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15 Easy Vegetable Side Dishes

Published: Nov 21, 2023 by Nicole Addison · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Looking for EASY vegetable side dishes to add veggies to your meals? These 15 recipes are quick, tasty and sure to impress even the toughest critic!

Finding the perfect vegetable side dish can be a challenge! As someone who is always looking for quick and easy ways to get extra nutrients in I find many vegetable dishes either take too long, use too many ingredients or are made to be too creamy and heavy I never feel good after.

So I've rounded up my top 15 easy vegetable side dishes! From air fryer recipes, to frozen vegetables to to salads- we're bringing you the best vegetables to add to any meal. Whether you decide to make one for a quick meal at home or a large family gathering, these recipes are sure to impress even the toughest vegetable critic! Ready to find the perfect side dish?

Here are 15 easy vegetable side dishes:

Air fryer vegetables:

Air Fryer Carrot Fries

These air fryer carrot fries are good enough to convert any cooked carrot hater. All you need are a few simple ingredients and you have an easy vegan side dish or healthy snack to satisfy that salt craving!

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Plate of air fryer carrot fries served with sriracha mayo.

Cheesy Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash

My cheesy air fryer spaghetti squash is the only way to get firm, crispy spaghetti squash noodles to use as pasta or a veggie side. No sogginess here!

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Two halves of air fryer spaghetti squash with a cheesy topping and basil.

Spiced Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower

This air fryer frozen cauliflower has never been tastier, quicker, and more affordable. With an easy garlic aioli, it makes for a yummy veggie side dish or snack!

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Air fryer frozen cauliflower with garlic aioli sauce.

Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli

My air fryer frozen broccoli is the easiest veggie side to compliment any entree. Seasoned with parm, it's simple, savoury and full of crisp.

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air fryer frozen broccoli close up

Easy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes

Salty, addictive and way crispier than oven baked. These air fryer diced potatoes are the easiest side for any protein or veggie.

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Close up of crispy air fryer diced potatoes in a bowl with a spoon.

Spicy Garlic Air Fryer Asparagus

All you need is 10 minutes, a bunch of asparagus, a few household spices and an air fryer and you'll have everyone fighting over the the bowl of asparagus at your next family gathering!

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spicy garlic air fryer asparagus

Crispy Honey Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

These air fryer brussel sprouts with balsamic glaze aren't just any old boiled sprouts. Perfectly crispy and packed with flavour, you'll want to eat the entire bowl.

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air fryer brussel sprouts with balsamic

Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges

My air fryer sweet potato wedges are crispy and garlicky with a hint of savory parm. Ready in 20 minutes, it's the easiest side to any main!

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Close up of garlic parmesan air fryer sweet potato wedges.

Salads:

Fall Kale Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing

This Kale Harvest Salad is packed with all of the best fall flavours. A shredded brussel sprout and kale base topped with crisp apples, roasted butternut squash, bacon and crumbled feta. Drizzled with a flavourful maple dijon dressing!

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maple dijon dressing

Homemade Kale Crunch Salad (Chick-Fil-A)

This kale crunch salad with toasted almonds, feta and apples will convert any kale hater. It's the best homemade version of the Chick-fil-a kale salad!

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Chick-fil-a kale crunch salad in a wooden serving bowl.

Easy Burrata Caprese Salad

No Italian-inspired dinner is complete without my burrata caprese salad. It's easy, perfect for summer, and will impress all your guests!

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Burrata caprese salad served with pita.

Oven Vegetables:

Cheesy Garlic Frozen Roasted Green Beans

My frozen roasted green beans are the tastiest veggie side to pair with any meal. Super easy, minimal prep, and affordable!

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Close up for frozen roasted green beans.

Smashed Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Feta

Maple balsamic Brussels sprouts with a crispy feta coating; an elegant pairing for any fall, winter or holiday meal. This is the recipe that everyone will love, even Brussels sprout haters!

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Close up of maple balsamic Brussels sprouts with red pepper flakes.

Lemon Parmesan Smashed Broccoli

This lemon parmesan smashed broccoli is the ultimate way to convert broccoli haters. It's tasty, healthy and dietitian approved!

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Close up of lemon parmesan smashed broccoli.

Cheesy Broccoli and Cauliflower Rice

This one pan broccoli and cauliflower rice is the easiest side dish for all your dinner parties- packed with fibre, colour and flavour, it's sure to impress even the pickiest eater at the table!

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Broccoli Cauliflower Rice in a bowl with a fork.

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If you loved these easy vegetable side dishes, try some of my other vegetable packed easy meal ideas!

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