From mac and cheese to colorful side salads, we have something for everyone and every occasion.

Here are some of our favorite vegetarian side dishessome of which are more vegetable-forward than others.

The sweetness from the squash and the earthiness from the zucchini is the perfect blend for asummer cookout.

Southern Living Three Pickle Potato Salad

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Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

Gussy up your mashed potatoes by making these creamy, crispy duchess potatoes.

Strawberry-Spinach Salad

Nothing says spring like a fresh strawberry and spinach salad.

Hearty spinach and sweet strawberries are topped with blue cheese and candied pecans for a textural and flavorful delight.

Southern Living Smashed Oven-Fried Okra on a platter to serve with dipping sauce

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Ready in just 30 minutes, this side is perfect and made with ingredients you have in your pantry.

Grilled Asparagus

A healthy side dish ready in less than 10 minutes?

They caramelize beautifully in a high-temp oven.

Southern Living Asparagus Casserole in the dish to serve

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Top with toasted pine nuts just before serving for a crunchy finish.

These thin-skinned spuds are perfect for roasting because they don’t require peeling.

Toss in toasted breadcrumbs andhard-boiled eggsfor extra flavor.

Southern Living Butternut Squash Salad on a platter to serve

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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

No mushy Brussels sprouts here.

Cream cheese, half-and-half, and butter ensure these are nothing short of divine.

Glazed Carrots

Fresh-squeezedorange juiceand orange marmalade give these multicolored carrots and shallots a sweet finish.

Southern Living Sauteed Squash and Zucchini in a serving bowl

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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

That’s how good it is."

Another noted even their 14-year-old son claimed it was his new favorite way to eat cabbage.

Roasted Garlic Duchess Potatoes

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Once cooked, add a squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled goat cheese, and a sprinkle ofeverything bagelseasoning.

Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

The only other ingredients you need are Parmesan cheese, lemon, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Southern Living Strawberry Spinach Salad on a platter to serve

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Once they’re browned, add apple cider vinegar and honey to create a syrupy coating.

Baked Acorn Squash

Do more with less.

This winter squash doesn’t need much to highlight its naturally nutty-sweet flavor and creamy texture.

Southern Living Butternut Squash-and-Fennel Gratin in the pan ready to serve

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Enjoy these as is or fill them with toppings of your choice.

Toss them all together with a homemade shallot vinaigrette and crumbled feta cheese.

Honey-Butter Skillet Corn

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Double the sweetness, double the deliciousness.

Southern Living Fried Potatoes and Onions in a bowl to serve

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Crispy Potatoes

The key to crispy potatoes is not overcrowding your sheet tray.

Otherwise, they will end up steaming themselves.

Even those that are not fans of squash love this!"

Southern Living Air Fryer Green Beans on a platter to serve

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Our version usescarrot ribbonsfor a pretty and tasty dish.

Poblano andbell peppersadd color.

Swap jalapenos for the bell pepper for even more heat.

Southern Living Smashed Potatoes on a platter to serve

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Pickled okra is a tangy, pleasant surprise.

grilled asparagus on a platter with a serving fork

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Southern Living Roasted Brussels Sprouts on a platter to serve

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Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

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Southern Living Tomato Pudding in the baking dish with a serving scooped out

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Vegetarian Dirty Rice

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Creamed Spinach

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Southern Living Tennessee Onions in the dish ready to serve

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Southern Living Watermelon, Mint, Feta, And Fried Peanut Salad in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Stir-Fried Sesame Eggplant With Basil in the pan to serve

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Southern Living Roasted Fingerling Potatoes in a serving bowl with forks

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Chopped Kale Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs

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Southern Living Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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Southern Living Stewed Squash in a bowl to serve

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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts

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Southern Living Homemade Mashed Potatoes in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Glazed Carrots on a serving platter with a serving fork beside

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Southern Living Cabbage Casserole in the dish to serve with a serving scooped out

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asparagus topped with goat cheese and seasoning

Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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air fryer zucchini chips

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Southern Living - Deviled Egg Potato Salad

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Roasted Broccolini

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skillet-roasted carrots in a white skillet

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Southern Living Baked Acorn Squash on a plate to serve with extra pepper

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Asparagus Gratin

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Southern Living Grilled Potatoes in a bowl to serve, garnished with parsley

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Roasted Broccoli

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Southern Living Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes in a bowl to serve, topped with butter and thyme leaves

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Southern Living Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad in a bowl to serve topped with feta

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Southern Living Honey Butter Skillet Corn in the pan ready to serve

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pan fried okra with cornmeal in a skillet with wooden spoon

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Southern Living Old School Squash Casserole with a serving scooped out onto a plate with a fork

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Southern Living New-Fashioned Two-Bean Salad in a bowl to serve with a glass of sparkling water

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Southern Living “Creamed” Corn with Basil in the pan to serve with a spoon

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Carrot Raisin Salad

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Southern Living Sweet Potato-and-Cabbage Slaw in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Corn Salad in a bowl to serve with glasses of water beside

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Creamed corn served in a dish with a wooden spoon

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Southern Living Roasted Sweet Potatoes on a plate to serve

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Southern Living Cowboy Fried Corn in the skillet to serve

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