Vegetarian side recipes

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

Make garlic bread in the air-fryer to enjoy with pizza or pasta using small baguettes or a ciabatta loaf. You can add cheese, if you like

Mashed cauliflower is a popular side dish in Poland. Make it extra-cheesy and luxurious by adding soured cream, butter and cheddar

Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness

Air-fry vegetables instead of baking in the oven, then serve as a side with your favourite mains

Make perfectly golden dumplings with a slightly crisp exterior and a doughy centre that has a hint of sweetness. Enjoy with ackee and saltfish

Enjoy these wedges seasoned with paprika, oregano and onion powder. Serve as a snack with mayo, or alongside your favourite barbecue dishes

Transform carrot and swede into an extra-special side dish with the help of brown butter and thyme. It's perfect at Christmas, or a special Sunday lunch

Enjoy this coconut fried rice at Christmas time. With shredded brussels sprouts and pomegranate jewels, it's a festive trimming with a twist

Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day

Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings

Pop this classic side dish in the oven when you take your roast chicken out to rest, so there's no hot shelf juggling

Enjoy a fresh take on peas made with parsley and mint. Add a pinch of chilli flakes, if you like, and serve as a side dish

Satisfying and superhealthy, enjoy at room temperature as part of a meze, or on top of toasted sourdough

Serve these versatile savoury bites with sausages, or make them the star of the show with soured cream and a scattering of spring onions

Serve braised butter beans and leeks as a different side dish to a Sunday roast. They go beautifully with our roast chicken with dill and potatoes recipe.

Saag aloo is a classic Indian-style side dish featuring potatoes fried in spices and spinach. Rustle up this fragrant vegetarian recipe in just 25 minutes.

Serve parmentier potatoes instead of chips or roasties for a more elegant side. This is a classic dish flavoured with rosemary and garlic, and it's easy to make

Thin slices of potato slow cooked in the oven with cream and garlic – the most decadent of side dishes

Serve this caramelised roasted red cabbage with ruby pomegranate seeds as a special veggie side this Christmas

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

A flavour-packed, unusual salad that's delicious warm or cold - works really well as part of a buffet