American vegetables side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.0 per serving

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…

Sweet Zucchini Pickles

Too many zucchini - what to do? A recipe by Chuck Allen (Palm Springs) caught my eye. Expectations are high from this retired chef, so he takes this…

Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

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

Italian Cauliflower Bake

A cheesy cauliflower dish with lots of flavor....

Steamed Green Beans with Lemon & Dill

Delightfully easy and refreshing, these lemon-laced green beans compliment chicken, pork, beef or vegetarian…

Cabbage Artichoke Casserole

I have been trying to think “meatless”. It’s not easy for a gal cooking for a Carolina good ole boy, but as a cabbage lover this got his nod of…

Colorful Oven Vegetables

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

Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash

A healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the…

Cardamom Carrots

This side of sweet carrots with a hint of cardamom blend well. They're particularly nice during the holiday's, served up with poultry.

Oven Roasted Vegetables

I enjoy roasted vegetables and have tried several ways of preparing them, but this is the version I keep coming back to. Love the garlic and the way…

Fresh Corn Salad

A friend of mine here in Dallas made this side salad to go with sliders and it was fantastic.

Orange Marjoram Carrots

It can be hard to come by a vegetable dish both children and adults enjoy. You'll appreciate this recipe because it found that middle ground.…

Fresh Corn and Asiago Cheese Bread Pudding

OK, there are some gut bomb ingredients here, but put aside the diet for now. Besides, you look great and you…

Summer Squash & Tomato Saute

Lemon-Pepper-Garlic Overnight Refrigerated Pickles

The easiest and best homemade pickles! We love these.