Easy Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes | Ambitious Kitchen

15-Minute Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce (naturally sweetened!)

Monique — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:00:18 +0000

15-Minute Homemade Orange Cranberry Sauce (naturally sweetened!)

The best healthy orange cranberry sauce made with fresh orange juice, naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup or honey, and bursting with cranberries. This homemade cranberry sauce is delicious, tangy, and a MUST at your Thanksgiving table! Make it ahead of time or freeze it for later and serve it with tons of different dishes.

Lightened Up Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Streusel

Monique — Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:00:46 +0000

Lightened Up Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Oat Streusel

Absolutely delicious, healthy sweet potato casserole with a crunchy pecan oatmeal streusel topping. This lightened up version of traditional sweet potato casserole will be your new favorite side dish for Thanksgiving! Easily made vegan and gluten free too! Are you ready for another recipe for a very #AmbitiousThanksgiving?! I know I am. If I had

Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

Monique — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:00:07 +0000

Cheddar Broccoli Cauliflower Gratin

Scrumptious cheddar broccoli cauliflower gratin with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This delicious cheesy side dish is perfect for serving guests during the holiday season, or pairing with your favorite protein for a yummy weeknight dinner! Every Christmas Eve, my husband’s good family friend, Lori, throws a huge celebration filled with food, cocktails and good company.

The Best Homemade Healthy Green Bean Casserole

Monique — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0000

The Best Homemade Healthy Green Bean Casserole

The BEST homemade healthy green bean casserole made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, a creamy parmesan sauce and topped with homemade crunchy baked onions. It has no cream of mushroom soup, is lightened up from the traditional version and is perfect for Thanksgiving! Admittedly, I’ve never been the person that loved green bean casserole during

Roasted Garlic and Herb Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes (so creamy!)

Monique — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:00:42 +0000

Roasted Garlic and Herb Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes (so creamy!)

The most incredible brown butter mashed potatoes whipped together with a whole head of roasted garlic and plenty of fresh herbs. These next-level mashed potatoes are easy to make and get extra creamy from Greek yogurt. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your Thanksgiving table! If you ask me, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without perfectly creamy mashed potatoes.

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan & Chili Crisp

Monique — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:00:16 +0000

Spicy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan & Chili Crisp

Crispy, spicy roasted brussels sprouts baked to golden perfection with chili oil and savory parmesan cheese. These incredible brussels sprouts are made extra special by serving them with a creamy tahini garlic yogurt sauce and a drizzle of chili crisp! A crowd-pleasing recipe for the holidays or any time you need a fun, easy side

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Monique — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:00:26 +0000

A Simple, But Fabulous Stove-Top Mac and Cheese (with optional herby golden bread crumbs!)

Everyone needs a simple, easy stove-top mac and cheese they can throw together in no time at all and this is bound to become your new favorite! Perfect for serving kiddos, as a holiday side dish, or for jazzing up with roasted veggies, broccoli, bacon, sausage or chicken! The options are endless when it comes

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Monique — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:00:03 +0000

Brussels Sprouts Kale Honeycrisp Apple Salad with Maple Cider Dressing

Sweet & crunchy brussels sprouts kale apple salad with a light maple cider dressing. This beautiful, fall-inspired kale apple salad has wonderful flavors and textures from tangy gorgonzola, dried cranberries and a pecan pumpkin seed crunch mixture. Enjoy the perfect lunch or side dish all season long! I’m here to bring you something super fresh

Crispy Cacio e Pepe Potato Stacks

Monique — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:00:32 +0000

Crispy Cacio e Pepe Potato Stacks

Cheesy, crispy cacio e pepe potato stacks made with super simple ingredients for a fun, unique potato side dish! These easy potato stacks get roasted to golden perfection and are such a great way to surprise and delight guests this holiday season. I’m baaack with a NEW crispy, cheesy, absolutely delicious potato side dish that

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

Monique — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:00:09 +0000

Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes with Garlic, Lemon & Herbs

Easy, crispy parmesan roasted potatoes with fresh lemon and herbs. Serve these savory parmesan potatoes with an incredible roasted garlic feta dip alongside your favorite mains and proteins! The perfect side dish for any dinner table. I first shared this creamy, savory Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip last spring and found the perfect side dish

Parmesan Tomato Zucchini Tart

Monique — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:52 +0000

Parmesan Tomato Zucchini Tart

Gorgeous tomato zucchini tart topped with summery produce and savory parmesan cheese. This easy zucchini tomato galette requires just a handful of simple ingredients and can be made with homemade or store-bought pie crust! It’s deliciously flaky and perfect for lunch, brunch, or as an appetizer. Is it a tart? Is it a pizza? Is

Sesame Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Monique — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:59 +0000

Sesame Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas with Garlic Tahini Yogurt Sauce

Beautiful sesame roasted vegetables with a protein boost from chickpeas all over a creamy garlic tahini yogurt sauce. This flavorful veggie dish is sweet, savory, spicy, and the perfect vegetarian main or side dish with your favorite proteins! Top the platter with your favorite fresh herbs and enjoy your new favorite way to eat vegetables.