Side Dish Recipes

Molded vegetable salad sets crunchy cabbage, carrots, and celery in tangy orange diet gelatin with celery seed. A retro low-calorie potluck classic.

Moroccan tomato and roasted green pepper salad from Fez with cumin, paprika, preserved lemon, and olive oil. A smoky, bright North African appetizer or side dish.

Brown rice side dish using a 6-hour soak method for faster, more even cooking, then finished with slivered almonds and bright lemon zest. A simple, diabetic-friendly low-fat recipe.

Ratatouille with cinnamon basil served inside hollowed-out eggplant shells. A stunning vegan side dish with zucchini, plum tomatoes, red pepper, and two types of fresh basil.

Pineapple sweet potatoes mashed with pineapple tidbits and their syrup for a naturally sweet, tropical side dish. Diabetic-friendly with no added sugar, just five simple ingredients.

Roasted winter squash with garlic and parsley tosses caramelized cubes of butternut or kabocha with warmed garlic and fresh Italian parsley. A clean, healthy side that lets the squash do the talking.

Arugula and red onion salad tosses peppery greens with thin red onion in a sharp red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. A 5-minute Italian side that pairs with grilled meats or pasta.

Kesari bhaat (sweet saffron rice): Indian basmati rice perfumed with saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, and clove, sweetened with jaggery, and finished with almonds and currants. Traditional festival dessert.

Mashed winter squash roasted until tender, then beaten fluffy with margarine and dusted with cinnamon. A simple, low-fat diabetic-friendly side dish for fall and winter dinners.

Leave meat out of the equation for dinner for this scrumptious dish that's perfect for the Autumn season.

This isn't cream of garlic soup, but it has a creamy texture. As Julia says, "Because the garlic is boiled, its after-effects are at a minimum, and its flavor becomes exquisite, aromatic and almost undefinable."

Sweet and sour apples, crunchy and savory celeries, nutty and salty peanuts, and a lemon-dijon dressing make a delicious, light yet refreshing salad.

very healthy salad, different kinds of vegetables, good to choose!

Marinated asparagus salad with red pepper, red onion, and tangy raspberry vinaigrette. A make-ahead cold side dish that gets better overnight. No oil, naturally light.

Chilled asparagus and strawberry salad tossed in a honey-walnut oil vinaigrette with strawberry vinegar. A stunning spring side dish that's equal parts sweet, tangy, and crisp.

This is a very easy recipe for a delicious pot roast. It makes its own gravy. It's designed especially for the working person who does not have time to cook all day, but it tastes like you did. You'll want the cut to be between 5 and 6 pounds.