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    Published: Nov 1, 2016 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by Rachel

    30 Fall Vegetable Recipes to Try Now

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    Over 30 tasty fall vegetable recipes that are nutritious, delicious and comforting. From sweet potatoes to Brussel sprouts, if you’re looking to try a new thanksgiving side dish or find a new favorite, these veggies will steal the show!

    Collage of fall and thanksgiving side dishes including corn, potatoes, baked apples, and Brussel sprouts.
    Contents show
    1 Delicious Fall Squash Side Dish Ideas
    2 Carrot Side Dish Recipes
    3 Potatoes
    4 Cauliflower and Broccoli
    5 Brussel Sprouts
    6 Mushrooms
    7 Corn
    8 Here are a few quick tips for making easy fall meals:

    Though I enjoy cooking and baking any time of the year, there’s something especially wonderful about fall cooking. The comforting smells of root vegetables and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves get me every time. Given my love for these things, it’s no wonder I crazy love autumn.

    Check out these scrumptious ideas that come in all colors and comforts. From super simple side dishes, to cozy familiar. Get inspired by these Fall vegetable recipes. We like to try at least 1 new Thanksgiving side dish every year, but these recipes don’t need to wait until Thanksgiving to try them all!

    The categories are organized below by which vegetable you would like to use. Click the contents tab above to go to any particular vegetable including squash, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli, Brussel sprouts, mushrooms, and corn.

    Delicious Fall Squash Side Dish Ideas

    Flavor packed fall squashes have a ton of varieties. The most popular include acorn, delicata, zucchini, and the uber popular butternut.  Their simple yet incredible comforting of flavor makes a healthy, easy fall side dish.

    Cubed roasted butternut squash on a dark sheetpan.

    Oven Roasted Butternut Squash

    I think I look forward to butternut squash the most. It’s so versatile with both savory and sweet recipes that are delicious. This Simple Oven Roasted Butternut Squash is my absolute favorite option.

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    Sliced and roasted maple acorn squash with pomegranate seeds sprinkled on top.

    Acorn Squash with Maple Almond Butter

    The Perfect combination of sweet and savory! This Roasted Acorn Squash recipe an absolutely lovely addition to any holiday dinner, and it’s simple enough to add some fun to any weeknight meal, too. As an added bonus, it’s 100% Paleo and Gluten Free!

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    Broccoli and cheese stuffed spaghetti squash on metal baking dish.

    Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

    Broccoli Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is another great way to use festive fall squash. I love that it is filling without being as heavy as a traditional casserole.

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    Spinach stuffed acorn squash face up on cutting board with title.

    Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Squash

    My husband wouldn’t consider squash very likeable. That is, until he tried this recipe for Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash. Now, he requests it all year long, even when I tell him squash isn’t in season at all. Now that it is, you can bet this will be requested often.

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    Roasted delicata squash rings with seeds on top in a bowl.

    Roasted Delicata Squash

    This Oven Roasted Delicata Squash Recipe is roasted with sweet maple syrup, butter, and sprinkled with ground cinnamon for a flavorful autumn side dish everyone will love. Gluten-free, vegetarian, and completely delicious, try serving this easy maple roasted delicata squash recipe with chicken, pork, or alongside this year’s Thanksgiving dinner.

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    Squash casserole with ritz cracker toping as a side dish served on a stack of plates.

    Squash Casserole with Ritz Crackers

    Given my love of squash, this Yellow Squash casserole recipe is one of the most popular. It’s buttery, flavorful, and you can use any squash or even zucchini if you wish. The crispy, buttery cracker topping is the perfect complement to the tender squash, and it is surprisingly simple to make.

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    Cubed Butternut Squash with pecans and brown sugar sauce. A spoon is raised up to show texture.

    Brown Sugar Butternut Squash

    Brown sugar butternut squash with cinnamon is a sweet way to enjoy this fall and winter side dish. Learn how to cook butternut squash with this easy recipe and you’ll be impressing everyone when you serve it as a side on your Thanksgiving or holiday table. The perfect substitute for sweet potato casserole!

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    Carrot Side Dish Recipes

    The mighty carrot is one of nature’s easy, healthy and affordable side dish options. From roasted carrot recipes to sweetly glazed, these are the only carrot recipes you’ll ever need!

    Roasted whole rainbow carrots with walnuts and thyme on top.

    Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots

    Oven Roasted Rainbow Carrots with sweet maple syrup, tangy fresh orange juice, earthy cumin, and herby thyme. It’s all a perfect combo to make these veggies tender and flavorful.

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    Garlic honey carrots closeup in a pan with parsley sprinkled on top as garnish.

    Garlic Honey Glazed Carrots

    These honey glazed carrots are amazingly quick and easy to make. This is not your ordinary honey glazed carrots recipe. It starts with brown butter and garlic. Prepare for mind-bending flavors.

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    Roasted carrots, brussel sprouts,, red onions, and cranberries on a serving platter.

    Roasted Carrots and Cranberry Salad

    These Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Dried Cranberries are made in one sheet pan, so clean-up is a breeze! They are the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.

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    Shaved carrot salad on a black plate.

    Shaved Carrot & Sesame Salad

    This Carrot Sesame Salad is easy to make, full of flavor and the perfect way to use up excess carrots sitting in your fridge. It makes a great side dish for just about any protein, and it’s easy to prep ahead of time.

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    Potatoes

    Potatoes are probably the most versatile fall vegetable (and, yes, it is technically a vegetable) because it goes with every type of protein and pairs perfectly with any other vegetable from the list. These recipes are both easy and comforting to make a perfect thanksgiving side dish recipe.

    Oven roasted potatoes with Cajun seasoning on a pan with a fork in one wedge.

    Cajun Oven Roasted Potatoes

    Perfectly crispy outsides and tender middles, these Cajun oven potatoes are everything you could want in a side dish – super easy, fail proof, and perfectly seasoned in a zesty blend of spices. The spice mixture is Cajun based, but not spicy and, also, easily customized.

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    Potatoes Au Gratin with creamy jalapeno sauce served on white casserole dish topped with chives.

    Potatoes Au Gratin

    Talk about comfort food! Potatoes Au Gratin is creamy, delicious, and adds a bit of kick to the mix. It’s easy, elegant, and a surefire crowd pleaser!

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    Buttered pecan topped sweet potato casserole with carnalized marshmallow drizzle in meatal baking dish.

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    If you are a fan of sweet potato casserole but want to try a little something different, check out this recipe that adds a crunchy buttered pecan topping. And the optional marshmallow drizzle takes it over the top.

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    Potato Boulangere in a dish on a table.

    Potato Boulangere

    Potato Boulangere is a French potato & onion bake. Thinly sliced potatoes, rich onions, and it is actually very easy to make and creates a lighter alternative to creamy dauphinoise potatoes.

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    Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with chives in a bowl.

    Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Whether you’re looking for the perfect side for your holiday table or just something to complete your weeknight dinner, these Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a perfect choice. Just the right amount of garlic flavor and so creamy!

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    Cauliflower and Broccoli

    Do you still make the same face you did as a child when presented with a plate of broccoli? We’re here to change that. With these recipes, it’s possible to enjoy broccoli and cauliflower if you know how to prepare it correctly. First tip – always go for fresh stuff, never frozen. It’s perfect for steaming, sautéing, microwaving and great for stir-fry.

    Loaded cauliflower casserole with melted cheese, topped with bacon and chives in white bowl.

    Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

    It doesn’t get much simpler yet delicious than this cauliflower casserole. Topped with bacon, cheese, and scallions, there won’t be leftovers. My personal recommendation is to use Cracker Barrel Aged Vermont White Cheddar (in the brick). That particular cheese is just amazing for cauliflower!

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    Keto Bacon broccoli salad in a bowl on a table.

    Low Carb Broccoli Salad

    This broccoli salad with bacon and sunflower seeds, made with a creamy homemade mayonnaise dressing, is so easy to make and is always a big favorite at potlucks and gatherings! Great for both summer and winter because of its comforting flavors and super easy to make ahead or transport.

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    Asian Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing in a bowl.

    Broccoli Slaw with Ginger Peanut Dressing

    Crunchy Asian Slaw is the perfect recipe for your next potluck that takes only 5 minutes to make! A blend of coleslaw, edamame, and crispy rice noodles topped off with a tangy Ginger Peanut Dressing that sings with flavor. Simple and oh so satisfying!

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    Side view of cauliflower tabbouleh in a bowl.

    Cauliflower Tabbouleh

    Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh ~ a twist on the glorious Middle Eastern cracked wheat salad, made low carb and grain free using cauliflower rice. This is a light, clean, and healthy vegan salad that’s always a conversation starter.

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    Overhead broccoli salad closeup to show texture and colors.

    Broccoli Honeycrisp Salad

    Broccoli Honeycrisp Slaw ~ tender shredded broccoli stalks, impossibly crisp apples, sweet cranberries all combine with a creamy cider dressing to make one heck of a deliciously unexpected (and healthy!) fall salad. 

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    Brussel Sprouts

    Ah, Brussel sprouts, the small cabbage-like greens with an unwarranted bad reputation. When prepared correctly, their nutty, smoky flavor comes through for a sensational side dish. Definitely give these recipes a new try as it just might change your mind.

    Pan roasted bacon Brussel sprouts in a pan.
    Bacon Brussel Sprouts

    Bacon makes everything even better they say. Well, I have to agree with this fan favorite Bacon Brussel Sprouts. I serve it every Thanksgiving, in fact. Fast, flavorful and less than five ingredients that roasts the edges to crispy perfection!

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    Brussel sprouts au gratin casserole in a baking dish.

    Brussel Sprouts Gratin Casserole

    This Brussels Sprouts and Bacon Casserole is loaded with crumbled bacon and smothered in a luscious cheese sauce. It’s the perfect holiday side dish!

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    Maple roasted brussel sprouts with chopped squash, cranberries, and pecans in white bowl.

    Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Squash

    This Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Squash combines all the flavors of fall for one epic and easy fall entertaining recipe.

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    Kale and brussel sprout salad with apples, cranberries, and seeds sprinkled on top.

    Brussel Sprout and Kale Harvest Salad

    This vegan Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad is a quick and healthy side dish that pairs well with just about any main course. With its impressive presentation, it’s the perfect lighter side to add to your holiday meal!

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    Mushrooms

    For eating purposes, mushrooms are classified as a vegetable, although they technically in the kingdom fungi. No matter, they are amazing! Naturally nutritious and low calorie, these beauties soak up the flavor of anything that you season them with. Below are some of our favorite ways to serve up the beefy fall vegetable.

    Sautéed mushrooms in a skillet with garlic and parsley on top as garnish.

    Easy Sautéed Mushrooms

    Easy Sautéed Mushrooms Recipe bathed in an irresistible garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, learn how to cook mushrooms perfectly every time and serve this easy side dish with your favorite chicken, steak, or pork recipes.

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    Breaded mushrooms on a plate with sour cream dipping sauce on the side.

    Baked Garlic Mushrooms

    These oven baked breaded garlic mushrooms are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and make the perfect starter, side or canapé.

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    Sausage stuffed mushrooms on a sheet pan topped with swiss cheese and parsley.

    My Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are always a hit. They are a family favorite perfected over many years by my mother. They are also easily customizable.

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    A bowl of bacon mushroom risotto on a wood surface with metal spoons next to it.

    Bacon Mushroom Risotto

    A twist on an Italian classic., this is the perfect mushroom risotto recipe with crispy bacon, spinach, and a touch of Parmesan cheese to create a creamy, layered meal. This recipe feeds a crowd and is slow simmered with rich, flavorful ingredients that make it the perfect risotto recipe! Includes tips and step by step instructions.

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    Corn

    Corn is the quintessential Thanksgiving side dish. Below are our favorite corn recipes including corn casseroles, creamed corn, corn on the cob, and new twists on this essential side dish.

    Mexican street corn style corn on the cob topped with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro on wood cutting board.

    Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)

    Peak corn season lasts through September, but you can find it even later in the fall. A little unexpected punch is this Mexican Street Corn which has the creamy flavor of cotija cheese. Also, if spicy isn’t your thing, add smoked paprika instead of chili powder.

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    Closeup of spoon pulling creamed corn out of a pot.

    From Scratch Creamed Corn

    Make this easy classic creamed corn from scratch, and never buy canned again! Creamed corn is a simple and tasty Southern side dish, perfect to serve at the Holidays or your next summer BBQ!

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    Mexican corn salad with two limes on top as garnish. Bowl is on white background with wooden spoons.

    Vegan Corn Salad

    This Mexican Corn Salad is the perfect summer recipe! It’s made with fresh corn that is loaded with smoky flavors from charring it on the grill. Then it’s tossed together with a creamy and citrusy dressing and topped with vegan feta cheese.

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    Corn and black bean salad in a bowl with vinaigrette dressing.

    Corn and Black Bean Salad

    This festive corn and black bean salad packs a colorful rainbow of vegetables including corn, peppers, onions, cilantro, and dressed with a tangy, fresh dressing that takes 2 minutes to make. An easy salad that’s the perfect side dish or dip for any meal!

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    Parmesan air fryer corn on the cob in front of fresh ears of corn.

    Parmesan Air-fryer Corn

    Air fryer corn on the cob is roasted to perfection and is full of Parmesan and butter flavor. Cook it with or without foil!

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    Here are a few quick tips for making easy fall meals:

    Simple Roasted Vegetables like squash, carrots, cauliflower, and potatoes are one of my favorite fall side dishes. Toss cubed vegetables with a little olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, and parsley. Put on a baking sheet in the oven at 425 for about 20-30 minutes, and you have an easy and healthy side dish.

    I keep a small window garden with fresh herbs that are easy to sprinkle on roasted vegetables:

    • Cilantro
    • Dill
    • Basil
    • Parsley
    • Chives
    • Thyme
    • Rosemary
    • Sage
    • Oregano
    • Mint
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