50 Best Sides for Pot Roast

Getting ready for your next weeknight dinner or the next family holiday? Try these 50 easy and tasty side dishes for pot roast that are the perfect complement.

Best Sides for Pot Roast

Have you decided to make a Low Carb Instant Pot Pot Roast or even an Instant Pot Rump Roast and need inspiration for what to serve with it?

Get creative by trying unexpected pairings and take your meal to the next level with these side dish options. Don't settle for boring - try something new and delicious!

Below are some of my favorite sides to serve with pot roast. You'll find both low carb and recipes for carb lovers.

Air Fryer Radishes

These Air Fryer Radishes are incredibly easy to make and require only a few ingredients. They're a great low-carb and low-calorie side dish. They also spruce up your plate with color!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Radishes

Blackstone Green Beans

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

Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

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

Making frozen Brussel sprouts in the air fryer is so easy you won’t even believe it! In about 15 minutes from freezer to air fryer, you'll have perfectly cooked Brussel sprouts!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle

Blackstone Asparagus on white plate. — Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle is insanely easy to do! Crunchy delicious grilled asparagus is a healthy side dish. Minimal ingredients of garlic, salt, pepper and oil, this dish is done in no time at all!
Get the Recipe: Asparagus on the Blackstone Griddle

Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash with parsley, salt, and pepper on a white plate and a fork. — Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Instant Pot Whole Spaghetti Squash Recipe is incredibly easy to make! You'll have a delicious low carb alternative to noodles made in a jiffy! Cooking spaghetti squash in the Instant Pot creates perfectly tender spaghetti squash noodles that require little to no effort!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash

Instant Pot Cauliflower

Instant Pot Cauliflower couldn't be easier to make! Just 1 minute under pressure gives you perfectly steamed cauliflower! Simply seasoned, this recipe is great for keto, paleo and gluten-free diets.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cauliflower

Air Fryer Zoodles

If you are looking for a low carb pasta option, this Air Fryer Zoodle recipe is for you! Have deliciously tender zoodles in just 5 minutes.
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Easy Blackstone Broccoli Recipe

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

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

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

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

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

Air Fryer Broccolini

Air Fryer Broccolini is a super easy side dish and pairs great with any protein! Whether you follow a keto diet or not, anyone can appreciate having perfectly cooked broccolini in less than 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Broccolini

Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

This Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower is incredibly delicious! It is a great low-carb substitute for mashed potatoes. You'll love the smooth texture and the buttery garlic flavors of this cheesy cauliflower mash.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Grilled Blackstone Acorn Squash

Take advantage of Fall's bountiful harvest and make some grilled acorn squash on your Blackstone! This new twist on an old autumn favorite gives it a smoky, charred, buttery flavor.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Blackstone Acorn Squash

Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

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 Basmati Rice

Easy Instant Pot Basmati Rice. Make perfect white rice every time in your Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Roasted Pepper Cauliflower Mash

Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Mash in a white bowl with a spoon.

I'm not a huge fan of mashed potatoes at all. I'm actually not really a huge fan of white potatoes either unless they're deep-fried and topped with bacon and cheese. So when it comes to the holidays and friends and family ask for mashed potatoes, I usually whip up some cauliflower mashed potatoes. Today I decided to put a spin on my normal cauliflower mash recipe to make this Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Mash.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Pepper Cauliflower Mash

Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Bacon wrapped green beans are a classic side dish that's perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and require only 2 ingredients. They can even be prepared ahead of time and baked in the oven just before serving.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Green Beans

Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

This Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon is a rich and creamy soup that's perfect for those cold Winter nights. You can't go wrong with cheese and bacon in a soup!
Get the Recipe: Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Blackstone Brussel Spouts with bacon in a white bowl with a fork.

Make delicious Brussel sprouts with bacon on your Blackstone Griddle. This is a delicious side dish that the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Blackstone Brussel Sprouts with Bacon

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Quick and easy roasted garlic parmesan asparagus. Simply seasoned with avocado oil, sea salt, pepper and parmesan cheese.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Garlic Parmesan Asparagus

Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

This Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole is super rich and filling. It's a perfect keto casserole to bring to pot lucks or for family dinners.
Get the Recipe: Keto Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Keto Potato Salad

This keto potato salad is a great low carb alternative to your typical potato salad! Its creamy and chunky texture will make you forget it's actually a cauliflower potato salad. It's a perfect side dish for your next back yard barbecue!
Get the Recipe: Keto Potato Salad

Fail Proof 1 Minute Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe

Instant Pot Quinoa in a black bowl with a spoon, fork, cilantro, red onions, jalapenos, and chicken.

A meal preppers dream! Forget boiling water and overflowing pots. Check out my fail proof 1 Minute Instant Pot Quinoa Recipe, plus a simple quinoa salad that you can make in minutes!
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Unique sides to serve with Pot Roast

Looking for some more creative side dishes? Check out some more great ideas below sure to have your guests' coming back for more!

Even More Sides to try

Mashed White Sweet Potatoes (with Chipotle Honey Butter)

Mashed White Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle Honey Butter offers a sweet and smokey side that instantly perks up pork and poultry mains.

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Easy and Quick Low Carb Almond Flour Bread Recipe

The BEST low-carb Flourless Almond Bread recipe that is easy and quick to make. Gluten-free, low sugar, paleo, and keto-friendly. Great to use as a sandwich bread or to slice for breakfast.

Check out this recipe