Quick and easy American side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Corn Cilantro Rice

Corn Cilantro Rice

This rice dish is a little sweet from the corn and a little tangy from the cilantro. It goes great with your favorite tacos or even something like…

Mary Joseph
Feb 2009
Advanced
1 vote
7170 views
Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

These sweet potato fries are baked in the oven and very easy to make. I think they are yummy and good for you, too.

Nancy Miyasaki
Feb 2009
Intermediate
3 votes
15914 views
Mandarin Orange Fruit Salad

Mandarin Orange Fruit Salad

This is a classic. I remember my mom making it when I was very young.

CookEatShare Cookbook
Jan 2009
Advanced
0 votes
5499 views
Green Bean Casserole

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.

Cathy Spivak
Nov 2008
Advanced
1 vote
6710 views
Gratin of Spinach and Roquefort

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…

Crissy Gershey
Oct 2008
Professional
3 votes
6349 views
Oven Roasted Garlic

Oven Roasted Garlic

Very easy to make and goes great with just about anything!

Dominique Tougne
Oct 2008
Professional
1 vote
8803 views
Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Caramelized Onions and Pecan Green Beans

Sweet and Nutty Green Beans that everyone loves!

Tracy Rapp
Oct 2008
Intermediate
3 votes
6924 views
Cranberry Yogurt Relish

Cranberry Yogurt Relish

A delicious relish that has combination of tartness and sweetness which is perfect for any get together holiday gatherings.

Connie Mcmillan
Oct 2008
Intermediate
92 votes
21112 views
Baked Acorn Squash with Pine Nuts and Garlic

Baked Acorn Squash with Pine Nuts and Garlic

Delicious and beautiful side dish. Pile it up and serve it for company! (Or eat it with your hands in front of…

Sheryl
Oct 2008
Intermediate
1 vote
5468 views
Marinated Cole Slaw

Marinated Cole Slaw

This would probably be delicious on top of some pulled pork!

CookEatShare Cookbook
Sep 2008
Advanced
0 votes
2798 views
Habanero Mustard Sauce

Habanero Mustard Sauce

A fiery glaze for your fowl that Scoville would be proud of. The Scoville scale is the measurement standard for hot peppers. Habaneros for example…

Dean Grason
Aug 2008
Beginner
3 votes
16328 views
Festive Pasta Salad

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Kelsey Martin
Jun 2008
Intermediate
10 votes
37103 views
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

This is a great side dish.

Annette Vlahos
Jun 2008
Advanced
3 votes
7925 views