Say hello to your new go-to side dishes that go with any meal. Quick, easy + so good!
No more boring veggies! We rounded up the best of the best quick and easy side dishes to keep in your back pocket – perfect for quick dinners, weekend company, potlucks and even holiday get-togethers. We’re talking minimal time and effort, maximum flavor. So good, these side dishes may actually steal the show!
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parmesan spinach orzo
Mmm. I have loved every recipe of yours that I’ve made and this is no exception. I added diced smoked ham for a protein and called it a meal. Yummy!
-Mariko
2
garlic parmesan roasted broccoli
Sometimes simple recipes are the best! I make this all the time as either a side dish or even a snack. I have used broccoli and cauliflower mixed, and even used frozen broccoli florets in a pinch. Great solid recipe!!!
-Charlene
3
glazed carrots
These are excellent. Perfect for a dinner party and Holiday meal. Used large carrots cut up and dried rosemary and thyme, no fresh herbs, and still came out amazing.
-Emily
4
instant pot mushroom risotto
So freaking good. Made it twice, once with the veggies and one without the peas and spinach. Will forever be on the menu as a special treat! So fast with the IP, when you forget to make a starch it’s a perfect go-to.
-Danielle
5
garlic parmesan roasted potatoes
These were awesome, everyone loved them! Thanks!
-Snailbay Lady
6
creamy broccoli salad
I was looking for a quick keto-ish salad and made this one. The only tweak I added was 2 T of plain Greek yogurt to thicken the dressing. Simple and delicious!
-Teresa
7
roasted sweet potatoes
This recipe is so delicious and sumptuous I’m shocked! I don’t usually comment but this is very tasty!
-Sonia
8
roasted vegetables
OMG – this is so delish! I made my first batch with zucchini, sweet potatoes, asparagus, onion, and a few shitake shrooms. You can tweak this for any veggie. The sauce is what makes it.
-Nancy
9
how to make perfect mashed potatoes
These are the best mashed potatoes! Such a simple addition, garlic cloves in the potatoes, but makes a huge difference in the taste.
-Barbara
10
cinnamon pecan roasted butternut squash
I’ve been making this recipe for the past couple years. It’s absolutely delicious and has become my staple butternut squash recipe!
-Matt
11
parmesan zucchini and corn
One of my favorite vegetable side dishes. So easy to make, and it’s a breeze to improvise with other additions – onions, jalapeños, even tomatoes. My husband loves it too, so since he’s a picky veggie eater, this is a winner.
-Christine
12
garlic butter mushrooms and cauliflower
We had this as a veggie main with pasta and some walnut pieces scattered on top. Really quick, easy and very tasty.
-Joy
13
sheet pan scalloped potatoes
I made this for our Easter meal and it was wonderful. Super easy and clean up was simple. Nothing stick to the pan. Everyone wanted the recipe.
-Jenny
14
parmesan brussels sprouts
We made a little dipping sauce of ranch dressing, horse radish, and some blue cheese crumbles. It wasn’t a healthy dish, but damn it was good.
-Christin
15
easy creamed corn
Delicious! Followed the recipe to a ‘t’ and out came a delicious masterpiece.
-Ana
16
mushroom risotto
I made this mushroom risotto today, and it was seriously so good! I went to the store to grab some parmesan for it, but they were all out. So, I got pecorino instead.. and it took the risotto to a whole other level. It was insanely delicious!
-Denise
17
instant pot baked potato
Holy Buckets! This is brilliant. Thanks so much.
-Nadene
18
garlic herb carrots
Absolutely bomb! I never thought to cook carrots this way- will cook them like this for now on.
-Lauren Rose
19
buttermilk cornbread
This is the best cornbread I have ever made! The texture and flavor are perfect! Thank you!
-Peggy
20
baked garlic herb potato wedges
These were delicious. They were a ‘side’ the first time…they were ‘dinner the second…
-Scott
