Enjoy the bounty of spring with these versatile vegetable sides.

Here are 20 fresh, vegetable-focused side dishes to make with the first blush of spring produce.

Elise Bauer, Founder

Fennel Gratin

“Made this last night - was so delish!

Green Spring Salad with Asparagus and Peas

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Elise Bauer, Founder

Radish Salad with Mint and Pistachios

“This salad is best eaten fresh.

But don’t add the oil, mint, or pistachios until read to serve.”

Elise Bauer, Founder

Baked Stuffed Artichokes

“The artichokes should feel heavy when you hold them.

4-ingredient honey-glazed carrots in a skillet

Simply Recipes / Alexandra Shytsman

My go to salad recipe, thanks!”

They hold their shape without becoming mushy, look pretty, and have a slightly chewy texture.”

Cooked, they taste a lot like spinach but with more body. "

Grilled english peas on a plate, ready to eat.

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Braised leeks ready to serve and eat

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Sautéed Baby Artichokes

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

Spring snap pea salad in large serving bowl.

Simply Recipes / Jessica Gavin

A plate of fava and fennel salad

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

plate of Bang Bang Broccoli smothered with Bang Bang sauce and garnished with fried onions and a small dish of sauce on the side

Simply Recipes / Ali Redmond

The best asparagus in a serving bowl.

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Fennel Gratin in an Oval Shaped Cast Iron Skillet

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Roasted Baby Carrots

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

A bowl of peas and onions, ready to serve and eat.

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

A bowl of radish salad on a blue background

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

crispy parmesan broccoli on a platter next to a table napkin and a drink in a glass

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

A baking dish with leeks vinaigrette

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Baked Stuffed Artichokes

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Asparagus pakoras on a white platter.

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Fennel slaw

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer

Lentil Salad with Arugula and Feta

Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

A bowl of mustard greens, ready to serve and eat.

Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer