Recipes with Fresh Vegetables
Enjoy the harvest of garden crops using recipes with fresh vegetables as the main ingredient. Appetizers, main dishes, salads and side dishes featuring farm to table vegetables.
No matter if you grew these veggies in your backyard garden, bought them at the Farmer’s Market of even the produce department at your grocery store, you’ll want to print and save your favorite vegetable recipes in this list.
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Recipes with Fresh Vegetables
Recipes using fresh vegetables that includes main dishes, side dishes, salads, snacks and appetizers. Use your own garden fresh vegetables, those from the farmer's market or even the produce department from your grocery store.
Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon
A fresh head of cabbage paired with crispy bacon and fried in bacon renderings. Great for potlucks. Serve as a side dish or main meal.
Roasted Broccoli Salad And Homemade Yogurt Dressing Easy Recipe
Fresh cut broccoli is paired with salad favorites like bacon, raisins and sunflower seeds. This crunchy salad is great for a side dish or as your main meal. Homemade dressing recipe included.
Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Mushrooms & Onions Mushroom and Onion Baked Stuffed Potatoes Recipe
Baked potatoes topped with buttery grilled onions, mushrooms and diced green onions are great for a side dish with grilled meats.
Zucchini Red Potatoes and Drumsticks Foil Pack Dinner
An easy recipe for a foil pack dinner featuring Zucchini, red potatoes, yellow squash, fresh corn and cherry tomatoes. It's like a one pot meal cooked in foil.
Mom's Squash Casserole Recipe
A Squash Casserole recipe that begins with fresh yellow squash. I add Vidalia sweet onions to this old fashioned recipe that is my Mom's. A great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze
A sweet and savory flavor is brought out in fresh Brussel sprouts with the combination of Balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. This side dish takes what you enjoy about Brussel sprouts and make it even better.
Make The Best Ever Southern Candied Yams Recipe
Begin with large fresh yams to make this old fashioned recipe for a popular Thanksgiving side dish. Candied yams only take five simple ingredients.
Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad Recipe
A simple easy recipe for a refreshing summer salad using fresh tomatoes and cucumber with feta and a flavorful homemade dressing. Great for potlucks.
Pecan Zucchini Bread made from scratch
Sweetened with applesauce and flavor added with cinnamon and allspice, this Zucchini bread is moist and delicious. Pecans are optional for a nice crunch.
Classic Creamy Potato Salad Recipe
Homemade potato salad begins with fresh potatoes that are peeled and boiled until tender. Serve this creamy potato salad with as a side dish with almost any meal. Great for summer potlucks.
Broccoli Bow Tie Pasta Dish
This dish pairs fresh broccoli with crispy red and yellow sweet Bell peppers. Lemon-Garlic homemade dressing adds the flavor to this recipe. Great for a side dish or a main dish.
Steamed Stewed Squash and Onions with Bacon
Garden fresh yellow squash is paired with bacon and onions in this easy summer side dish. Cooked in a large skillet with the lid on to retain the flavorful moisture from the squash. Ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
Pecan Glazed Green Beans
Fresh whole green beans are slightly boiled. Then cooked in a skillet with butter, brown sugar and pecans for a tasty, crunchy vegetable treat. This side dish is great for special occasions.
Grilled Corn, Avocado & Tomato Summer Salad Recipe
A delicious combination of garden fresh vegetables creates an explosion of summer flavors. Garden fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, red onions and avocado make a tasty and pretty summer side dish.
Green Bean Salad With Feta Cheese
Fresh from the garden; green beans, tomatoes, Basil and Parsley pair up to make this Green Bean Salad. Feta cheese give a salty bite. Sherry vinegar and oil combine for the dressing.
Basil Grilled Tomatoes No Recipe Required
Vine ripe tomatoes seasoned with fresh ground Basil make a quick and easy summer side dish. Grilled on the stovetop griddle and ready to eat in minutes.
Old Fashioned Crunchy Pea Salad
Crunchy Pea Salad pairs fresh cauliflower, scallions, Basil and celery with frozen peas. More crunchy bite comes from the bacon and cashews. This old fashioned recipe is great for a church potluck.
Italian Roasted Cauliflower Steaks Recipe
Italian seasoning, garlic and Parmesan cheese add flavor to simple roasted Cauliflower steaks. Serve ,this low carb treat for a snack or side dish.
Classic Homemade Crispy Hash Browns Easy Recipe
Fresh potatoes and Vidalia Sweet Onions work well together for this popular breakfast side dish. Learn to make Homemade Hashbrowns like they cook at Waffle House.
Oven Roasted Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
Roasted Spaghetti Squash with parmesan cheese recipe is great for a low carb snack or side dish. This recipe is also Vegan and Gluten free.
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe
Roasted Butternut Squash is a winter vegetable that can be served as a side dish at Thanksgiving. Butternut squash is naturally sweet and this recipe only has four simple ingredients.
Fresh vegetables have vibrant colors, wholesome flavors and can be cooked in a large variety of ways. Zucchini can be cooked as a side dish vegetable or cooked into a sweet bread. You have to love the versatility of vegetables.
Cabbage can be boiled, fried or served raw. That is great versatility in a fresh vegetable.
There are literally a plethora of ways to cook and serve potatoes. You can make a meal out of a well stuffed baked potato.
Which of these recipes with fresh vegetables do you plan to try soon? Let me know in the comments. I love hearing from you.
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