25 Seriously Awesome Fruit & Veggie Recipes

These recipes might be for side dishes, but they are going to take center stage at your next meal!

Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole

“My family LOVED this recipe and can't wait for me to make it again. It was very easy to make, however, I think next time I might make it just a touch sweeter. Thank you for the recipe idea!!” - kimkimmya
Crispy Oven Baked Beet Chips

Crispy Oven Baked Beet Chips

“I made these this evening. Instead of brushing each one with oil, turning and brushing the other side, I decide that was way too much effort. Instead, I placed all the slices in a ziplock bag, added oil, zipped the bag and moved the slices around until they were all coated with oil. Easy peasy! They turned out delicious, will be making again.” - happyheartart
Brown Butter and Maple Brussel Sprouts with Pecans

Brown Butter and Maple Brussel Sprouts with Pecans

“Everyone will love brussels sprouts sprouts after one bite of these! The brown butter with maple syrup and nuts make these really delicious.” - Janet
Berry Green Smoothie Bowl

Berry Green Smoothie Bowl

“This is the healthiest meal I have tried in ages. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!” - LaurenDeegan “And in this case, it’s extra good in both ways, because the green smoothie gets layered on top of a mixed berry smoothie, and then topped with even more fresh fruit and almonds. So with every spoonful of this Berry Green Smoothie Bowl, you dip up a delicious, nutritious combo of berries, greens, nuts, and fruit. Soooooo good!” - Corey
Summer Roasted Corn Salad

Summer Roasted Corn Salad

“Made this to go along with some chimichangas and can say it was terrific! Gave a wonderful, clean, fresh bite to the mouth after a bite of spicy food! Definitely a keeper and a recipe to be repeated!” - cookneasy
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

“Delish! Made them tonight and did they go quickly! I still had some sauce and mushrooms leftover so I cut them in fourths and mixed them in the sauce and baked them for another meal. Thanks for the recipe.” - happy555
Fruit Salad to Die For!

Fruit Salad to Die For!

“This is delicious and a sure crowd pleaser. Made it for a party and not a speck left!” - NHbaker “Oh this is a good one! I make this one a lot. People just rave about it & always ask for the recipe for the ‘dressing.’ So simple but so delicious! Thanks for posting. This one is family tested & approved!!” - janburch
Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

“Made this for Christmas dinner, and was a real hit. This is not the traditional green bean casserole. It is MUCH better!” - JayTea “I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. I made it exactly as directed and it was delicious. It was fresh and very well balanced. I never like anything that uses canned soup as a sauce and always make my own. Thanks so much for such a tasty side!” - DixieMimi
Punch Bowl Fruit Salad Trifle

Punch Bowl Fruit Salad Trifle

“This colorful Punch Bowl Fruit Salad Trifle is a fabulous way to serve fresh fruit as a decadent dessert. Layered with a white chocolate cream it’s one of those edible centerpieces I’m so crazy about. Completely obsessed, admittedly.” - MSSK
Pasta Slaw

Pasta Slaw

“What can I say besides YUM! We have made this recipe many times!” - manthorn “Oh so good!!! Will be making this many times again!!!!! :):):)” - KitchenCabinet
Teresa's Broccoli Salad

Teresa's Broccoli Salad

“This is DELICIOUS!! My husband says ‘it is a flavor explosion in his face hole;’ a new go-to for cookouts! I didn't change a thing.” - TrishL
Slap Your Mama It's So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole

Slap Your Mama It's So Delicious Southern Squash Casserole

“Made this last night. Oh my, this is delicious. Everyone raved on it...thanks for the great recipe.” - kisfalpj
Sherry Balsamic Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Sherry Balsamic Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

“This is the BEST recipe I've seen in a long time for brussel sprouts! My son doesn't like them BUT...I think he will definitely love them this way because mushrooms and the balsamic caramelization sound soooo tasty (he loves mushrooms)!” - cozycottage
Better Than Sex Fruit Salad

Better Than Sex Fruit Salad

“Wonderful fruit salad. Made it at our family reunion. Doubled the recipe...used 4 cans of the fruit cocktail. EVERYONE LOVED IT. Even had it for breakfast. Must make again.” - Kristie_Scott
Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

“This is a great tasting and healthy alternative to boiling your broccoli.” - rubyschef
Parsleyed Potatoes (Parsley Potatoes)

Parsleyed Potatoes (Parsley Potatoes)

“YUM!!! This is my favorite side dish of all time.” - KAITI
Oven Roasted Vegetables

Oven Roasted Vegetables

“The spice combination in this dish made it beyond good...it was great.” - fantaze “I've made this 3 times now and am sharing the recipe with everyone. Absolutely great! Little bit of work in the preparation, but worth every minute!” - MissingHome
Grilled & Stuffed Squash

Grilled & Stuffed Squash

“I tired this tonight, I used zucchini and stuffed with yellow squash, and a little hamburger, followed the rest of ingredients in this recipe, it turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing, I LOVE the smoky grilled flavor of the squash.” - louie09
Grape Tomato Salad

Grape Tomato Salad

“This was delicious! I've prepared it several times since you posted it and can't get enough. Thanks much!” - travlindiva “I really enjoyed this simple, tasty salad. It's perfect for lunch with a few croutons sprinkled on top. I made 1/2 the recipe and it's enough for my lunch for 2 days!” - ckbirdy
Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower

Glorious Baked Cheese Cauliflower

“Made this the other night and it was so yummy. Very easy to make and my whole family devoured it! I used Panko bread crumbs in the topping and the crunchiness was an added plus. Thank you for sharing this recipe!!” - ELizzabeth
Fried Cream Corn

Fried Cream Corn

“Made this last night and we thought it was wonderful! I'm so glad I found this recipe because we are just getting into the ‘fresh corn’ season! I've gotten bored with just having corn on the cob. Everyone will be tasting this at Easter!” - cheesecake01 “This was the best corn I've ever had! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. Thanks for sharing!” - michellem66rn
Cool & Tangy Marinated Cucumbers

Cool & Tangy Marinated Cucumbers

“Thank you for this recipe! My mother made these for years but the recipe was ‘in her head.’ Now that she's gone, it's nice to have the recipe again.” - Norcalgirl “I made a big old bowl of this for a church potluck. They were all gone in 15 minutes. For real!” - bluecatfish1
Quick Tasty Red Swiss Chard with Asparagus

Quick Tasty Red Swiss Chard with Asparagus

“To date, this is the BEST Swiss chard recipe I have tried. I did not have Marsala wine so used a white wine and it was delicious. I will definitely make again. Thanks for sharing.” - VanessaGregg
Butternut Squash, Carrot, Apple & Cranberry Salad

Butternut Squash, Carrot, Apple & Cranberry Salad

“I tried this recipe for a family get together last night! This dish was awesome! I loved the bright color and it was so tasty. I did add extra cranberries and also some walnuts and poppy seeds. I will use this recipe again for sure!” - barbie_1955
The BEST Glazed Fruit Salad!

The BEST Glazed Fruit Salad!

“I made it! This salad was very tasty. I added some strawberries, raspberries and a few chopped apricots. I tried using a 20 oz. can of pineapple tidbits and the salad was very soupy. I could have added twice as much fruit. It tasted good though. Next time I will use a smaller can of pineapple since I wanted a fruit salad with just a glaze on it, not swimming. I will be making this again!” - SophieGirlsMom