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Vegetable Side Dishes

Flavor-packed vegetable sides that deliver both nutrition and comfort, turning any meal into a nourishing and satisfying experience with every bite. Try the Asparagus Farro Risotto for a creamy, wholesome dish, or my  Grandma’s Sweet Zucchini with Parmesan for a comforting, cheesy vegetable side that pairs well with any main.

ALL VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES

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    Easy Zucchini Fritters
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    Simple Swiss Chard
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    Green Beans & Fennel Bulb
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  • Summer Squash & Arugula Salad
    Summer Squash & Arugula Salad
  • Instant Pot whole beets
    Easy Instant Pot Whole Beets
  • turmeric cauliflower
    Turmeric Cauliflower Steaks, Caramelized in Ghee
  • parsnips and carrots in a bowl
    Parsnips with Carrots Recipe (Simple & Healthy Side)
  • crunchy cabbage salad
    Crunchy Red Cabbage & Lentil Salad
  • Mediterranean Spaghetti Squash Bake
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    Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Loaded w/ Buttered Vegetables
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    Vegan Broccoli Salad with Seed Dressing
  • French Potato Salad
    Healthy French Potato Salad (Vegan)
  • Aloo Gobi
    Indian Aloo Gobi Recipe (Cauliflower Potato Curry)
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
    Roasted Sweet Potato with Ginger & Coriander
  • Fennel Bulb side dish
    How to Cook Tasty Fennel Bulb
  • Cauliflower and Greens Salad
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  • perfect basmati rice
    How to Cook Basmati Rice
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    Asparagus, Swiss Chard & Red Pepper
  • Quinoa and oat patties
    Quinoa Oat Croquettes (Gluten-free)
  • Spiced Steamed Beets
    Sweet Spiced Steamed Beets
  • Rice with Broccoli and Lemon on the side
    Broccoli Rice
  • asparagus farro risotto
    Asparagus Farro Risotto
  • peach salad with maple-mustard vinaigrette
    Fall Peach Salad with Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • hearty Persian Cucumber salad
    Hearty Persian-Style Cucumber Salad
  • grilled vegetable orzo salad
    Grilled Vegetable Orzo Salad
  • arugula salad
    Arugula Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil
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    Asparagus Pasta With Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
  • grandmas zucchini
    Grandma’s Sweet Zucchini with Parmesan
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    Indian Spiced Brussel Sprouts
  • roasted beets with maple
    Roasted Beets With Maple Butter
  • cumin rice
    Basmati Cumin Rice (Jeera Rice)
  • Indian okra
    Indian Okra Sauté With Red Onion (No Slime)
  • strawberry and cucumber salad
    Strawberry & Cucumber Salad, A Cooling Antidote For The Heat
  • roasted vegetable salad
    Grilled Vegetable Salad With Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette & Feta
  • moong sprouts salad
    Indian Bean Sprout Salad with Green Mango
  • Sprouted Mung Bean Sauté
    Vegan Bean Sprout Stir Fry with Coconut (Upkari)
  • Chinese scallion pancake
    Flavorful Chinese Scallion Pancakes
  • savory beets with turmeric and ghee
    Savory Beetroot with Ghee and Walnut Oil
  • Roasted Vegetables Baked In Parchment (Fennel & Onion)
  • butternut squash and leek for roasted vegetables in parchment
    Butternut Squash & Leeks Baked in Parchment
  • sarson ka saag
    Sarson Ka Saag (Indian Stewed Greens)
  • Blanched Arugula Pesto
    Blanched Arugula Pesto
  • lemon rice turmeric cashews
    Lemon Rice with Turmeric & Cashews
  • braised leeks and green chard
    Lemony Braised Leeks And Green Chard
  • baby turnips and greens recipe
    Braised Baby Turnips & Greens
  • Seared Vegetable Trio of Carrot, Daikon and Collards #daikonradish
    Seared Vegetable Trio Of Carrot, Daikon & Collards
  • Braised Buttered Cabbage
    Braised Ghee Cabbage, Two Ways
  • cauliflower rice
    Four Low Carb Cauliflower Rice Recipes
  • mashed potato and vegan gravy with cranberry sauce
    Mashed Potato with Celeriac and Vegan Mushroom Gravy
  • Roasted Asparagus
    Simple Lemon Roasted Asparagus
  • prepare any vegetable south indian style
    How to Prepare Any Vegetable, South Indian Style
  • masala aloo indian potato
    South Indian Roasted Potato (Masala Aloo)
  • chickpeas and greens
    Chickpeas and Greens with Sesame Seeds & Lemon
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