15 EASY Vegetable Recipes
Adding vegetables to every meal is important to a balanced diet. Here are 15 easy vegetable recipes that add in color and nutrients to every dish!
One of the biggest hang ups Ben and I had when we first started dating was the he thought I lacked vegetables in my cooking. Okay, fair. I’m a Czech girl – we subsisted on meat and potatoes for eons. Adding in other colors was a feat. Not that I didn’t like veggies, but I just went with what was easy.
But adding in vegetables to dishes became much easier the more I did it. Whether you’re looking for an easy side dish like the sweet and spicy gochujang and bacon carrots, or this super easy vegetable soup recipe in the potato leek soup, which is vegetarian and can be made vegan friendly – veggies are great ways to boost your nutrient counts and stay full for longer.
Some of my favorites in this round up are the 5 minute garden salsa which I put to use every summer with my overabundance of tomatoes. It’s done in a food processor, so easy! Then there is the asparagus and egg avocado toast. It’s taking avocado toast to a new level, especially with homemade sourdough.
Harissa Roasted Butternut Squash with Dates
This recipe is Whole30 compliant, packed with fiber, healthy fats, and jammed with warm flavors like harissa and cinnamon.
Sweet and Spicy Gochujang and Bacon Carrots
Sweet and spicy gochujang and bacon carrots are an excellent side dish to any meal, with fresh garlic, ginger and crispy bacon! Made all in one skillet means no added dishes for you either! This would also be amazing with roasted beets or cabbage!
Garlic Parmesan Crusted Delicata Squash
This easy 30 minutes side dish is a perfect sidekick to any meal! Garlic parmesan crusted delicata squash is super fast, and there is hardly any prep required! It’s oven roasted and the parmesan cheese gets a crispy texture. You could also do this with cauliflower.
5-Minute Fresh Garden Salsa
This chunky, garden-fresh salsa is the best way to use homegrown tomatoes! Beyond chips, this is amazing topped on eggs, and toast in the morning. It’s easy enough for a weeknight snack.
Asparagus and Egg Avocado Toast
This is a complete breakfast in one slice of toast. With roasted asparagus, sliced egg and avocado with a dollop of dijon mustard this asparagus and egg avocado toast is a heck of a way to begin your day. Or even happy hour. Spritz this with a little lemon juice right before serving for extra brightness.
Potato Spinach and Cheddar Quiche
This potato spinach and cheddar quiche is quick and easy for a fabulous brunch using leftover ingredients to boot! Potatoes aren’t a typical add to a quiche, but you will be shocked at how well they melt into the custard.
Oil Free Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Are these oil free double chocolate chip zucchini muffins breakfast or dessert? You decide! Filled with vegetables for a healthier muffin.
Who doesn’t love chocolate, but in a healthy way?
Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
Impossibly crispy, and utterly kid friendly, these crispy baked zucchini fries are a hit with everyone. And don’t forget to serve them with marinara for dipping! I had to add in another yummy crusted veggie. These “fries” make you feel less guilty than their fried counterpart.
Skillet Roasted Broccoli and Sausage with Polenta
This rustic dinner is hearty, filling, and absolutely packed with flavor. You can mix and match your roasted vegetables with roasted corn, green beans, or brussels sprouts to fiber max your meal.
Easy Roasted Potatoes with Lemon and Dill
Fresh and easy roasted potatoes with lemon and dill are a great side dish for a weeknight meal, or alongside any protein!
Tabasco Grilled Veggie Skewers
Perfect for packing in the vegetables, these Tabasco Grilled Veggie Skewers are spicy, smoky and full of summer flavor. Even your kids will get after these vegetables! Once grilled they can be added to fresh pasta with a light tomato sauce. Mix and match your vegetables, with the eggplant or zucchini, adding Italian seasoning to it and it’s mad flavorful!
Creamy Vegetarian Potato Leek and White Bean Soup
With winter coming, make a delicious creamy vegetarian potato leek and white bean soup to keep you warm! Gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian, this will keep you warm and satisfied all winter long!
How-To :: Make the Perfect Baked Potato
There is something special about the humble baked potato! See how to get the perfect fluffy inside in this baked potato recipe, every time! I was taught this trick by an Idaho potato grower and it looks picture perfect every time!
Vegetarian Portabella Mushroom Au Jus Sandwiches
Hearty Portabella mushrooms gives these a meaty texture without having meat in them. And butter caramelized onions make these ultra decadent, especially when you melt white cheddar cheese on top.
Dukkah Roasted Veggie Pilaf Bowl
This is your one stop shop for a jazzy meatless Monday meal, with African spices and veggies galore! This Dukkah roasted veggie pilaf bowl is done in 30 minutes, serves a whole family, and is gluten free, vegetarian, and has paleo and vegan options to make it suit your dietary needs!
Sheet Pan Steak and Veggies
An all in one sheet pan dinner, this Sheet Pan Flank Steak and Veggies will serve the whole family with three veggies and a great seared flank steak that is perfectly cooked!
FINE! There are 16 here in this round up! But are we really complaining? ha!
