Have you ever noticed that when I post a Weekly Menu Plan for our dinners, it very often includes a garden salad or something simple like green beans or roasted broccoli? I have a little confession… I’m a bit challenged when it comes to creative side dishes to go along with our dinners. Even just having more variety would be nice. But the other confession is that when dinner time rolls around, even if I’ve got it planned out and it’s ready and cooking, who knows what kind of day or evening it is or has been. Very often we’re rushing from one activity to the next or getting home from an activity or working around kids’ homework so I just don’t have the energy to get a side dish going on top of everything else. So I fall back on the easy, familiar basics of a garden salad or roasted broccoli (a family favorite at least). Am I alone in this? In talking to some of my friends, I know they face the same challenges!
So I called upon some of my food blogger friends to come up with some new ideas. My criteria was that they needed to be simple so I asked for side dishes that are five ingredients or less (minus salt and pepper or other basic seasoning). AND I wanted them to be healthy so I asked for only vegetable sides.
All told, I was able to gather up more than 70 different Simple Healthy Vegetable Side Dishes. I hope some of these inspire you to break out of your side dish rut and try something new!
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Ginger Lime Brussels Sprouts ~ Spabettie
10 Minute Marinated Mushrooms http://peasandcrayons.com/2015/05/10-minute-marinated-mushrooms.html Peas and Crayons
Garlic Butter Edamame http://peasandcrayons.com/2014/09/garlic-butter-edamame.html Peas and Crayons
Bacon Fat Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Glaze http://ameessavorydish.com/bacon-fat-roasted-brussels-sprouts-with-balsamic-glaze/ Amees Savory Dish
Amazing Broccoli http://ameessavorydish.com/amazing-broccoli/ Amees Savory Dish
Leaner Green Beans http://noshingwiththenolands.com/leaner-green-beans-sundaysupper/ Noshing With the Nolands
Oven Roasted Garlic Green Beans http://www.persnicketyplates.com/oven-roasted-garlic-green-beans/ Persnickity Plates
Roasted Zucchini http://www.persnicketyplates.com/roasted-zucchini/ Persnickity Plates
Roasted Cauliflower with Ranch and Avocado http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/roasted-cauliflower-with-ranch-and-avocado/ Food Faith Fitness
Maple Tahini Grilled Sweet Potatoes http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/maple-tahini-grilled-sweet-potatoes-vegan-paleo/ Food Faith Fitness
Simple Garlic Parmesan Green Beans http://www.acedarspoon.com/simple-garlic-parmesan-green-beans/ A Cedar Spoon
Smoked Paprika Popcorn Cauliflower http://www.busyinbrooklyn.com/smoked-paprika-popcorn-cauliflower/ Busy In Brooklyn
Skillit Zucchini Matchsticks http://veryculinary.com/2014/11/04/skillet-zucchini-matchsticks-recipe/ Very Culinary
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower http://veryculinary.com/2014/03/20/parmesan-roasted-cauliflower/ Very Culinary
Kettle Corn Grilled Sweet Potatoes http://thebigmansworld.com/2015/05/17/kettle-corn-grilled-sweet-potatoes/ The Big Man’s World
Easy Side Salad http://www.wineandglue.com/2014/06/easy-side-salad.html Wine and Glue
Toasted Coconut Green Beans http://www.wineandglue.com/2014/09/toasted-coconut-green-beans.html Wine and Glue
Zaatar Roasted Carrots & Green Beans http://thelemonbowl.com/2014/04/zaatar-roasted-carrots-and-green-beans.html The Lemon Bowl
Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Orange Zest http://thelemonbowl.com/2014/11/maple-whipped-sweet-potatoes-with-orange-zest.html The Lemon Bowl
Asian Roasted Broccoli http://www.tastingpage.com/cooking/asian-roasted-broccoli Tasting Page
Asian Veggie Noodle Salad http://themuffinmyth.com/2015/02/asian-veggie-noodle-salad/ The Muffin Myth
Caesar Roasted Broccoli with Orzo http://themuffinmyth.com/2015/04/caesar-roasted-broccoli-with-orzo/ The Muffin Myth
Farro Salad with Honey Roasted Garlic Tomatoes, Asparagus and Kale http://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2015/03/farro-salad-with-honey-roasted-garlic-tomatoes-asparagus-and-kale-thestrengthisinus.html Eats Well With Others
North Indian Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes http://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2014/10/north-indian-spiced-roasted-sweet-potatoes.html Eats Well With Others
Waffle Iron Winter Squash http://www.apronstringsblog.com/waffle-iron-winter-squash/ Apron Strings Blog
Grilled Garden Scallions http://cookingontheweekends.com/2013/07/grilled-garden-scallions/ Cooking on the Weekends
Roasted Cauliflower with Annato Seed Oil http://cookingontheweekends.com/2011/09/roasted-cauliflower-with-annato-seed-oil/ Cooking on the Weekends
Quick and Easy Cucumber Salad http://triedandtasty.com/quick-easy-cucumber-salad/ Tried and Tasty
Balsamic Ginger Grilled Portobello Mushrooms http://www.theroastedroot.net/balsamic-ginger-grilled-portobello-mushrooms/ The Roasted Root
Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes http://www.theroastedroot.net/rosemary-roasted-fingerling-potatoes/ The Roasted Root
On the Stalk Roasted Brussels Sprouts http://www.nutmegnanny.com/2014/10/29/on-the-stalk-roasted-brussels-sprouts/ Nutmeg Nanny
Pan Roasted Brown Butter Radishes http://www.nutmegnanny.com/2015/07/20/pan-roasted-brown-butter-radishes/ Nutmeg Nanny
Browned Butter Whipped Butternut Squash http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/browned-butter-whipped-butternut-squash/ Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Baked Cauli-Tots Casserole http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/baked-cauli-tots-casserole/ Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon http://ahealthylifeforme.com/roasted-brussel-sprouts-bacon/ A Healthy Life for Me
Lemon Green Beans http://ahealthylifeforme.com/lemon-green-beans/ A Healthy Life for Me
Green Beans with Lemon and Feta http://www.rachelcooks.com/2015/03/25/green-beans-with-lemon-and-feta/ Rachel Cooks
Honey Roasted Carrots http://www.floatingkitchen.net/honey-roasted-carrots/ Floating Kitchen
Roasted Radishes http://www.floatingkitchen.net/roasted-radishes/ Floating Kitchen
Slow Cooker Curried Tomato Soup http://www.seasonalandsavory.com/2014/09/slow-cooker-curried-tomato-soup.html Seasonal and Savory
Carrot Salad http://www.mycatholickitchen.com/2015/05/carrot-salad.html My Catholic Kitchen
Grilled Zucchini with Feta http://www.farmfreshfeasts.com/2015/06/grilled-zucchini-with-feta.html Farm Fresh Feasts
Roasted Whole Cauliflower http://petiteallergytreats.com/roasted-whole-cauliflower/ Petite Allergy Treats
Grilled Corn Salad with Non-fat Chili Lime Dressing http://www.twohealthykitchens.com/2013/09/05/grilled-corn-salad-with-nonfat-chili-lime-dressing/ Two Healthy Kitchens
Greek Yogrut Coleslaw http://www.twohealthykitchens.com/2014/06/19/greek-yogurt-coleslaw/ Two Healthy Kitchens
Pesto Green Bean Salad with Walnuts http://sarahscucinabella.com/2015/07/12/pesto-green-bean-salad-with-walnuts/ Sarah’s Cucina Bella
Roasted Asparagus with Basil and Pistachios http://www.cookthestory.com/2015/03/18/roasted-asparagus-with-basil-and-pistachios/ Cook the Story
Whole Oven Roasted Broccoli http://www.cookthestory.com/2014/11/12/whole-oven-roasted-broccoli-recipe/ Cook the Story
Oven Roasted Radishes with Peas and Dill http://www.aroundmyfamilytable.com/oven-roasted-radishes-with-peas-and-dill/ Around My Family Table
Pumpkin Sage Mashed Sweet Potatoes http://www.bigbearswife.com/2014/10/pumpkin-sage-mashed-sweet-potatoes.html Big Bears Wife
Lemony Green Beans http://www.cookingonthefrontburners.com/2014/01/lemony-green-beans.html Cooking on the Front Burners
Pear Blue Cheese Roasted Brussels Sprouts http://www.thecookierookie.com/pear-blue-cheese-roasted-brussels-sprouts/ The Cookie Rookie
Parmesan Broccoli http://www.thecookierookie.com/parmesan-broccoli/ The Cookie Rookie
Curry Roasted Acorn Squash http://www.theleangreenbean.com/curry-roasted-acorn-squash/ The Lean Green Bean
Cheesy Broccoli http://www.theleangreenbean.com/cheesy-broccoli/ The Lean Green Bean
Roasted Acorn Squash Pomegranate Parsley http://foxeslovelemons.com/roasted-acorn-squash-pomegranate-parsley/ Foxes Love Lemons
Seven-minute Sauteed Zucchini with Garlic Basil http://www.kitchentreaty.com/7-minute-sauteed-zucchini-with-garlic-basil/ Kitchen Treaty
Lemon Rosemary Grilled Artichokes http://arismenu.com/lemon-rosemary-grilled-artichokes/ Ari’s Menu
Caramelized Onion Cauliflower http://arismenu.com/caramelized-onion-cauliflower/ Ari’s Menu
5-ingredient Hickory Smoked BBQ Cauliflower Wings http://theplantstrongvegan.com/5-ingredient-hickory-smoked-bbq-cauliflower-wings/ The Plant Strong Vegan
Lemon Garlic Roasted Green Beans http://sarahscucinabella.com/2013/11/09/lemon-garlic-roasted-green-beans/ Sarah’s Cucina Bella
Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts http://www.thatskinnychickcanbake.com/honey-balsamic-brussels-sprouts/ That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto http://flavormosaic.com/green-bean-potato-salad-with-sun-dried-tomato-pesto/ Flavor Mosaic
How to Roast Carrots http://wonkywonderful.com/how-to-roast-carrots/ Wonky Wonderful
Honeyed Parsnips http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/minimal-monday-honeyed-parsnips/ The View from Great Island
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate http://theviewfromgreatisland.com/roasted-brussels-sprouts-pomegranate/ The View from Great Island
Roasted Easy Herby Spiralized Vegetables http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/05/roasted-easy-herby-spiralized-vegetables-20-spiralized-recipes/ Fit Foodie Finds
Crispiest Sweet Potato Fries Ever http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2013/07/the-crispiest-sweet-potato-fries-ever/ Fit Foodie Finds
Browned Butter Whipped Butternut Squash http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/browned-butter-whipped-butternut-squash/ Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Horseradish Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin http://cupcakesandkalechips.com/horseradish-cheddar-cauliflower-gratin/ Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Waffle Iron Winter Squash http://www.apronstringsblog.com/waffle-iron-winter-squash/ Apron Strings Blog
Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Peaches http://backforseconds.com/maple-glazed-sweet-potatoes-peaches/ Back for Seconds
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