3 Easy Vegetable Side Dishes

Too often vegetables are the afterthought of a meal. We’re so busy running around the kitchen preparing a meal, then 5 minutes before the food is done we think, “oh yea I need some veggies so why don’t I pull out a steamable broccoli from the freezer and microwave it quick”. Then we wonder why our kids and picky husbands want nothing to do with the vegetables on their plate. Vegetables do not have to be an afterthought and do not have to be boring! In fact, I often center the meal around the veggies I want to eat. Here are 3 easy vegetable side dishes that would be perfect for any meal. They’re easy vegetables to make, but certainly not void of flavor.

1. Easy Sweet Potatoes

Gluten free, soy free, and vegan

This sweet potato recipe is so fantastic. Yea you heard it, I’m describing I veggie side dish as fantastic. For this recipe, I used purple sweet potatoes but you can use any kind you prefer. The great thing about sweet potatoes is they are a starchy vegetable. Which means they so filling you might not even need any grains on the side of your meal. That means one less thing to make and that’s always a huge plus! Get the recipe now!

2. Easy Roasted Zucchini

Gluten free, soy free, and vegan

Zucchini is definitely an underrated veggie. Personally, it’s one of my favorites. I love that you can steam it for a soft veggie side dish or roast in the oven until it’s a little bit crispy. This recipe shows you how to roast your zucchini in thin little slices, leaving them flavorful and a bit crispy. It’s also not lacking in seasoning, which is always a must. Get the recipe now!

3. Vegan Cauliflower

Gluten free, soy free, and vegan

Wow, this cauliflower is delicious. Rich and flavorful, especially good for an Asian style meal. You would think this Cauliflower has soy sauce but instead, the recipe calls for coconut aminos. Check it out now!