What To Serve With Duck 15 Best Side Dishes For Duck Dinners

Jump to Recipe If you don’t know what to serve with duck, I’ve comprised a list of tasty appetizers and satisfying sides that can complete your meal! Whether cooking for company or making weekday dinner, there are sides to choose from for any occasion!

From casual to gourmet, I’ve gathered a list of great sides and appetizers to serve with your duck dinner! No matter how it’s served, duck always ends up being the unforgettable star of the show at any meal. Duck is rich, tender, and juicy. Whether you pan-sear duck breast or serve a whole roasted duck, the side dishes to go with it are endless. Duck is a meaty main dish, and as such, it goes with many different sides. The succulent, rich flavor of duck pairs well with everything from citrus to savory and anything in between.

Jump to:1. Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2. Noodles 3. Vermicelli Rice 4. Sauteed Mushrooms And Onions 5. Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes 6. Garlic Butter Mushrooms 7. Roasted Carrots 8. Green Beans 9. Deviled Eggs 10. Zucchini Rounds 11. Broccolini 12. Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash 13. Brussel Sprouts 14. Roasted Vegetable Medley 15. Lemon Orzo Asparagus 📋 Recipe

Another reason duck goes with a variety of sides is its versatility. A nice duck dinner can be a treat on the holidays, a family dinner, a popular dish at gourmet restaurants, or simply a spontaneous meal because the duck was on sale at the market. To make your life easier, we have rounded up 15 side dishes and appetizers that will complement the duck you serve in any form.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes What is better than the classic buttery mashed potatoes? Buttery mashed potatoes with garlic! These silky mashed potatoes have the right amount of garlicky flavor. Along with their creaminess, they are the perfect complement to any meat but especially duck.

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Red skin mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and cream cheese are a classic holiday side dish and a staple for great family meals! The smooth, rich potatoes still have a few lumps to enjoy all of the wonderful textures of your red potatoes. If you’re feeling the need for delicious mashed potatoes, then this dish is your next obsession!

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Noodles For those who aren’t big fans of potatoes, these buttered noodles are also a great option to serve with some juicy duck meat. These buttery eggs noodles are rich and flavorful. When mixed with the juices from the duck, they become a tasty staple on the dinner table. Kids and adults love them equally, and for us, these buttered noodles are a family favorite.

Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love!

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Vermicelli Rice Get your forks ready because this vermicelli rice is going to have you reaching for seconds and thirds. Toasted vermicelli cooked together with fluffy basmati rice is a wonderful, hearty combination. The addition of toasted pine nuts enhances the dish and ties in well with your juicy, flavorful duck. It is easy to make and even easier to eat!

Vermicelli Rice

Vermicelli rice is an amazingly popular Middle Eastern side dish that combines toasted vermicelli pasta with long-grain Basmati rice! The flavorful rice side dish is easy to make, extremely versatile, and intensely flavorful. You would never know it only has a few ingredients!

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Sauteed Mushrooms And Onions These sautéed mushrooms and onions are semi-sweet, salty, tangy, and earthy. They are simple to prepare and add a premium touch to a duck roast. This side dish is one of our go-to dishes to prepare with duck.

Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

Sauteed mushrooms and onions are the perfect balance of semi-sweet, tangy, salty, and earthy flavors! They’re also super easy to make which makes them a fantastic side dish for any meal! Your sauteed mushrooms and onions are sure to be a new family favorite that you’ll love sharing!

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Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes If you are a fan of green vegetables, this sautéed asparagus and cherry tomatoes are for you. Just imagine biting into a combination of sautéed asparagus and juicy, tangy cherry tomato. The combination of these fresh flavors is a fine pairing to duck, cooked in any form!

Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions!

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Garlic Butter Mushrooms If you are in need of an appetizer, these garlic butter mushrooms are perfect. Light, buttery, and garlicky mushrooms are a great precursor to the main dish. They are just what you need to make your taste buds anticipate the rich, juicy flavors or the duck that is yet to be served.

Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Tender, savory garlic butter mushrooms are so decadently flavorful and are one of the easiest side dishes or appetizers you can make! Just 10 minutes is all you need to saute this amazing dish to perfection!

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Roasted Carrots Whether you are serving your duck for a casual weeknight dinner or a Sunday lunch, these honey-glazed oven-roasted carrots will be a great addition to the meal. They are light, tender, sweet, and fragrant. The rosemary and thyme they are tossed in will go well with duck meat and elevate your lunch or dinner to a restaurant-quality meal.

Honey Glazed Carrots

These oven roasted honey glazed carrots are the perfect easy vegetable side dish for any time of the year! They are sweet and fragrant and pair wonderfully with ham or turkey around the holidays. The winning combination of honey, brown sugar, and fresh herbs is what takes these tender honey glazed roasted carrots over the top!

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Green Beans Green beans have always been a great complement to hearty meat like a duck. These garlic green beans are no exception. Sautéed in butter and garlic and tossed in with bits of bacon, this dish combines well with duck to add an element of freshness. Nobody at our table has ever turned down these classic green beans!

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

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Deviled Eggs As long as we are talking about classics, we cannot go without mentioning these deviled eggs. If you are serving duck on a special occasion, both the presentation and tastiness of these eggs will amp up your meal. Their tangy flavor that is a result of mayo, mustard, and vinegar makes these eggs irresistible. At our events, they are a cult favorite and serve as a great appetizer.

Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don’t need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!

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Zucchini Rounds If you are looking for an easy vegetable dish to go with your duck, then look no further because these baked Parmesan zucchini rounds are just what you need! Sprinkled with garlic and generously topped with Parmesan cheese, these zucchini rounds are a great light option. If you have any duck juices on your plate, they will mesh well with the cheesy, garlic flavors.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

These Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds are super quick and incredibly easy to make! They’re wonderfully tasty and a healthy option as a snack or vegetable side dish! Serve with ranch dressing or marinara sauce for the perfect game day appetizer, too!

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Broccolini Fresh and with a touch of Parmesan, this sautéed broccolini will be the perfect pairing to go with your duck. It has a wonderful zesty flavor and is just what you need to lighten your dinner. Not to mention how beautiful and inviting the bright green vegetable will look in contrast to the golden-brown duck.

Sauteed Broccolini

Sauteed broccolini is a vegetable side dish that is easy to make. Everyone in the family will love to have with dinner! The tasty, tender veggie can be hard to find in stores but is totally worth grabbing every bunch on the shelves when you do find it!

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Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash These oven-roasted golden rounds are tender and subtly sweet. When generously topped with Parmesan cheese, they become irresistible to anyone at the table. They are a perfect way to start your meal or to even compliment the duck as a side dish.

Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash

This easy oven baked Parmesan Yellow Squash is a tasty snack, appetizer, or vegetable side dish! Slice your yellow squash, top it with seasoning and Parmesan cheese and bake until golden!!

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Brussel Sprouts If you are serving duck for a weeknight dinner and are in need of a quick side dish, we recommend these air fryer brussel sprouts. They are very simple to prepare - toss with olive oil and some garlic seasonings and throw into the air fryer for 10 minutes. They are the perfectly seasoned and perfectly crunchy vegetable to enhance duck meat. Don’t have an air fryer? We got you covered with this recipe for oven roasted brussel sprouts. They are just as delicious and easy to whip up.

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

These delightfully tasty and crispy air fryer brussel sprouts couldn’t be any easier to cook up to absolute perfection! Once fully cooked, you can choose your favorite flavors or stir-ins to dress them up and customize to your liking!

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Roasted Vegetable Medley If you are a fan of roasted vegetables, this roasted vegetable medley is for you. Tender and caramelized carrots, beets, and brussel sprouts roasted in fragrant herbs bring a sweet, healthy variety to the table. They are just what you need to mix in with all those duck juices!

Roasted Vegetable Medley

This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!

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Lemon Orzo Asparagus This dish combines simple ingredients like lemon, orzo, and asparagus to provide a light and fresh accompaniment to your duck dinner. The orzo and asparagus themselves are a light duo. The zesty flavors paired with garlic and Parmesan come together to make this simple dish a premium addition to your meal.

Lemon Asparagus Orzo

This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!

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What To Serve With Duck: Microwave Cauliflower (+More Great Ideas!)

If you don’t know what to serve with duck, I’ve comprised a list of tasty appetizers and satisfying sides that can complete your meal! Whether cooking for company or making weekday dinner, there are sides to choose from for any occasion!

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings Calories: 155kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 8 minutes Total Time 13 minutes

Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 large cauliflower (washed and trimmed, about 1 pound of cauliflower after trimming)▢ 3 tablespoon water▢ 1 tablespoon butter▢ each, salt & pepper (to taste)

InstructionsWash and trim the cauliflower then cut into florets.1 large cauliflowerPlace the chopped cauliflower florets into a microwave-safe dish and add the water. Cover with a fitted lid, a plate that will seal the dish, or cling film (that does not touch the cauliflower).3 tablespoon waterCook on high for 8-10 minutes and check your cauliflower florets. Use a fork to see how tender the cauliflower is. Heat in additional 1 minute increments until the cauliflower is your desired level of tenderness. Be very careful of steam when removing the cauliflower from the microwave, or opening your dish!Let the steamed cauliflower sit for about one minute before draining off any excess water. Toss with butter, season with salt and pepper, and serve.1 tablespoon butter, each, salt & pepper Notes Your steamed cauliflower can also be tossed with olive oil, or a bit of olive oil and some lemon juice. My favorite combo is butter and a sprinkle of garlic salt. It’s much easier to add cooking time than to fix over-cooked cauliflower. Start with less time and test your cauliflower as cooking times can vary between microwaves.

NutritionCalories: 155kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 177mg (8%) | Potassium: 1257mg (36%) | Fiber: 8g (33%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 175IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 202mg (245%) | Calcium: 95mg (10%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Microwave Cauliflower, steamed cauliflower Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

From casual to gourmet, I’ve gathered a list of great sides and appetizers to serve with your duck dinner!

No matter how it’s served, duck always ends up being the unforgettable star of the show at any meal. Duck is rich, tender, and juicy. Whether you pan-sear duck breast or serve a whole roasted duck, the side dishes to go with it are endless.

Duck is a meaty main dish, and as such, it goes with many different sides. The succulent, rich flavor of duck pairs well with everything from citrus to savory and anything in between.

To make your life easier, we have rounded up 15 side dishes and appetizers that will complement the duck you serve in any form.

1. Garlic Mashed Potatoes

What is better than the classic buttery mashed potatoes? Buttery mashed potatoes with garlic! These silky mashed potatoes have the right amount of garlicky flavor.

Along with their creaminess, they are the perfect complement to any meat but especially duck.

Red Skin Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Check out this recipe

2. Noodles

For those who aren’t big fans of potatoes, these buttered noodles are also a great option to serve with some juicy duck meat. These buttery eggs noodles are rich and flavorful.

When mixed with the juices from the duck, they become a tasty staple on the dinner table. Kids and adults love them equally, and for us, these buttered noodles are a family favorite.

Buttered Noodles

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3. Vermicelli Rice

Get your forks ready because this vermicelli rice is going to have you reaching for seconds and thirds. Toasted vermicelli cooked together with fluffy basmati rice is a wonderful, hearty combination.

The addition of toasted pine nuts enhances the dish and ties in well with your juicy, flavorful duck. It is easy to make and even easier to eat!

Vermicelli Rice

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4. Sauteed Mushrooms And Onions

These sautéed mushrooms and onions are semi-sweet, salty, tangy, and earthy. They are simple to prepare and add a premium touch to a duck roast. This side dish is one of our go-to dishes to prepare with duck.

Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions

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5. Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes

If you are a fan of green vegetables, this sautéed asparagus and cherry tomatoes are for you. Just imagine biting into a combination of sautéed asparagus and juicy, tangy cherry tomato.

The combination of these fresh flavors is a fine pairing to duck, cooked in any form!

Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

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6. Garlic Butter Mushrooms

If you are in need of an appetizer, these garlic butter mushrooms are perfect. Light, buttery, and garlicky mushrooms are a great precursor to the main dish. They are just what you need to make your taste buds anticipate the rich, juicy flavors or the duck that is yet to be served.

Garlic Butter Mushrooms

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7. Roasted Carrots

Whether you are serving your duck for a casual weeknight dinner or a Sunday lunch, these honey-glazed oven-roasted carrots will be a great addition to the meal. They are light, tender, sweet, and fragrant.

The rosemary and thyme they are tossed in will go well with duck meat and elevate your lunch or dinner to a restaurant-quality meal.

Honey Glazed Carrots

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8. Green Beans

Green beans have always been a great complement to hearty meat like a duck. These garlic green beans are no exception. Sautéed in butter and garlic and tossed in with bits of bacon, this dish combines well with duck to add an element of freshness.

Nobody at our table has ever turned down these classic green beans!

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

Check out this recipe

9. Deviled Eggs

As long as we are talking about classics, we cannot go without mentioning these deviled eggs. If you are serving duck on a special occasion, both the presentation and tastiness of these eggs will amp up your meal.

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

Their tangy flavor that is a result of mayo, mustard, and vinegar makes these eggs irresistible. At our events, they are a cult favorite and serve as a great appetizer.

Deviled Eggs

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10. Zucchini Rounds

If you are looking for an easy vegetable dish to go with your duck, then look no further because these baked Parmesan zucchini rounds are just what you need! Sprinkled with garlic and generously topped with Parmesan cheese, these zucchini rounds are a great light option.

If you have any duck juices on your plate, they will mesh well with the cheesy, garlic flavors.

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Rounds

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11. Broccolini

Fresh and with a touch of Parmesan, this sautéed broccolini will be the perfect pairing to go with your duck. It has a wonderful zesty flavor and is just what you need to lighten your dinner.

Not to mention how beautiful and inviting the bright green vegetable will look in contrast to the golden-brown duck.

Sauteed Broccolini

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12. Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash

These oven-roasted golden rounds are tender and subtly sweet. When generously topped with Parmesan cheese, they become irresistible to anyone at the table.

They are a perfect way to start your meal or to even compliment the duck as a side dish.

Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash

This easy oven baked Parmesan Yellow Squash is a tasty snack, appetizer, or vegetable side dish! Slice your yellow squash, top it with seasoning and Parmesan cheese and bake until golden!!

Check out this recipe

13. Brussel Sprouts

If you are serving duck for a weeknight dinner and are in need of a quick side dish, we recommend these air fryer brussel sprouts. They are very simple to prepare - toss with olive oil and some garlic seasonings and throw into the air fryer for 10 minutes.

This easy oven baked Parmesan Yellow Squash is a tasty snack, appetizer, or vegetable side dish! Slice your yellow squash, top it with seasoning and Parmesan cheese and bake until golden!!

They are the perfectly seasoned and perfectly crunchy vegetable to enhance duck meat. Don’t have an air fryer? We got you covered with this recipe for oven roasted brussel sprouts. They are just as delicious and easy to whip up.

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

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14. Roasted Vegetable Medley

If you are a fan of roasted vegetables, this roasted vegetable medley is for you. Tender and caramelized carrots, beets, and brussel sprouts roasted in fragrant herbs bring a sweet, healthy variety to the table.

They are just what you need to mix in with all those duck juices!

Roasted Vegetable Medley

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15. Lemon Orzo Asparagus

This dish combines simple ingredients like lemon, orzo, and asparagus to provide a light and fresh accompaniment to your duck dinner. The orzo and asparagus themselves are a light duo.

The zesty flavors paired with garlic and Parmesan come together to make this simple dish a premium addition to your meal.

Lemon Asparagus Orzo

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What To Serve With Duck: Microwave Cauliflower (+More Great Ideas!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings Calories: 155kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 8 minutes Total Time 13 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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What To Serve With Duck: Microwave Cauliflower (+More Great Ideas!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 155kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 8 minutes

Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 large cauliflower (washed and trimmed, about 1 pound of cauliflower after trimming)▢ 3 tablespoon water▢ 1 tablespoon butter▢ each, salt & pepper (to taste)

Notes Your steamed cauliflower can also be tossed with olive oil, or a bit of olive oil and some lemon juice. My favorite combo is butter and a sprinkle of garlic salt. It’s much easier to add cooking time than to fix over-cooked cauliflower. Start with less time and test your cauliflower as cooking times can vary between microwaves.

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Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American

US CustomaryMetric

1. Garlic Mashed Potatoes#

2. Noodles#

3. Vermicelli Rice#

4. Sauteed Mushrooms And Onions#

5. Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes#

6. Garlic Butter Mushrooms#

7. Roasted Carrots#

8. Green Beans#

9. Deviled Eggs#

10. Zucchini Rounds#

11. Broccolini#

12. Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash#

13. Brussel Sprouts#

14. Roasted Vegetable Medley#

15. Lemon Orzo Asparagus#

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What To Serve With Duck: Microwave Cauliflower (+More Great Ideas!)#

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1. Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2. Noodles

3. Vermicelli Rice

4. Sauteed Mushrooms And Onions

5. Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes

6. Garlic Butter Mushrooms

7. Roasted Carrots

8. Green Beans

9. Deviled Eggs

10. Zucchini Rounds

11. Broccolini

12. Baked Parmesan Yellow Squash

13. Brussel Sprouts

14. Roasted Vegetable Medley

15. Lemon Orzo Asparagus

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What To Serve With Duck: Microwave Cauliflower (+More Great Ideas!)

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