Jump to Recipe If you don’t know what to serve with lamb for dinner tonight, any of these delicious side dishes would be a great choice! No matter the form or fashion you plan to serve your lamb, one of these wonderful pairings will help you make the perfect meal!

The very best side dishes to pair with lamb- no matter the how you serve it! There are a million different ways to enjoy lamb. From meaty lamb chops to elegant rack of lamb, there are even some more casual options like gyros or lamb stew! Because lamb is as versatile as it is delicious, there are a wide variety of sides to choose from when whipping up a lamb dinner. So, if you’ve got lamb on the menu try pairing it with one of these fool-proof sides that are guaranteed to make your lamb shine!

Jump to:1. Dauphinoise Potatoes 2. Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes 3. Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts 4. Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots 5. Pea and Mint Risotto 6. Roasted Green Beans 7. Cucumber Vinegar Salad 8. Fondant Potatoes 9. Napa Cabbage Greek Yogurt Slaw 10. Roasted Vegetable Medley 11. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan 12. Buttered Peas and Carrots 13. Baked Sweet Potatoes 14. Naan Bread   15. Vermicelli Rice 16. White Cheddar Mac and Cheese 17. Boiled Potatoes 18. Saffron Jasmine Rice 19. Lemon Asparagus Orzo 📋 Recipe

  1. Dauphinoise Potatoes A unique dish like this deserves an occasion. Dauphinoise potatoes are like an elevated version of au gratin and they are divine with lamb dinners! Thinly sliced potatoes are covered with a creamy butter and garlic sauce and topped with a rich gruyere cheese. Garnishing with an earthy thyme completes the dish. Delicious!

Dauphinoise Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes Gratin Dauphinoise)

Dauphinoise potatoes are simple and cheesy thin-sliced potatoes layered with cream, butter, and cheese for an incredible side dish! This easy potato dish is so elegant and beautiful, it almost looks too good to eat! The flavor is so mouthwateringly delicious, you’ll never want to make potatoes another way!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes I love roasted vegetables and adding a sprinkle of Parmesan on top makes them even better! The grassy taste of asparagus blends with sweet cherry tomatoes and garlic in this recipe, and it’s a real winner. The salty cheese is just the proverbial icing on the cake. It makes a beautiful dish full of color and flavor!

Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Better than steamed! Roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes is a perfect side dish for any meal!

Check out this recipe

  1. Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts Perfectly roasted brussel sprouts are fantastic with pretty much any main course. The slightly crunchy, slightly chewy texture with that amazing earthy taste is to die for! They’re easy to make and only require a few ingredients making them equally as perfect for a weeknight meal or a date night.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

Check out this recipe

  1. Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots Naturally sweet carrots with honey, brown sugar, and herbs will have everyone asking for seconds. They go really well with the strong flavor or lamb, adding an almost dessert-like flavor to the meal. And because we “eat with our eyes,” the bright orange and green make them an Instagram-worthy choice.

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!

Check out this recipe

  1. Pea and Mint Risotto Any risotto would make a good side for lamb. One of my favorites combines onion, butter, and Parmesan with peas and mint oil for a fresh yet rich taste you’ll love. This version is not made with wine, as most traditional risottos. Mint has always been one of my favorite herbs to pair with lamb, so if you’re looking for a unique side dish, this is it!

Gordon Ramsay Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto Copycat

Gordon Ramsey Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto copycat is a super tasty risotto infused with mint flavor and studded with fresh peas!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Green Beans Baked, steamed, and sauteed green beans are delicious, but roasting them adds a whole new depth of flavor! If you haven’t already, it’s worth trying. Roasting adds a unique flavor, and with just a bit of garlic, butter, lemon juice, and seasonings, it’s an entirely new dish. Change things up!

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that are super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals! Plus, they’re equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes!

Check out this recipe

  1. Cucumber Vinegar Salad For a refreshing summer cookout, throw together a cucumber vinegar salad with your lamb chops right off the grill. It marries tangy and sweet for a light side you’ll love! Sliced cucumbers are covered with white wine vinegar and sugar then tossed with red onions, dill, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Make it ahead and serve it chilled.

Cucumber Vinegar Salad

This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal! This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn’t get any better!

Check out this recipe

  1. Fondant Potatoes Fondant potatoes are a singular treat. Seared with butter, chives, and garlic, a tantalizing brown crust forms. Then, they’re baked in the oven with chicken broth and garnished with freshly chopped herbs. Impress your dinner guests with a rack of lamb and these tasty potatoes!

Best Fondant Potatoes

These fondant potatoes may look like a lot of work, but the French method of cooking potatoes is surprisingly easy and delicious! Once mastered this will yield the most perfectly tender, creamy, and flavorful fondant potatoes ever! Not only will your family be impressed, but they will also simply LOVE this potato side dish!

Check out this recipe

  1. Napa Cabbage Greek Yogurt Slaw This yogurt-based, Asian-inspired dressing is full of ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Blended up with Greek yogurt and tangy white wine vinegar, the results are super addictive. I like to serve it on napa cabbage with snow peas, radishes, cilantro, and a few slivered almonds.

Napa Cabbage Greek Yogurt Coleslaw Recipe

Take a break from the usual coleslaw recipes and enjoy this lighter version featuring Greek yogurt!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Vegetable Medley I’ve listed multiple roasted vegetables here, because there’s something about them that pairs especially well with meaty lamb dishes. In this recipe, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and beets are roasted with a simple garlic, rosemary, and thyme seasoning. They’re simple, easy, and outstanding.

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!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan The name says it all. Roasted broccoli is delicious by itself but top it with garlic and parmesan for a whole new world of flavor. It’s a classic dish made modern by a few simple additions. Add red pepper flakes for some extra heat.

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!

Check out this recipe

  1. Buttered Peas and Carrots Butter makes everything better, right? Saute peas and carrots with butter, honey, and herbs for a unique blend of flavors that will wow your whole family. It hits all of the right notes: sweet, rich, savory, and fresh. And it’s exceptional when served with lamb seasoned the same way. 

Buttered Peas & Carrots

Tasty buttered peas & carrots are a classic vegetable side dish that can easily be made either on the stove or in the microwave! Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best, and this delicious combination of tender carrots and buttery sweet peas is one of those times!

Check out this recipe

  1. Baked Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are the dessert you can have with dinner. They’re easy to make and always turn out fantastic. If you want a more savory version, try adding some of the same seasonings as you add to your lamb. Red pepper is ideal for that sweet and savory taste! Sage butter is another great option.

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!

Check out this recipe

  1. Naan Bread   Indian cuisine is something I always look forward to. While most dishes are slow cooked with tons of spices, naan is something you can whip up and serve with anything. All it takes is flour, yeast, and a little bit of time. You can even serve this in place of pita with a gyro or wrapped around some marinated shish kabob pieces.

Naan Bread

Oh how my family loves this version of Naan bread! I’m convinced they would eat it as a bread replacement every day!!

Check out this recipe

  1. Vermicelli Rice Sometimes, simple is best. Vermicelli is an extremely versatile dish flavored with just olive oil, salt, and pine nuts. The key is toasting the vermicelli and mixing it with a nutty basmati. You can’t go wrong with this combination of natural flavors.

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!

Check out this recipe

  1. White Cheddar Mac and Cheese Mac and cheese is a universal crowd-pleaser, and this white cheddar version is a true gem. It’s as creamy, buttery, and garlicky as you could ever want it to be, and it will undoubtedly win the hearts of everyone at your table, especially kids. In just 30 minutes, it’ll likely become a regular on the rotation, with lamb or not.

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!!

Check out this recipe

  1. Boiled Potatoes Boiled potatoes are practically effortless. Just flavor the water you boil them in with a bay leaf, salt, peppercorns, and garlic. Then toss with butter, salt, and pepper when they’re done. It’s budget-friendly and easy.

Boiled Potatoes

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!

Check out this recipe

  1. Saffron Jasmine Rice Saffron and chicken broth are all you need for a memorable rice dish to serve with lamb. It’s a classic Middle Eastern side for a traditional meaty main. All you need is a bit of hummus to finish things off! Efficiency is important during a busy week, and this delicious dish can be churned out in 15 minutes.

Saffron Jasmine Rice

This Saffron Jasmine Rice is such a flavorful treat when made at home from scratch. The crimson threads of the saffron and onion are highlighted throughout this fluffy golden rice.

Check out this recipe

  1. Lemon Asparagus Orzo Asparagus and orzo in a lemon-garlic sauce pairs really well with lamb. Lemon is a common flavor in the lamb-eating cuisines of the world and universally loved. This recipe takes things up a notch with the addition of Parmesan and herbs for even more flavor!

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!

Check out this recipe

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What To Serve With Lamb: Buttered Peas & Carrots (+More Great Recipes!)

If you don’t know what to serve with lamb for dinner tonight, any of these delicious side dishes would be a great choice! No matter the form or fashion you plan to serve your lamb, one of these wonderful pairings will help you make the perfect meal!

Author | Angela

Servings: 5 servings Calories: 147kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xButtered Peas & Carrots▢ ¼ cup butter▢ ½ lb carrots (peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds)▢ 2 cups frozen sweet peas (1 10 to 12-ounce package)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)Optional Additions▢ ½ cup pearl onions▢ 1 tablespoon chicken broth (or vegetable broth, just a splash)▢ 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (chicken or vegetable base)▢ ½ teaspoon dried herbs (to taste, *see note)▢ 1 tablespoon honey (add up to ¼ cup, or 4 tablespoons, to taste)

InstructionsStovetop InstructionsTo start, place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the carrots (and optional pearl onions if using) and saute until tender, about 8-10 minutes¼ cup butter, ½ lb carrots, ½ cup pearl onionsOnce the carrots are tender, add the peas, salt & pepper, and any optional ingredients you are using (chicken broth, Better Than Bouillon, dried herbs, and/or honey). Stir to coat, and continue sauteing for about 5 minutes or until the peas are warmed through. Remove from heat, and serve immediately. 2 cups frozen sweet peas, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, 1 tablespoon honeyMicrowave InstructionsTo start, place the carrots (and onions if using) in a glass microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl of carrots with fitted lid or a plate and microwave on high for 3 minutes.½ lb carrots, ½ cup pearl onionsRemove the carrots from the microwave (carefully as the bowl will be hot) and stir in the peas. Season to taste with salt & pepper, and microwave uncovered for 2 more minutes.2 cups frozen sweet peas, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepperCover the bowl and tilt it carefully over the sink to drain any excess water from the frozen peas. Then, stir in the butter and any remaining optional ingredients you would like to use (chicken broth, dried herbs, and/or honey). Serve immediately.¼ cup butter, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, 1 tablespoon honey Equipment You May NeedSkilletpeelerGlass Bowls (Microwave Safe) Notes Carrots should be cut so they are roughly the same size to cook evenly. The sauteing carrots can be covered with a lid between occasionally stirring to trap steam and cook them quickly. Thyme, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, chives, dill, or rosemary are all herbs that would taste great here. Nutritional information is calculated on base recipe ingredients only.

NutritionCalories: 147kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) | Sodium: 348mg (15%) | Potassium: 289mg (8%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 8305IU (166%) | Vitamin C: 26mg (32%) | Calcium: 32mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) 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! Buttered Peas and Carrots, side dishes, what to serve with lamb Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American

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/

If you don’t know what to serve with lamb for dinner tonight, any of these delicious side dishes would be a great choice! No matter the form or fashion you plan to serve your lamb, one of these wonderful pairings will help you make the perfect meal!

The very best side dishes to pair with lamb- no matter the how you serve it!

There are a million different ways to enjoy lamb. From meaty lamb chops to elegant rack of lamb, there are even some more casual options like gyros or lamb stew!

Because lamb is as versatile as it is delicious, there are a wide variety of sides to choose from when whipping up a lamb dinner. So, if you’ve got lamb on the menu try pairing it with one of these fool-proof sides that are guaranteed to make your lamb shine!

1. Dauphinoise Potatoes

A unique dish like this deserves an occasion. Dauphinoise potatoes are like an elevated version of au gratin and they are divine with lamb dinners!

Thinly sliced potatoes are covered with a creamy butter and garlic sauce and topped with a rich gruyere cheese. Garnishing with an earthy thyme completes the dish. Delicious!

Dauphinoise Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes Gratin Dauphinoise)

Dauphinoise potatoes are simple and cheesy thin-sliced potatoes layered with cream, butter, and cheese for an incredible side dish! This easy potato dish is so elegant and beautiful, it almost looks too good to eat! The flavor is so mouthwateringly delicious, you’ll never want to make potatoes another way!

Check out this recipe

2. Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

I love roasted vegetables and adding a sprinkle of Parmesan on top makes them even better! The grassy taste of asparagus blends with sweet cherry tomatoes and garlic in this recipe, and it’s a real winner.

Dauphinoise potatoes are simple and cheesy thin-sliced potatoes layered with cream, butter, and cheese for an incredible side dish! This easy potato dish is so elegant and beautiful, it almost looks too good to eat! The flavor is so mouthwateringly delicious, you’ll never want to make potatoes another way!

The salty cheese is just the proverbial icing on the cake. It makes a beautiful dish full of color and flavor!

Roasted Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Parmesan Recipe

Better than steamed! Roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes is a perfect side dish for any meal!

Check out this recipe

3. Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Perfectly roasted brussel sprouts are fantastic with pretty much any main course. The slightly crunchy, slightly chewy texture with that amazing earthy taste is to die for! They’re easy to make and only require a few ingredients making them equally as perfect for a weeknight meal or a date night.

Better than steamed! Roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes is a perfect side dish for any meal!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

Check out this recipe

4. Honey Glazed Oven Roasted Carrots

Naturally sweet carrots with honey, brown sugar, and herbs will have everyone asking for seconds. They go really well with the strong flavor or lamb, adding an almost dessert-like flavor to the meal.

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

And because we “eat with our eyes,” the bright orange and green make them an Instagram-worthy choice.

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!

Check out this recipe

5. Pea and Mint Risotto

Any risotto would make a good side for lamb. One of my favorites combines onion, butter, and Parmesan with peas and mint oil for a fresh yet rich taste you’ll love.

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!

This version is not made with wine, as most traditional risottos. Mint has always been one of my favorite herbs to pair with lamb, so if you’re looking for a unique side dish, this is it!

Gordon Ramsay Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto Copycat

Gordon Ramsey Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto copycat is a super tasty risotto infused with mint flavor and studded with fresh peas!

Check out this recipe

6. Roasted Green Beans

Baked, steamed, and sauteed green beans are delicious, but roasting them adds a whole new depth of flavor! If you haven’t already, it’s worth trying.

Gordon Ramsey Fresh Pea & Mint Risotto copycat is a super tasty risotto infused with mint flavor and studded with fresh peas!

Roasting adds a unique flavor, and with just a bit of garlic, butter, lemon juice, and seasonings, it’s an entirely new dish. Change things up!

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that are super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals! Plus, they’re equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes!

Check out this recipe

7. Cucumber Vinegar Salad

For a refreshing summer cookout, throw together a cucumber vinegar salad with your lamb chops right off the grill. It marries tangy and sweet for a light side you’ll love!

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that are super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals! Plus, they’re equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes!

Sliced cucumbers are covered with white wine vinegar and sugar then tossed with red onions, dill, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Make it ahead and serve it chilled.

Cucumber Vinegar Salad

This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal! This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn’t get any better!

Check out this recipe

8. Fondant Potatoes

Fondant potatoes are a singular treat. Seared with butter, chives, and garlic, a tantalizing brown crust forms.

This delightfully refreshing cucumber vinegar salad with dill makes a perfect light appetizer or side for any meal! This salad is nice and crisp with the perfect combination of tangy and sweet- it doesn’t get any better!

Then, they’re baked in the oven with chicken broth and garnished with freshly chopped herbs. Impress your dinner guests with a rack of lamb and these tasty potatoes!

Best Fondant Potatoes

These fondant potatoes may look like a lot of work, but the French method of cooking potatoes is surprisingly easy and delicious! Once mastered this will yield the most perfectly tender, creamy, and flavorful fondant potatoes ever! Not only will your family be impressed, but they will also simply LOVE this potato side dish!

Check out this recipe

9. Napa Cabbage Greek Yogurt Slaw

This yogurt-based, Asian-inspired dressing is full of ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Blended up with Greek yogurt and tangy white wine vinegar, the results are super addictive.

These fondant potatoes may look like a lot of work, but the French method of cooking potatoes is surprisingly easy and delicious! Once mastered this will yield the most perfectly tender, creamy, and flavorful fondant potatoes ever! Not only will your family be impressed, but they will also simply LOVE this potato side dish!

I like to serve it on napa cabbage with snow peas, radishes, cilantro, and a few slivered almonds.

Napa Cabbage Greek Yogurt Coleslaw Recipe

Take a break from the usual coleslaw recipes and enjoy this lighter version featuring Greek yogurt!

Check out this recipe

10. Roasted Vegetable Medley

I’ve listed multiple roasted vegetables here, because there’s something about them that pairs especially well with meaty lamb dishes.

Take a break from the usual coleslaw recipes and enjoy this lighter version featuring Greek yogurt!

In this recipe, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and beets are roasted with a simple garlic, rosemary, and thyme seasoning. They’re simple, easy, and outstanding.

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!

Check out this recipe

11. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

The name says it all. Roasted broccoli is delicious by itself but top it with garlic and parmesan for a whole new world of flavor.

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!

It’s a classic dish made modern by a few simple additions. Add red pepper flakes for some extra heat.

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan

Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!

Check out this recipe

12. Buttered Peas and Carrots

Butter makes everything better, right? Saute peas and carrots with butter, honey, and herbs for a unique blend of flavors that will wow your whole family.

Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!

It hits all of the right notes: sweet, rich, savory, and fresh. And it’s exceptional when served with lamb seasoned the same way. 

Buttered Peas & Carrots

Tasty buttered peas & carrots are a classic vegetable side dish that can easily be made either on the stove or in the microwave! Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best, and this delicious combination of tender carrots and buttery sweet peas is one of those times!

Check out this recipe

13. Baked Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are the dessert you can have with dinner. They’re easy to make and always turn out fantastic.

Tasty buttered peas & carrots are a classic vegetable side dish that can easily be made either on the stove or in the microwave! Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best, and this delicious combination of tender carrots and buttery sweet peas is one of those times!

If you want a more savory version, try adding some of the same seasonings as you add to your lamb. Red pepper is ideal for that sweet and savory taste! Sage butter is another great option.

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!

Check out this recipe

14. Naan Bread  

Indian cuisine is something I always look forward to. While most dishes are slow cooked with tons of spices, naan is something you can whip up and serve with anything.

Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!

All it takes is flour, yeast, and a little bit of time. You can even serve this in place of pita with a gyro or wrapped around some marinated shish kabob pieces.

Naan Bread

Oh how my family loves this version of Naan bread! I’m convinced they would eat it as a bread replacement every day!!

Check out this recipe

15. Vermicelli Rice

Sometimes, simple is best. Vermicelli is an extremely versatile dish flavored with just olive oil, salt, and pine nuts.

Oh how my family loves this version of Naan bread! I’m convinced they would eat it as a bread replacement every day!!

The key is toasting the vermicelli and mixing it with a nutty basmati. You can’t go wrong with this combination of natural flavors.

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!

Check out this recipe

16. White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese is a universal crowd-pleaser, and this white cheddar version is a true gem.

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!

It’s as creamy, buttery, and garlicky as you could ever want it to be, and it will undoubtedly win the hearts of everyone at your table, especially kids. In just 30 minutes, it’ll likely become a regular on the rotation, with lamb or not.

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese

My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!!

Check out this recipe

17. Boiled Potatoes

Boiled potatoes are practically effortless. Just flavor the water you boil them in with a bay leaf, salt, peppercorns, and garlic.

My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!!

Then toss with butter, salt, and pepper when they’re done. It’s budget-friendly and easy.

Boiled Potatoes

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!

Check out this recipe

18. Saffron Jasmine Rice

Saffron and chicken broth are all you need for a memorable rice dish to serve with lamb. It’s a classic Middle Eastern side for a traditional meaty main.

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!

All you need is a bit of hummus to finish things off! Efficiency is important during a busy week, and this delicious dish can be churned out in 15 minutes.

Saffron Jasmine Rice

This Saffron Jasmine Rice is such a flavorful treat when made at home from scratch. The crimson threads of the saffron and onion are highlighted throughout this fluffy golden rice.

Check out this recipe

19. Lemon Asparagus Orzo

Asparagus and orzo in a lemon-garlic sauce pairs really well with lamb. Lemon is a common flavor in the lamb-eating cuisines of the world and universally loved.

This Saffron Jasmine Rice is such a flavorful treat when made at home from scratch. The crimson threads of the saffron and onion are highlighted throughout this fluffy golden rice.

This recipe takes things up a notch with the addition of Parmesan and herbs for even more flavor!

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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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 Lamb: Buttered Peas & Carrots (+More Great Recipes!)

If you don’t know what to serve with lamb for dinner tonight, any of these delicious side dishes would be a great choice! No matter the form or fashion you plan to serve your lamb, one of these wonderful pairings will help you make the perfect meal!

Author | Angela

Servings: 5 servings Calories: 147kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xButtered Peas & Carrots▢ ¼ cup butter▢ ½ lb carrots (peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds)▢ 2 cups frozen sweet peas (1 10 to 12-ounce package)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)Optional Additions▢ ½ cup pearl onions▢ 1 tablespoon chicken broth (or vegetable broth, just a splash)▢ 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (chicken or vegetable base)▢ ½ teaspoon dried herbs (to taste, *see note)▢ 1 tablespoon honey (add up to ¼ cup, or 4 tablespoons, to taste)

InstructionsStovetop InstructionsTo start, place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the carrots (and optional pearl onions if using) and saute until tender, about 8-10 minutes¼ cup butter, ½ lb carrots, ½ cup pearl onionsOnce the carrots are tender, add the peas, salt & pepper, and any optional ingredients you are using (chicken broth, Better Than Bouillon, dried herbs, and/or honey). Stir to coat, and continue sauteing for about 5 minutes or until the peas are warmed through. Remove from heat, and serve immediately. 2 cups frozen sweet peas, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, 1 tablespoon honeyMicrowave InstructionsTo start, place the carrots (and onions if using) in a glass microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl of carrots with fitted lid or a plate and microwave on high for 3 minutes.½ lb carrots, ½ cup pearl onionsRemove the carrots from the microwave (carefully as the bowl will be hot) and stir in the peas. Season to taste with salt & pepper, and microwave uncovered for 2 more minutes.2 cups frozen sweet peas, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepperCover the bowl and tilt it carefully over the sink to drain any excess water from the frozen peas. Then, stir in the butter and any remaining optional ingredients you would like to use (chicken broth, dried herbs, and/or honey). Serve immediately.¼ cup butter, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, 1 tablespoon honey Equipment You May NeedSkilletpeelerGlass Bowls (Microwave Safe) Notes Carrots should be cut so they are roughly the same size to cook evenly. The sauteing carrots can be covered with a lid between occasionally stirring to trap steam and cook them quickly. Thyme, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, chives, dill, or rosemary are all herbs that would taste great here. Nutritional information is calculated on base recipe ingredients only.

NutritionCalories: 147kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) | Sodium: 348mg (15%) | Potassium: 289mg (8%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 8305IU (166%) | Vitamin C: 26mg (32%) | Calcium: 32mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) 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! Buttered Peas and Carrots, side dishes, what to serve with lamb Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American

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What To Serve With Lamb: Buttered Peas & Carrots (+More Great Recipes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 5 servings

Calories: 147kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3xButtered Peas & Carrots▢ ¼ cup butter▢ ½ lb carrots (peeled and sliced into ¼-inch thick rounds)▢ 2 cups frozen sweet peas (1 10 to 12-ounce package)▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)Optional Additions▢ ½ cup pearl onions▢ 1 tablespoon chicken broth (or vegetable broth, just a splash)▢ 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (chicken or vegetable base)▢ ½ teaspoon dried herbs (to taste, *see note)▢ 1 tablespoon honey (add up to ¼ cup, or 4 tablespoons, to taste)

InstructionsStovetop InstructionsTo start, place the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the carrots (and optional pearl onions if using) and saute until tender, about 8-10 minutes¼ cup butter, ½ lb carrots, ½ cup pearl onionsOnce the carrots are tender, add the peas, salt & pepper, and any optional ingredients you are using (chicken broth, Better Than Bouillon, dried herbs, and/or honey). Stir to coat, and continue sauteing for about 5 minutes or until the peas are warmed through. Remove from heat, and serve immediately. 2 cups frozen sweet peas, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, 1 tablespoon honeyMicrowave InstructionsTo start, place the carrots (and onions if using) in a glass microwave-safe bowl. Cover the bowl of carrots with fitted lid or a plate and microwave on high for 3 minutes.½ lb carrots, ½ cup pearl onionsRemove the carrots from the microwave (carefully as the bowl will be hot) and stir in the peas. Season to taste with salt & pepper, and microwave uncovered for 2 more minutes.2 cups frozen sweet peas, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepperCover the bowl and tilt it carefully over the sink to drain any excess water from the frozen peas. Then, stir in the butter and any remaining optional ingredients you would like to use (chicken broth, dried herbs, and/or honey). Serve immediately.¼ cup butter, 1 tablespoon chicken broth, ½ teaspoon dried herbs, 1 tablespoon honey

Equipment You May NeedSkilletpeelerGlass Bowls (Microwave Safe)

Notes Carrots should be cut so they are roughly the same size to cook evenly. The sauteing carrots can be covered with a lid between occasionally stirring to trap steam and cook them quickly. Thyme, marjoram, oregano, tarragon, chives, dill, or rosemary are all herbs that would taste great here. Nutritional information is calculated on base recipe ingredients only.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 10g (15%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) | Sodium: 348mg (15%) | Potassium: 289mg (8%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 8305IU (166%) | Vitamin C: 26mg (32%) | Calcium: 32mg (3%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

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!

Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American

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