Cooking Class Vegetarian Recipe

Sometimes what really makes a meal isn't necessarily the main plate, but the sensational side that accompanies it. This slip, make the most of your local harvest to make vibrant vegetable side dishes which lock in hot autumn flavors and save your table balanced. From Squash to Potatoes; simple vegetable side dishes add both texture and color to your meals, while keeping your staple weekly menu fresh and interesting for the whole family.

Here are a few simple vegetable side options to work into your recipe repertoire. Whether discovering new flavors, or giving life to a forgotten favorite, these ideas will help you provide mouth-watering meals to the people you adore the most.

French Onion-Roasted Potatoes

If you have a crew who love their scrumptiously crispy roast potatoes, then this recipe is guaranteed to go down a treat, with its added twist on a traditional weeknight classic. Provincial flavors of rosemary and French onion combined beautifully with olive oil and red potatoes result in a perfectly roasted veggie side.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 35 minutes

Super Easy Sweet Potato Mash

A good alternative to mashed potatoes, this sweet potato mash is creamy and rich. Boil, microwave or roast the sweet potatoes until tender. Then simply mash them by hand, or place them in the food processor for a quicker turnaround. To finish, add some butter and stock to bolster bold flavors in this simple vegetable side recipe.

Prep time: 18 minutes

Cooking time: 12 minutes

Pesto Roasted Vegetables

There couldn't be a more versatile way to prep veggies for a sensational side plate than roasting. Pick out everything looks great at the grocery store or farm stand, and then you can really go to town. Spread the veggies out on a baking plate or cooking sheet, season with pesto sauce mix, drizzle with olive oil and pop it all in the oven for a quick vegetable side. As an added bonus, anything's left over can go into the next day's salad, or into a delectable sandwich with fresh mozzarella and basil.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20 minutes

So, in this drop season have some seasonal veggies to save oneself energetic and away from any seasonal illness. Vegetables are not nourishing but they are rich in fiber and other critical vitamins and minerals which will preserve you healthy and hale. With these vegetable side dishes you can have meat or chicken recipes to complete your platter.