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The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and enjoy a feast of delicious food. While there’s often a focus on the main course, we can’t forget about the vegetable side dishes that can truly elevate a meal. Whether you’re looking to add some color, flavor, or nutrition to your holiday spread, this Vegetable Side Dish Round up will give you so many options to have your guests coming back for seconds!
Oven Roasted Vegetable Side Dishes:
Hello bubbly maple bourbon glazed carrots and pears! This dish comes together in about 40 minutes, and you just need a sheet pan to make it! Although we use bourbon in this dish, you can omit that, and just add some extra maple. The alcohol will cook off, so no worries! And if you want it vegan, use plant based butter.
Roasted Garlic Hasselback Butternut Squash Recipe
Side dishes are the ultimate way to show off at a dinner! Whether you are hosting dinner or bringing a side to a party, this Roasted Garlic Hasselback Butternut Squash from Sara at Red Wine White Kitchen is a show stopper and OH SO delicious.
Roasted Green Beans - Dinner at the Zoo
These roasted green beans are fresh green beans coated in butter, garlic, olive oil and herbs, then cooked until tender and browned.
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Herb Roasted Root Vegetables = Eating By Elaine
Gorgeous herb roasted root vegetables tossed with fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil. This easy herb roasted root vegetable recipe includes tender beets.
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Perfect Oven Roasted Vegetables - Easy Family Recipes
Oven Roasted Vegetables are a veggie medley seasoned then baked in the oven until tender. They’re quick, easy, and go with almost any meal.
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Honey Butter Roasted Carrots and Radishes - Cooking In My Genes
Bring out the flavours of the season with these Honey Butter Roasted Carrots and Radishes. The perfect side dish for any gathering especially in the Spring!
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Honey Roasted Parsnips - Kitchen Sanctuary
Easy honey roasted parsnips - no need to par-boil. You can roast them from raw! Instructions for cooking in the air-fryer included too.
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Garlic Roasted Cabbage Steaks - DeSocio in the Kitchen
Are you ready for the easiest Thanksgiving side dish with a ton of flavor? Well here it is! So many bonus points with the recipe too.…
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Pan Seared Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts • Happy Kitchen
These quick balsamic glazed brussels sprouts are crispy, lightly sweet and utterly delicious. Perfect vegan side dish for your holiday menu!
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries – State of Dinner
This sweet & savory Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries is an easy side dish accented with roasted pecans & creamy goat cheese.
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Roasted Broccoli & Zucchini with Lemon & Garlic - Naturally Plant Based
This easy roasted broccoli and zucchini recipe is a great side dish with hints of vibrant lemon and savory garlic.
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Oven Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes - Savory Spin
These Oven Roasted Purple Sweet Potatoes are slightly crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and are a delicious and colorful side dish.
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Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower
This is the easiest recipe you’ll find for roasting broccoli and cauliflower – just douse the pair of florets with olive oil, season with a little salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon (if you like), roast in a hot oven and serve. This Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower from Pinch and Swirl is a quick and easy way to get a gorgeous platter of veggies on your holiday table!
Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe - Girl Versus Dough
These Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the perfect side dish for any occasion! Crisp-tender and roasted with a Dijon dressing, they’re easy and delicious.
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Easy Oven Roasted Carrots - Strength and Sunshine
An easy no-fail recipe for the best Oven Roasted Carrots! These perfect roasted carrots are sweet with a touch of savory from herbs & spices!
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Maple Mustard Roasted Cabbage Steaks - Spa Bettie
These maple mustard roasted cabbage steaks have incredible flavor and is an impressive meal for holidays and any special event.
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash - Served From Scratch
Enjoy all of the flavors of fall with this Maple Roasted Butternut Squash. The perfect amount of maple flavor to highlight the sweet squash in an easy roasted squash side that will compliment any fall dinner table.
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Simple Roasted Acorn Squash with Tahini Sauce - Avocado Skillet
This Roasted Acorn Squash with Tahini Sauce is a perfect plant based side dish. Avocado Skillet is a plant based food blog.
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Butternut Squash • Happy Kitchen
The best roasted Brussels sprouts with butternut squash, pecans, cranberries and avocado roasted garlic dressing. Ultimate vegan Thanksgiving side dish!
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Easy Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes - The Feathered Nester
Perfectly roasted green beans and potatoes are easy to make in the oven. This sheet pan roasted vegetables recipe makes any meal special!
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Tahini Dressed Delicata Squash
Layers of flavor are in this dish from Rania over at Hungrily Homemade. Talk about a stunning dish! You are gonna wanna try Tahini Dressed Delicata Squash with Caramalized onions and golden raisins!
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Sriracha - Chew Out Loud
This Roasted Brussel Sprouts recips is unbelievably easy, healthy, and packed with flavor they’ll love…
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Rosemary Roasted Beets and Carrots — Just Beet It
This delightful dish of Roasted Beets and Carrots with Rosemary is flavorful and aromatic, perfect as a side-dish in the Fall or any time of year! The distinct pine-like fragrance of rosemary makes me smile with fond memories of camping in the woods under the trees.
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Maple Sugar Roasted Kabocha Squash Recipe - Eating by Elaine
This simple 5-ingredient maple sugar roasted Kabocha squash recipe is the best way to enjoy this flavorful veggie! It’s even been given the thumbs up by
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower Head - Evolving Table
Whole Roasted Cauliflower is an impressive yet easy recipe that saves time by baking an entire seasoned cauliflower head in the oven!
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Pass the Potatoes:
An Ode to the Classic: Potato Gratin
Potato Gratin is a celebration of a classic dish. Whether you’re serving this as part of a Sunday dinner or as a side at your next holiday gathering, it will have your family and friends begging you to make it again. There is something so comforting in the classics, and it doesn’t get any more classic than Potato Gratin from Albana at Uncomplicated Chef.
Smashed Potatoes (Extra Crispy!) - Chew Out Loud
Soft and tender inside with a perfectly crispy outside, these Smashed Potatoes are the easiest, tastiest side dish you’ll ever make!
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Baked Potatoes Without Foil - Wholefood Soulfood Kitchen
Can you make baked potatoes without foil? Absolutely! Crisp and soft at the same time, these oven-baked potatoes make the perfect easy side dish.
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Roasted Potatoes In The Crock Pot - The Daily Dish
Did you know that you make roasted potatoes in the crock pot? Save your oven space for the main course, and make these easy hands-free crispy potatoes in your slow cooker.
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Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes - Ambitious Foodie
These super crispy Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It is super easy to prepare.
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Hasselback Potatoes - The Kitchen Prep Blog
Hasselback Potatoes! Better than a baked potato, these elegant, accordion-style potatoes make a beautiful side dish to go with any main.
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Batata Harra (Lebanese Potatoes) - Cooking Gorgeous
Batata Harra (Lebanese Potatoes) is a spicy and crispy dish that can be whipped up in no time using just a few simple ingredients.
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Roasted Spanish potatoes- A quick and easy recipe - Green Bowl 2 Soul
Roasted Spanish potatoes- potatoes baked with a simple tangy tomato sauce flavored with some basic Spanish seasonings.
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Veggie Casseroles:
Cheesy Baked Asparagus Casserole — Marley’s Menu
This Asparagus Casserole combines the earthy goodness of asparagus, garlic, shallots, and cream of mushroom soup with melty cheddar cheese and tops it with crispy panko breadcrumbs.
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Cheesy Rutabaga and Butternut Squash Casserole - Garlic & Zest
This glorious, homestyle vegetable gratin is a warm cheesy side dish that goes with anything. Layered with fennel, leeks, butternut squash and tender slices of rutabaga, it’s an easy, butternut squash casserole the whole family loves.
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Twice Baked Mashed Potato Souffle {+ VIDEO} - Mae's Menu
A rich and creamy potato casserole, this Twice Baked Mashed Potato Souffle is perfect for dinner parties and holiday family dinners.
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Turnip & Apple Casserole - Food Meanderings
Light & Weight Watchers Friendly @ 3 WW points on the blue plan!
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Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans - Cooking Gorgeous
Fresh green beans shine in this traditional homemade green bean casserole recipe, making it a delicious addition to your family gatherings.
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Cheesy Cauliflower - A Cedar Spoon
This Cheesy Cauliflower is flavorful and a nice way to mix up your side dish game. Roasted cauliflower is topped with three cheeses!
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Mashed, Creamed & Gratin Vegatable Side Dishes:
Broccoli Au Gratin - Sun Grown Kitchen
Broccoli Au Gratin with white cheddar cheese is the perfect side dish for the holidays! It uses frozen broccoli so is quick and easy!
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Easy Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe - A Food Centric Life
Sweet potatoes are a powerhouse root vegetable packed with flavor and nutrition. Skip the marshmallows, brown sugar or maple syrup.
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Creamy Cauliflower Gratin - Dishes With Dad
This creamy cauliflower gratin features a decadent cheesy sauce and a crunchy panko topping for the BEST easy side dish at your next holiday meal.
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Cream Corn Recipe - Cooks With Soul
Sweet, tender corn kernels simmered in butter and cream is a true comfort classic that’s irresistible and easy to prepare in 30 minutes.
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Cauliflower Potato Mash Recipe - Our Love Language is Food
This cauliflower potato mash recipe gives you all the comfort of your favorite mashed potatoes but with fewer carbs, less calories, more fiber, and more nutrients! Versatile, delicious, and easy to make, this healthy side dish is a great option year round!
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Quick and Easy Mashed Rutabagas Recipe - Fearless Dining
Have you tried rutabagas yet? This mashed rutabagas side dish is not only quick and easy to make, it is a flavorful side dish that compliments any meat.
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Texas Creamed Corn - Michelle Sips and Savors
SIDES This creamed corn is life changing! The secret is the Parmesan cheese. YES, parmesan. You can use fresh or frozen corn to make this side dish. It’s great with smoked meats, chicken, or your holiday turkey. Add to your holiday meal plans - this stuff is money!!!
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Mashed Butternut Squash - Mae's Menu
Seasoned with orange, cinnamon, and maple, this mashed butternut squash is easy to make and requires no roasting! Ready in 25 minutes.
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Salad Vegetable Side Dishes:
When it comes to salads, it’s hard to beat a classic Pasta House Salad Recipe! One of our all-time favorite salads is this delicious Italian salad with artichokes and black olives. The dressing is a tangy combination of red wine vinegar, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. And yes, we add black olives too! If you are a traditional fan, leave them out!
Curried Quinoa Kale Salad
This vibrant quinoa salad features diced red bell peppers, juicy apricots, and fresh cilantro. The quinoa provides a fluffy base, complementing the sweet crunch of bell peppers, the fruity burst of apricots, and the herbal freshness of cilantro. Tossed in a tangy dressing, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Ensalada De Ejotes (Green Bean Salad) recipe - Muy Delish
Ensalada De Ejotes Caesar (Green Bean) is a twist of the classic Caesar salad. Perfect for weeknight dinners & for no-fuss holiday side dish.
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Fennel and Apple Salad with Pecans - Casual Foodist
Spinach and apples are a popular combination for fall and winter salads and this classic duo gets elevated with the addition of thinly sliced fennel. Crisp celery, crunchy pecans and a drizzle of a simple citrus viniagrette make this salad something special.
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Blood Orange Beet Salad - Joyful Dumplings
This blood orange beet salad is a tangy, refreshing dish that uses simple ingredients that are full of flavor with a bit of sweetness.
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Grilled Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe - Healthy Recipes 101
Our grilled brussels sprout salad recipe is simple to make and can give you a delicious and savory salad that is both delicate and satiating.
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We are loving this Fall Forward salad from Faith at Edible Mosaic! Packed with autumnal ingredients like sweet potato, apple, cranberry, and pecans, this harvest salad recipe is perfect for fall! This is sure to be the center of attention at your next meal!
Kale Brussel Sprouts Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing - Chew Out Loud
This Kale, Brussels, and Cranberry Salad is simply delightful. It boasts a lemony honey mustard dressing, drizzled over crispy greens and almonds.
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Smashed Brussel Sprouts Salad with Quinoa - Hurry The Food Up
Try our quinoa & Brussel sprouts salad this festive season. Christmas’s most infamous vegetable has never tasted so good!
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Fall Harvest Salad with Apples & Pecans - Evolving Table
A Fall Harvest Salad that is full of apples, roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, and is tossed in a delicious maple apple cider vinegar dressing.
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Chopped Kale Salad with Cranberries - Evolving Table
Chopped Kale Salad with Cranberries is tossed in a maple and orange vinaigrette and then topped with toasted pecans, pumpkin seeds, onions and goat cheese.
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Brussels Sprout Salad - Confetti and Bliss
This shaved Brussels sprout salad features crisp apples, cranberries, walnuts and goat cheese. It’s drizzled with a tangy, herby vinaigrette.
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Lacinato Kale Salad with Butternut Squash & Dates Recipe - Mae’s Menu
Put together a hearty, healthy, and tasty salad worth of a celebration or holiday with this Lacinato Kale Salad with Butternut Squash.
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Roasted Acorn Squash and Burrata Salad - Uncomplicated Chef
Roasted Acorn Squash and Burrata Salad combines spiced acorn squash with creamy burrata, rosemary, pecans, and pomegranate seeds.
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Grilled Veggie Side Dishes:
Grilled Zucchini from Amy at Chew out Loud requires only a few pantry staples, yet results in fantastic flavors. It’s a low effort, high reward kind of recipe. Perfect side dish for smoked turkey or roast beef.
Grilled Bok Choy/Grilled Baby Bok Choy/Easy Bok Choy - My Spice Trunk
Delicious and healthy greens for a fabulous side. This pan-grilled bok choy has a hint of lemon and chili and is so easy to put together.
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Easy Grilled Broccolini with Lemon - Scarlati Family Kitchen
This delicious grilled broccolini recipe is made with just 5 ingredients in less than 15 minutes with fresh lemon!
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Sauteed, Boiled & Stir-Fried Veggies:
Green Beans Almondine - Dinner at the Zoo
This recipe for green beans almondine is tender green beans cooked with butter and shallots, then topped with almonds and parsley.
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Buttered Sautéed Leeks - Moon & Spoon & Yum
This easy and tender buttered sautéed leeks recipe makes the perfect quick and tasty side dish when in need of both comfort and nutrition.
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Homemade Italian Broccoli Rabe (Sautéed Rapini) - Christina Cucina
Sautéed rapini is a simple side dish of Italian style broccoli. It is very nutritious, a tiny bit bitter, and definitely one of my favorite green vegetables. Use it in pasta and polenta dishes, too!
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Buttered Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms (20 minutes!) Brooklyn Farm Girl
Simple buttery Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms, cooked on the stovetop in 20 minutes! This buttered brussels sprouts side dish is perfect to pair with anything!
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Green Beans with Toasted Almonds and Lemon - A Seasoned Greeting
Green beans with toasted almonds and lemon is a fresh and bright green bean side dish. Vibrantly colorful, this green bean dish is packed with zesty flavor.
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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Feta - UncomplicatedChef
Celebrate the fresh flavors of the season with Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas with Feta. This bright and easy side is perfect any night of the week.
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Dairy-Free & Vegan Veggie Side Dishes:
These Crispy Onion Fritters from It’s nots complicsted are certain to become a regular addition to your meal plans. They are made from simple store cupboard ingredients which you may already have on hand. For fritters that are crisp and full of caramelised onion flavour, just add finely chopped onions to a simple pancake batter and shallow fry. It doesn’t get much easier than that! These Onion Fritters also happen to be both vegan and gluten-free.
Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole - Healthy My Lifestyle
This Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole is a traditional green bean casserole made without dairy and only requires 9 ingredients!
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Garden Zucchini Squash Casserole - The Carrot Under Ground
Garden Zucchini Squash Casserole 🌱 Fresh zucchini, yellow squash, and ripe red tomatoes topped with toasted Italian breadcrumbs create this easy, healthy & colorfully delicious dish! GF and oil-free options.
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Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes - Six Hungry Feet
Four simple ingredients are all you need to make creamy and delicious Vegan Mashed Potatoes. Make the creamiest and fluffiest Mashed Potatoes.
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Air Fryer Veggie Side Dishes:
Air Fryer Green Beans - Planted in the Kitchen
These air fryer green beans are full of savory flavor and are easy to make, coming together in under 15 minutes.
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Easy Crispy Air Fryer Parsnips - Easy Chickpeasy
Whether you’re looking for an easy side dish or a lighter alternative to french fries, these seasoned air fryer parsnips have your back.
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Air Fryer Broccoli with Mushrooms & Onions
Savory and tender air fryer mushrooms and onions that have been cooked to perfection. No preheating and done in under 15 minutes!
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Air Fryer Broccoli - Chew Out Loud
This Air Fryer Broccoli recipe cooks in just 6 minutes. Tender with roasted edges, it tastes just like roasted broccoli in a fraction of the time…
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Easy Fried Squash In Air Fryer - Joyful Dumplings
Have an amazing side dish with this easy fried squash in air fryer. This crispy yellow summer squash is a fast air fryer recipe with only 5 ingredients!
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Brussels Sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Yogurt Sauce - Hapa Home Cooking
Check out these 8 super flavorful vegetable side dishes for the holidays! My Brussels sprouts with Breadcrumbs and Yogurt Sauce are a hit!
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Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower - Ambitious Foodie
This Air fryer Frozen Cauliflower recipe is super easy to prepare! Perfect side dish for nearly any meal! Whether you’re a cauliflower lover or simply searching for a delectable snack or side dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Low Carb and Keto Vegatable Side Dishes:
Healthy Baked Keto Chive Carrot Fritters - Honest Grub, Honest Foodie
These Healthy Baked keto Chive Carrot Fritters make any side dish 10 times better. Perfect for any of the holidays coming up!
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Scalloped Turnips Au Gratin (Keto Cheesy Potatoes!) - Like Hot Keto
Turnips au gratin, turnips dauphinois, scalloped turnips, or the friendlier cheesy turnip bake: no matter how you call the recipe, this keto & low-carb take on the classic French potato casserole is…
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Ingredients
- Oven Roasted Vegatables
- Just Potatoes
- Veggie Casseroles
- Mashed, Creamed & Gratin Vegatables
- Salad Vegetable Side Dishes
- Grilled Veggie Side Dishes
- Sauteed, Boild & Stir-Fried Veggies
- Dairy-Free & Vegan Veggie Side Dishes
- Air Fryer Veggie Side Dishes
- Low Carb & Keto Vegatable Side Dishes
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Make this holiday season extra special with these delightful vegetable side dishes. From roasted vegetables to casseroles and mashed, there’s something for every taste bud. Remember to choose the recipes that complement your main course and add a pop of color and flavor to your holiday spread. Enjoy your festive feast!
And we don’t want you to forget dessert for the end of a meal!
- Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake
- Pecan Bars
What a beautifully delicious assortment of vegetarian holiday recipes! I especially can not wait to try the maple bourbon glazed carrots and pears! Wow! I’m getting hungry now. =)
These all look so good! Definitely making one of these for Thanksgiving!
That hasselback squash looks incredible. I will definitely be making that.
Never knew we have these many vegetable side dish recipes. Thank you for compiling all these in one place. Every recipe is unique and yum.
All of these vegetable side dishes look and sound fantastic. I can’t wait to try them all.
These all look so good – I know I’ll be adding quite a few of these to our holiday party menu! I especially can’t wait to try the hasselback butternut squash! That looks amazing and so elegant too!
So many awesome veggie dishes here! I can’t wait to work my way through them.
Such a great collection of side dishe that will be great all through the colder months too.
This list is incredible! These are perfect for the holidays and beyond. Thanks for the great collection of recipes in one place!
This is such a great list with so many options. Thanks!
Oh wow! So much variety, I don’t know where to begin!
Wow! Such an amazing variety of side dishes to choose from. And they all look delicious!
Love these lower carb healthy options for the holidays. Definitely giving the air fryer broccoli a try.
Michelle,
Been eating lettuce wraps all week getting ready for the big day! So many low carb ideas here!
Dina and Bruce
everything looks so good! Green beans are not available in my local stores yet, but once they are, I would love to try that Easy Roasted Green Beans and Potatoes. It looks yummy!
Mouna,
That is a good recipe, we love making it!
Enjoy,
Dina and Bruce
These side dishes are to die for! All absolutely delicious and everyone loves them! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a great list!! I love all of them! Thanks!
This is such a fantastic list! I tend to make the same things every year, so it’s nice to have a list of alternatives to spice things up!
This collection of Vegetable Side Dishes for the Holidays is an absolute treasure trove for anyone looking to elevate their festive feasts! Thank you for sharing that.
I’m always looking for veggie side dishes. Thanks for the collection!
What a fantastic spread! Gonna be enjoying these for years to come. 🙂
Erik,
We are blushing!
Dina and Bruce
Oh my gosh, what an exhaustive list – I’m drooling so hard, I don’t know which one I want to try more! That hasselback butternut squash is calling my name, I think.
This is such a great list – everything looks so beautiful and sounds delicious – how to choose which to try first?!?
Lauren,
It really is hard to choose, isn’t it?
Dina and Bruce
So much incredible choice here. I am adding lots to my Christmas menu.
Such a wonderful collection of side dishes for the holiday season! I especially love the Hasselback Potatoes and Mashed Butternut Squash.
What a fabulous variety of vegetable side dishes for the Holidays or really any day.
Thank you so much for sharing this list! It never disappoint me! I always find something perfect for the ocassion!
Toni,
We are making our way thru this list of amazing recipes from so many bloggers!!
Dina and Bruce
Such a great range of recipes to try this holiday season
This post is so helpful! It takes the strenuous menu-making work off my to do list. All I need to do is consult this list! 🙂
Thank you for gathering together this amazing list! I can hardly pick a favorite, but if pressed, I’ll start with that fall harvest sweet potato salad – it looks scrumptious!
This is such a great round up of recipes, I don’t know where to begin! Excited to make these with dinner; everything looks too good to pass up, indeed!
With such a wide variety of recipes to choose from, I was able to create a delicious and diverse spread. The dishes were flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for the festive season.
The Christmas vegetables stole the spotlight! A delightful and tasty way to incorporate veggies into the festive feast.