Vegetable Sides

Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes inspired from all across the globe. Find the perfect Vegetable Side Dishes here and get cooking. We here at Dinnertime Somewhere enjoy a good side dish. Having multiple options to snack on different types of food really elevates the overall eating experience. Side Dishes are a great way to give multiple flavor profiles to the overall meal. Yes, it does require a little bit more work in the kitchen however when you nail a lovely side dish it’s just a great feeling isn’t it?

The key to a good Vegetable Side is it has to be simple to make. You’ve likely got a lot going on in the kitchen preparing the main course so a side needs to be easy. The key to a good side dish using Vegetables is minimal ingredients, and to highlight the Vegetable as the star. As long as you’ve got good quality produce, the vegetable will do all the hard work for you!

Vegetable Sides
Spicy Celery Stir Fry
It’s not often that a Vegetable Side Dish takes the main stage on the table, however this amazing Spicy Celery Stir Fry does just that! The huge flavors that are packed into this unassuming bowl of goodness must be tasted…
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Braised Leeks with Lemon Mustard Sauce
This wonderful recipe is the perfect way to enjoy the wonderful flavors and textures of Leeks. When slowly braised, Leeks produce the most beautiful flavor, absorbing the wonderful tastes from the liquid they are cooked in. In this recipe we’ll…
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Cauliflower Cheese
Certain dishes will stand up to the test of time for an eternity. One of those must be a classic Cauliflower Cheese. A simple dish of perfectly cooked Cauliflower that is drenched in a warming and gooey Cheese mixture. Typically…
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Celery Root Puree
This delicious creamy side dish is a fantastic pairing with proteins and is surprisingly simple to make. The rich flavors and smooth texture of a classic Celery Root Puree may seem like something you can only eat at a fancy…
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Miso Roast Broccoli
This wonderful Miso Roast Broccoli recipe is a fantastic way to elevate this humble vegetable. Roasting Broccoli is the best way to showcase its amazing natural flavors but let’s face it – roasting Broccoli gets boring fast! By adding a…
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Roast Shallots with Chicken Stock
This classic way to prepare Shallots is an excellent way to showcase the deep, rich flavors of Shallots. The Shallots will have a beautifully charred outside with a tender and delicious flesh that simply flakes away when cut into. These…
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Sumac and Honey Roast Carrots
Roast Carrots are an incredibly common dish for home cooks, and with good reason. They’re so easy to make and always taste good. However, let’s face it; they’re a little bit boring sometimes! In this recipe we’ll show you how…
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Broccolini with Oyster Sauce and Toasted Panko Breadcrumbs
This recipe is our twist on the classic Chinese restaurant favorite of Broccoli with Oyster Sauce. The typical recipe uses Chinese Broccoli, which can be a little difficult to get your hands on. So, instead of Chinese Broccoli we’re placing…
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Mexican Street Corn
A classic Mexican Side dish that’s perhaps even more tasty than the staple Chips, Salsa, and Guac combination is this delicious Mexican Street Corn dish. Sweet Corn is lightly fried in Butter and then served with a combination of Cheese,…
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Split Peas with Bacon
This dish was inspired by the many varieties of Lentil side dishes that are readily accessible these days. Lentils have become an increasingly popular ingredient in recent years. They have a very similar consistency to Split Peas and are both…
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Pea Puree with Roast Garlic
Creating a beautiful looking Puree is a fantastic way to ramp up the flavor of a dish, as well as adding an element of style and sophistication to it. So many fancy restaurants all over the world use Purees to…
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Japanese Pickled Radishes
An absolute staple in Japanese cuisine is these delightfully flavored Pickled Radishes. Perfectly prepared slices of Radishes are pickled by soaking them in a brine of Vinegar and Salt and then served alongside many dishes. In this recipe we’ll show…
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Broccoli and Bacon Salad
The classic Broccoli and Bacon Salad is a favorite for the family dinner table all around the world. It’s a tasty and beautiful looking side that can be enjoyed as part of a big feast (think Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner),…
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Oven Roasted Fennel
Perhaps one of the more underappreciated root vegetables perfect for an oven roasting is the humble Fennel. This anise-rich Vegetable has such a wonderful flavor and, like so many Vegetables like it, tastes at its best when caramelized to perfection…
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White Wine Braised Leeks
The perfect Vegetable Side dish needs to fulfil a few key criteria. It must taste amazing (of course!). It must provide a unique counter-flavor to the main being eaten to give the overall meal balance. Finally, it needs to bring…
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Roast Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar
A great vegetable side dish needs to deliver on two thing: 1; It must be easy to make, and 2; it needs to taste delicious. This delicious Roast Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar side dish delivers both of those requirements with…
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Chinese Garlic Broccolini with Chili
Sometimes it’s the simple dishes that are the ones that become the most memorable. Simple ingredients cooked well. That’s what good cuisine is all about in our opinion. This recipe is right up that alley. Our Chinese Garlic Broccolini with…
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Cauli Mac and Cheese
For those who want all the indulgence of Mac and Cheese but want to feel slightly better about eating it, why not make this awesome Cauli Mac and Cheese dish instead? You will get all the benefits of a beautiful…
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Garlic Lemon Broccoli with Chili
Broccoli is such an amazing ingredient to cook with. Super versatile and can be prepared in so many different, delicious ways. This dish is one of our all-time favorite preparations of the mighty Broccoli. Our classic Garlic Lemon Broccoli with…
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Portobello Mushrooms in Sherry
This is one of those mind-blowing dishes we ate probably about 12 years ago now. It was a dish we ate at an institutional Spanish restaurant in Melbourne, Australia by the name of Movida. At that time there weren’t copious…
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