These Veggie Sides Are Why You’re Skipping the Main Dish
Some side dishes are so good they steal the spotlight. These vegetable recipes bring bold flavors, satisfying textures, and plenty of color that might make you forget about the main course.
From roasted favorites to fresh, inventive takes, each dish is made to impress and delight. Even the most devoted meat-eaters won’t be able to resist seconds.
Simple Smoked Vegetables
Smoked vegetables make a delicious side dish for any protein you’re grilling or smoking. They can be done in as little as twenty minutes.
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Smoked Corn On The Cob
As the warm embrace of summer gives way to the crispness of autumn, one culinary tradition bridges these seasons: Smoked Corn on the Cob!
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Smoked Potatoes
These Smoked Potatoes are a straightforward side dish that you can put in the smoker when you smoke your main dish.
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Smoked Sweet Potato
Smoked sweet potatoes combine the rustic, primal allure of smoking with the rich sweetness of this root vegetable.
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Roasted Corn And Black Bean Salsa
This Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa has a wonderful smoky flavor from the grill! Corn and Black Bean Salsa can be as spicy as you like!
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Smoked Baked Potato
A Smoked Baked Potato is the perfect side dish for anything you smoke this season. A new twist on a classic side dish.
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Grilled Chili Lime Mexican Street Corn Elote Ribs
These chili-lime Mexican corn ribs are grilled to perfection and topped with classic elote toppings, including cotija cheese. They are perfect for BBQs!
Get The Recipe: Grilled Chili Lime Mexican Street Corn (Elote) Ribs.
Marinated Zucchini Summer Squash
Whether you eat them straight away or pack them for a picnic, these lemon and basil marinated zucchini and summer squash make a delicious, easy side dish.
Get The Recipe: Marinated grilled zucchini – Caroline’s Cooking.
Israeli Couscous With Grilled Vegetables Weekdaysupper
This Israeli couscous salad with grilled vegetables makes a great side or light vegetarian meal. Easy to make, adapt & can be made ahead. Great for summer.
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Grilled Nectarine And Arugula Salad
This grilled nectarine salad makes the perfect summer side: sweet, juicy nectarines, peppery arugula, smooth goat’s cheese & crunchy pine nuts.
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Grilled Vegetables
Easy grilled vegetables with a herb, garlic, and lemon sauce. Charred and bursting with flavor – perfect side for summer BBQs or meal prep.
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Grilled Artichokes
Artichokes may seem a little fiddly, but they are well worth the effort, especially when they taste as good as these grilled artichokes—a great appetizer or side dish.
Get The Recipe: Grilled artichokes – Caroline’s Cooking.
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers are a fun appetizer for a BBQ or grilling party. Finger food peppers stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, cooked in a smoker. Great for summer, 4th of July, and game day.
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Southwestern Garbanzo Salad
Southwestern Salad, featuring garbanzo beans, chipotle, lime, and roasted garlic dressing, is loaded with fresh veggies for a vibrant summer salad!
Get The Recipe: Southwestern Salad.
