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21 Sheet-Pan Vegetable Side Dishes to Make This Spring
Samira Vishwas | May 14, 2026 4:24 AM CST

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These simple sheet-pan recipes can go right into the oven while you prep your main dish. Just toss delicious spring veggies, like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus and cabbage, with seasonings and oil before spreading them on a sheet pan for a satisfying roasted side dish. Pair recipes like our French Onion Cabbage Steaks and our Roasted Carrots with Mustard Vinaigrette with your favorite main for a seasonal addition to dinner.

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Roasted Carrots with Mustard Vinaigrette

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley.

These Dijon-roasted carrots pair sweet, caramelized carrots with a tangy Dijon dressing for a simple side that feels elevated. Fresh dill and parsley add a bright finish, making this dish a great match for roasted chicken, fish or grain bowls.

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French Onion Cabbage Steaks

Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Hall, Recipe Developer: Jasmine Smith.
Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley, Food Stylist: Emily Hall, Recipe Developer: Jasmine Smith.

This cozy dish transforms simple roasted cabbage into something special. Inspired by the flavors of classic French onion soup, these roasted cabbage steaks are topped with a caramelized onion butter and a layer of nutty Gruyère. You’ll make more butter than you’ll need—toss it with roasted veggies or spread it on a grilled cheese.

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Ranch-Roasted Cauliflower

Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Giovana Vazquez, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong

Ranch-roasted cauliflower is a bold, flavorful side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of cauliflower combined with an herb-packed coating. Garlic, onion and dill add a savory punch, while an optional squeeze of lemon offers a brighter flavor. Ranch-roasted cauliflower pairs with just about anything, and the versatile coating can work with other veggies like carrots, broccoli or Brussels sprouts.

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Roasted Beets with Mustard Vinaigrette

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Clarie Spollen

Packed with flavor, roasted beets with mustard vinaigrette is a delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of beets with a tangy, zesty kick. For a more substantial meal, add grilled or roasted chicken, or turn it into a vibrant salad and serve it over a bed of peppery arugula.

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Roasted Romesco Vegetables

Credit: photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Credit: photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Romesco, a classic Spanish sauce featuring roasted red peppers, tomatoes, nuts and garlic, pairs beautifully with the caramelized sweetness of roasted broccoli and cauliflower in this quick and flavorful side dish.

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Anti-Inflammatory Sheet-Pan Roasted Veggies

Credit: Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
Credit: Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This medley of roasted vegetables is a colorful side packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like carrots, butternut squash, Brussels sprouts and purple sweet potatoes.

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Chile-Lime Roasted Cauliflower

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This chile-lime roasted cauliflower is the perfect side to spice up your dinner! The combination of zesty lime and ancho chile powder creates a tangy, mildly spicy dish.

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Roasted Carrot Salad

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Sweet roasted carrots are the star of this salad, with some reserved for blending into a creamy, vibrant dressing. The carrot-based dressing, brightened with orange juice, whole-grain mustard and rice vinegar, adds a cohesive flavor to the salad.

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Roasted Lemon-Feta Broccoli

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This lemon-roasted broccoli side dish is the perfect weeknight side. It’s quick and packed with vibrant flavors that complement any meal. We love to garnish this dish with fresh mint and oregano, but if you want to skip the fresh herbs, an extra pinch of dried herbs sprinkled over the top will work well too.

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Roasted Cabbage Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

This roasted cabbage salad combines the sweetness of roasted cabbage with the bright, zesty flavors of lime, orange and cumin.

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Roasted Broccoli Salad

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

The vibrant colors and flavors in this crowd-pleasing roasted broccoli salad make it a must-have side dish. For a twist, you can easily swap out the dried cranberries for raisins, chopped dried apricots or even pomegranate seeds to suit your taste or the season.

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Balsamic Roasted Red Cabbage

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Credit: Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This delicious side dish is packed with antioxidants to help reduce inflammation. Cabbage wedges sweeten as they roast, which balances nicely with tangy balsamic vinegar and creamy goat cheese.

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Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables

Credit: Sonia Bozzo
Credit: Sonia Bozzo

Give your plate a pop of color with these healthy sheet-pan veggies.

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Roasted Broccolini with Lemon & Parmesan

Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall
Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Prop stylist: Shell Royster, Food stylist: Emily Hall

Here, we add freshly grated Parmesan, which coats broccolini florets and helps the cheese melt into every bite. Lemon adds a bit of brightness.

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Cacio e Pepe Whole Roasted Cauliflower

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Credit: Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Hostein, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee

This whole roasted cauliflower is a showstopping dish with the bold, classic flavors of cacio e pepe. Infused with cheesy, garlicky goodness, each bite is complemented by a kick of black pepper. Paired with a cool, creamy sauce, the warm, tender cauliflower creates the perfect contrast, making it as satisfying to eat as it is impressive to serve.

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Sheet-Pan Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a type of veggie-forward, Provençal-style stew. Our sheet-pan ratatouille features tangy goat cheese and sweet balsamic glaze that complement the tender charred vegetables.

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Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

Credit: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell
Credit: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell

One pan is all you need for a heaping pile of nutritious, tender and colorful roasted root vegetables. Whip up this recipe at the beginning of the week to use in easy, healthy dinners all week long.

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Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli is roasted until brown and crispy, then topped with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar for a savory and sweet flavor combination that can’t be beaten. Try this quick vegetable dish along with chicken, fish or really any main course. It’s also great in salads or warm grain bowls.

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Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce

Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

This roasted cauliflower with tahini-yogurt sauce takes simple roasted cauliflower to new heights with bold, Middle Eastern and North African–inspired flavors. Harissa sauce adds spice and complexity to the yogurt sauce. If you can’t find harissa sauce, you can use harissa paste in its place. However, since the paste is more concentrated, use only half the amount specified in the recipe.

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Roasted Golden Beets

Credit: Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
Credit: Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

Golden beets are sweet and earthy just like red beets, but prepping them is a little less messy thanks to their mellower golden color. Roasting beets enhances their sweetness, but we give their flavor a boost with just a touch of honey.

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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pancetta

Credit: Rachel Marek
Credit: Rachel Marek

Salty pancetta and creamy goat cheese pair up with smashed Brussels sprouts in this easy side. Make sure the sprouts are dry and spread them out evenly on the baking sheet to ensure your sprouts crisp up nicely.

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