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Side Dishes and Vegetable Dishes

Scrumptious side dishes and vegetable dishes to round out a meal. Scroll through dozens of vegetarian and vegan vegetable dishes, vegetable casseroles and more easy side dishes and healthy vegetable dishes.
Easy Collard Greens with Rice
Easy Collard Greens with Rice
Maple Glazed Root Veggies
Sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips create the base of this simple yet elegant vegetarian and vegan side dish.
Vegetarian Baked Beans with Barley
Vegetarian Baked Beans with Barley
Vegetarian Hominy and Cheese Salad Recipe
Vegetarian Hominy and Cheese Salad Recipe
Cinnamon and Sugar Glazed Carrots
A quick and easy side dish of carrots with a bit of sugar and spiced with cinnamon.
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
An easy egg-free and dairy-free vegan version of green bean casserole, a Thanksgiving favorite.
Indian Coconut Curried Vegetables
If you're bored with the usual vegetable side dishes, try this recipe for veggies cooked with an Indian coconut curry. Or, add some tofu and serve over rice for a healthy vegetarian main dish.
Five Minute Vegan Creamed Spinach Recipe
With just five ingredients, and done in five minutes, there's no excuse not to eat your spinach! This easy creamed spinach recipe is a healthy and low-fat vegetable side dish and is both vegetarian and vegan.
Oil-free "Fried" Zucchini Recipe
Oil-free "Fried" zucchini is a low-fat healthy vegetable side dish that is absolutely delicious and very easy to prepare, though you may have to plan on making a double-batch!
Sweet Three Bean Medley
Sweet Three Bean Medley. Served hot as a vegetarian and vegan side dish or cold as a salad for a luncheon or a picnic, this three bean side is full of healthy protein and fiber and is very low in fat.
Vegan Veggie Tempura Recipe
Vegan Veggie Tempura Recipe
Vegan Bean Bruschetta
Vegan Bean Bruschetta
Easy Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
When cooked properly, brussel sprouts are actually very tasty, despite the bad reputation they receive! This recipe for balsamic roasted brussel sprouts is very quick and easy to prepare, but make sure you use fresh brussel sprouts and trim the ends first.
Asian Green Beans Recipe
Asian Green Beans Recipe. A quick, easy and healthy vegetarian and vegan veggie side dish inspired by the flavors of Asia.
Kale Au Gratin Casserole
Kale Au Gratin Casserole
Vegetarian Apple Curry Baked Beans
Several flavors mingle together to create an aromatic and tasty bean casserole-like dish, inspired by the flavors of India. Apples, curry and ginger lend flavor to healthy beans. This vegetarian and vegan recipe is low in fat, high in fiber and high in protein as well.
Ten Minute Creamed Mustard Greens
Mustard greens are a healthy green with a bit of a mustard-like tangy flavor. This easy vegetable side dish is full of vitamins and minerals, so eat up!
Quick Creamy Kale Recipe
Quick Creamy Kale Recipe
Green Beans with French Fried Onions
How is it that green beans with fried crispy onions became a holiday tradition? I have absolutely no idea, but this quick and easy recipe is perfect if you just have a moment to cook or are a novice chef. Just open a few cans, heat, stir and serve! This holiday green bean casserole recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Creamy Mushroom and Onion Gratin Bake
Creamy Mushroom and Onion Gratin Bake
Gluten-Free Mashed Turnips
Gluten-Free Mashed Turnips
Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Balls
Gluten-Free Cheesy Rice Balls
Vegetarian Turnip Gratine
Vegetarian Turnip Gratine
Vegetarian Tapas Mushrooms
Vegetarian Tapas Mushrooms
Creamy Spiced Broccoli and Cauliflower
Creamy Spiced Broccoli and Cauliflower
Savory Fresh Apricot Bites
Savory Fresh Apricot Bites
Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe
Cheesy Vegan Garlic Bread Recipe
Matzo Stuffed Mushrooms
Matzo Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegan Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Vegan Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
Vegetarian Indian Samosas
Vegetarian Indian Samosas
Easy Sweet Carmelized Carrots
By adding just a touch of sugar to naturally sweet carrots, I guarantee you will get your entire family to eat their veggies! This quick and easy vegetable side dish recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, just be sure to use a vegan margarine.
Traditional Apple Charoset for Passover
Traditional Apple Charoset for Passover
Herbed Green Beans with Cranberries
Herbed Green Beans with Cranberries
Broccoli in Sweet Garlic Sauce
Broccoli in Sweet Garlic Sauce
Curried Quinoa Pilaf Salad
Curried quinoa is a healthy and low-fat side dish that is delicious hot or cold. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Southwest Bean and Corn Salad
Southwest Bean and Corn Salad
Sauteed Green Beans with Bread Crumbs
Sauteed Green Beans with Bread Crumbs
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Tofu
Thai Style Spring Rolls
Thai style spring rolls, also called fresh rolls, are super easy and quick to make!
Autumn Vegetable Puree
Sweet potatoes, carrots and turnips combine in a low fat and healthy pureed vegetable recipe that the whole family will love. Perfect for a vegetarian Thanksgiving or fall evening.
Chinese Style Vegetarian Spring Roll Recipe
Chinese Style Vegetarian Spring Roll Recipe
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Crock Pot Refried Beans Recipe
Crock Pot Refried Beans Recipe
German Sauteed Apples and Leeks Recipe
German Sauteed Apples and Leeks Recipe
Vegan Hush Puppies Recipe
Vegan Hush Puppies Recipe
Ginger Lime Green Beans
Ginger Lime Green Beans
Cauliflower and Pepper Hash Recipe
Cauliflower and Pepper Hash Recipe
Sesame Dijon Asparagus Recipe
Sesame Dijon Asparagus Recipe
Vegetarian and Vegan Beet Casserole
Vegetarian and Vegan Beet Casserole
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Sweet Pineapple Baked Beans
Sweet Pineapple Baked Beans
Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans
Crock Pot Vegetarian Baked Beans
Easy Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Irish Apple Mash Recipe
Though the combination of apples and potatoes may seem odd at first, this simple recipe for apple mash is surprisingly flavorful and sure to please. Add this vegetarian and vegan dish to the menu for your Irish or St. Patrick's day event.
Mixed Indian Veggies
If you like Indian spices such as curry or ginger, you'll love this recipe of mixed carrots, peas and potatoes simmered in a generous amount of aromatic Indian spices. This recipe for curried Indian mixed veggies is both vegetarian and vegan.
Light and Crispy Spring Roll Recipe
Light and Crispy Spring Roll Recipe
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
This is an easy and flavorful recipe for roasted potatoes with rosemary. If you can turn on the oven, you can make this recipe!
Crock Pot Spinach Casserole Recipe
Crock Pot Spinach Casserole Recipe
No-Mayo Vegan Potato Salad
This easy mayonnaise-free vegetarian and vegan potato salad recipe is great for a picnic, since you don't have to worry about refrigeration.
Raw Applesauce Recipe
No added sugar is needed, since this recipe is naturally sweet. Just be sure to use sugar-free, naturally dehydrated fruits in order to make this recipe truly raw.
Three Cheese Baked Cauliflower - Soufle Kounoupithiou
This is a vegetarian recipe for Greek Soufle Kounoupithiou, a baked cauliflower and cheese souffle.
Braised Cajun Collards (Vegan)
These cajun-style greens have a bit of a kick, but you could reduce the amount of spices for a tamer dish.
Mexican Chilied Corn (Vegan)
About's Guide to Mexican Cuisine shares this quick recipe to add spice and color to plain corn.
Thai Inspired Carrots (Vegan)
This simple carrot dish uses a Thai peanut sauce to create a filling and healthy side dish.
Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves
Simple recipe for stuffed grape leaves from About.com's guide to Middle East cuisine.
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