Camping Side Dishes

Tender broccoli spears get a smoky, citrusy lift from a lemon-garlic drizzle in this fire-grilled camping side that pairs easily with burgers, sausages, grilled fish, tofu, or foil packets.

Earthy wild mushrooms are kissed with sweet smoke over cedar planks and finished with a rustic thyme butter, making this aromatic woodland-inspired side dish perfect alongside grilled meats or hearty grains. The cedar plank imparts deep campfire flavor, and the recipe is as adventurous as it is simple to prepare outdoors.

Sweet delicata squash gets caramelized with a touch of maple syrup, then finished with a spicy chili kick and scatter of fresh herbs. This crowd-pleasing side delivers the warmth of autumn harvests, all made simply in a cast iron skillet by the fire.

Thick-cut sweet potato wedges tossed with smoky chili powder, cumin, and zesty lime are grilled over open flames until charred and caramelized; Chili-Lime Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges make a tangy, grilled camp side that complements sausages, foil-packet fish, or burgers.

Lemon-Basil Orzo with Fire-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired camping lunch side — smoky from fire-roasted cherry tomatoes, brightened with lemon and basil, and easy to serve warm or at room temperature alongside grilled mains.

Crisp cucumbers and zesty radishes are smashed and tossed with fresh mint, olive oil, and tangy rice vinegar for a no-cook, hydrating side dish ideal for hot-weather outings. The smashing technique boosts crunch and lets the vegetables soak up all the bright flavors.

Crunchy cabbage and carrot slaw tossed in a Thai peanut dressing and spooned into crisp lettuce cups, Quick Thai Peanut Slaw Cups make a refreshing, no‐cook camping lunch or a bright side when the grill or camp stove is occupied.

Broccolini seared in a hot camp skillet, finished with toasted almonds and a squeeze of lemon—a quick, nutrient-dense side with irresistible crunch and flavor.