American vegetables side dishes recipes with 300 or fewer calories

Green Bean, Carrot and Mushroom Medley

A quick-to-fix green bean side dish or vegetarian main dish. I like to use my steamer for the beans and…

Asparagus Almandine

From the description of this recipe reads: "Something magical happens when asparagus meets almonds and lemon. Crispy nuts, tart citrus and ...…

Cooler Corn

Large gatherings of people who like corn on the cob requires a couple of lobster pots or a wash tub and a lot of boiling water and patience. Not…

Swiss Corn Bake

Glazed Carrots

I made these carrots to be a sweet, vegetable side to go with the Caribbean Pork we made tonight. I wanted something that would be sweet like…

Squash Casserole

This casserole is very similar to the one at Boston Market. It is not calorie light, but it is great for special occasions. We have had many…

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…

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.

Stir Fried Frozen Cauliflower

Fresh cauliflower looked so good at the summer's Farmer's Market. I froze several bags, then this winter wondered how to fix it other than boiling…

Shredded Brussel Sprouts

If you've never had shredded brussel sprouts before, you're in for a treat! These are really tasty. They have less of the bitter taste you get…

Honey-Ginger Glazed Carrots

This is a standard side dish for us when we're serving an asian-inspired meal. It's also great with any grilled meat. The honey brings out the…

Collard Greens, corn and Tortilla Strata

A layered casserole of vegetables and flour tortillas. A vegetarian side dish to be enjoyed with or without a…

Zucchini Santa Fe

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

Green Beans with Basil and Tomato

This is an attractive and tasty side dish. The butter, basil and tomato adds a nice flavor boost to the green…

Asparagus with Lemon Sauce

This fulfilled my need to go beyond that same old, same old steamed asparagus. The lip-smacking sauce is just lemony-perfect. Inspired by…