Quick and easy North american side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing more than $3 per serving

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Salsa Ranchera

Salsa Ranchera

Salsa is the ketchup of Mexico, but much more tasty, varied and appealing. Salsa Ranchera is served all over Mexico, adding a zesty flavor to meats,…

Kathleen is Cooking in Mexico
Nov 2010
Professional
3 votes
6177 views
Italian Turnip Greens

Italian Turnip Greens

I love me some greens. It doesn’t matter if it’s collards, turnip or what-have-you. Now my dad, who is deceased, used to talk about his Italian…

Carolinaheartstrings
Nov 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2799 views
Caribbean Peas & Rice

Caribbean Peas & Rice

This popular dish throughout the Caribbean is similar to red beans and rice, but made with a few more spices and with crowder, pidgeon, or…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced
1 vote
4960 views
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

This is a great side dish.

Annette Vlahos
Jun 2008
Advanced
3 votes
7925 views
Lemon Caper Asparagus

Lemon Caper Asparagus

Fresh asparagus with an olive oil, lemon juice and caper vinaigrette; easy, healthy, low fat and delicious!

Kyle Dalakas
Jan 2017
Advanced
1 vote
939 views
Ron's Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce

Ron's Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce

This is my version of Pico Pica, available on the west- coast but very limited in the mid-west. Goes great on…

Ronald R. Flinders
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
3583 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
Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

Parmesan Roasted Asparagus

A very simple and delicious asparagus, lightly accented with parmesan.

Karen
Jul 2009
Intermediate
2 votes
2373 views
Cucumber Relish

Cucumber Relish

Good to use with fresh peas and beans. If you don't want it as sweet cut to sugar to your desired sweetness.

Donna Mitchell Carroll
Jun 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3501 views
Mushroom Cloud

Mushroom Cloud

This savory dish is easy to prepare and will add zing to any main dish.

James Basmajian
Sep 2010
Advanced
1 vote
1284 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