Side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Broccoli in Brown Butter

Broccoli covered in garlic butter, with lemon! The best broccoli I have ever had! Tastes like candy!

Quick and Tasty Greek Cauliflower

There are times I've put the bulk of time preparing a middle east main dish and just need a quick side of…

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

Tabbouleh Salad

A refreshing, low calorie, garlicky, tasty bulgur salad.

Copper Carrots

Tri-Color Vegetable Risotto

Cold Asparagus Orzo Salad

Quinoa with Fresh Corn and Mint

This is a great quinoa dish to serve alongside fish or chicken. I have grown to love quinoa, and it is perfect for this dish. But this would also…

Perfectly Imperfect Garlic Mashed Potatoes

My take on fancy steakhouses' mashed potatoes - perfect for the weeknight. No peeling required!

Bacon, Feta and Pear Stuffing

Salty bacon and feta, sweet pears and crusty French bread create a stuffing to simply swoon over!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce adds a splash of vibrant ruby color to your meal. It’s that hint of bright flavor that makes everything else on the plate taste…

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.

Grown Up Green Beans Casserole

Ditch the canned soup, keep the fried onions...