Veggie Side Recipes – Adding a delicious side of vegetables to your meat dishes not only adds a pop of color and texture but also boosts the nutritional value of your meal. There are endless options, from roasted Brussels sprouts and root vegetables to sautéed zucchini and greens. Take your meat dishes to the next level with these quick and easy vegetable side dishes. Enjoy!
Veggie Side Recipes: 30 Quick Easy Vegetable Sides To Go With Meat
1. Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion
![Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/fried-collard-greens-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/braised-Collard-Greens-with-Onion.jpg)
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Roasted Vegetables with Tomato and Parmesan
![Roasted Vegetables with Tomato and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/tomato-parmesan-roasted-vegetables-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/roasted-mediterranean-vegetables.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans
![Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-green-beans-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Roasted-Green-Beans-Recipe-5.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Cheesy Asparagus Casserole
![Cheesy Asparagus Casserole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-asparagus-casserole-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/oven-baked-asparagus-gratin-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
![Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/instant-pot-mashed-potatoes-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Sauteed Zucchini Recipe
![Sauteed Zucchini Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/easy-sauteed-zucchini-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Sauteed-Zucchini-Recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter
![Simple Butternut Squash Steaks with Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-butternut-squash-steaks-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Butternut-Squash-Steaks.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Sautéed Beets with Garlic Butter Sauce
![Sautéed Beets with Garlic Butter Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sauteed-beets-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/how-to-cook-beets.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Garlic Green Beans
![Garlic Green Beans - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/green-beans-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Easy-Garlic-Green-Beans-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter
![Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-zucchini-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Sauteed-Garlic-Butter-Zucchini-Recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin
![Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/brussels-sprouts-gratin-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/baked-brussels-sprouts-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. 2-Minutes Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Cream Cheese Parmesan Sauce
![2-Minutes Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Garlic Cream Cheese Parmesan Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/instant-pot-brussels-sprouts-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/brussels-sprout-recipes-5.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Green Beans with Garlic Parmesan
![Green Beans with Garlic Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-green-beans-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/easy-green-beans-recipe-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach
![Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-sauteed-spinach-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sauteed-fresh-spinach.jpg)
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. Baked Zucchini and Cheese
![Baked Zucchini and Cheese - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/baked-zucchini-and-cheese-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cheesy-Zucchini-Bake-dinner.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon
![Quick Collard Greens with Bacon - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/collard-greens-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/quick-and-easy-collard-greens.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
17. Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe
![Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-zucchini-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/zucchini-grilled-side-dish.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Air fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes
![Air fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/air-fryer-asparagus-tomatoes-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/air-fried-veggies-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Creamed Spinach
![Creamed Spinach - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamed-spinach-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/creamed-spinach-recipe-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing
![Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-napa-cabbage-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/roasted-napa-cabbage.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet
![Garlic Bacon Broccoli Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-bacon-broccoli-skillet-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/broccoli-side-dish-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan
![Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-asparagus-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Garlic-Parmesan-baked-Asparagus-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. 10-Minute Broccoli Stir-Fry
![10-Minute Broccoli Stir-Fry - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/broccoli-stir-fry-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sauteed-broccoli-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet
![Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sauteed-cabbage-kale-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sauteed-cabbage-recipe-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach
![Creamy Garlic Mushrooms with Bacon Spinach - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-garlic-mushrooms-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Creamy-Garlic-Mushrooms.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach
![5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/sauteed-spinach-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Sauteed-Lemon-Garlic-Spinach-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale
![Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-butter-cauliflower-rice-with-kale](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Garlic-Butter-Cauliflower-Rice-with-Kale-recipe-1-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
28. Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash
![Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-butter-spaghetti-squash-mash-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Parmesan-Butter-Spaghetti-Squash-Mash-recipe-4.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
29. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet
![Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/parmesan-cauliflower-rice-skillet](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/parmesan-cauliflower-rice-recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
30. Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges
![Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cabbage Wedges - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-garlic-parmesan-cabbage-wedges-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/baked-cabbage-wedges.jpg)
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
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30 Quick & Easy Veggie Sides To Go With Meat: Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion
by eatwell101
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 12 min
Try our fried collard greens simmered with onion, garlic, and a hot sauce kick. This easy, low-carb collard greens side dish is your perfect weeknight lifesaver that pairs with any protein!
Ingredients you need for the Quick Fried Collard Greens with Onion
Directions
1. To make the sauteed collard greens with onion: Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, then cook for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
2. Add the chopped collard greens to the Dutch oven and cook for 3 minutes or until collard greens are wilted. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, then cover the Dutch oven and let steam the collard greens for 5 minutes or until collard greens are tender. Stir in the hot sauce and cook for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce. Sprinkle with red chili pepper flakes, if you like.
4. Transfer the collard greens and onion to a serving dish and serve immediately. Enjoy! ❤️
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