Quick and easy American side dishes recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

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Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots

Sweet and Savory roasted carrots a perfect side dish that would compliment any meal.

Peanut Butter and Peppers
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2295 views
Hawaiian Crest Salsa

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…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
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1 vote
4016 views
Okra Salad

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…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2673 views
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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…

Teri A
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2988 views
Baked Polenta with Parmesan & Chives

Baked Polenta with Parmesan & Chives

Delicious baked side dish

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
Advanced
1 vote
1534 views
Vegan spicy sautéed mushrooms in 10 minutes.

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…

Helenscooking
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
3310 views
Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

Yellow Garlic Rice and Broccoli

I make this all the time for a quick and easy side dish. Alternately, this can be a main dish by adding 1 lb. of chicken, beef, or pork. my…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
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1 vote
6120 views
Smashed Red Potatoes with Gorgonzola Cheese

Smashed Red Potatoes with Gorgonzola Cheese

Thirty minutes and two steps are all that's needed to prepare this cheese and red potatoes side dish recipe.

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
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1 vote
3645 views
Squash Patties

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…

Carolinaheartstrings
Jan 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2436 views
Fresh Corn and Peach Salsa

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…

Adam Janowski
Jun 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
2209 views
Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Asparagus with Parmesan Crust

Can be used as either a side dish or a warm appetizer. Indulge yourself with the finest balsamic vinegar you can find.

Evelyn Scott
Apr 2010
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2 votes
2514 views
Vegetable Pancakes

Vegetable Pancakes

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

Lori A. Reed
Jul 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1724 views
Potato Filled Onion Cups

Potato Filled Onion Cups

These onion cups are a nice switch from the usual side dishes. Sometimes I like to add shredded sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese to the cups for…

Robyn Savoie
Oct 2013
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1 vote
3381 views
Honey Glazed Baked Carrots

Honey Glazed Baked Carrots

Wonderful side dish with Ham, chicken, pork. Super easy and flavorful.

"Cheffie Cooks"
Mar 2016
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1 vote
1450 views