373 vegetable side dish recipes

Baked eggplant casserole with cheddar cheese, condensed tomato soup, thyme, and bread crumbs. A simple diabetic-friendly vegetable side dish that comes together in an hour.

Mashed winter squash roasted until tender, then beaten fluffy with margarine and dusted with cinnamon. A simple, low-fat diabetic-friendly side dish for fall and winter dinners.

How to clean artichokes Roman Jewish style: a spiral trimming technique that strips away tough leaves while keeping the tender heart and stem intact in one whole, flower-shaped piece. The essential prep for carciofi alla giudia.

Cauliflower florets stir-fried and simmered in a blended ginger-onion paste with tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and a finish of garam masala. A fragrant Indian vegetable side dish with real depth.

Irish vegetables simmered in white wine vinegar with bay leaf, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and corn. A bright, diabetic-friendly side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Armenian-style artichoke hearts and potatoes braised in olive oil, lemon juice, and a spiced broth of fennel, coriander, and bay leaf. Served cold.

Italian baked artichokes stuffed with fresh rosemary, sage, and dried red chile, roasted in an olive oil and water bath until tender. Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold.

Sugar-free marinated cucumber salad with vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Salt-brined thin slices release their water, then soak up a tangy dressing for a crisp, diabetic-friendly side dish.

Braised Belgian endive with diced Red Delicious apple, walnut oil, lemon juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A light, elegant, low-calorie side dish in 15 minutes.

Steamed Brussels sprouts tossed with toasted hazelnuts, extra-virgin olive oil, and ground cardamom. A simple 20-minute side dish with just four ingredients.

A convoluted version of Muffaletta salad inspired the the New Orleans sandwich of the same name. Based on a recipe by that Guy on Food Network; a dressed up pasta salad that's packed with loads of punchy flavors and textures then served in Bibb lettuce cups.

Silky whipped summer squash beaten fluffy with evaporated milk and butter. A light, creamy low-carb side dish that's diabetic-friendly and ready in 30 minutes flat.

Indian-spiced sweet and sour okra simmered with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and lemon juice. A vibrant vegan side dish that turns okra skeptics into believers in 40 minutes.

Collard greens go Thai-style in this quick wok stir-fry with garlic, soy sauce, bean paste, and vegetarian oyster sauce. Swap in bok choy, mustard greens, or broccoli for easy variations.

Koimo Nori-Ae: Japanese taro potatoes simmered in dashi broth and rolled in flame-toasted crumbled nori seaweed. A traditional side dish served at room temperature.

Indian-style fried eggplant with turmeric, cayenne, and black pepper. Quartered and pan-fried until reddish brown, served with fresh lemon wedges.