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Mediterranean side dishes

Side dishes are where simple dinners turn into memorable meals. This collection highlights Mediterranean side dishes made with vegetables, whole grains, greens, beans, and plenty of olive oil - the everyday staples of the Mediterranean diet. These recipes bring color, texture, and freshness to your plate without fuss.

You'll find roasted vegetables, quick side salads, and hearty grain or legume dishes that make dinner feel complete. Start with Roasted Broccolini for a crisp-tender green side, or try Cranberry Walnut Couscous for something extra-quick that'll please a crowd. Browse the full collection below to round out any meal.

roasted broccolini covered with breadcrumbs on a plate with a fork

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Roasted Broccolini with Parmesan Breadcrumbs

This roasted broccolini with Parmesan breadcrumbs is crisp-tender, garlicky, and finished with a crunchy, savory topping. A simple side dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

  • Mediterranean yellow rice for shawarma in a bowl. Made with brown basmati rice.
    Mediterranean Yellow Rice (With Brown Basmati)
  • Mediterranean chopped salad in a bowl, featuring tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and herbs. The bowl is accompanied by a napkin and salad servers.
    Easy Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Fresh Herbs
  • Broccolini on a plate topped with yogurt sauce, almonds, and sumac.
    Grilled Broccolini With Lemon Herb Yogurt Sauce
  • A bowl of fluffy mashed potatoes with Parmesan cheese and olive oil with a spoon. Garnished with chives, grated Parmesan, black pepper, and drizzled with olive oil.
    Parmesan Mashed Potatoes With Olive Oil
  • Sweet potato tian with maple nut crumble is shown straight out of the oven.
    Sweet Potato Tian With Maple Nut Crumble
  • honey is drizzled on a piece of whole wheat cornbread topped with whipped butter.
    Honey Whole Wheat Cornbread
  • A bowl of spiced cranberry walnut couscous.
    Spiced Cranberry Walnut Couscous
  • cauliflower coated with coriander, cumin, and garlic and roasted until crispy around the edges. Served over hummus on a shallow platter. Garnished with toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley.
    Coriander Roasted Cauliflower
  • Italian butter beans in a bowl with a spoon and bread
    Italian Butter Beans with Cherry Tomato Confit
  • Mediterranean zucchini spaghetti on a plate with a fork
    Mediterranean Zucchini Spaghetti
  • baked farro risotto with basil walnut pesto in a bowl with a spoon.
    Baked Farrotto with Basil-Walnut Pesto
  • spice roasted carrots garnished with parsley and white sauce on a plate with a spoon
    Spice Roasted Carrots
  • roasted broccolini covered with breadcrumbs on a plate with a fork
    Roasted Broccolini with Parmesan-Pine Nut Pangritata
  • a bowl of crispy browned potatoes topped with white cheese and parsely
    Crispy Roasted Potatoes
  • Butternut squash and apple tian with fennel and orange is pictured in a cast iron skillet, garnished with rosemary.
    Butternut Squash and Apple Tian with Fennel and Orange

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