Kid friendly side dishes recipes with 300 or fewer calories

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Chinese Broccoli (gai lan)

Chinese Broccoli (gai lan)

Excellent side dish to any meal. No bitter taste and a little crunch.

Melinda
Mar 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2827 views
Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really…

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
3361 views
Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Broccoli

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
25 votes
21183 views
Sweet Carrots with Chicken and Rice

Sweet Carrots with Chicken and Rice

Not a fan of cooked carrots and I'm always experimenting with new ways to make them taste good to me.

Charlene Cole Ribaudo
Jan 2011
Advanced
1 vote
1213 views
Broccoli in Brown Butter

Broccoli in Brown Butter

Broccoli covered in garlic butter, with lemon! The best broccoli I have ever had! Tastes like candy!

Anne Kruse
Dec 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
3570 views
Fresh Pintos

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…

Groomsie
Dec 2010
Advanced
2 votes
3160 views
green bean cassserole

green bean cassserole

This is an old favorite!!!

Lesa
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1309 views
Homemade Cranberry-Apple Sauce

Homemade Cranberry-Apple Sauce

If some people at your Thanksgiving dinner like cranberry sauce and others prefer applesauce this recipe just might work for you... We decided to…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Nov 2010
Professional
6 votes
10159 views
Pineapple Heaven

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.

kaitlyn
Sep 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
1662 views
Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots)

Orange Sauce (for cooked carrots)

Are you tired of serving plain carrots? This is an excellent sweet sauce you can serve on top of cooked…

Micheline
Sep 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
10359 views
Chili Roasted Potatoes

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2010
Intermediate
5 votes
3446 views
Recipe of the Week - Twice Baked Potatoes

Recipe of the Week - Twice Baked Potatoes

Another weekend another birthday party dinner, and of course I overdid it again. Three appetizers, main…

Dennis Kraus
Aug 2010
Advanced
2 votes
2720 views
Chayote with Fresh Lily Bulbs

Chayote with Fresh Lily Bulbs

vegetarian

tigerfish
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
2252 views
Vegetable Pancakes

Vegetable Pancakes

"fritter-like" cakes containing fresh vegetables. Make them small and serve as appetizers or make them larger for a delicious side dish.

Lori A. Reed
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1724 views
Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

I don't like instant mashed potatoes at all. I make mine from scratch like many cooks out there. I like them either with butter and sour cream or…

Candice Goodyear
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1597 views