10 Healthy Side Dish Recipes

by Austin Carter

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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Indulge in hasselback potatoes—whole spuds sliced into a fan shape, drizzled with a mix of butter, oil, thyme, and garlic, then baked. Elevate them with a Greek yogurt topping for a fresh twist on sweet potatoes.

Smashed Cucumber Salad

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Andy Liang introduces a refreshing smashed cucumber salad, featuring Chinese black vinegar and light soy sauce. With a hint of heat from gochugaru, this dish offers a balance of flavors and textures, perfect as a side or light meal.

Moroccan Couscous

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Indulge in The Barefoot Contessa's Moroccan Couscous—a delightful blend of flavors with pine nuts and currants. It's a recipe worth committing to memory for its irresistible taste and exotic flair.

Green Beans with Mushroom and Shallots

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Try Green Beans with Mushroom and Shallots! Sauté fresh green beans with your favorite mushrooms—choose one or mix varieties—for a simple side that complements chicken, fish, or beef. Perfect addition to any meal!

Roasted Beets with Warm Fennel Vinaigrette

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This ruby-red side dish isn't just eye-catching; it's also loaded with betalains, the antioxidants that help stabilize free radicals and prevent cell damage. A perfect blend of beauty and health!

Healthy Cauliflower Rice

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Cauliflower is versatile, making it easy to transform florets into a healthy, low-carb side dish with just a quarter of the carbs of regular rice. For fried cauliflower rice, check out the recipe below.

Roasted Carrots

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Ina Garten lets the natural sweetness of roasted carrots shine through by adding just a bit of fresh dill. This simple yet flavorful side dish is both easy to prepare and delightfully delicious. How easy is that?

Spring Greens with Oranges

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Try spring greens with oranges: combine slightly bitter arugula or watercress with sweet orange slices, toasted walnuts, and crisp fennel. This fresh salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Kamut Marinara

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Kamut Marinara features Khorasan wheat, known for its chewy, buttery flavor and large golden grains. Packed with protein, vitamin E, and fiber (10 grams per serving), it pairs perfectly with marinara sauce and Parmesan.

Braised Collard Greens and Butternut Squash

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Braised collard greens and butternut squash get a flavorful twist with ginger, adding warmth and depth. Save the butter for the end to enhance the taste without overdoing it.

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