Kid friendly side dishes with 500 or fewer calories recipes

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Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic Sauce

Stir-Fried Broccoli with Chili-Garlic Sauce

My father-in-law has become an amazing cook, and he made this as part of our Easter lunch this year with the…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2010
Advanced
16 votes
3503 views
Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan

This is a simple and delicious Italian recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. We leave out the egg and sometimes the lemon (depends on what you…

Nancy Miyasaki
Mar 2008
Intermediate
5 votes
4439 views
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
3 votes
4605 views
Homemade Refried Beans

Homemade Refried Beans

I'm ashamed to say that though I LOVE refried beans, this is the first time I've ever made them myself. It's just so easy to buy them in a can, or…

John Spottiswood
May 2012
Advanced
6 votes
454 views
Korean potato side dish

Korean potato side dish

I always love these sweet and salty braised potatoes when they are served along with kimchi and various other side dishes at korean restaurants.…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2013
Advanced
2 votes
111 views
French Rice Salad

French Rice Salad

This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2009
Intermediate
5 votes
6033 views
Butter Basmati Rice

Butter Basmati Rice

Okay - so I know this is a painfully easy recipe, but it's amazing how much you can dress up rice with just a couple of touches. I make this for my…

Mihir Shah
Oct 2008
Advanced
1 vote
3403 views
Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

This is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
Advanced
2 votes
223 views
Crunchy Brussels sprouts

Crunchy Brussels sprouts

Aromatic and healthy side-dish

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Feb 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
112 views
Cooler Corn

Cooler Corn

Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not…

Glenn
Mar 2013
Beginner
1 vote
65 views
Corn Pudding

Corn Pudding

Here is another traditional all-American dish from Addy! I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do! With love, Catherine xo…

Catherine Pappas
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
322 views
Seasoned Crinkle Cut French Fries

Seasoned Crinkle Cut French Fries

Fresh cut potatoes crinkle cut and baked in the oven till crispy.

Therese
Apr 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
12 views
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes

Cauliflower can be delicious, I promise Even your kids will love this recipe; just tell them it’s Mashed Potatoes. I was a little hesitant at…

Two Southern Girls
Mar 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
1052 views
Dinner Mash

Dinner Mash

A fresh-made "leftover surprise" type dish, that I invented. My family seems to like it a lot. For about $2, you can have a nice simple meal for…

Jason Freund
Dec 2011
Beginner
1 vote
15 views
Cranberry Cole Slaw

Cranberry Cole Slaw

Are you craving crunchy freshness right about now? When meltingly tender slow-cooked stews and soups predominate. They are welcome, but sometimes…

Linda Simon
Jul 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
28 views