16 Unexpectedly Amazing Sides You Can Make with Frozen Veggies
Frozen veggies don’t have to be boring—or basic. With a little creativity and the right seasoning, a simple bag of frozen veggies can transform into show-stopping side dishes. These 16 recipes prove that frozen produce can be quick, easy, and packed with flavor, perfect for weeknight dinners or last-minute meals. Get ready to turn everyday frozen veggies into sides that everyone will rave about.
Roasted Frozen Broccoli
Here’s a trick for an easy and healthy side dish: roasted frozen broccoli! The oven gives this veg a makeover, making it browned and crisp at the edges.
Frozen Veggie Stir Fry
This frozen veggie stir fry is a quick and easy vegetarian recipe you can serve over rice or noodles or enjoy on its own as a side dish! It’s made with a package of frozen mixed veggies, so there’s no chopping or dicing necessary! You don’t even need to thaw them out!
Air Fryer Frozen Breaded Okra
This air fryer frozen okra is a super quick and effortless way of making a tasty vegetable side dish, appetizer, or snack! No need to prepare batter, set up a dredging station, or make a mess with a deep fryer. Just grab your favorite dipping sauce and you’re ready to enjoy!
Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts
Wondering how to cook frozen sprouts? This easy roasted frozen brussels sprouts recipe turns them into a healthy budget-friendly side dish for the whole family. Plus, you only cook what you need so there’s less waste.
Roasted Frozen Green Beans in Oven
Forget soggy frozen green beans. With my foolproof technique, you’ll have perfectly caramelized and flavor packed roasted green beans every time without having to buy them fresh. No one will even know you started from frozen.
Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings
This easy method for Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings shows you how to get a perfectly crispy onion ring, straight from frozen using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi. Makes the perfect side dish or pairing with burgers and hot dogs in just 15 minutes or less!
Sauteed Mushrooms and Peas
This healthy and flavorful side dish for Sautéed Mushrooms & Peas combines mushrooms, frozen peas, onion, garlic and a savory blend of herbs and spices to make an easy yet elegant side dish fit for busy weeknights and special occasions.
Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus
With just a few simple ingredients and less than 15 minutes of cook time, you can have perfectly crispy and flavorful asparagus with the help of your air fryer or Ninja Foodi. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue, enjoy a nutritious side of Air Fryer Frozen Asparagus!
Nando’s Macho Peas Copycat
Make Nando’s Macho Peas right at home! This copycat recipe is made with whole and crushed peas, mint, parsley, and chili flakes. It’s the perfect way to add some flavor to your meal with a quick and tasty vegetable side dish. Plus, it’s ready in under 10 minutes with simple ingredients.
Quick & Easy Minted Pea Salsa or Salad
This simple and insanely quick minted pea salsa or salad is the epitome of summer flavours, garden peas, chilli, tomato, red onion and mint! There is no real cooking involved in this recipe, all you need to do is pour some boiling water over your frozen peas, then get to work chopping. You should be done in 15 minutes!
Checkers Fries in the Air Fryer
These Checkers Fries in the Air Fryer are so crispy and taste just like you’re pulling away from the drive through! Grab a bag of frozen fries and heat them up in the air fryer for a delicious dinner side!
Mexican street corn salad
This Mexican street corn salad is easy to prepare and packed with delicious fresh flavors. With a healthier dressing that’s still full of all the flavors you’d expect, it makes a great side or potluck salad.
Homemade Creamed Corn in the Instant Pot
Homemade Creamed Corn in the Instant Pot is about to make your Thanksgiving so much easier and delicious. With a 3 minute cook time, you’ll have a family favorite side on the table in no time!
Corn Salsa
This corn salsa is made with fresh or thawed, frozen corn, red onions, green chiles, jalapeños, in a cilantro lime dressing of sorts.
Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
These crispy air fryer frozen green beans with Parmesan are a game-changer for busy weeknights! They’re crispy, perfectly seasoned, and ready in under 20 minutes with no prep work required. It’s the easiest way to turn a freezer veggie into a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Classic Pea Salad
Classic Pea Salad is an easy to make summer side dish! It’s so creamy and loaded with flavor from frozen sweet green peas, crisp onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese. A seasoned mayo dressing holds it all together in the best way. It’s a picnic basket staple!
