17 Winter Vegetable Recipes That Taste Better Than Dessert
StyleCaster Editors
It’s the beginning of January, which means everyone is on the hunt for winter vegetable recipes that taste as amazing as they make you feel. And it makes sense: The holiday season is all about celebrating with rich and delicious foods, so it’s natural to yearn for some extra veggies come January.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that anyone needs to go on a diet or a detox or to make any huge lifestyle changes. I’m just saying that having a few go-to winter vegetable recipes is bound to come in handy this month. Luckily, there are plenty healthy recipes out there that will satisfy whatever vegetable craving you’re feeling right now.
So what are you waiting for? Scroll through the winter vegetable recipes below and pick your favorites. If you weren’t hankering for vegetables before, I guarantee you will be now.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli
As an appetizer or a side dish, these dippable Brussles sprouts will make the meal.
Buffalo Cauliflower
Skip the wings. Reach for this Buffalo cauliflower instead.
Sweet and Spicy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
The air fryer crisps up these sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts just like a deep fryer would, but with less oil.
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
This kicked-up roasted cauliflower gets just the right amount of flavor from garlic and Parmesan.
Indian Coconut Butter Cauliflower
Make this Indian cauliflower curry for your next meatless Monday feast.
Butternut, Sausage and Kale Skillet
Turn a skillet of winter veggies into a meal by adding some tasty crumbled sausage.
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Kale, Farro, and Cranberry Dressing
This butternut squash and farro salad proves that salads are definitely not boring.
Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup
This simple, blended butternut soup gets a kick from Thai flavorings, like coconut milk and red curry paste.
Hasselback Butternut Squash
This has got to be the most fun way to eat butternut squash.
Warm Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa Salad
Crunchy quinoa, soft butternut squash, and chewy dried cranberries take the texture of this warm, winter salad to the next level.
Bourbon-Roasted Pear Salad With Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts
A strong cheese is the perfect pairing for this sweet and savory salad.
Healthy Glow Broccoli and Lemon Winter Salad
Honestly, this colorful salad has more good things than we can count.
Cauliflower, Leek, and Potato Soup
Crispy bacon takes this cauliflower, leek and potato soup from good to great.
Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup
Cheese and vegetables—need I say more?
Warming Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Soup
If you’re feeling even a little bit under the weather, this carrot, ginger and turmeric soup is here to perk you right back up.
Rainbow Roasted Winter Vegetables
For meal prep, go with this simple sheet pan of roasted winter veggies.
Sweet Crunch Winter Salad
This coleslaw-like winter salad is good beside a sandwich (or inside of it).
A version of this article previously appeared in January 2020.
