Side dishes recipes with 300 or fewer calories costing less than $0.5 per serving

Rice with bell pepper and peanuts

Very tasty and fast cooking

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This is a great high protein snack or appetizer. Add other elements such as artichoke hearts, olives or mixed veggies to create diverse variations…

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes are a perfect accompaniment any entree and lend a homey appeal. A hint of rosemary makes this dish stand out grabs the…

Betty's Cole Slaw

I have tasted alot of cole slaw and this one wins. I use this recipe for alot of caterings.

Red Beans and Rice

Comfort food from New Orleans.

Fresh Pintos

My grandmother Manuela taught me how to make these. She used to serve them in her restaurant in Mexico. A simple recipe which can be served as a…

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…

Creamy Mac and Cheese

Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

I love all kinds of slaw, particularly this flavorful one! Using broccoli slaw is a wonderful alternative to…

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…

Milk Calendar Hearty Sweet Potato Au Gratin

This Hearty Sweet Potato Au Gratin is nutritious and delicious. One of the many great recipes in the 2018…

Green Beans With Someting Extra! Plus A Giveaway!

I never was a big green bean fan growing up. Mainly because the beans I was usually served weren't green at all…

Vegetable Pancakes

"fritter-like" cakes containing fresh vegetables. Make them small and serve as appetizers or make them larger for a delicious side dish.

Golden Olive Oil Roasted Potatoes

Creamy Yukon gold potatoes make for a great side dish for dinner or fried up as a side for breakfast.

Southern BBQ Baked Beans

This one takes a little time but it's worth it.