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

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Sweet Corn with Parmesan and Cilantro Recipe

Sweet Corn with Parmesan and Cilantro Recipe

A little tart and a touch sassy, this fun way to fix corn will be a hit. Just a few minutes of pan frying gives…

Joni Ludlo
Sep 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
2708 views
Dried Apricots and Currant Rice

Dried Apricots and Currant Rice

Catherine Pappas
Aug 2013
Intermediate
2 votes
2205 views
Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar

Lisa
Aug 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1522 views
Zucchini Santa Fe

Zucchini Santa Fe

This fast side is great with the green chilies. It gives this recipe a great zip.

Robyn Savoie
Aug 2013
Advanced
1 vote
5606 views
Stewed Zucchini And Tomatoes

Stewed Zucchini And Tomatoes

This Stewed Zucchini and Tomatoes side dish has a wonderful flavor that goes with any meal, and the best part is it'll even make your kitchen smell…

Robyn Savoie
Aug 2013
Advanced
1 vote
7628 views
Super Low Calorie Honey Mustard Broccoli Slaw

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…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
4109 views
Colorful Oven Vegetables

Colorful Oven Vegetables

I often serve this attractive side dish with a steak dinner or at a brunch.

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3748 views
Baked Cauliflower and Mushrooms

Baked Cauliflower and Mushrooms

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

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
4071 views
Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Catherine Pappas
Jul 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1643 views
Roasted Potatoes with Thyme and Gorgonzola

Roasted Potatoes with Thyme and Gorgonzola

Creamy Gorgonzola cheese turns this basic potato recipe into a savory and spectacular side! Try this with all…

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
4076 views
Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

This is a delightfully tasty and simple side dish. The creamy mustard sauce is also a nice complement to cauliflower.

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
4263 views
Parsley Potatoes

Parsley Potatoes

These fork-tender and flavorful potatoes make an easy yet elegant accompaniment to any main entree

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
3 votes
10599 views
Orange Rice Medley

Orange Rice Medley

This is a lovely, slightly sweet side dish. It looks so pretty with the harvest colors of chopped green and red peppers and orange slices tucked in…

Robyn Savoie
Jul 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3444 views
Crustless Zucchini Pie

Crustless Zucchini Pie

I use the term “pie” liberally in this recipe. This is not really a pie per say. I did start out thinking I would put this delicious zucchini…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jun 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1770 views
Shallot Herb Grilled Corn

Shallot Herb Grilled Corn

My immersion blender came with a small bowl and attachment that allows it to work like a food processor. I love it. It is great for small…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jun 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1562 views