Tired of hearing your family complain about eating their vegetables? Do we have recipes for you! From salads to pie to casseroles, fresh vegetables are the star of these 20 recipes. Some are delicious side dishes while others are hearty enough to be served for lunch or dinner. Trust us, your family will go from veggie haters to lovers… and request seconds.
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms
"Perfect for a cocktail party, brunch, luncheon or even alongside a steak at dinner. This is a very economical side dish. These mushrooms are juicy with a crunchy top. Garlic butter and bread crumbs add to the flavor." - The Kitchen Crew
Slap Your Mama It's So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole
"This is a tried and true Southern recipe that can be modified by adding meat or rice to it to make it a meal by itself. Chicken or turkey can be added to it, so bring on the leftovers. My daughter loves this recipe." - Sherri
Fried Zucchini
"I love using up my fresh garden zucchini, which seems to always be more than I can keep up with. These fried zucchini strips go fast, so make plenty and serve 'em up while it's good and hot." - Holly
Vidalia Onion Pie Recipe
"This savory Vidalia Onion Pie Recipe has layers of onions, milk, eggs, and cheese. This classic Southern recipe has a nice mild onion flavor and makes a delicious side dish." - Paula
Lemony Vegetable Stir-Fry
"Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, we really loved this vegetable stir-fry. Filled with zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli, it's just as good (and easy) as picking up take out." - The Kitchen Crew
Cheesy Pasta and Veggie Frittata
"My family loves spaghetti but I always make too much pasta. This is a great way to use that extra pasta. It's also a great way to get those vegetables into picky eaters. My kids love it because it's so cheesy." - Nancy
Roasted Cauliflower With Sweet Mini Peppers
"Have any of you ever just looked in the fridge and think I have a lot of odds and ends items that need to be used? This is one of those recipes I came up with cleaning out my fridge and thinking just that." - Debbie
Cheesy Baked Asparagus
"When I was going through treatments for cancer 3 years ago, I learned a lot about the foods I needed to eat and asparagus was one of them. I would make this at a minimum of once a week and it is absolutely delicious. I even got my husband hooked on asparagus with this recipe." - Janet
Fresh Corn Pie
"This is a very old recipe of mine. Just a pretty and delicious way to serve that yummy summer corn! You could probably sub frozen corn, but I don't think canned corn would be a very good substitute for this recipe." - Kelly
Broccoli Crunch Salad With a Parmesan Twist
"Light, crisp, savory, and sweet are the words that come to mind when I describe this salad." - Mary Kay
Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad
"The sweet corn is the star of this salad and some creamy avocado and crispy bacon back it up perfectly! The dressing for this corn salad is a simple mayonnaise with a hit of lime juice along with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro for even more flavour!" - Kevin
Zucchini and Squash Au Gratin
"This is an amazing side dish and cooks up so quick it won't heat your kitchen up. For an even better taste, smoke it in the smoker!" - Bobbie
Orange Sesame Roast Asparagus
"Asparagus is one of my favourite things about spring and it’s so easy to prepare! You can steam it, saute it, grill it or roast it and It’s great with just a bit of salt and pepper or tossed in a tasty dressing like an orange sesame ginger dressing." - Kevin
Orzo and Spinach Salad
"This salad is bursting with flavor and is so quick and easy. You eat serve it as a side salad or add some grilled chicken, or shrimp or even canned tuna and make a light meal." - Grace
Roasted Garlic Zucchini and Squash
"A delicious way to use up all the extra zucchini and squash you have during the summer months. Quick to prepare, and a light side to go with those grilled meals." - Tina
Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Wedges
"A simple yet delectable recipe, Bacon Wrapped Sweet Potato Wedges are the perfect appetizer or side dish. " - Paula
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
"Loaded Cauliflower Casserole is steamed cauliflower combined with cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, bacon, and chives. Cauliflower has never tasted this good!" - Beth
Zucchini and Tomatoes Foil Packets
"Simple simple side dish a little cheese and the little ones are sure to at least try these green treasures." - Natalie
Brussels Sprouts With Easy Hot Bacon Dressing
"This recipe has been known to transform Brussels sprouts haters into lovers! The dressing can be used for a green or potato salad or anything else that needs hot bacon dressing." - Natalie