Kid friendly North american side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Old school Pinto Beans

Best old school beans ever!

Garlic Potatoes

This potato dish is so easy to make and oh, so tasty!!

Roasted Butternut Squash

To roast butternut squash you can either roast cut in half, cut side down, in a pan with a little water for about 1-1½ hours and then scoop out of…

Lemon~Pecan Green Beans

Lovely side dish full of flavor!

Lemon Yogurt~Dill Potato Warm Salad

Absolutely wonderful flavor profile-serve warm with any grilled or baked entrée.

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers is a healthy, delicious, healthy side dish for your…

Cranberry Grits Casserole

This slightly sweet casserole would make a great Holiday weekend breakfast side with leftover ham or some freshly cooked bacon! I topped mine with…

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Glazed Baby Carrots and Brussel Sprouts

This is a quick and easy way to introduce your kids to Brussel Sprouts.

Creamy Noodles & Peas

This is a quick and easy side dish that makes peas yummy to eat and is the result of experimenting on a cool fall evening 25 years ago.

Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes

Baked Parmesan Fries

Delicious and addictive!

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…

Lemon~Minced Garlic Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Flavorful side dish to any main entrée.

Broccoli & Cheddar Gratin

Wonderful side dish with any main entrée.