Quick and easy North american side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Incredible, Skinny Roasted Garlic Mashers

This recipe is it! These are one of my favorite ways to make mashed potatoes. And for garlic lovers, a dream…

Vegetarian Beet Burger

This vegetarian burger has the unusual addition of 1 tbsp of grated beets, just enough to give the burger a pleasant color. Once cooked, this…

Orange Rice Medley

This is a lovely, slightly sweet side dish. It looks so pretty with the harvest colors of chopped green and red peppers and orange slices tucked in…

Broccoli with Mustard Sauce

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

Baked Sweet and Spicy Peppers

Chili Roasted Potatoes

These are super simple and really tasty. If you like roasted potatoes, but are looking for something a little different, give these a try. I…

Potato Pancakes

These savory potato pancakes are one of three favorite recipes I have. The nutmeg addes an interesting twist.

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.

Oven-Fried Potatoes

These tasty potatoes are a family favorite. We enjoy them as part of a hearty breakfast or alongside meat for supper.

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.

Pace Fiesta Beer Rice

Creamy Polenta

Quick and easy side dish