American side dishes recipes with 200 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

Hawaiian Crest Salsa

I came up with this recipe at the spur of the moment to accompany the shrimp recipe I was preparing for a late lunch get-together with several of my…

Okra Salad

This is our last picnic recipe for June. We have really enjoyed serving up items that are summertime-friendly and hope you make this and several…

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…

Baked Cauliflower and Mushrooms

Looking for a new way to serve cauliflower? Try this vegetable casserole.

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…

Lemon Parmesan Cauliflower Gnocchi

Lemon Parmesan Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi is a delicious twist on the perfect cauli gnocchi

Red Beans and Rice

Comfort food from New Orleans.

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…

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…

Creamy Potatoes with Tomato

Mashed potatoes get a colorful make over with the addition of chopped plum tomatoes and thinly sliced scallions. If you are making these ahead of…

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…

Fresh Corn and Peach Salsa

This salsa makes a great side dish for salmon or chicken. I take a one pound salmon filet, cut it into two pieces. Brush with olive oil and…

Balsamic roasted vegatables SP1

Vegetable Pancakes

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