Every now and again, I come across a vegetable dish that makes me think I could be a very happy vegetarian. From a hearty summer white bean ragout to balsamic-glazed roasted beets, here are a few of my favorites.
This quick ragout of white beans and sweet summer tomatoes might just be my favorite recipe of the summer. The tomatoes -- just barely cooked -- burst in your mouth when you bite into them, while fresh herbs and a splash of balsamic vinegar liven the dish up. Serve with toasted garlic bread for sopping up the broth. GET THE RECIPE
Imagine creamed spinach, only with zucchini. This delicate yet rich dish is easy to make -- and it's great for entertaining because you can make it ahead of time. GET THE RECIPE
Next time you're asked to bring a veggie or salad to a get-together, try these sweet and smoky bell peppers topped with feta, toasted pine nuts, basil and olives. The salad looks gorgeous on a platter and is delicious with toasted pita bread. GET THE RECIPE
In this recipe, broccoli florets are tossed in a sweet, spicy and smoky chipotle-honey butter before roasting. It's as delicious as it sounds, and the broccoli has enough flavor to carry an entire meal.
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This summery dish of sautéed zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes and meltingly sweet red onions is one of those dishes where the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. Make it now before the season ends! GET THE RECIPE
Want to get your family to love cauliflower? Try roasting it and tossing it with cheese. It worked for me. GET THE RECIPE
Combining veggies in a side dish makes them so much more interesting. In this simple and elegant dish, sweet green peas and asparagus are quickly sautéed with butter, shallots, and a touch of honey. GET THE RECIPE
If you're a beet lover like I am, you are going to love (and maybe even obsess over) these simply prepared beets. They're oven-roasted, which intensifies their natural sweetness, and then tossed in a tart and syrupy balsamic reduction. GET THE RECIPE
