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Lebanese Radish Salad
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Side dish recipes to complement any main course
Matching the right side dish to your main course is as nuanced as a wine pairing. Sides serve to balance out the flavors, textures, and colors of entrees, while also rounding out the nutritional benefits of a meal. After all, these extra additions are what transform a single dish into a full-fledged meal. Many even prefer side dishes to the main course—Campbell's 2025 State of the Sides report found that almost two-thirds (63%) of Americans say they'd rather eat add-ons over the entrée, with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole ranked as some of the nation's favorite sides.
That's just as well, considering most Americans also need to eat more veggies. A study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2022 found that only 1 in 10 adults consume the recommended daily amount of vegetables. Generally, every adult should eat around 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day, so more people need to set aside the steak and pork chops in favor of Brussels sprouts and broccoli.
Even if you do fall in that 10%, though, we could all use a little more variety in our diets. Glazed carrots, corn on the cob, or fried green tomatoes—whichever sides you'd like to add to your dinner table, Stacker compiled a list of side dish recipes from Allrecipes. Here, vegetables take their rightful place at center stage to show off their complex array of flavors.
Keep reading for 33 fresh ideas to round out your next meal.
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Spring Pea Medley with Edible Bowl
- Rating: 4.4/5 (5 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Grilled Radicchio with Blue Cheese
- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Hasselback Potatoes
- Rating: 4.3/5 (496 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Lemon Couscous
- Rating: 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Greek-Style Lemon Roasted Potatoes
- Rating: 4.8/5 (293 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms (Fior di Zucca Ripieni)
- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 2 minutes
- Total time: 17 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 10 stuffed blossoms
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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Perfect Polenta
- Rating: 4.8/5 (271 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob
- Rating: 4.8/5 (524 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
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Basic Mashed Potatoes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (641 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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Tomato Zucchini Casserole
- Rating: 4.7/5 (730 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
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Best Fried Green Tomatoes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (1,065 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Microwave Baked Potato
- Rating: 4.2/5 (405 reviews)
- Prep time: 1 minute
- Cook time: 11 minutes
- Total time: 12 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Microwave Corn on the Cob
- Rating: 4.6/5 (558 reviews)
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 1
- Read more about the recipe here
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Low-Carb, Twice-Baked Cauliflower Casserole
- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer One-Bite Roasted Potatoes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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Buttery Garlic Green Beans
- Rating: 4.7/5 (775 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Pickled Beets
- Rating: 4.5/5 (282 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 60
- Yield: 10 pint jars
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,374 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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Sarah's Applesauce
- Rating: 4.8/5 (3,342 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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Old Fashioned Onion Rings
- Rating: 4.8/5 (1,843 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 3 minutes
- Total time: 18 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
- Rating: 4.6/5 (6,072 reviews)
- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Mexican Rice II
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,226 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
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Yellow Squash Casserole
- Rating: 4.7/5 (2,492 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yield: One 9x13-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
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Emily's Famous Hash Browns
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,219 reviews)
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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Best Spanish Rice
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3,187 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Ultimate Twice Baked Potatoes
- Rating: 4.7/5 (3,709 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Rating: 4.6/5 (4,374 reviews)
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 45 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
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Superb Sauteed Mushrooms
- Rating: 4.8/5 (721 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
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Sauteed Garden Fresh Green Beans
- Rating: 4.8/5 (159 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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Pan-Fried Asparagus
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1,795 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
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Glazed Carrots
- Rating: 4.7/5 (380 reviews)
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
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Cream Corn Like No Other
- Rating: 4.8/5 (2,411 reviews)
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Additional writing by Cu Fleshman.
