9 Veggie Sides for Vegetable-Haters

Vegetable side dishes even veggie haters will love.

Zucchini Patties
Photo by Naples34102.

It can be an uphill battle to find veggie dishes for people who hate vegetables. Many picky eaters consider vegetables like potatoes and corn eatable. But when it comes to green veggies like broccoli and spinach - forget it! With the right recipe, though, you can make vegetable dishes that are flavorful and utterly delicious. We've chosen 9 popular recipes that will be sure to please even the most hardcore veggie-haters. Our list includes loaded cauliflower, zucchini patties, spinach enchiladas, fried Brussels sprouts, and more.

1. Loaded Cauliflower

Rave Review: "I have 3 kids (7-11). They gobbled it up, and asked for seconds. They normally won't eat cauliflower. Will make again and again. Thank you." — tengle

Loaded Cauliflower
Loaded Cauliflower | Photo by lutzflcat.

2. Flash-Blasted Broccoli and Feta Pasta

Rave Review: "We eat a lot of pasta, but this might be the best pasta dish I have ever made!! The roasted broccoli was awesome - I will make it this way just as a side from now on... Even my pickiest eater cleaned her plate." — cook4fun

Blasted Broccoli and Tomatoes
Photo by Meredith.

3. Zucchini Patties

Rave Review: "We loved this!! Even my teenage daughters thought it was wonderful! We will definitely be having this often. They couldn't even tell that there was zucchini in it." — rmkcst

Zucchini Patties
Photo by Naples34102.

4. Spinach Enchiladas

Rave Review: "WOW, these were great! If I can get my kids to eat spinach...it's a five star. They loved these." — I'm Nuts too...

Spinach Enchiladas
Photo by Melissa Goff.

5. Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

Rave Review: "This is fabulous! My husband has never been a big fan of cabbage in the past, but when he tasted this, he said "this is the only way to eat cabbage!" He loved it! — HillBillyGirl

Fried Cabbages with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic
Photo by SunnyByrd.

6. Fried Brussels Sprouts

Rave Review: "The key to this is using the bacon drippings to cook the Brussels sprouts. Be careful not to overlook them as that is what makes them bitter. I have converted a number of previous sprout haters with this recipe." — Ruth Weir

Fried Brussels Sprouts
Photo by LilSnoo.

7. Butternut Squash Cajun Fries

Rave Review: "These were fabulous! So easy (once you cut up that squash!) and so tasty. My entire family gobbled them up - and I have a husband and daughter that swear they don't like squash!" — MayberryGal

Butternut Squash Cajun Fries
Photo by Molly.

8. Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar

Rave Review: "Delicious!! I've always hated aubergine (eggplant) ... at least, until now." — heatherw

Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar
Photo by terra matris.

9. Carrot Rice

Rave Review: "What a simple, yet extremely delicious recipe!! I think it would be a great way to get kids to eat something nutritious!"— POMGRANNIE

Carrot Rice
Photo by lutzflcat.

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