American vegetables side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Brocolli Souffle

Acorn Squash

wilted endive and bacon

fresh endive and fried bacon in vinegar sauce

Artichokes with Sour Cream Curry Soy Dip

This recipe is adapted from The Spice Islands Cook Book published in 1961. My Mom had the book and relied on…

Oven Roasted Zucchini

I love zucchini. I could eat it every day and often do in the summer. Nothing better than a big plate of zucchini for dinner. This recipe is…

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small…

Crustless Zucchini Pie

I use the term “pie” liberally in this recipe. This is not really a pie per say. I did start out thinking I would put this delicious zucchini…

Stuffed Zucchini With Sausage

This stuffed zucchini is made with a nicely seasoned mixture of Polish Sausage (Kiełbasa), mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, onion and Parmesan cheese.

Acorn Squash with Apple Cider Brown Sugar Maple Syrup Sauce

Who knew acorn squash was so delicious? Not me! I remember when I was a kid my mom always fixed this for her…

Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

A healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the…

Squash Patties

So often after Thanksgiving and the holidays we quit thinking of pumpkin and squashes. But with healthy eating on my mind I wanted to incorporate…

Stir Fried Frozen Cauliflower

Fresh cauliflower looked so good at the summer's Farmer's Market. I froze several bags, then this winter wondered how to fix it other than boiling…

Collard Greens, corn and Tortilla Strata

A layered casserole of vegetables and flour tortillas. A vegetarian side dish to be enjoyed with or without a…

Savory Baked Sweet Corn

A farm dish makes it to the city table. Use fresh sweet corn for a tasty creamy hot side dish with fried chicken and green beans. ©2007-2014…

Creamed Spinach - Steakhouse Style

This dish is very versatile and it pairs well with turkey, ham or pork loin and but goes especially well with…