Healthy Side Dish Recipes

Find healthy, delicious side dish recipes including grains, rice, quinoa and vegetable side dishes from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.
couscous being poured into a pot
How to Cook Couscous Perfectly Every Time (Plus Recipes to Use It In!)
20 mins
a recipe photo of the Oven Roasted Potatoes
Oven-Roasted Potatoes Are Crispy on the Outside & Fluffy on the Inside
30 mins
Cucumber Salad with Peanuts
This Cucumber Salad with Peanuts & Sweet Chili Sauce Is a Light & Flavorful Side Idea
10 mins
a recipe photo of a bowl of Cilantro Lime Rice
This Cilantro-Lime Rice Is Better Than Chipotle's
30 mins
a recipe photo of the Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
Garlic-Butter Cauliflower Bites
45 mins
a recipe photo of the Sauteed Fiddleheads with Lemon & Garlic
Sautéed Fiddleheads with Lemon & Garlic
25 mins
a recipe photo of the Smashed Zucchini with Lime, Cotija & Cilantro
Smashed Zucchini with Lime, Cotija & Cilantro
20 mins
a recipe photo of the Jollof Rice
Seven-Spice Jollof Rice
1 hr 25 mins
a recipe photo of the Eggplant Caponata
Eggplant Caponata
1 hr 30 mins
a recipe photo of Scalloped Corn
Scalloped Corn
55 mins
a recipe photo of the Dill Pickle Cauliflower and Potato Salad
Dill-Pickle Cauliflower & Potato Salad
45 mins
a recipe photo of the Instant Pot Pinto Beans
Instant-Pot Pinto Beans
1 hr 15 mins
Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole
Traditional Sweet Potato Casserole
55 mins
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Easy Refrigerator Pickles
4 days
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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Garlic & Shallots
15 mins
Tangy Mustard Coleslaw
Tangy Mustard Coleslaw
40 mins
Quick and Easy Green Beans
Quick & Easy Green Beans
5 mins
Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad
Cranberry-Almond Broccoli Salad
1 hr 15 mins
a recipe photo of the Loaded Cauliflower Salad
Loaded Cauliflower Salad
25 mins
Cherry Tomato Confit recipe on a baking sheet
Cherry Tomato Confit
2 hrs
Perfect Quinoa
Exactly How to Make Perfect Quinoa
25 mins
a dish of Potato & Leek Gratin
Potato & Leek Gratin
45 mins
Balsamic-Glazed Pearl Onions in a serving bowl
Balsamic-Glazed Pearl Onions
50 mins
Southern Green Beans And Potatoes in a white serving dish
Southern Green Beans & Potatoes
35 mins
Summer Blueberry Salad With Toasted Pecans and Feta in a white serving bowl
Summer Blueberry Salad With Toasted Pecans & Feta
5 mins
Smoky Grilled Corn recipe on a serving tray
The Secret to Smoky Grilled Corn Lies in This Spice Rub
15 mins
Garlic-Butter Cabbage Wedges on a sheet pan
Roasted Garlic-Butter Cabbage Wedges
40 mins
Roasted vegetables on a sheet pan
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
50 mins
Crispy Air Fried Sweet Potato Wedges on a plate
Crispy Air-Fried Sweet Potato Wedges
30 mins
Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash in baking dish
Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash
1 hr 15 mins
Mexican-Style Corn on the Cob on white serving plate
Make Cilantro-Lime Corn on the Cob in an Air Fryer
20 mins
a recipe photo of the Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese and Pancetta
Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese & Pancetta
40 mins
a recipe photo of the Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Feta and Dill served on a plate
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Feta & Dill
45 mins
Japanese Cucumber Salad
19 Side Salads You'll Want to Make Forever
a recipe photo of the Butter Lettuce Salad served on a plate
Butter Lettuce Salad
15 mins
Loaded Broccoli Salad
Loaded Broccoli Salad
25 mins
Simple Cabbage Salad
Simple Cabbage Salad
20 mins
Melting Potatoes
Melting Potatoes
1 hr 10 mins
roasted honeynut squash on plate
Roasted Honeynut Squash
40 mins
Beet Salad
Beet Salad
1 hr 45 mins
close-up shot of bowl of cucumber kimchi
Quick Cucumber Kimchi
40 mins
Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions
35 mins
Pureed Broccoli Soup
Pureed Broccoli Soup
45 mins
peanut butter energy balls
Peanut Butter Energy Balls
20 mins
a recipe photo of the Roasted Sweet Potatoes on a cooking sheet
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
30 mins
Steamed Fresh Green Beans
Steamed Fresh Green Beans
10 mins
Easy Eggplant Stir-Fry
Easy Eggplant Stir-Fry
15 mins
Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Our 30 Best Salad Recipes
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
15 mins
Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
45 mins
a recipe photo of the Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 hr 10 mins
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Cheesy Vegetable Bake
1 hr 20 mins
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24 Vegetable Side Dish Ideas Kids Will Actually Like
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Cucumber-Yogurt Salad
20 mins
Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella
30 mins
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Roasted Peppers & Onions
35 mins
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Easy Steamed Zucchini
10 mins
air fryer zucchini
Air-Fryer Zucchini
30 mins
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Esquites (Mexican Corn)
20 mins
Steamed Butternut Squash
Steamed Butternut Squash
30 mins
Chicken & Zucchini Casserole
Our 20 Most Popular Casseroles of 2022
overhead shot of air fryer zucchini chips on a black plate with creaming dipping sauce
17 Air-Fryer Recipes You'll Want to Make Forever
Roasted Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Sweet Potatoes
30 mins