Healthy Recipes Side Dishes Vegetable Side Dishes 13 New Veggie Sides to Make This Fall By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 18, 2024 Close Photo: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel 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. 01 of 13 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. View Recipe 02 of 13 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. View Recipe 03 of 13 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. View Recipe 04 of 13 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.” View Recipe 05 of 13 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. View Recipe 06 of 13 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. View Recipe 07 of 13 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. View Recipe 08 of 13 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. View Recipe 09 of 13 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. View Recipe 10 of 13 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. View Recipe 11 of 13 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. View Recipe 12 of 13 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. View Recipe 13 of 13 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. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit