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Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes to Try Today

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These delicious vegetable side dishes are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. Perfect for any meal, these vibrant and healthy recipes will complement any main course beautifully.

Ingredients

Air Fryer Vegetables

2 cups of mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional seasoning (garlic powder, paprika, or Italian herbs)

Instructions

  1. Air Fryer Vegetables
    1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
    2. Chop your choice of vegetables into uniform sizes for even cooking.
    3. In a bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and your favorite spices.
    4. Place the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    5. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
    6. Check for doneness and adjust cooking time if necessary.
  2. Roasted Garlic Brussels Sprouts
    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    2. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts.
    3. Toss them in olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
    4. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer.
    5. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through until crispy.
  3. Lemon Garlic Green Beans
    1. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then immediately transfer them to ice water.
    2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
    3. Add the green beans and toss with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
    4. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  4. Honey Glazed Carrots
    1. Peel and slice carrots into uniform pieces.
    2. In a pot, combine the carrots with honey, butter, salt, and a splash of water.
    3. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
    4. Uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes to glaze.
  5. Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
    1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
    2. Cut cauliflower into florets, then toss with olive oil and spices (paprika, cayenne, salt).
    3. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
    4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden.

Notes

For air fryer vegetables, you can customize with your favorite veggies like broccoli, asparagus, or sweet potatoes. Add curry powder or chili flakes for a flavor twist.

Roasted garlic Brussels sprouts can be finished with balsamic vinegar or sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Lemon garlic green beans can be enhanced with toasted almonds or slivered almonds for extra crunch.

Honey glazed carrots can be made with maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon for a warm twist.

Spicy roasted cauliflower can be topped with lemon juice or tahini for a more balanced flavor.

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