17 Winter Vegetable Recipes That Taste Better Than Dessert

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.

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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.

Dash of Mandi.
Dash of Mandi.

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli

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As an appetizer or a side dish, these dippable Brussles sprouts will make the meal.

Cooking Made Healthy.
Cooking Made Healthy.

Buffalo Cauliflower

Skip the wings. Reach for this Buffalo cauliflower instead.

My Forking Life.
My Forking Life.

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.

Primavera Kitchen.
Primavera Kitchen.

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

This kicked-up roasted cauliflower gets just the right amount of flavor from garlic and Parmesan.

Half-Baked Harvest.
Half-Baked Harvest.

Indian Coconut Butter Cauliflower

Make this Indian cauliflower curry for your next meatless Monday feast.

Tina’s Chic.
Tina’s Chic.

Butternut, Sausage and Kale Skillet

Turn a skillet of winter veggies into a meal by adding some tasty crumbled sausage.

Kitchen Confidante.
Kitchen Confidante.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Kale, Farro, and Cranberry Dressing

This butternut squash and farro salad proves that salads are definitely not boring.

Choosing Chia.
Choosing Chia.

Spicy Thai Butternut Squash Soup

This simple, blended butternut soup gets a kick from Thai flavorings, like coconut milk and red curry paste.

Healthy Fitness Meals.
Healthy Fitness Meals.

Hasselback Butternut Squash

This has got to be the most fun way to eat butternut squash.

Family Fresh Meals.
Family Fresh Meals.

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.

The Suburban Soapbox.
The Suburban Soapbox.

Bourbon-Roasted Pear Salad With Gorgonzola and Candied Walnuts

A strong cheese is the perfect pairing for this sweet and savory salad.

Can Cook Easy Recipes.
Can Cook Easy Recipes.

Healthy Glow Broccoli and Lemon Winter Salad

Honestly, this colorful salad has more good things than we can count.

The Forked Spoon.
The Forked Spoon.

Cauliflower, Leek, and Potato Soup

Crispy bacon takes this cauliflower, leek and potato soup from good to great.

Kitchen Sanctuary.
Kitchen Sanctuary.

Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Soup

Cheese and vegetables—need I say more?

Lauren Caris Cooks.
Lauren Caris Cooks.

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.

The Fitchen.
The Fitchen.

Rainbow Roasted Winter Vegetables

For meal prep, go with this simple sheet pan of roasted winter veggies.

Budget Bytes.
Budget Bytes.

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.

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