Quick and easy side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Sweet Potato Fries

These sweet potato fries are baked in the oven and very easy to make. I think they are yummy and good for you, too.

Black-Eyed Peas with Cumin

I had a craving for Black-Eyed peas this week so threw this together on the fly. It worked out really well. The chilli gives a kick but the small…

Mandarin Orange Fruit Salad

This is a classic. I remember my mom making it when I was very young.

Mexican Rice

Japanese Spinach Salad, Ohitashi

This is a delicious way to consume large quantities of one of the healthiest foods on the planet...spinach! I…

Green Bean Casserole

I can't do Thanksgiving without this side dish. I like it with 1 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese added to it.

Spicy Thai Vegetables

This is a quick and easy spicy side dish that goes great with chicken, steak or fish.

Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort

Bubbling with warm, creamy Roquefort, this gratin brings together the classic combination of spinach, blue cheese and eggs. Comforting like a…

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…

Oven Roasted Garlic

Very easy to make and goes great with just about anything!

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!

Cranberry Yogurt Relish

A delicious relish that has combination of tartness and sweetness which is perfect for any get together holiday gatherings.

Baked Acorn Squash with Pine Nuts and Garlic

Delicious and beautiful side dish. Pile it up and serve it for company! (Or eat it with your hands in front of…

Marinated Cole Slaw

This would probably be delicious on top of some pulled pork!

Habanero Mustard Sauce

A fiery glaze for your fowl that Scoville would be proud of. The Scoville scale is the measurement standard for hot peppers. Habaneros for example…