3,238 side dish recipes

Sauteed spinach with garlic and a little fresh tomato, cooked down in olive oil into a quick, savory side dish. A simple, healthy way to turn a pound of greens into a flavor-packed plate in minutes.

Iron Horse cucumber salad tosses crisp cucumbers, radishes, onion, and bell pepper with rice vinegar, cilantro, and fresh ginger. A bright Asian-inspired side in 20 minutes.

Sweet and spicy couscous salad tosses fluffy whole wheat couscous with crunchy steamed vegetables, fresh mint and almonds, all coated in a currant dressing brightened with orange, cinnamon and cayenne. Vegan and make-ahead.

Tofu is tossed with a mixture of honey, soy sauce and sesame oil, then baked in the oven, which develops delicious flavor and great texture. Mix together these yummy baked tofu cubes with cooked quinoa, carrots, and Asian seasonings. A flavorful dish that can be served as a side dish or a simply tasty main dish.

Tomato and watermelon salad with cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, and freshly ground coriander seed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. A juicy, summery side dish that tastes like August on a plate.

I love Asian food. These spring rolls were so refreshing and just delicious, and I also loved the texture because of all these fresh veggies. The dipping sauce was terrific.

First this double corn bread is absolutely delicious itself. Using the already-yummy cornbread makes a even more flavorful stuffing that has apples, celeries, pecans, and mixed herbs.

This nutrient-packed side dish is perfect alongside any main dish - fish, meat or poultry.

Hawaiian baked beans with diced ham, crushed pineapple, brown sugar, and a tangy mustard ketchup glaze. A sweet-savory crowd-sized potluck side that serves 36 hungry guests.

Pasta Nicoise salad with shell pasta, fresh tomatoes, steamed green beans, black olives, and capers tossed in a garlicky olive oil vinaigrette. Ready in 20 minutes.

Pinto beans simmer with quinoa and butternut squash in this hearty vegetarian stew where Spanish paprika and tomatoes build a robust base that's pure cold-weather comfort in a bowl.

Traditional Korean namool with seasoned spinach, daikon, soybean sprouts, and fiddlehead ferns in sesame and garlic. A colorful banchan platter of individually dressed vegetables.

Mexican beans and barley casserole baked with green chilies, cumin, canned tomatoes, yogurt, and melted Monterey Jack. A hearty, high-fiber vegetarian main or side dish.

Black beans and brown rice with smoky ham hock, oregano, and a splash of vinegar. Diabetic-friendly, high-fibre side served over nutty whole-grain rice. Cuban comfort with a healthier swap.

Avocado and grapefruit salad pairs cool, buttery avocado with bright, tart grapefruit segments under a grapefruit-juice vinaigrette. A refreshing, vegan winter salad that's ready in minutes.

Bulgur pilaf with pine nuts and red pepper: nutty bulgur simmered in broth with sweet bell pepper, then finished with toasted pine nuts and chives. A fast, wholesome side that comes together easily.