Whether you lust after something cheesy, vibrant, or buttery, these super sides have it all!
When you send those humdrum veggies away and embrace these super sides,, you’ll say goodbye to dull and say hello mind-blowingly easy and exciting side dishes!
When we were in the store, we decided to reach for the green beans ‘cause they’re sweet, juicy and cook up in just under 5 minutes.
You could follow in our footsteps or go your own way and grab whatever you’re in the mood for … broccoli, corn, a mix, perhaps? It’s totally up to you then just roll, top or toss in our ideas and you and your super side will be the stars of the show!
1. Cheesy Crescent Wrapped Green Beans (featured)
Let’s say you want something different… it has to be easy, not fussy, it does have to be impressive, but the kids have gotta love it! Cheesy Crescent Wrapped Green Beans (or you fav veggie) will most certainly do the trick.
All you do is defrost the veggies, wrap a fresh green basil leaf around them, add some cheese, roll up in crescent dough, bake then serve warm with dinner.
2. Green Beans with Cheesy Sauce
Maybe veggies topped with a dreamy cheese sauce is more your style? If so, then we have the sauce for you… it takes 5 minutes! In the time you microwave, steam or sauté whatever veggies you’re using, the sauce will be done. You need these Green Beans with Cheesy Sauce in your life!
3. Lemony Green Beans
How about this little scenario: friends are coming over, you’ve already spent time cooking the main dish, and now you need a side to round things out – 5-minute Lemony Green Beans are the perfect choice! A super simple wisk of lemon juice and olive oil added to your veggies does the trick.
4. Buttered Green Beans with Almonds and Cranberries
We love those Lemony Green Beans, but we’re torn… we absolutely adore these Buttered Green Beans with Almonds and Cranberries, too! You’ll have to see which one you love the most… it’s okay if you can’t decide.
5. Green Beans with Balsamic Drizzle
Okay, one more. Green Beans with a Balsamic Drizzle…. Sounds like something you might see on a fancy restaurant menu, doesn’t it? Well, here’s a secret… it takes less than 10 minutes! You’ve gotta give this one a whirl!
Are your ready to be the best darn side maker out there? With these recipes, we think you’ll be amazing.
Where are the Recipes?
For all of these fabulously tasty and fresh recipes, click the photos or the underlined recipe titles in the article above. Here’s our featured recipe:
For more healthy side dish ideas, check out this recipe collection:
Adam and Joanne think that once you fill up on all those veggies, you’ll definitely want more. For more inspiration, visit them at their blog Inspired Taste and their Tablespoon profile.
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