Pot roast recipes can be your go-to option when seeking a tasty and healthy meal. The beauty of a pot roast is that it is incredibly versatile, accommodating plenty of side dishes. You can serve them with classics like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables to balance the hearty meat. Or, for healthier options, pair your pot roast with quinoa or brown rice, which pack a punch of added fiber and protein. Some soused red cabbage or a crisp side salad can also provide much-needed freshness to contrast the rich flavors of the pot roast.
Side Dishes For Pot Roast Recipes
Customize your pot roast to your preferences and dietary needs by incorporating lean cuts of meat, nutritious veggies, and favorite herbs and spices. These side dishes for Pot Roast Recipes provide ample room for creativity, where you can mix and match seasonings and ingredients.
Glazed Carrots
Ingredients
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
Arugula Salad
Ingredients
- 5 oz. baby arugula (full grown works too)
- ⅔ cup sliced almonds, toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries (sweetened variety)
- ½ cup shaved parmesan (1.5 oz)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or 2.5 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Roasted Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced red potatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Perfect Roasted Brussels Sprouts
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Easy Homemade Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter very cold (85g), unsalted European butter is ideal, but not required
- ¾ cup whole milk¹ (177ml) buttermilk or 2% milk will also work
Recommended Equipment
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Biscuit cutter
Easy Creamed Corn
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cups frozen corn, thawed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1–½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
- fine sea salt, to taste
Baked Asparagus With Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 pound asparagus
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse or chunky kosher salt, or to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- ½ cup loosely packed (40g) grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Easy Creamy Potato Salad
- 2 pounds small yellow, red, or white potatoes
- 1 tablespoon apple cider, wine, or rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise, try homemade mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, substitute Dijon or whole grain mustard
- ½ medium red onion, finely chopped, about ½ cup
- 3 celery stalks, finely chopped, about ½ cup
- 1 medium dill pickle, finely chopped, about ⅓ cup, try homemade pickles
- 2 hard-boiled eggsc, peeled and chopped, optional
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs like parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, or cilantro
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
Sauteed Mushrooms With Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 pound brown or white mushrooms or cremini or portobello
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup white wine optional
- 1 sprig fresh thyme or a pinch of dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- chives for garnish optional
