What Vegetables to Serve with Lamb Shanks (15 Veggies)

I love lamb shanks.

They’re delicious, they’re easy to make, and they’re easy to serve with a wide variety of vegetables.

But I’m always stumped when it comes to what vegetables to serve with lamb shanks.

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That’s why I’m writing this blog post!

I hope you find it helpful!

What Vegetables to Serve with Lamb Shanks?

The best vegetables to serve with lamb shanks are those that are in season. For example, if you’re serving lamb shanks in the summertime, you might want to pair them with corn on the cob or green beans. If you’re serving lamb shanks in the wintertime, you might want to try pairing them with squash, potatoes, or carrots.

If you’re looking for a way to switch up your lamb shank routine, serve it with one of these 15 different kinds of vegetables:

1. Asparagus

Asparagus is a great choice because it’s light and fresh-tasting, which makes it perfect for pairing with rich meat dishes like lamb shank.

Asparagus is also very easy to prepare and cook, which makes it perfect for weeknight meals.

To make asparagus even easier to prepare, try using a vegetable peeler or paring knife to shave off the ends of each spear before cooking them.

This will help ensure that they don’t get too tough while they’re cooking!

2. Carrots

Carrots are another great vegetable choice when serving lamb shank because they have an earthy flavor that pairs well with rich meats like lamb.

In addition, carrots are easy to cook and can be used in many different ways—from roasting them whole in the oven to chopping them into small pieces for a stir-fry dish!

3. Cauliflower

Cauliflower is another great accompaniment for this dish because it adds some color and texture contrast to the dish without overwhelming its main ingredients (i.e., the lamb shanks).

Plus, cauliflower can be roasted in the oven—just make sure not to toss it with too much oil or salt before baking so that it doesn’t get soggy when cooked through!

4. Green Beans

Green beans (see also these canned green bean recipes) are another great option—they have just enough crunch to add texture to your meal without overpowering it (like say… potatoes might).

If you’d like to make this dish more filling for yourself or your family members who are particularly hungry after work (or school), try adding additional vegetables like minced garlic or diced onions before tossing them in the pan with the green beans.

5. Cabbage

Cabbage is another great option if you want to try something new with your lamb shanks!

Cabbage has a mild flavor that pairs well with other foods—but it also adds some crunchy texture that helps prevent things from getting too mushy in your mouth!

6. Spinach

Spinach is another good option because it adds a vibrant green color to your plate (which helps make this dish stand out).

It also provides some extra vitamins and minerals—especially iron—that can help boost the nutritional value of your meal even further!

To cook spinach quickly and easily, simply sauté it in olive oil until it’s wilted down completely before serving on top of your lamb shank.

7. Kale

Kale is one of my favorite vegetables because it has such an incredible flavor profile—it’s earthy without being bitter, and its texture is crunchy without being hard or chewy like some other leafy greens can be when they’re cooked incorrectly.

The best way to cook kale is by sautéing it in olive oil until just tender but still slightly crisp on the outside, then adding salt at the end so that it doesn’t lose any nutrients from getting overly soaked up by liquid (like water).

8. Broccoli

Broccoli is a great choice for pairing with lamb shanks, especially if you’re looking for something that’s going to be hearty enough to stand up to the richness of the dish.

It also has a similar flavor profile—not too sweet, but still a little bit earthy—which makes it an ideal side dish.

To make sure your broccoli comes out perfectly tender every time, try steaming it instead of boiling it.

Boiling causes some of the water-soluble nutrients in broccoli to leach into the water(source), which means you lose some of the health benefits when you consume them.

Steaming keeps those nutrients intact and ensures that they aren’t lost!

9. Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are delicious when roasted at high heat, so they’re perfect for pairing with the rich flavors of lamb shank!

You can roast them by placing them in an oven preheated to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, drizzling them with oil and sea salt and tossing them every 8 minutes until they’re tender (about 25 minutes).

The best part about roasting brussels sprouts is that you don’t have to cut them up before roasting!

10. Turnips

Turnips are another great option if you’re looking for something new to serve alongside your lamb this week.

They’re a fun vegetable that can be served fresh or cooked, and they’ll add some nice color contrast to the plate as well!

To make them even more appealing, try slicing them up into thin strips before serving them alongside your dish.

11. Zucchini

Zucchini can be cooked alongside the meat and then served on top of it as a garnish.

Zucchini is best when cooked whole so that its flavor can really shine through in your dish—just slice off both ends first before slicing it into 1/2-inch rounds (if desired).

12. Mushrooms

Mushrooms are versatile and delicious.

You can use any kind of mushroom you’d like in this recipe—whether it’s button mushrooms or more exotic varieties like oyster mushrooms or porcini—but keep in mind that some mushrooms (like shiitake) will require longer cooking times than others (like portobello).

So keep an eye on them as they cook and adjust according to their needs!

13. Arugula

Arugula is another good choice because it has a somewhat bitter flavor that will balance out the sweet taste of meat in this dish very nicely.

Arugula also pairs well with many other kinds of meals because it has such a strong flavor—it’s even great on its own as a snack!

You can find arugula in most grocery stores’ produce departments year-round; just make sure that you wash it thoroughly before cooking (or eating), since there may be some dirt or bugs hidden among its leaves.

14. Bell Peppers

Bell peppers are an excellent choice because they can be cooked in just about any way imaginable: roasted whole; cut into strips; sliced thinly; diced finely; or even left whole and stuffed with rice or other grains before roasting them until tender and golden brown on all sides!

They’re also great in stir-fries, soups and stews—you name it!

15. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are another great option because they have a hearty texture that complements the tenderness of the meat.

You can serve them raw or cooked—either way will work well!

If you decide to cook your tomatoes, be sure not to overcook them; letting them get soft will give them a mushy texture that doesn’t complement the rich flavor of lamb shank quite as well as a firmer tomato would.