Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes

Steamed asparagus makes a great healthy side dish that's tender and tasty.

I learned this recipe from a shopper in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, when I was young. I have used this for 40 years, and it has never failed to produce the most wonderful corn on the cob.

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.

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

Super crispy homemade French fries seasoned with garlic salt and paprika.

This is such a classic go-to potato side dish recipe. There are only a few things you have to do, and if you do those things, you're talking intense potato side dish pleasure! The best roasted red potatoes start with a heavy roasting pan, a generous amount of olive oil, and enough time to roast the potatoes dark and rich.

These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans.

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.

Asparagus is sautéed in butter with garlic for 5 minutes for a quick side.

Garlicky, cheesy, tender asparagus spears served straight from the oven.

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

Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

This broccoli is simple and easy but tastes amazing with lemon and garlic.

Kale is sauteed with olive oil and garlic for a simply delicious side dish.

This recipe is a tasty way to get in your veggies that even kids and picky eaters will enjoy!

This is a delicious way to use up cabbage, and a great way to make someone a cabbage lover!

Here is a Thai vegetable side dish with plenty of Chinese influences. Utilize whatever mushrooms are in season, such as straw, button, het kone or shiitake mushrooms.

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.

Enjoy these rich caramel brown onions for a delicious side to any meal.

Roast asparagus is a 15-minute side dish (and YUM).

This grandma's recipe for sweet and tangy beets is easy to make and enjoy.

This garlicky red potato and asparagus dish is easy and delicious served either hot or cold. Rosemary and thyme give it a sophisticated flavor. Try adding a little chopped red pepper, too...yum!

Twice-fried crispy slices of green plantain make a delicious appetizer.

Green beans sautéed with garlic and tossed with a sweet and savory sauce.