plate. Delicious, vibrant, and anything but boring.

Crack Green Beans

These crack green beans are made with brown sugar, soy sauce, butter, garlic, and bacon. They’re so good and pair with just about everything.
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Garlic Butter Fondant Potatoes

These garlic butter fondant potatoes are worth making. They’re crispy on the outside, soft inside and they literally just melt in the mouth.
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Roasted Acorn Squash

This roasted acorn squash recipe is so easy. It’s so delicious. Think sweet, juicy and just really tasty! And it goes with everything too.
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Garlic Green Beans

This super-simple garlic green beans recipe is made with fresh green beans, garlic, butter, and some salt and pepper. They’re really tasty.
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Slow Cooker Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn

This super-simple slow cooker jalapeno popper creamed corn is rich-flavored, creamy and a little spicy. It makes a great side dish or a dip.
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Maple Roasted Rainbow Carrots

These maple roasted rainbow carrots are so colorful, sweet, savory, and buttery. A side dish of multi-color carrots are sure to be a hit.
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Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic make a delicious side dish for all kinds of entrees. Perfect for every day or holidays!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans and cranberries make a delicious side dish for turkey, chicken or any kind of meat served.
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Cheesy Vegetable Casserole

Serve this as a side with anything from chicken to meatloaf, steak, or ribs. You just can’t go wrong with a cheesy vegetable casserole.
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One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing Thanksgiving or Christmas corn recipe.
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Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s time to think about a holiday sweet potato recipe. This one is deliciously different.
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Flavorful Smoked Asparagus

This smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker boasts a blend of buttery and lemon flavors to give you a versatile side dish.
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Gouda Cheddar Parmesan Scalloped Potatoes Au Gratin

Gouda cheddar parmesan scalloped potatoes are the perfect side dish. The smoked Gouda, white cheddar and parmesan cheese go well together.
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Roasted Brussels Sprout Pomegranate Pancetta Feta Casserole

This roasted Brussels sprout pomegranate pancetta feta casserole is special. It’s a heavenly side dish that’s perfect for the holidays.
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Asian Zoodle Salad

Asian zoodles salad is a wonderful blend of spiralized zucchini noodles along with other vegetables and an Asian inspired dressing.
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