Kid friendly North american side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

It is mushroom season, and I wrote a lot about (button) crimini mushrooms lately. Button mushrooms have an…

Helenscooking
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3310 views
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

Got this from Cooks magazine and it's always fun to watch people eat it ALL and fight for the pan scrapings

Kelly Christensen
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1302 views
Egg and Grit Casserole

Egg and Grit Casserole

This is a satisfying egg recipe using a Southern favorite – grits! Serve with a meat or vegetable as a meal or put on your breakfast buffet. I…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3218 views
Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
6120 views
Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Beth Roan
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2785 views
Squash Patties

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…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jan 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2436 views
Dreamy Cheesy Potatoes

Dreamy Cheesy Potatoes

Dreamy Cheesy Potatoes are easy, creamy and ridiculously flavorful! This comforting crowd-pleasing side dish is irresistible and perfect for the…

Culinary Envy
Dec 2015
Advanced
1 vote
1879 views
Mexican Corn & Black Bean Cold Salad

Mexican Corn & Black Bean Cold Salad

Great for picnics, BBQ's or a side dish with Tacos

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
1 vote
3472 views
Pueblo Rice

Pueblo Rice

We love this rice. It is excellent served hot or cold. It is a slightly modified version of the Pueblo Rice from the Hell's Backbone Grill…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Aug 2009
Advanced
2 votes
6219 views
Texas Potato Wedges

Texas Potato Wedges

This versatile entree can be served as a side dish or an appetizer -they're zesty, but not too spicy

Evelyn Scott
Mar 2010
Advanced
2 votes
2711 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
Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

Garlic Herbed Sweet Potatoes

TRY THIS AT EASTER - it is a signature dish! It is sweet and savory with fresh herbs, dairy products and chicken broth. This is a North…

Amos Miller
Mar 2011
Professional
1 vote
3018 views
Lemon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Lemon Glazed Sweet Potatoes

This month Tammie and I are making some recipes that are a variation of the traditional dishes that are associated with holiday meals. Here in the…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1872 views
Parmesan Potato Rounds

Parmesan Potato Rounds

These pretty cheese-coated potato slices go very well with lamb and the dish is easy to prepare.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3631 views
Easy Crock Pot Orzo

Easy Crock Pot Orzo

I love the versatility of a crock pot, from desserts, to soups to even this easy orzo side dish. It takes no time to prepare and only a few short…

Carolinaheartstrings
Mar 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3964 views