18 Vegetable Loaded Recipes to Boost Your Health

Looking to add some veggie goodness to your meals? Look no further! In this article, we’ve rounded up 18 mouthwatering vegetable side dishes that will steal the show at any dinner table. Whether you’re a dedicated herbivore or just trying to get more greens on your plate, these recipes have got you covered. From crispy roasted Brussels sprouts to creamy mashed sweet potatoes, there’s something here to satisfy every craving and elevate your meal to the next level.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

These oven-roasted Brussels sprouts are so easy to make! They come out super crispy and flavorful, and pair well with any dinner.
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Vegan Corn Chowder Recipe

Vegan Corn Chowder is so flavorful and creamy, it’s hard to believe it’s a dairy-free recipe. Gluten-free, thick and hearty chowder.
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Vegan Couscous Salad With Chickpeas

Bright vegan couscous salad with a fresh chili-lime vinaigrette! This vegan couscous bowl is one of the best easy vegan couscous recipes!
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Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale)

Here’s my mom’s recipe for traditional Romanian Cabbage Rolls (Sarmale) which I’ve been making for decades.
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Sheet Pan Chicken And Asparagus

This Sheet Pan Chicken and Asparagus recipe is great for meal prep. It’s baked on one pan and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup

This Copycat Panera Bread 10 Vegetable Soup is comforting, spicy, and loaded with vegetables. It’s easy to make in around thirty minutes, and I’ve made it gluten free! Bring on the comfort food.
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Minestrone Soup

This Easy Minestrone Soup will warm your bones from the inside out. It’s packed with fall seasonal vegetables and beans and has layers of warm Italian spices. I used quinoa instead of small pasta to make it gluten free and it adds a little boost of protein. (gluten free, with vegan option)
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Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Instant Pot Vegetable Soup is a great way to make use of your pressure cooker! The soup is heart-healthy, full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! Plus, the entire recipe is made in the Instant Pot, so clean up is a breeze.
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Easy Hamburger Soup

This easy hamburger soup is a delicious blend of flavors that will warm you up from the inside out. Packed with lean ground beef, a medley of fresh vegetables, and a savory broth, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day, and the best part is, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free!
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Garden Vegetable Soup

Endlessly adaptable, this Garden Vegetable Soup is the perfect veggie-packed way to nourish your body from the inside out this soup season! And the best part it is it takes under an hour to make and is only 131 calories per cup so it is great for lunches, dinners and meal prep when you are trying to stick to healthy eating goals!
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Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry With Shrimp (Low Carb, Gluten Free)

This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp is a great low carb dinner that is packed with flavor. I used peanut butter powder in the sauce to lower the fat and zucchini noodles to lower the carbs. {gluten free, low carb}
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Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice {Low Carb, Gluten Free}

How are those New Year’s Goals working? If you are trying to eat low carb, you’ll love this Chicken Fried Cauliflower Rice. It’s full of veggies and Asian flavor, plus low carb! (gluten free, low carb)
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Cauliflower Broccoli Bake With Alfredo {Keto}

Craving some creamy goodness? This Cauliflower Broccoli Bake with Alfredo {Keto} will satisfy your cheesy cravings. It’s packed with cauliflower rice, broccoli, alfredo sauce, and parmesan cheese. {gluten free, keto, low carb} Serve it as a side dish or make it a full meal by adding in some chicken.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Carrots and Asparagus

These sheet pan roasted carrots and asparagus are paired with a dijon vinaigrette and lightly toasted almonds to make the ultimate side dish!
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Crispy Corn and Crab Fritters With Spicy Mayo

Light batter filled with crab and corn gets quickly fried into crispy, delicious corn and crab fritters. Done in under 30 minutes!
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Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

This Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan proves that broccoli CAN and SHOULD be the star of your dinner.
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Sautéed Fresh Sweet Corn With Bell Peppers and Onions

Fresh sweet corn off the cob sautéed in butter and olive oil with red bell pepper on onion makes a delicious and easy summer side dish.
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Asparagus Mimosa

For this recipe you really need a fresh lemon because you’ll be using both lemon juice and lemon zest (which is totally a magic ingredient). Lemon zest allows you to use a lot of lemon flavor without a ton of acidity.
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Asparagus Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Bundles.

Buttery puff pastry bundles filled with prosciutto, smoked Gouda, and asparagus (works with any cheese or deli meat)
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Kfc Coleslaw Recipe

This KFC coleslaw recipe is a copycat version of the takeout classic. With minimal ingredients – this coleslaw is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks!
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Grilled Steak Tacos With Corn Salsa

Grilled Steak Tacos with Cucumber and Corn Salsa are the perfect summer dinner. Spicy skirt steak topped with the freshest cucumber and grilled corn salsa.
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Spicy Mango Slaw

This sweet & spicy mango slaw recipe is an easy side ready in 10 minutes! Creamy and so refreshing, it’s perfect on tacos, sliders & more.
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Chicken Noodle Casserole

This easy chicken noodle casserole is a complete meal in one pan with chicken, veggies and egg noodles all baked together in a creamy sauce! An easy dinner the whole family will love. The great thing about a casserole is that all those fantastic flavors come together to form a hearty and delicious dish!
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Alphabet Soup

Make your own homemade Alphabet Soup from scratch! This copycat soup recipe is both fun and flavorful. It’s budget-friendly, easy to make in just 30 minutes, and tastes incredible.
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Busy Day Soup

Busy Day Soup is fuss-free comfort food, easily made on hectic weeknights. Made entirely in one pot, this flavorful soup doesn’t require any chopping, sautéing, or browning – and it’s ready to serve in about 30 minutes!
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15 Minute Vegetable Curry

This tasty vegetable curry recipe is filled with hearty red lentils and a rainbow of vegetables. It only takes 15 minutes to make this delicious plant-based meal!
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Instant Pot Fried Rice

Make this Deliciously Easy Instant Pot Fried Rice Recipe (Pressure Cooker Fried Rice) with few ingredients from your pantry! Fragrant Chinese Egg Fried Rice is a simple yet highly adaptable side dish or weeknight meal.
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Corned Beef And Cabbage Grilled Cheese On Rye

This Corned Beef and Cabbage Grilled Cheese Sandwich is the perfect way to use up St. Patrick’s Day leftovers! Or just an easy way to celebrate!
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Creamy Chicken And Corn Soup With Bacon

Creamy and satisfying corn soup flavored with crispy bacon and loaded with vegetables. This soup is perfect for a cool fall or winter night!
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Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower

This Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower is a delicious healthy side dish. It is easy to make and goes with any protein.
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Teriyaki Flank Steak With Veggies

Teriyaki flank steak boasts sweet, spicy and savoury flavours in every mouthful. Some of the ingredients in the sauce help tenderize the meat. This means you can expect the flank steak on a cast iron skillet to come out juicy and delicious.
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Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

Wondering what to make for dinner? This simple 30 minute meal could be on your table tonight. Consider this easy Instant Pot vegetable soup. It’s bursting with healthy fresh and frozen vegetables and flavoured with tasty ingredients such as paprika, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Making soup in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker is tasty vegetarian or vegan soup recipe.
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Leftover Ham Pot Pie with Biscuits

This simple pot pie recipe is rich, creamy, filling, and bursting with juicy ham and colorful veggies. Whether you’re looking for leftover ham recipes or you simply want to make a tasty pie with ham steak and creamy sauce, you’ll be please you picked this recipe.
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Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry (Using Frozen Vegetables)

Weeknight shortcuts are the best! Try this Instant Pot Chicken Stir Fry using frozen vegetables for a quick one-pot wonder dinner the whole family will love.
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Vegetable Korma (In 30 Mins)

This 30-mins vegetable korma recipe is the perfect way to have a delicious dinner, without breaking the bank or spending hours in the kitchen. So put on your apron and get ready to whip up this easy korma sauce and load it with chickpeas, carrots, green peas, potatoes, green beans, and mushrooms. Everyone will be asking for seconds!
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