Vegetable side dish inspiration

[Sosigsandwich]

We're trying to eat more veg but feel like we eat the same things over and over. Examples of things we have as side... Ribbons of carrot & courgette, mushrooms & leeks, oven roast sweet pots & butternut squash and the usual steamed carrots & brocolli.

Any ideas would be great. TIA

@UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername

I'm at a bi of a loss with this, too.

OP, @UtterlyUnimaginativeUsername wasn’t being rude at all, they were saying that they are at a loss re: veggie sides too.

You, on the other hand, are just plain narky.

You’re the one who’s being a bit rude...those comments were not negative! One said that they feature vegetables within the main meal which actually is a perfectly viable option to solve the problem of not knowing what to make for sides, and the other was just saying they’re in the same boat as you. Hardly crimes of the century and your response was frankly quite ridiculous.

Hence I no longer feel inclined to offer my suggestions.

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Well I have lots of ideas, but as you seem to think Mumsnet is your own personal 'ask Jeeves' service I'll keep them to myself. You are the only negative person on the thread OP.

Shame, as this could have been an interesting thread.

You can have lentils with leek. Just cook the leek with the lentils in a bit of veggie stock. Add some mustard and cream and season to taste.

Or baked cauliflower on a bed of mushrooms... mushrooms are seasoned with curry powder and a dash of cream.

These are always a winner and go well with new potatoes and any type of meat or fish.
Or just leave the meat/ fish and have it veggie! 😋

@Ylvamoon, that sounds lovely. I'd have it as the main part of the meal, not a side.

Thanks for defending me, folks! @Sosigsandwich, I was actually just commenting that I'm shit at interesting veg sides and also need inspiration, but you've really put me off the thread, now. Cheers.