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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    What to Serve with Eggplant Parmesan: 20+ Best Side Dishes

    Published: Jul 24, 2022 by Sherri Hall · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Collage of four Recipes to Serve with Eggplant Parmesan with text title overlay.

    Looking for something to serve alongside eggplant Parmesan besides plain ol' spaghetti? Check out this collection of over 20 side dishes to find the perfect pairing. Featuring scrumptious salads, flavorful pastas, and more!

    Collage of four Recipes to Serve with Eggplant Parmesan with text title overlay.

    This Italian meal of breaded eggplant slices, Parmesan cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and fresh mozzarella is a fantastic entree for your whole family but still needs a companion dish. 

    Whether your eggplant Parmesan recipe is the traditional pan-fried and baked or one made with air fryer eggplant  (or even a vegan version), you’ll find a great side dish in this collection of recipes to serve with eggplant Parm.

    All of the recipes featured are vegetarian or vegan, and each one is loaded with extra flavor, so you'll hear no complaints from the meat lovers at your dinner table!

    Roasted Spaghetti Squash
    If this is your first time having spaghetti squash, you’re in for a treat: it’s a dish that’s as fun to prepare as it is to eat! You won’t have to struggle to chop up a tough squash into pieces if that’s why you’ve been avoiding this vegetable. This easy recipe shows you how to split it in half, roast it, and scrape the insides for a lovely spaghetti-like texture. It’s also a great option for gluten-free diets.
    Check out this recipe
    close-up of forkful of spaghetti squash strands
    Avocado Panzanella Salad by The Sassy Foodie
    Tired of eating another boring green salad? This wonderful recipe features crunchy sourdough croutons, a homemade avocado dressing, and fresh burrata cheese. Watch out - your guests might devour it before the eggplant casserole dish is finished!
    Check out this recipe
    Panzanella Salad in a bowl.
    Creamy Orzo with Lemon and Peas by Profusion Curry
    Orzo pasta is one of the best comfort foods but it’s also the perfect choice to accompany your eggplant parmigiana. This recipe combines tangy lemon with garlic and fresh basil to give the rice-like orzo and delightful green peas plenty of oomph.
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    Creamy Orzo with lemon and peas served in a bowl with garnishes and lemon wedge.
    Instant Pot Fettuccini Alfredo by Piping Pot Curry
    Good food does not take a long time to make. This exquisite, creamy pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes, and clean-up is a breeze!
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    Instant Pot Fettuccini Alfredo in a bowl with a fork.
    Lemon Basil Rice by Balance with Jess
    This simple Italian dish combines lemon juice and basil with rice for a fluffy, tasty pilaf. For best results, swap out regular rice for long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine.
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon Basil Rice in a bowl.
    Edamame Salad by Greedy Gourmet
    Of course, you can enjoy edamame by itself - it’s a hearty, nutritious snack. But you can also turn it into a fresh salad that goes amazingly well with your eggplant dish. Don’t forget to blanch the beans first - eating raw edamame is not safe.
    Check out this recipe
    Edamame salad in a bowl.
    Mushroom Crostini by Happy Kitchen
    This decadent cheese and mushroom appetizer makes a fabulous side dish for your eggplant parmesan. It’s so good that you may even want to eat your crostini with a knife and fork!
    Check out this recipe
    A Closeup Shot of a Mushroom Crostini with Balsamic Mustard Sauce.
    Tenderstem Broccoli with Garlic by Somebody Feed Seb
    If you’ve never heard of tender stem broccoli, you may know it by its more popular name: broccolini. This beautiful dish is packed with nutrients, and can be ready for the dinner table in under 10 minutes. 
    Check out this recipe
    Garlic Broccolini in a pan.
    Fresh Green Bean Salad by The Rustic Foodie
    This is a scrumptious salad of crisp green beans, tomatoes, and almonds in a balsamic vinaigrette - your taste buds will be thrilled! Also learn how to choose the freshest beans and how to keep the beans crunchy after blanching them.
    Check out this recipe
    Marinated Green Bean Salad in a white bowl.
    Garlic Bread by Vegan Punks
    You could grab a large baking sheet, pop a loaf of Italian bread on it, roast it in the oven, and hope for the best. Or you could carefully follow these expert tips for making garlic bread and you will get sensational results every time! But go easy on the garlic…
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan garlic bread on a tray with a towel.
    Vegan Beyond Meatballs Recipe
    We start with Beyond Beef’s minced plant-based meat, add a little nutritional yeast, and finish with a few essential ingredients for a true vegan umami experience.
    Check out this recipe
    overhead close-up of meatballs in sauce with a spoon in it.
    Creamy Lemon Pasta by Bakerita
    The pasta in this awesome recipe is brown rice spaghetti, but you can use any noodle you like. The rich taste comes from coconut milk, and the lemon/garlic/shallot combination is superb. It’s also topped with a mixture of toasted bread crumbs and herbs. Feel free to add extra veggies or keep it simple for your eggplant entree.
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon pasta in a bowl with a fork.
    Herbed Roasted Potato Salad by Through the Fibro Fog
    A potato salad without mayo!? This delicious recipe features a simple olive oil dressing with herbs and vinegar, poured over roasted potatoes. While it’s ideal for a BBQ, it would love to be served with your eggplant main dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Herbed roasted potato salad in a white bowl.
    Greek Salad by Veg Buffet
    Well, you have to see it to believe it. This non-traditional Greek salad uses guavas and mangoes instead of olives and skips the olive oil for a light, refreshing side dish. It’s a tropical twist that works well and your eggplant parm won’t complain either.
    Check out this recipe
    Greek salad in a bowl.
    Garlic Broccoli by Joy Filled Eats
    Fresh lemon juice, the best olive oil you can buy, and a dash of garlic powder make this broccoli dish a mouthwatering companion to your eggplant Parmesan. 
    Check out this recipe
    Keto broccoli on a plate.
    Kale Caesar Salad by Debra Klein
    Kale is the antioxidant superstar in this recipe but chickpeas is the worthy underdog. This splendid duo is topped with a flavorful vegan caesar salad dressing, making the whole dish irresistible! 
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Kale Caesar Salad in a bowl.
    Italian Salad by Zardyplants
    Here’s a salad created by a true salad lover. If you’re a big fan of the Olive Garden combo of olives, croutons and pepperoncini with a creamy Italian dressing, you’ll adore this vegan version.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Italian Salad in a bowl.
    Baked Asparagus by A Sweet Alternative
    If asparagus is a staple in your household, this recipe might change your mind. Balsamic vinegar, with its sweet and tangy flavor, transforms a slightly bitter vegetable into a dish that you’ll want to make again and again.
    Check out this recipe
    Balsamic baked asparagus on a white plate.
    Arugula Salad with Roasted Sunflower Dressing by Braised and Deglazed
    Arugula is an Italian classic with a bitter, spicy taste. The flavors really take off in this ‘rocket’ salad that mixes the peppery herb with sunflower seeds, croutons, tomatoes, and an unforgettable sunflower dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    Rocket salad in a bowl.
    Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes by Garlic, Salt and Lime
    We know how versatile this vegetable is but don’t forget the original recipe that started a revolution of low-carb eating: mashed cauliflower ‘potatoes’! It’s easy to prepare this yummy meal, especially since you can puree it until you have the right consistency.
    Check out this recipe
    Mashed cauliflower potatoes in a bowl.
    Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad by It’s Not Complicated
    If you are constantly reaping lush red and gold bulbs from your tomato patch, count yourself lucky and make this tomato caprese salad to celebrate your green thumb! Or just buy a pint of adorable supermarket tomatoes - we won’t tell! 
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad in a bowl.
    Vegan Lemon Risotto
    Maybe you’ve been frustrated in the past with gloppy or burnt Arborio rice that didn’t quite make it to risotto status. Don’t worry - this recipe has step-by-step instructions and tips on getting it right. Soon, you’ll be happily stirring up delicious earthy flavor and lemon zest in your creamy, perfectly-cooked risotto.
    Check out this recipe
    close-up overhead of lemon risotto in pan garnished with lemons

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