Quick and easy American side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Cranberry Yogurt Relish

Cranberry Yogurt Relish

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

Connie Mcmillan
Oct 2008
Intermediate
92 votes
21112 views
Creole Style Butter Beans

Creole Style Butter Beans

Butter beans (another name for Lima beans) are super healthy and flavorful. I've been looking for a simple and flavorful way to cook these, and…

John Spottiswood
Apr 2011
Advanced
12 votes
10514 views
Easy Pan Fried Tomatoes

Easy Pan Fried Tomatoes

This recipe is incredibly easy and really tasty. We're healthy eaters, so frying tomatoes isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But you have…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2009
Intermediate
11 votes
21639 views
Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

John Spottiswood
Jul 2012
Advanced
9 votes
7519 views
Festive Pasta Salad

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Kelsey Martin
Jun 2008
Intermediate
10 votes
37103 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
Zesty Rice & Barley

Zesty Rice & Barley

This dish is easy and very impressive in taste. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Catherine Pappas
Aug 2010
Intermediate
6 votes
7233 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
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

This is a delicious quinoa recipe that we served with our garlic lime grilled pork chops. This is flavorful enough that you'll want to serve it…

Nancy Miyasaki
Sep 2011
Intermediate
5 votes
4473 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
4 votes
24153 views
Cream Gravy

Cream Gravy

Ahhh! Cream Gravy it has so many uses. If you’re not from the South let me point them out to you. You can pour it on biscuits, for biscuits and…

Two Southern Girls
Feb 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
4719 views
Quinoa with Vegetables and Herbs

Quinoa with Vegetables and Herbs

This was easy and a delicious side for the yogurt chicken I made the other night. My sister raved about this…

Nancy Miyasaki
Aug 2011
Intermediate
4 votes
2769 views
Shredded Brussel Sprouts

Shredded Brussel Sprouts

If you've never had shredded brussel sprouts before, you're in for a treat! These are really tasty. They have less of the bitter taste you get…

Nancy Miyasaki
Oct 2009
Intermediate
4 votes
9638 views
Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort

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…

Crissy Gershey
Oct 2008
Professional
3 votes
6349 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
3 votes
6320 views