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straightforward Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
So many people despise brussels sprouts, but they probably haven’t tried this recipe. Any vegetable tastes better roasted rather than steamed and this is certainly true of brussels sprouts. Add a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar along with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and you’ve got yourself an straightforward vegetable side dish that even your kids will like.
Garlic Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”
Like mashed potatoes, but don’t like how full it makes you? Try mashed cauliflower with garlic, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Just mash it with a food processor and serve! It goes really well with meatballs and sauce or meatloaf or any heavy meat dish. The best part? You can even make it ahead of time and just heat it up when you’re ready to eat!
Honeyed Carrots
Honey and carrots is a striking food marriage, when done right. This recipe combines fresh garlic, fresh rosemary, fresh parsley, butter, honey, and olive oil to create a striking dish of honeyed carrots. After a couple of minutes in a pan, you’ve got yourself an straightforward vegetable side dish ready to go!
Garlic Portobello Mushrooms with Pecorino Romano
Cooked portobello mushrooms taste solid when they’re cooked to the point that their moisture has all evaporated, as evidenced by this great recipe. After you slice and cook the mushrooms with garlic, salt, and pepper, pile the steaming hot mushroom slices on a plate and grate pecorino romano cheese over it for an straightforward and delicious vegetable side.
Parmesan Zucchini and Corn
Made in only 10 minutes, this vegetable side of zucchini and corn is straightforward to make and so satisfying to eat. With the addition of dried herbs (basil, oregano, and thyme) and a fresh herb (cilantro), this straightforward veggie side goes great with a main dish of chicken or fish.
Caesar Green Beans
This green bean recipe is made straightforward with the help of a bottled Caesar salad dressing and made even more delicious with grated parmesan cheese on top. Doesn’t that sound like something that kids would like?
Lemon Garlic Roasted Asparagus
Whenever I see fresh asparagus in the grocery store, I always pick it up because I know I can prepare it in just a few minutes for a great vegetable side dish! This delicious recipe shows you how. All you need is a lemon, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Toss everything on a foil-lined baking sheet and cook for a few minutes and enjoy!
A beautifully prepared vegetable side dish is a delicious addition to a main dish and it’s even better when you can cook it with minimal effort. What are your go-to straightforward vegetable side dishes?
For more straightforward recipes, look at 8 Quick and straightforward Portable Breakfast options and 3 Savory and straightforward Sweet Potato Recipes.
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