We’re always looking for new vegetable sides for family meals.
Of course, what’s appealing to one child might not be for others.
I have two kids: One loves spicy foods and puts hot sauce and kimchi on everything.
Casey Barber
The other is always asking if ketchup can count as his vegetable.
These kid-friendly vegetable recipes are healthy and easyperfect for weeknight dinners!
will actually want to eat seconds of.
Kid-Friendly Salad
Make salad something your kids will actually want to eat with this kid-friendly crudites plate.
Put it out before dinner and watch them eat all their veggies without a fuss!
Broccoli Casserole
This lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit.
Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.
The delicious glaze that forms on these maple-roasted sweet potatoes transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.
Find it in the gluten-free section of large supermarkets and natural foods stores.
Make this side dish ahead of time to let the flavors absorb into the cucumbers.
Oven Sweet Potato Fries
Baking sweet potato fries in the oven brings out their inherent sweetness.
Don’t use pre-shredded cheese here; shred it fresh for the best and creamiest results.
Serve with ketchup, marinara, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.
Serve the zucchini like a wedge of pizza, straight from the pan, with the cheese side up.
We named this recipe Mary’s Zucchini after the mom of one of our former Test Kitchen managers.
It’s perfect for just-picked zucchini.
Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme.
Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork, or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
Kale Chips
Not a fan of kale?
These crispy baked kale chips will convert you!
For the best result, don’t overcrowd the pans.
Dip into spicy Sriracha dipping sauce for a flavor explosion.
secure your ripe avocados for guacamole or toastonly firm ones will do when making these fries.
Edamame with Ginger Salt
Add zing to convenient frozen edamame with easy homemade seasoning.
Casey Barber
You’ll have leftover ginger salttry a sprinkle on steamed or roasted veggies.
This easy recipe will work with steamed carrots, turnips or rutabaga too.
Choose carrots that are on the thicker side for the best results.
Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables
Give your plate a pop of color with these healthy sheet-pan veggies.
Serve alongside a seared steak or roasted pork tenderloin and green beans.
Air-Fryer Onion Rings
These air-fryer onion rings are a great alternative to traditional deep-fried onion rings.
Jacob Fox
The homemade dipping sauce adds to the savory flavor and adds a creamy note to counter the crispy coating.
Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
These garlic-butter cauliflower bites are inspired by the crowd-pleasing flavors of classic garlic knots.
The combination of garlic and Parmesan cheese delivers on the classic savory flavor.
Greg DuPree
Jerrelle Guy
Rachel Marek
Brie Passano
Jacob Fox
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
