Whether you're looking for heartier sides like mashed potatoes and stuffed peppers, or lighter ones like salads, I've got all of the best options for side dishes to pair with your sloppy joes. 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 updated and healthier recipe for texas toast sloppy joes is made meatless, using lentils and mushrooms to create a meaty texture that is high in protein. My vegetarian version is 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. Smoky Eggplant Chips
- 8. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic
- 9. Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado
- 10. Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
- 11. Cumin Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
- 12. Apple Walnut Goat Cheese Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
- 13. Roasted Red Potatoes with Cilantro Chimichurri
- 14. Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
- 15. Peach Crisp with Brown Butter Crumble
- 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. Smoky Eggplant Chips
8. Red Skin Mashed Potatoes with Garlic
9. Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad with Chickpeas and Avocado
10. Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
11. Cumin Roasted Carrots with Yogurt Sauce
12. Apple Walnut Goat Cheese Salad with Ginger Vinaigrette
13. Roasted Red Potatoes with Cilantro Chimichurri
14. Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic
15. Peach Crisp with Brown Butter Crumble
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!