If you’re looking for the perfect Italian meal, look no further than osso buco. This dish is made of veal shanks that have been braised in a flavorful broth until they are fork-tender.

Osso buco is often served with risotto, but there are many other side dishes that will complement this dish perfectly. In this blog post, we’ll discuss 15 side dishes that will complete your osso buco experience!

Osso Buco Side Dishes

Risotto Milanese
Green beans almondine
Cauliflower gratin with fontina cheese
Stuffed tomatoes with goat cheese
Roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe with lemon
Lentil pilaf
Pork loin chops with pesto sauce
Garlic mushrooms
Grilled vegetables
Fruit salad
Mashed potatoes
Sauteed spinach
Roasted asparagus
Panzanella salad
Baked potatoes

Risotto Milanese

Risotto Milanese is a classic Italian dish that is made with rice that is sauteed with onion and then cooked in broth and butter. It is usually seasoned with salt and pepper. This dish works well as a side dish for osso buco because the rice absorbs the flavors of the sauce and the meat.

To make this dish at home, simply saute onion in a pan until it is translucent. Then add rice and cook until it is opaque. Next, add broth and cook until the rice is tender. Finally, add butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately!

Green beans almondine

Green beans almond is the perfect healthy and crunchy side dish for osso buco. This dish is not only easy to make but it is packed with nutrients and fiber. You can also add a bit of crispy bacon to my green beans’ almondine for extra flavor.

To make this dish at home, simply blanch your green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Then, drain the green beans and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.

Next, heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Add the green beans to the bacon fat in the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they are slightly browned. Finally, stir in the toasted almonds and serve immediately.

Cauliflower gratin with fontina cheese

A rich, savory side dish like cauliflower gratin with fontina cheese is the perfect way to round out a hearty main course like osso buco. Cauliflower is a nutritious vegetable that is low in calories but high in vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for any meal. The fontina cheese adds a rich, creamy flavor to the dish, while the bread crumbs provide a crunchy texture.

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