Kid friendly side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown Casserole

If you love Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole, then you have to try this remake of it! It tastes like it just came out of the restaurant!

Jennifer Sikora
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
15818 views
Simple Sesame Green Beans

Simple Sesame Green Beans

I realize that 5 stars is an awfully high rating for such a simple dish. But honestly, I end up eating a pound of green beans every time I make…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2012
Advanced
4 votes
4681 views
Spicy tomato and onion sauce

Spicy tomato and onion sauce

Aromatic, easy to make sauce ideal for grilled meat. Easy tip: serve this sauce with pasta, chicken, grilled meat or fish. You can make a large…

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
May 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
3402 views
Oven roasted broccoli with Parmesan

Oven roasted broccoli with Parmesan

A simple recipe for a quick and easy side dish of garlic roasted broccoli florets tossed in Parmesan cheese.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Jan 2016
Intermediate
1 vote
2710 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
Mexican Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice Pilaf

Generally, Mexican cooks make this rice with fresh tomatoes, but ever the corner-cutter, I use petite diced, drained.

myra byanka
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
5477 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
Incredible, Skinny Roasted Garlic Mashers

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…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
May 2012
Professional
1 vote
4409 views
Potato Pancakes

Potato Pancakes

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

Robyn Savoie
Sep 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3513 views
Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Easy-Does-It Fried Rice

Leftover rice is a perfect excuse to make fried rice, and this is a simple recipe for a favorite oriental comfort food. Add in any desired meat or…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2016
Professional
1 vote
3785 views
Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters

A fun and different way to eat your vegetables

Erin S
May 2011
Intermediate
3 votes
3169 views
Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style

Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style

Winter and Aloo Gobi go hand in hand! This wholesome vegetable dish with rotis or paranthas...yum!and then…

shalini
Jan 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
5185 views
Homemade Cole Slaw

Homemade Cole Slaw

A perfect side for burgers and sandwiches.

Chef Chuck
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
4915 views
Roasted Vegetable Succotash

Roasted Vegetable Succotash

Of all traditional Thanksgiving dishes, succotash is the most likely one that was served at the first feast. Introduced to colonial cooks by the…

Robyn Savoie
Nov 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3495 views
Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

These are creamy and delicious to add to any meal. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Catherine Pappas
Oct 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
2194 views