19 Easy Side Dishes Your Family Will Devour In Minutes

Are you tired of the same old chopped salad? Let's try something new, easy, and so delicious. These 19 side dishes are bursting with flavor. They're exactly what you need to serve alongside your main course.

From roasted veggies to cheesy goodness, there's something for everyone. No more fighting with picky eaters—these sides are family approved!

Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts

Basmati Rice With Dried Fruit And Nuts - flavorful and delicious vegan side dish for dinner or holidays. It's super easy to make and will turn any meal into a colorful feast. Get the recipe.

Roasted Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes

Simple recipe for Roasted Green Beans And Cherry Tomatoes is taken to another level with quick Balsamic reduction and a sprinkling of vegan Parmesan cheese. An easy side dish that goes with any meal. Get the recipe.

Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula and Feta

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Arugula and Feta cheese is flavorful, easy to make and so delicious. Tossed in a simple Maple Balsamic vinaigrette and topped with crumbled Feta cheese, you'll love every bite of it! Can be served as entree for 2 or side dish for 4 people. Get the recipe.

Candied Butternut Squash

So easy and simple, this roasted Candied Butternut Squash is perfect for the holidays. Made with just 6 ingredients, this fall and winter vegan squash recipe is sure to become a family's favorite. Get the recipe.

Asian Beet Salad

A roasted beet salad is prepared by cooking the beets and then marinating them in a few flavorful ingredients. This simple beet recipe is incredibly delicious, healthy, and perfect for any time of the year. Get the recipe.

Asparagus with Balsamic and Pine Nuts

Really easy Mediterranean Asparagus With Balsamic Drizzle And Pine Nuts. Trimmed asparagus spears are baked in olive oil until tender but crispy and then finished with a quick homemade Balsamic drizzle. This healthy vegan recipe is kid-friendly and makes a delicious dinner side. Get the recipe.

Spicy Carrot Salad

Crunchy and Spicy Korean Carrots Salad will win people over at potlucks, picnics, and as a unique side dish in any home. Made with fresh carrots, coriander, garlic, and oil, these Korean-style marinated carrots are easy, quick and always delicious! Ready in 20 minutes. Get the recipe.

Cauliflower Potato Gratin

This Cauliflower Au Gratin, also known as a Cauliflower Bake, is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the wholesome flavors of cauliflower and creamy gratin goodness. It's an easy comfort food recipe that has quickly become one of the favorites in my house. It's creamy, cheesy, and such a delicious side dish for holidays as well as for Sunday night dinner. Get the recipe.

Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes

These Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes are fully loaded with lemony oregano, garlic, and olive oil flavors. Plus, they couldn’t be easier to make! No boiling is needed. Try this simple side dish the next time you’re craving something fresh, unique, and flavorful. Get the recipe.

Broccoli and Mushroom Salad

This Broccoli And Mushroom Salad Recipe features some of my favorite ingredients. Shiitake mushrooms, fresh crunchy broccoli, Kalamata olives, and amazing red onion vinaigrette. So healthy, clean, and perfect for a light dinner, a colorful side, or meal prep. Get the recipe.

Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash

This simple Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash makes the perfect side dish for any fall or winter dinner. It's salty and sweet and pairs well with any protein. Get the recipe.

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Are you looking for an alternative to coleslaw? If so, this Brussels sprout slaw might be perfect. This shaved Brussels sprouts salad with lemon apple cider vinaigrette is made with one part cabbage to two parts sprouts. This summer salad recipe is a great side for BBQ chicken, fish or beef. When you make this Brussels sprouts salad recipe, make lots because it will disappear! Get the recipe.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This delicious Mashed Sweet Potatoes is an absolutely must-try for the holidays! It’s naturally sweet, incredibly creamy, and absolutely satisfying. In just 30 minutes, you can have it ready using only six ingredients. Get the recipe.

Asian Zoodle Salad

Make this Asian zucchini noodle salad recipe, and you can enjoy a healthy, nutritious dish that boasts incredible flavor in every mouthful. You need to dice and spiralise some vegetables and combine tangy Asian dressing ingredients to make the best Asian zucchini noodle salad you ever had. Get the recipe.

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinaigrette

These Easy Brussels Sprouts are healthy, delicious and take little time to prepare. Roasted until tender and crispy and drizzled over with a tangy and sweet honey balsamic vinaigrette. This recipe will quickly become your favorite! Get the recipe.

Roasted Vegetables With Tahini Dressing

Enjoying produce that’s in season is one of my favorite things, and these roasted vegetables do just that! It’s the most delicious combination of butternut squash, broccoli, beets, and sweet potatoes, all perfectly roasted to bring out their natural sweetness and flavors. It’s a versatile side dish for any occasion! Get the recipe.

Skillet Green Beans With Crunchy Breadcrumbs

This Skillet Green Beans recipe takes green beans to the next level with the savory flavor of anchovies and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes. The garlic and breadcrumbs make it taste even better! Get the recipe.

Crispy Skillet Potatoes

This Skillet Breakfast Potatoes recipe brings the classic diner-style home fries right to your kitchen table. Ready in just 25 minutes, these warm, crispy potatoes with perfectly browned edges and a dash of simple seasonings require only 5 ingredients to make. Get the recipe.

Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

If you're a fan of crispy bacon and smoky, savory flavors, then this smoked potato salad is the recipe for you. It's a real crowd-pleaser and perfect for any BBQ or potluck gathering. Get the recipe.

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