Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes

Staff Picks

Creamy Mashed Potatoes II

Creamy mashed potatoes with ranch seasoning in them. Grandma Jan's Thanksgiving dinner mashed potatoes. For a variation, try sprinkling your favorite shredded cheese over the top before baking.

By AMANDA43

Easy Indian Style Okra

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My Indian friend taught me how to make this easy traditional Indian okra recipe using fresh okra and spices in a skillet.

By CALIGAL76

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed in Wine

This recipe is a great addition to beef roast or a grilled steak. It is easy, quick, and can be prepared in the time it takes the steak to be grilled, if need be. We were absolutely amazed when this recipe became a favorite of our 2 year old grand daughter!

By Anonymous

Southern-Style Crowder Peas

Delicious seasoned peas cooked with onions, peppers, bacon, and ham. A New Orleans style dish. Serve over rice.

By Gloria Valentine

Tasty Collard Greens

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A classic recipe for collard greens that uses smoked turkey to add some flavor. Greens are simmered in chicken stock, then spiced with a dash of red chile flakes.

By ANADRI

Grilled Asparagus

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The special thing about this recipe is that it's so simple. Fresh asparagus with a little oil, salt, and pepper is cooked quickly over high heat on the grill. Enjoy the natural flavor of your veggies.

By Anonymous

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Sweet and Spicy Green Beans

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The flavors of this side dish are intense! It is great as a starter to an Asian menu, or as a significant addition to a light stir-fry meal.

By COOKOFTHEHOUSE

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Roasted New Red Potatoes

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These are roasted potatoes at their best - plain and simple. Red potatoes are tossed with olive oil, and salt and pepper, and then roasted to perfection.

By Ben S.

Last Minute Mushrooms

This recipe for a buttery, delicious, mushroom side dish couldn't be any simpler. It goes well with fish fillets, baked chicken, steak, and just about any other main dish.

By Carrie Magill

Summer Squash Puffs

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A light fritter-like vegetable treat. Use any summer squash, yellow or green--or a mix of both.

By JEANJELLYBEAN

Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob

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My mother-in-law gave me this quick and easy recipe for the sweetest, tastiest corn cobs!

By heatherjane

Microwave Corn on the Cob

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This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!

By Cheri Weiner

Inspiration and Ideas

Grilled Asparagus

"This was the quickest way i have ever made asparagus, and it tasted the best."– HANNAH_R

Roasted New Red Potatoes

"These were really yummy! I love how you can add different herbs to make it different every time!" – Sully

Italian Peas

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

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Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

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Easy Garlic Kale

Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries

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My family loves French fries and with 4 children the bag fries from the store just weren't enough and became too expensive. So I tried batter - after all it makes chicken, shrimp, and onion rings crispy so why not potatoes. Now even my husband can't get enough of these French fries. They even stay crispy when you reheat in the microwave.

More Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash

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Butternut squash is so good on its own, that barely any seasoning is needed. This recipe is so simple and easy.

By MChele

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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This recipe is from my mother. It may sound strange, but these are really good and very easy to make. The Brussels sprouts should be brown with a bit of black on the outside when done. Any leftovers can be reheated or even just eaten cold from the fridge. I don't know how, but they taste sweet and salty at the same time!

By JAQATAC

Emily's Famous Hash Browns

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Good old fashioned restaurant-style hash browns. Perfect with hot pepper sauce and ketchup!

By your mom

Kickin' Collard Greens

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If you like greens you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice.

By Ken Adams

Roasted Vegetables

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A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead - just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don't have any Yukon Golds on hand.

By Anonymous

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Easy Roasted Broccoli

Easy roasted broccoli. My favorite part is the roasted sliced stem pieces.

By karenatlincoln

Simple and Delicious Beet Greens

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Don't throw away those hearty green leaves that top fresh bundles of beets! They have a flavor similar to kale. This simple recipe will will help you make the most of your fresh beets!

By Daryl Gerboth

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Sarah's Applesauce

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This applesauce is delicious! I make it for my younger brother all the time and he loves it - and he hates canned applesauce!

By PHATCAT

Southern Fried Cabbage

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This dish was always a favorite at Mammaw's house. Cabbage is fried with onion and bacon in this simple quick side dish. Terrific with cornbread.

By JNADX3

Best Black Beans

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This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals.

By Cameron

Simply Steamed Asparagus

Makes even tough asparagus, tender and tasty! Try using vinaigrette dressing in place of the butter too.

By KIMIRAEJ

Simple Baked Beans

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This baked bean recipe uses canned beans instead of the dry type so it is quick and easy to prepare.

By Brandi

Microwave Corn-on-the-Cob in the Husk

This is one of my favorite ways to fix corn on the cob, even when I have several to fix. Without the water from boiling, the corn stays nice and sweet. Hope this helps just one young cook.

By Elberta McCoskey

Cabbage Steaks

One of my favorite side dishes, as it's very easy to make! I personally love garlic so I go crazy with it, but put as much as is good for you. This is a very simple recipe and you can put as much or as little of the seasonings you want.

By Amber Jessie

Baked Beans from Scratch

Navy beans, molasses, and maple syrup combine to make this classic dish at home.

By wkndyummychef

Grilled Corn Salad

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A yummy and easy side for hot summer days! Goes great with your grilled dishes or just to munch on. This recipe will last several days when covered in an airtight container and refrigerated.

By AMBERT77

Sauteed Garlic Asparagus

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A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus.

By Ryan Morgan

Grandma Jeanette's Amazing German Red Cabbage

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This yummy, sweet and sour German red cabbage is easy to make!

By Sara Nolan Jennings

Skewered Grilled Potatoes

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New potatoes coated in a rosemary and garlic marinade then skewered and grilled.

By kimberlyj

Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

Don't be afraid of Brussels sprouts ... yes, they are green, but they are so delicious! Pan frying them brings out their flavor. Use as a side dish ... or if you're like me, an on-the-go breakfast item!

By Connie Fabian Byrnes

Bacon Feta Beans

This is a nice green bean dish for company that's low carb, too. Reheats nicely for leftovers.

By FOODAC

Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms

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I love roasting veggies and hit on this WONDERFUL combo. You could use a Hollandaise on the side.... but why??

By leo67

Italian Peas

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This is my mom's recipe. Let's just say, you'll never look at peas the same way again...they are sooo good.

By WORSHIPWARRIORMT

First Baby Food: Peas

Great for busy moms and dads to make a bunch on a Sunday and freeze for the weeks ahead. This can be used with other first foods for your baby! Apples or pears are fun or even green beans. Make sure it is mild enough for your baby's developing digestive system. Brussels sprouts or broccoli probably aren't the best first foods. You can also use fresh peas instead of frozen if you have them.

By Brenda Michelle Ratliff

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Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes

Staff Picks

Creamy Mashed Potatoes II

Easy Indian Style Okra

Grilled Portobellos Sauteed in Wine

Southern-Style Crowder Peas