10+ New Veggie Side Recipes To Make This Fall

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These new recipes just might become the side dishes you make on repeat this fall! Each one is packed with seasonal veggies like cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli. Pair options like our Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage and Parmesan Cauliflower Tots with any entree for a satisfying and balanced fall meal. 

Parmesan Bubble Cauliflower

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel


These crispy cauliflower bites were inspired by the viral TikTok trend Bubble Potatoes. This version replaces the potato with cauliflower but sticks to the combination of rice flour and potato starch to ensure a crispy outside and creamy, tender inside. Serve these cauliflower bites with your favorite dipping sauce.

Garlic-Parmesan Melting Cabbage

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel


The tender cabbage in this easy recipe melts in your mouth and picks up the flavors of garlic, Parmesan cheese and a little spice from crushed red pepper as it simmers in a creamy broth in the oven. Serve this easy dish with roasted chicken or pork.

Parmesan Cauliflower Tots

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek


Cauliflower stands in for potato in this taterless cauliflower tot recipe. Cauliflower is mashed, then mixed with cheese and given a crispy breadcrumb coating before being baked. These healthy cauliflower tater tots make a delicious side dish or appetizer. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce.

Carolina Gelen’s Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan

Photographed by Nico Schinco/Courtesy of Clarkson Potter Publishers


In her new cookbook, Carolina Gelen writes: “In a world where cauliflower seems to get relegated to replacing one carb or another, there’s something refreshing in letting cauliflower be its true self. Thinly shaved to highlight its pleasant crunch, the cauliflower may have a modest flavor but it’s perfectly paired with the punchy vinaigrette in this chic, monochromatic salad.”

Charred Cabbage with Buttermilk-Herb Dressing

Cabbage becomes slightly smoky and deeply flavorful when it hits the hot grill. Ready in just 20 minutes, this side dish, finished with a tangy buttermilk dressing, pairs perfectly with grilled meats, chicken or seafood.

Cabbage & Edamame Salad with Peanut Dressing

Ali Redmond


This colorful salad offers up plenty of fiber and plant-based protein, thanks to peanut butter and edamame. This combination of ingredients creates a nutritious, balanced side that can help support stable blood sugar levels while offering up big, bold flavors. Mint, basil and cilantro all work well here. Choose one or combine them all for a more complex flavor.

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Almonds, Olives & Feta

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek


The combination of roasted cauliflower with crunchy toasted almonds, briny olives and tangy feta creates a well-balanced salad that’s perfect as a side dish or a light main course mixed with cooked farro or spelt.

Crispy Lemon-Herb Roasted Potatoes

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek


These lemon-herb potatoes are a versatile side dish that marries the bright, zesty flavor of lemon with the aromatic notes of oregano, pairing beautifully with a range of main courses from roasted chicken and pork to seafood. We love the robust and earthy flavor of oregano, but feel free to swap it out for another fresh herb that pairs well with lemon, such as rosemary or sage.

Broccoli au Gratin

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower


Broccoli au Gratin is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender broccoli florets with a creamy cheese sauce and a golden, crispy topping. This easy dish pairs well as a side for holiday meals but is quick enough even for weeknights. We love the combination of savory Gruyère and Cheddar cheeses, but feel free to use just one or the other or, better yet, your own favorite melting cheese for a unique twist.

Garlic-Parmesan-Rosemary Bubble Potatoes

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower


These rosemary-garlic potatoes are anything but ordinary. Inspired by a viral TikTok trend, these pillowy potatoes are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside, infused with the savory flavors of Parmesan cheese, rosemary and garlic. If you want to use less oil, you can skip the frying altogether and cook these crispy bites in the air fryer instead.

Cacio e Pepe Sautéed Cabbage

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower


This cabbage cacio e pepe dish captures the essence of the classic Italian pasta recipe. It features a simple yet flavorful combination of Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly cracked black pepper, coating strips of sliced and sautéed green cabbage. This easy side dish can be enjoyed on its own, or you can turn it into a meal by combining it with cooked whole-wheat pasta.

Crispy Caesar-Inspired Potatoes

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines


Creamy, crispy and full of flavor, these roasted potatoes are a delicious side for any entree. Cornstarch helps make the potatoes extra crispy, so don’t skip that step! We love the mix of multicolored potatoes, but you can use one color if you prefer. The yogurt spread is reminiscent of a classic Caesar dressing, packed with cheesy, salty and garlicky notes in every bite.

Roasted Honey-Balsamic Cauliflower

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling


These tender cauliflower bites are seasoned with a blend of spices and then coated in batter to ensure the sweet and tangy honey-balsamic drizzle soaks into every bite. They make a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or steak, or you can serve them over rice or noodles for a delicious vegetarian main course.

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