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By Stephanie Cain•Published Feb 15, 2024Additional reporting byKatherine GillenPhoto: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

You make a beeline for beef at the supermarket, but did you know that lamb is just as versatile a red meat? You can season it with Middle Eastern spices, liven it up with Latin ingredients or go classic with mint jelly and herbs. No matter if you’re roasting chops or a whole leg, it will pair fabulously with veggie- and grain-forward sides of all kinds—and surely serve as a crowd-pleaser during dinner parties and other gatherings. Behold: our 46 favorite side dishes for lamb, including za'atar-roasted cauliflower, pomegranate roasted carrots and rosemary roasted potatoes.

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1. Whole Roasted Carrots

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, vegan, kid-friendly
• Serves: 4

Glazed carrots are so last Christmas. These are roasted with cumin, onion and lemon zest, all natural pairings for lamb. Leftovers? Serve them with fried eggs and toast for breakfast tomorrow.

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2. Cauliflower with Roasted Tomatoes, Parsley and Breadcrumbs

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegan, make ahead, beginner-friendly
• Serves: 4

Cauliflower is one of our favorite veggies of all time, but sometimes we get bored of roasting it with salt and olive oil. Spice things up with sweet-tart tomatoes. You can leave them raw, but roasting them will concentrate their acidity and turn them jammy in texture.

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3. Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: beginner-friendly, vegan, kid-friendly
• Serves: 4 to 6

Pick and choose your favorite produce. (We like cherry tomatoes, eggplant and zucchini.) Regardless of what you use, the pantry seasonings are super versatile and will pair seamlessly.

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4. Cauliflower, Pomegranate and Apple Salad

• Time Commitment: 55 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegetarian, gluten free, kid-friendly
• Serves: 4

This salad has it all: sweet-tart, crispy apples, cumin-spiced cauliflower and an irresistible tahini-honey dressing. If your oven has a convection setting, use it to your advantage: It'll make your cauliflower extra crispy.

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5. Harissa and Honey-Roasted Carrots

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: special occasion-worthy, vegetarian, 2026 Wow Media