2,331 vegetable recipes

Puree of leeks is a silky, pale green side dish of boiled leeks blended smooth with butter. Just two ingredients, served with fried bread triangles and coriander, or topped with soft-boiled eggs.

Jerusalem artichoke gratin layered under a creamy goat cheese bechamel, dusted with breadcrumbs and baked golden for a French bistro side dish that comes together in an hour.

Pearl onion gratin baked in seasoned cream with nutmeg until browned and bubbly. A classic French side dish with just six ingredients and a blanching trick for easy peeling.

Perfect baked potatoes with crispy or soft skins, pricked and oven-baked directly on the rack. Topped with butter, salt, pepper, and paprika. A simple foundational recipe.

Cooked wild rice with bacon and butter: nutty, chewy wild rice simmered to tender, then tossed with crisp bacon julienne and a knob of butter. A simple side that eats like a meal.

Toasted hazelnut vinaigrette with lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of sugar. A light, nutty salad dressing with only 6 ingredients, ready in 15 minutes.

Mixed red greens and pear salad with a toasted hazelnut vinaigrette made with lemon juice and lemon zest. A light, elegant fall salad with radicchio, endive, and butter lettuce.

Lemon pepper potatoes are oven-roasted red-skin potato chunks tossed with butter-flavored mix, lemon pepper, and fresh chives. Five-ingredient, low-fat side dish ready in an hour.

Blanched broccoli dressed with sesame oil, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. A simple Asian-style side dish served at room temperature in under 20 minutes.

Carciofi alla Giudia are Roman Jewish-style fried artichokes baked in olive oil until crisp and golden. Finished with black pepper and fresh parsley.

Boiled pierogi topped with caramelized onions and red peppers in a sweet-tangy vinegar glaze. A quick, comforting Eastern European weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Vibrant broccoli and zucchini saute with green onions, basil, and soy sauce. Serve hot or cold on a bed of lettuce for an elegant side dish that feeds a crowd.

Asparagus simmered in orange juice and topped with sliced rounds of make-ahead ginger-orange compound butter with fresh cilantro. An elegant spring side dish that melts into a glossy finishing sauce.

Broccoli with roasted red peppers tossed in a quick water saute with sliced garlic and fresh marjoram. A bright, oil-free Mediterranean side that doubles as a warm salad with a squeeze of lemon.

Mixed greens tossed in a honey mint vinaigrette with poppy seeds, topped with sliced carrots and toasted sesame seeds. The dressing recipe makes a double batch so you can refrigerate half for later.

Marinated asparagus bundles tied with blanched green onion strips and marinated in red wine vinegar with oregano and tarragon. An elegant make-ahead appetizer.