11 Veggie Sides

Photography By Jill Melton | Last Updated November 06, 2021

Fresh carrots

Earthy green veggies are a must in your holiday spread. They are a respite to all the other rich flavors on the table and are abundant at the local farmers markets.

Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

Quickly sautéed for a toasty brown on the outside, crunchy on the inside sprout, this is one of Union Common's most popular dishes.

Za’atar Roasted Carrots

"These generously seasoned, sweet roasted carrots remind me that this vegetable can take on such a variety of spices..."

Kayne Prime's Kale Salad

This is hands down the best selling side at Kayne Prime Steakhouse. They make it in huge quantities. As the kale isn't cooked, the key is to finely chop the kale in a food processor.

Greens Braised with Pancetta and Apple Cider

"I've never really known how to cook collards the old-fashioned Southern way, nor have I been that fond of them. But when a friend cooked farm fresh collard greens with pancetta, garlic, onion and...

Pomegranate Arugula Salad

A perfect winter salad, great with a simple roast chicken or a fancy party roast. This recipe from the Whole Foods Creative team was featured at our second Farm Dinner on Katharos Farm. You can...

Cream of Spinach Soup

Fresh spinach stars in this simple soup that is a perfect start to the holiday meal.

Roasted Baby Carrots In Fig Honey Syrup

This delicious dish comes to us from The Humble Table's chef Kirstie Harris. Read more on The Humble Table.

With fresh red celery from Paradise Produce Farms and spring onions from Bells Bend Farm and local cream from JD Milk at the Nashville Farmers Market, we were all set to make this old-fashioned simple...

Honey Soy Turnip Greens

Smiley’s Farm Produce at The Nashville Framers' Market has bushels and bushels of turnip greens and folks that "cook up a mess of greens" the old-fashioned way seek them out. This recipe may not be...

Foil Roasted Beets and Vidalia Onions With Butter, Lime, and Sea Salt

I like to roast beets at the same time as onions and serve them together so that their sweetness complements each other. Georgia’s naturally sweet Vidalias don’t need much sugar—but a...

Roasted Cauliflower with Sorghum Vinaigrette

This sorghum-infused vinaigrette is delicious over greens, pork, and vegetables. Here we've taken Silo restaurant signature dressing and tossed it with earthy roasted cauliflower.