15 veggie sides that make home cooking feel effortless

Vegetable side dishes do not have to be complicated to taste delicious. These easy ideas bring plenty of flavor to your table and pair well with all kinds of main dishes. Most of them use simple ingredients and come together quickly, making them great for busy nights or weekend meals. Pick a few to try and enjoy veggie sides that feel fresh, colorful, and satisfying.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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