Dinner party vegetables side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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…

Squash In A Spice Paste Done Pronto!

This has been one hell of a week, one of those 7 day stretches that includes everything on lifes'…

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…

Easy Corn Casserole

My family loves corn anything and this will be a regular thing at our dinners. Thanks to my friend Jaynee Levy-Polis for the recipe.

Sweet Potatoes (Yams) with Cranberries and Granny Apples

A family favorite side to holiday dinners. This colorful dish has just the right balance of tart and sweet.

Eggplant Szechuan-style

Year of the Rooster ! A most Happy and Prosperous and Fortunate New Year to all my Chinese friends! Many years ago - too many - I got a recipe…

Buttered Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts get a bad rap. Opponents of the vegetable swear it tastes like metal. Or worse, like feet. But when coated with the right…

Glazed Carrots

I made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like…

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

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.

Zucchini con Anice

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…

Squash Caserole

This recipe is very close to Boston Market's squash casserole. We have always loved this side at the restaurant, but they only have it during the…

Squash Casserole

This casserole is very similar to the one at Boston Market. It is not calorie light, but it is great for special occasions. We have had many…

Sage Butter Brussel Sprouts with Prosciutto

I don’t know why brussel sprouts get a bad reputation. If you cook them the right way, they are delicious! This…