Vegetables
Roasted, braised, grilled, and raw preparations.
59 recipes
salad
6 recipes
Agurkesalat (Scandinavian Pickled Cucumber Salad)
Scandinavian pickled cucumber salad with dill and white vinegar. A 15-minute Nordic side for salmon and meatballs.
Kongnamul Muchim (Korean Seasoned Bean Sprouts)
Korean seasoned bean sprouts with sesame and scallion. A 15-minute banchan side that keeps all week.
Lomi Lomi Salmon (Hawaiian Salmon Salad)
Lomi Lomi Salmon with cured salmon, tomato, and sweet onion. A refreshing Hawaiian side for any plate lunch.
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream)
Mizeria — a Polish cucumber salad in sour cream with dill. The simplest, most refreshing side in 15 minutes.
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad)
Chinese smashed cucumber salad with garlic, chili oil, and black vinegar. A 15-minute Sichuan appetizer.
Vinegret (Ukrainian Beet and Potato Salad)
Vinegret — a jewel-toned Ukrainian beet salad with potatoes, pickles, and sunflower oil. A make-ahead classic.
vegetables
30 recipes
Aloo Gobi (Indian Potato and Cauliflower)
Aloo gobi — North India's beloved dry curry with potatoes, cauliflower, turmeric, and cumin.
Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush — smoky charred eggplant dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with warm pita.
Classic Tomato Bruschetta
Classic tomato bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil on toasted bread.
Edamame with Sea Salt
Steamed edamame in the pod with flaky sea salt — the simplest Japanese appetizer.
Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)
Esquites — charred corn kernels with mayo, cotija, chili powder, and lime in a bowl.
Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Garlic sautéed spinach with olive oil, red pepper flakes, and lemon — done in 10 minutes.
stewed
5 recipes
Cà Tím Kho (Vietnamese Caramelized Eggplant)
Vietnamese caramelized eggplant in fish sauce and sugar. A savory-sweet side that pairs with any rice dish.
Maque Choux (Cajun Smothered Corn)
Maque Choux with sweet corn, bell pepper, and cream. A Cajun smothered corn dish ready in 25 minutes.
Rajas con Crema (Creamy Roasted Poblano Strips)
Rajas con crema — roasted poblano strips in Mexican crema with corn and onion. A 30-minute comfort side.
Smothered Okra (Cajun Stewed Okra and Tomatoes)
Cajun smothered okra with tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper. A Louisiana staple that eliminates the slime.
Takiawase (Simmered Vegetables in Dashi)
Takiawase — seasonal vegetables simmered separately in dashi and composed on a plate. A kaiseki technique.
greens
2 recipes
Callaloo (Caribbean Braised Greens)
Callaloo with coconut milk, scotch bonnet, and garlic. A silky Caribbean braised greens dish in 30 minutes.
Horta Vrasta (Greek Boiled Greens with Lemon)
Greek boiled greens dressed with olive oil and lemon. A 15-minute taverna staple that pairs with everything.
grilled
1 recipes
Other
6 recipes
Creamed Spinach
Wilted spinach in a rich béchamel with garlic and nutmeg — the classic steakhouse side dish.
Glazed Carrots
Carrots simmered in butter, honey, and thyme until tender and glossy — the simplest elegant side dish.
Roasted Root Vegetables
Caramelized carrots, parsnips, and beets roasted with herbs — a colorful, hands-off side for any season.
Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
Thick-cut cauliflower roasted golden and topped with bright chimichurri — a plant-based centerpiece.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant slices layered with marinara and mozzarella, baked until bubbly — Italian-American comfort.
Ratatouille (Confit Byaldi)
Thinly sliced vegetables fanned over piperade and slow-roasted — the elegant Provençal version from the film.
Roasted
1 recipes
fried
4 recipes
Festival (Jamaican Sweet Fried Dumplings)
Jamaican festival dumplings — sweet, crispy fried cornmeal dough. The essential side for jerk chicken.
Maduros (Sweet Fried Plantains)
Sweet fried plantains caramelized in oil until golden. A 15-minute Caribbean side for rice, beans, and grilled meats.
Southern Fried Okra
Southern fried okra with a crispy cornmeal crust — the gateway recipe for okra skeptics.
Syrniki (Ukrainian Cheese Pancakes)
Syrniki — golden Ukrainian cheese pancakes made with farmer's cheese. Crispy outside, creamy inside, 25 minutes.
