Whether you're looking for heartier side dishes like mashed potatoes and stuffed peppers, or lighter ones like salads, I've got all of the best options for sloppy joe sides below. And I didn't forget dessert!

You can never go wrong with classic comfort food like sloppy joes. They're easy, nostalgic, and so satisfying.
My easy and healthy recipe for vegetarian sloppy joes is made meatless, using lentils and mushrooms to create a meaty texture that is high in protein. They're smoky, tangy, savory, and just as messy as the original!
What Are Good Sides for Sloppy Joes?
But what are good sloppy joes sides? No worries, because I've got you covered with 23 easy side dishes that pair well with this old-school classic.
Whether you are looking for healthier options like salads and roasted vegetables, heartier ideas like roasted and mashed potatoes, I've got so many delicious recipes for you to choose from.
Of course, I couldn't leave out dessert in this list. To me, sloppy joes evoke summertime, so I've included some of my favorite summery sweets for you to pair with your sloppy joes. Enjoy!
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- What Are Good Sides for Sloppy Joes?
- 1. Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Rice
- 2. Summer Tortellini Salad
- 3. Black Bean Corn Avocado Salsa
- 4. Creamy Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho
- 5. Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
- 6. Easy Tuscan Bean Salad
- 7. Corn on the Cob
- 8. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic
- 9. Gluten Free Tabbouleh Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado
- 10. Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
- 11. Cumin Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
- 12. Apple Cucumber Salad
- 13. Roasted Chimichurri Potatoes
- 14. Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
- 15. Healthy Peach Crisp
- 16. Death By Chocolate Zucchini Bread
- 17. Vegan Fruit Tart
- 18. Vegan S'mores Bars
- 19. Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
- 20. Apricot Gluten-Free Galette
- 21. (No Bake) Black Forest Pie
- 22. Strawberry Cornmeal Cake
- 23. Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
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1. Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Rice
2. Summer Tortellini Salad
3. Black Bean Corn Avocado Salsa
4. Creamy Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho
5. Roasted Japanese Sweet Potato Fries
6. Easy Tuscan Bean Salad
7. Corn on the Cob
8. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic
9. Gluten Free Tabbouleh Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado
10. Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
11. Cumin Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
12. Apple Cucumber Salad
13. Roasted Chimichurri Potatoes
14. Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
15. Healthy Peach Crisp
16. Death By Chocolate Zucchini Bread
17. Vegan Fruit Tart
18. Vegan S'mores Bars
19. Vegan Peanut Butter Pie
20. Apricot Gluten-Free Galette
21. (No Bake) Black Forest Pie
22. Strawberry Cornmeal Cake
23. Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
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Monica
Thanks for putting this list together! Everything sounds so good!
Gastronotherapy
You are welcome, Monica! I hope you find some tasty recipes here!