More Than 50 Easy Vegetarian Sides

POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Unless you're cooking a one-pot or -pan dinner, chances are you could use some side dish inspiration. Sure, you have your standbys, but sometimes it's fun to experiment with something new like roasted sweet potatoes with paprika and sage or an avocado and red onion salad. Keep reading for those and more vegetarian-friendly side dishes.

Crispy Oven Fries
Alexandra's Kitchen

Crispy Oven Fries

Get the recipe: crispy oven fries.

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins
Damn Delicious

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Get the recipe: jalapeño cornbread muffins.

Minty Spring Pea Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Minty Spring Pea Salad

Get the recipe: minty Spring pea salad.

Grilled Corn With Yogurt-Lime Sauce
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Grilled Corn With Yogurt-Lime Sauce

Pesto Pasta Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Pesto Pasta Salad

Get the recipe: pesto pasta salad.

Swiss Chard Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs
Alexandra's Kitchen

Swiss Chard Salad With Lemon, Parmesan, and Breadcrumbs

Roasted Cauliflower-Parmesan Snowflakes
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Roasted Cauliflower-Parmesan Snowflakes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Get the recipe: roasted brussels sprouts.

Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes
Damn Delicious

Garlic-Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes

Green Bean, Pea, and Cucumber Salad With Green Goddess Dressing
The Young Austinian

Green Bean, Pea, and Cucumber Salad With Green Goddess Dressing

Glazed Carrots With Greek Yogurt and Buttered Pine Nuts
Foxes Love Lemons

Glazed Carrots With Greek Yogurt and Buttered Pine Nuts

Fattoush Salad
The Kitchy Kitchen

Fattoush Salad

Get the recipe: fattoush salad.

Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Millet, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad

Candied Acorn Squash Rings
POPSUGAR Photography | Sarah Lipoff

Candied Acorn Squash Rings

Get the recipe: candied acorn squash rings.

Braised Radishes
POPSUGAR Photography | Susannah Chen

Braised Radishes

Get the recipe: braised radishes.

Sesame-Carrot Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Sesame-Carrot Salad

Get the recipe: sesame-carrot salad.

Parmesan-Crusted Scalloped Potatoes
Damn Delicious

Parmesan-Crusted Scalloped Potatoes

Sautéed Zucchini With Mint, Basil, and Pine Nuts
Alexandra's Kitchen

Sautéed Zucchini With Mint, Basil, and Pine Nuts

Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad
Alexandra's Kitchen

Cauliflower, Broccoli, and Sesame Salad

Drop Biscuits
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Drop Biscuits

Get the recipe: drop biscuits.

Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Twice-Cooked Sweet Potatoes

Get the recipe: twice-cooked sweet potatoes.

Roasted Tomatoes and Herbs
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Roasted Tomatoes and Herbs

Get the recipe: roasted tomatoes and herbs.

Baked Green Bean Fries
Damn Delicious

Baked Green Bean Fries

Get the recipe: baked green bean fries.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts
M Loves M

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad With Apples and Walnuts

Cheddar Bay Biscuits
POPSUGAR Photography

Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Get the recipe: Cheddar Bay Biscuits.

Classic Tabbouleh
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Classic Tabbouleh

Get the recipe: classic tabbouleh.

Creamy Sautéed Mushrooms
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Creamy Sautéed Mushrooms

Get the recipe: creamy sautéed mushrooms.

Squash Casserole
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Squash Casserole

Get the recipe: cheesy squash casserole.

Garlic-Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Damn Delicious

Garlic-Balsamic Roasted Carrots

New Potatoes With Green Harissa
Alexandra's Kitchen

New Potatoes With Green Harissa

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad With Pistachios and Feta
Girl Versus Dough

Roasted Beet and Orange Salad With Pistachios and Feta

Garlic Bread
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Garlic Bread

Get the recipe: garlic bread.

Ranch Baby Carrots
Damn Delicious

Ranch Baby Carrots

Get the recipe: ranch baby carrots.

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Herb Mushrooms
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Garlic-Herb Mushrooms

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta

Dijon-Herb Potato Salad
Cookie + Kate

Dijon-Herb Potato Salad

Get the recipe: Dijon-herb potato salad.

Baked Zucchini Fries
POPSUGAR Photography | Lauren Hendrickson

Baked Zucchini Fries

Get the recipe: baked zucchini fries.

Marinated Eggplant With Tahini
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Marinated Eggplant With Tahini

Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Damn Delicious

Garlic-Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Edamame Rice Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Edamame Rice Salad

Get the recipe: edamame rice salad.

Steamed Carrots With Olive Oil and Lemon
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Steamed Carrots With Olive Oil and Lemon

Roasted Cauliflower With Salsa Verde
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Roasted Cauliflower With Salsa Verde

Buttery Fingerling Potatoes With Parsley
POPSUGAR Photography | Camilla Salem

Buttery Fingerling Potatoes With Parsley

Romaine With Creamy Avocado Dressing
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Romaine With Creamy Avocado Dressing

Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn
Damn Delicious

Slow-Cooker Creamed Corn

Get the recipe: slow-cooker creamed corn.

Grilled Corn With Pesto and Parmesan
Cooking For Keeps

Grilled Corn With Pesto and Parmesan

Creamy Mashed Potatoes
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Get the recipe: creamy mashed potatoes.