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23 Veggie Side Dishes So Good, You’ll Forget What They’re Siding With

Published: Sep 2, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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We call them sides, but they’re totally main character material. These recipes are herb-packed, crisped to perfection, and guaranteed to have guests asking for seconds (or thirds)—and maybe not even touching the roast.

Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe

Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe in a white bowl with a spoon.
Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making broccoli on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to do! Have deliciously tender broccoli ready in no time at all. Broccoli is a great keto Blackstone recipe that pairs easily with many proteins.
Get the Recipe: Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Air fryer Brussel Sprouts in a white bowl with a spoon.
Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Enjoy crispy and delicious brussel sprouts in only 10 minutes with this air fryer recipe! Needing only six ingredients, this side dish is sure to grace your weeknight menu over and over again. These brussel sprouts are nutrient-rich, high in fiber, and are gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans with parsley, salt, and pepper.
Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Roasted potatoes and green beans make for a delicious and easy side dish! Complex carbs and a starch, all you need to do is add your favorite protein! These roasted vegetables are vegan and gluten-free!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Blackstone Green Beans

Blackstone Green Beans with pepper and salt in a white bowl with a spoon.
Blackstone Green Beans. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making green beans on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to do! These green beans have just 5 ingredients and are made in just 10 minutes! Not only do they taste delicious, but they're a great low carb side dish!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Green Beans

Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle on a white plate.
Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make perfectly cooked zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle. Quick and easy, these make for a healthy side dish! These Blackstone zucchini are low in carbs and great for a keto or paleo diet!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free)

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower in a white bowl with a spoon, parsley, butter, salt, and black pepper.
Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free). Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower is a great low carb alternative to potatoes! These Cauliflower mashed potatoes are deliciously buttery! Also, this mashed cauliflower recipe is low in carbs and is a healthy side dish!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower (Keto & Gluten Free)

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Plate of butternut squash in front of an air fryer with a blue napkin in the background.
Air Fryer Butternut Squash. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Air fryer butternut squash is a savory & healthy side dish! Cubes of squash are tossed with spices & roasted in the air fryer. Ready in 20 min.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Two crispy air fryer hasselback potatoes with chives, garlic and butter on a white plate.
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Golden brown with crispy buttery edges, these hasselback potatoes made in the air fryer are the ultimate side dish. Seasoned simply with garlic, salt, pepper and fresh chives, they pair perfectly with almost any meal and couldn’t be easier to make!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

Honey Garlic Carrots

Honey garlic carrots in a black dish.
Honey Garlic Carrots. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Honey Garlic Carrots offer a quick, 25-minute side dish with a flavor that's both sweet and savory. Honey and garlic create a sticky glaze that coats the carrots, resulting in a glossy finish with a robust taste. This simple yet flavorful dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with its appealing combination of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Honey Garlic Carrots

Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Pomegranate and Balsamic

Roasted brussels sprouts with pomegranate and goat cheese.
Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Pomegranate and Balsamic. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Easy air fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Drizzled with balsamic, feta, and pomegranate.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Feta, Pomegranate and Balsamic

Dauphinoise Potatoes

An oven dish with baked dauphinoise potatoes in it.
Dauphinoise Potatoes. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Looking for a delicious and easy potato dish to make for dinner? Look no further dauphinoise potatoes are a classic French dish and for good reason! They are the perfect side dish for a special dinner or holiday meal. This dish is made with thinly sliced potatoes, cream, garlic, and cheese, and is the perfect way to impress your dinner guests with minimal effort. Plus, it's easy to make ahead of time so you can relax and enjoy your evening. Best of all, they're absolutely delicious.
Get the Recipe: Dauphinoise Potatoes

Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes

Smashed roasted purple sweet potatoes on parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This purple sweet potato recipe uses Stokes sweet potatoes that are smashed, drizzled with melted butter and herbs then roasted until super crispy. The perfect potato side dish with a stunning appearance!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes

Candied Maple Brussels-gf/v

glass bowl with roasted brussels sprouts and more sprouts on a baking tray behind it.
Candied Maple Brussels-gf/v. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Candied Brussels sprouts need only 5 ingredients! These maple roasted Brussels are made without bacon, crispy and an easy win with kids.
Get the Recipe: Candied Maple Brussels-gf/v

Cheesecake Salad

A cheesecake salad with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in a large bowl.
Cheesecake Salad. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Juicy fruit and rich cheesecake filling come together in this fun red, white, and blue cheesecake salad. Quick to make and always the first thing gone at at picnics!
Get the Recipe: Cheesecake Salad

Sandwich Bread

Image shows an overhead shot of a loaf of homemade Sandwich Bread partially sliced on a wooden board.
Sandwich Bread. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Ditch store-bought bread and savor the deliciousness of homemade sandwich bread, perfect for crafting mouthwatering sandwiches. This bread is soft, flavorful, and will take your sandwich game to the next level.
Get the Recipe: Sandwich Bread

Au Gratin Potato Stacks

Au Gratin Potato Stacks on a white plate.
Au Gratin Potato Stacks. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

You know about au gratin potatoes, but this fun twist makes them individual size and everybody gets their own fair share of crunchy cheesy bits! So creamy, tender, and flavorful - Au Gratin Potato Stacks are going to become a new favorite!
Get the Recipe: Au Gratin Potato Stacks

Mexican Street Corn

Corn on the cob topped with mexican spices and cilantro.
Mexican Street Corn. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Mexican Street Corn features a tangy sauce and crumbly cotija cheese sprinkled with just the right amount of spice. This is the best corn I've ever tried!
Get the Recipe: Mexican Street Corn

Sourdough Bread Bowls

Image shows a closeup of a Sourdough Bread Bowl filled with chicken and wild rice soup.
Sourdough Bread Bowls. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your soups and stews with crusty sourdough bread bowls, providing a delightful way to enjoy hearty and flavorful dishes. These bread bowls add a rustic charm and delicious crunch to your favorite comfort foods.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Bread Bowls

Dinner Roll Knots

Indulge in flaky, buttery goodness with homemade crescent rolls that will melt in your mouth and elevate any meal. These rolls are the epitome of comfort and pair perfectly with just about any meal.
Dinner Roll Knots. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Enhance any meal with fluffy and buttery dinner roll knots, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to your dining experience. These irresistible knots are the perfect complement to soups, stews, and holiday feasts.
Get the Recipe: Dinner Roll Knots

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A bowl of garlic mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon resting on top.
Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

These garlic mashed potatoes are the absolute best you will ever taste. They’re creamy, dreamy, and just the right amount of garlicky - simple enough for weeknight dinners yet special enough for your holiday celebrations. With its perfect balance of fluffy potatoes, rich butter, creamy milk, and aromatic garlic, you won’t want mashed potatoes any other way ever again.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Diced and whole carrots in an air fryer basket on a wooden surface.
Air Fryer Glazed Carrots. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Are you craving a side dish that’s both satisfying and sweet? These air fryer carrots have just the right amount of brown sugar, butter and honey to turn this simple vegetable into a gourmet dish worthy of a sophisticated dinner party, a holiday get together or a simple weeknight dinner at home.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Air Fryer Baked Potato

Three baked potatoes with seasoned skin in an air fryer basket.
Air Fryer Baked Potato. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you learn how to make a baked potato in the air fryer, you’ll never go back to cooking them in a microwave oven or, gasp, a regular oven. You won’t believe how great they taste.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Potato

Aloo Gobi Masala

Aloo gobi masala in skillet with naan bread.
Aloo Gobi Masala. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

Try a tasty twist on a classic Indian dish. This aloo gobi masala side dish recipe is a delicious combination of potatoes, cauliflower and spices cooked in a flavorful curry-style sauce.
Get the Recipe: Aloo Gobi Masala

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