We love a good shortcut to dinner recipes. And by shortcut, we mean finding something already cooked, like a rotisserie chicken, or grabbing pre-made freezer fare and pairing it with simple homemade veggie side dishes.
In fact, vegetable side dishes — crisp, roasted potatoes, vegetable gratins, crunchy salads and sautéed greens — are a great way to add some pop and variety to your meals. And with the addition of seasonings like ranch, they couldn’t be easier to prep.
Take your favorite veggie — broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes or sweet potatoes – toss them with olive oil and ranch seasoning, and roast in the oven for 20–25 minutes. It’s that simple. Looking for a challenge? Make a veggie “salsa” to serve as a side dish for chicken, steak or ham, by tossing chopped onions, corn, peppers, cucumbers or tomatoes with olive oil, a splash of lime juice, and a dash of ranch. Or, go full throttle by building and baking a creamy casserole for a side dish that’s a little more hearty. Either way, we bet your vegetable side dishes will be the star of the show. Here are ten of our favorites from the Hidden Valley archives.
Savory Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Parmesan Ranch Baked Zucchini Coins
Grilled Cheese and Ranch Sweet Corn
Bacon Ranch Sauteed Green Beans
Grilled Mushrooms with Mustard Ranch Sauce
