When the air gets crisp and the leaves start changing, add a seasonal touch to your meals with side dishes featuring fall vegetables. From sweet potato fries to honey-glazed parsnips, roasted Brussels sprouts, and loaded cauliflower, these are seasonal side dishes you’ll make all season long. They’re hearty and delicious and will have your kids asking for seconds.
Caramelized Butternut Squash
“This side dish is truly delicious and goes well with most meats or fish.” – Sandra Ann Marie
Rosemary Bacon Brussels Sprouts & New Potatoes
“When my husband and I married, he hated Brussels sprouts. But, like MOST men, POOF… just add bacon and it’s almost a guaranteed winner!” – Staci
Fried Cabbage With Bacon
“I love this as a main dish or a side dish ever since my grandma used to make this and spoon bread.” – Kadijah
Jamie’s Loaded Cauliflower
“This is such a great dish to make and eat. It is just like my loaded potatoes, only made with cauliflower.” – Jamie
Oven-Roasted Potato Wedges
“These are wonderful with burgers, fried fish, or just about anything!” – April
Roast Broccoli
“Roasting is a simple and super tasty way to enjoy some broccoli!” – Kevin
Honey-Glazed Parsnips
“My nephew and nieces love these. So does my hubby (me, too)! Carrots are also really good if you don’t like parsnips.” – Michelle
Sensational Spinach
“This is a vegetable side dish that we have had in our family for many years. I love it and can eat it cold the next day! We usually make this for the holidays.” – Barb
Country Fried Cauliflower
“We are always looking for various recipes for fresh vegetables, and cauliflower is one of them. But sometimes it is boring with the regular cheese sauces that are not as healthy. This recipe calls for frying the cauliflower, but that is the country style in my Southern taste.” – Sena
Grandpa’s Sweet Potato Fries
“My grandfather makes these delicious sweet potato fries. I was lucky enough for him to share the recipe with me.” – Tara
Butternut Squash Risotto
“I love risotto. It has such creaminess without the cream!” – Susan
Roasted Cauliflower With Sweet Mini Peppers
“Roasted Cauliflower With Sweet Mini Peppers is the perfect side for any meal. This is a simple and tasty way to make roasted veggies.” – Debbie
Potatoes, Cabbage, and Bacon
“My family has been making this dish forever. Everyone who tries it loves it.” – Lora
Crispy Oven-Baked Beet Chips
“This recipe is so easy and so good for you is not even funny. My kids love them because they taste like roasted corn.” – Karina
Acorn Squash Baked in Butter and Maple Syrup
“When acorn squash became plentiful in the fall, my mom would fix this frequently, and no wonder, they are delicious but so easy to fix.” – Jane
Cauliflower Broccoli Casserole
“Everyone always likes this a lot and wants the recipe.” – Leona
Roasted Butternut Squash With Sage & Dried Cherries
“It’s fall and time for squash. I love butternut squash and paired with the sage and dried cherries it’s so delicious.” – Jo
Juet
“My great-grandmother brought this recipe from Belgium when she happily graced our shores slightly before the 1900s. She, my grandmother, and my mom loved to make it. My sibs and I even liked it cold and shared it with our friends.” – Marlene
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
“My kids love Brussels sprouts, but I have converted many Brussels haters with the recipe. When roasted, they’re salty, nutty, and crisp on the outside. The insides are so soft and tender.” – Leslie
Scrumptious Oven Roasted Potatoes
“I found this was a great twist on roasted potatoes. I often serve this with my vermouth chicken.” – Mark