Side dish recipes

Baked eggplant is tossed with aromatic walnut oil, garlic, onion, and chopped fresh parsley for a simple yet delicious Middle Eastern-inspired side dish. Before baking,...

Place a pat of butter mixed with fresh herbs and garlic into the mushroom caps and bake until the butter melts and the mushrooms infuse with the spicy flavor. Serve as a side dish or...

Chickpeas and fresh corn are baked in the oven with cilantro, then tossed with grape tomatoes and green onions in a mustard-infused vinaigrette. The result is a delicious and filling salad that...

Cut fresh corn off the cob, roast it in the oven to bring out its sweet flavor, and toss it with black beans, sweet grape tomatoes, and fresh herbs in a vinaigrette.

After trimming the tops from young carrots, don't throw them away. Instead, make a delicious pesto with mint, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. Drizzle it over roasted carrots and enjoy the combination...

Roasting celery root in the oven helps bring out its natural sweetness, which balances out that distinctive celery flavor. The longer you roast it, the sweeter it becomes. When ready...

Roast cauliflower and serve it as an appetizer with a refreshing sauce made with fresh herbs and capers. Both are quite easy and quick to prepare. The sauce can be made several hours ahead...

A mix of sautéed mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms elevates the flavor of the cauliflower and green beans in this side dish. Add crispy, salty bacon bits and fresh herbs to the vegetables, and you've got...

Cauliflower is one of the best holiday side dishes, yet it's often underrated. This low-calorie vegetable pairs perfectly with meat, aiding its digestion. Many people dislike it because...

Saute capers in olive oil until crispy, creating a delicious topping for roasted cauliflower that adds a lovely crunch and a tangy kick. You'll get...

Roast cauliflower florets in the oven, and to infuse them with a whole range of flavors, dress them with hot, fragrant olive oil, capers, and Fresno pepper. Serve as a side dish with any...

To make a beautiful and delicious carrot side dish, simply cut the carrots in half lengthwise (with the tops) and roast them with rosemary sprigs and lemon slices, which will complement the natural...

A simple carrot can easily become a standalone side dish, even for a holiday table. The key is to prepare it properly. For a carrot to look attractive on a plate, it must be...

Even in winter, you can make a budget-friendly risotto with seasonal vegetables—onions and carrots—that will give it a truly elegant Italian flavor. Before adding the vegetables to the risotto, roast them in the oven...

Golden roasted Brussels sprouts are drizzled with lemon juice and topped with a crispy breadcrumb topping seasoned with garlic, thyme, parsley, and lemon zest. This...

This warm salad of roasted grape tomatoes and toasted bread is a cozy, comforting take on summer panzanella. Add garlic and oregano for a zesty flavor. Toss the pieces...

Roast Brussels sprouts until golden brown and top with toasted breadcrumbs flavored with thyme and lemon. The crunchy topping makes these healthy vegetables even more delicious.

If you want to impress your guests with a unique side dish, bake acorn squash halves in the oven and serve half per person. It looks impressive, but it's quite easy to prepare with a creamy...

Couscous isn't a grain, as some people think. It's actually a type of pasta made from durum wheat in the form of a grain. Couscous is most often found in stores...

It's impossible not to fall in love with this chewy, healthy side dish with a pleasant nutty flavor, but many hesitate to prepare it due to spelt's reputation as a difficult grain. It's actually much simpler!

This recipe takes polenta to an unexpected level: instead of cornmeal, it's golden, crispy, French-fry-style bars that make a delicious side dish for any meal.

Golden, slightly sweet cornbread gets a savory kick with the addition of fried onions, green onions, and roasted poblano chili peppers. Serve as a side dish with...

With this recipe, you can make fluffy, airy rice like pilaf. The secret is to lightly fry it before adding water. If desired, you can add lemon zest or thyme. The finished...

Instead of traditional bread, serve these fun pig-shaped buns for dinner. To make things easier, make them with store-bought bread dough and get the whole family involved. For kids...

The star of this vegetable stew isn't the eggplant, traditional for Sicilian caponata, but the bell pepper. Roast it until blackened, then remove the charred skin, toss the tender peppers with raisins,...

Unlike other legumes, lentils don't require soaking, making them ideal for a quick, healthy midweek dinner. To ensure lentils (any kind) are tender, but not...

If canned tuna is your main ingredient today, make it into an elegant dinner that's even perfect for serving to guests. It's a great alternative to tuna salad (goodbye...

Roasted broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella are a wonderful combination for pasta. It's sauce-free, but coated in the aromatic oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes. And reserve some of the starchy cooking water...

If you love crumbly potatoes, this is a dream come true! These stuffed potatoes are prepared carbonara-style. Each potato is filled with creamy mashed potatoes with bacon bits,...

These salads are typically served as a side dish to huge steaks in American steakhouses: a quarter head of iceberg lettuce is served on a plate with a blue cheese dressing, bacon, and balsamic glaze.

This spicy, creamy mashed potato is very similar to mashed potatoes, but it's made with cauliflower. Garlic and thyme, sautéed in olive oil, add depth and richness to this low-calorie side dish, and...

Even a simple lettuce salad can be made into a delicious salad if dressed properly. A great option is a warm vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar and garlicky olive oil...

"As a child, I could eat a whole bowl of my mother's 'arroz con elotes' (rice with corn)," recalls Marcela Valladolid. "Every Mexican family makes this side dish in one form or another, but..."

"Mangalorean buns are incredibly popular in India, and I can see why!" shares Aarti Sequeira. "I'm so proud that they come from my hometown, which is located on...

This summer bean salad brings out all the bold flavors of a spicy chili dish typically enjoyed during cooler months. Three types of beans are dressed with a vinaigrette made with oil,...

This dish was inspired by the flavors and aromas of baingan bharta, an Indian eggplant curry. Our simplified recipe eliminates the time-consuming pre-baking and peeling of the eggplants. Everything is done in a slow cooker...

Pasta with tender red beans, savory bits of fried bacon, and tomatoes is a perfect midweek dinner dish when you need to feed the family quickly, deliciously, and without the hassle. You can...

This vibrant, filling salad is a protein-, fiber-, and vitamin-rich side dish perfect for summer. It's easy to make (chopped vegetables are simply combined with canned chickpeas in a tart...

Baked beans (or baked beans) aren't a traditional Italian dish, but Giada De Laurentiis loves to prepare them with a subtle twist of the flavors of her native Italy. Instead of the usual bacon, she...

Smoked cheese and creamy white beans make this pasta a very filling meatless dish. Spinach adds flavor and healthy fiber. And if you replace the chicken broth with vegetable broth, the pasta becomes...

Calico beans (also known as cowboy beans) get their name from the variety of colors found in the different varieties. Here we use three types of canned beans: white, dark red kidney beans...

If you've decided to cook your own beans instead of buying canned ones and you have a slow cooker, this recipe is for you! It uses natural ingredients, requires minimal preparation, and...

A salad of grilled corn, avocado, red onion, and fresh chili peppers topped with creamy guacamole and tart tomatillos and served as an appetizer or side dish with meat. It's also excellent...

Flaky biscuits are made with tangy, buttery Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper to create the flavor of Italy's famous cacio e pepe (cheese and...

This prosciutto-filled flatbread with pear and a refreshing arugula salad is a perfect summer appetizer. It harmoniously combines sweet and savory ingredients, gooey cheese, and fresh herbs. To prepare...

This vegetarian, gluten-free, low-calorie, yet absolutely delicious pasta Bolognese is a dream for anyone watching their diet. Instead of traditional pasta, it's made with spaghetti squash, divided...

"This simple recipe is the best way I know to cook one crazy vegetable," shares Guy Fieri. "It looks like a perfectly normal pumpkin at first, but after roasting, it easily...

Spaghetti squash is a great way to make vegetable pasta without any special vegetable cutters or spiralizers. Simply microwave it, and the flesh falls apart naturally.