Side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Mexican Rice

Black-Eyed Peas with Coconut Milk

I adapted this from a recipe I found in the San Francisco Chronicle. My parents have told me that eating…

Blue Cheese-Crusted Tomatoes

Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill

Stir-fried Baby Bok Choy with Garlic

Japanese Spinach Salad, Ohitashi

This is a delicious way to consume large quantities of one of the healthiest foods on the planet...spinach! I…

Pickled Beets (Amish Recipe)

Deliciously tart!

Easy Sweet Pickles

This makes a whole lot of delicious little pickles!

Hash Brown Casserole

Perfect side dish for a Sunday roast or to take to a potluck!

Beer Batter Fried Zucchini

You can use any beer you like, but I prefer something lighter like a lager.

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.

Spicy Thai Vegetables

This is a quick and easy spicy side dish that goes great with chicken, steak or fish.

Autumn Potato and Leek Gratin

Need a change from sweet potato casserole? Try this spectacular dish. I experimented with different gratin recipes, then create my own. Yukon Gold,…

Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort

Bubbling with warm, creamy Roquefort, this gratin brings together the classic combination of spinach, blue cheese and eggs. Comforting like a…

Butter Basmati Rice

Okay - so I know this is a painfully easy recipe, but it's amazing how much you can dress up rice with just a couple of touches. I make this for my…