Side Dish Recipes

Italian sausage stuffed bell peppers with mozzarella cheese and oregano in marinara sauce. Easy baked peppers ready in under an hour, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.

Bean and tomato salad tossed with a honey-cider vinaigrette, crisp-tender green beans, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. A vegetarian summer side that gets better as it marinates in the fridge.

Scandinavian beet salad with sliced boiled beets marinated in a caraway-infused vinegar dressing. A traditional Nordic side dish that needs 8 hours to absorb the sweet-tangy flavors.

Orange and fennel salad shaves raw fennel over peeled orange segments, dressed in olive oil and red wine vinegar, finished with dried cranberries. A Sicilian classic done simple.

Tomato and watermelon salad with cucumber, avocado, fresh herbs, and freshly ground coriander seed in an aged balsamic vinaigrette. A juicy, summery side dish that tastes like August on a plate.

Moroccan diced pepper and tomato salad with grilled green peppers, fresh tomatoes, and garlic. A smoky, no-cook side dish served chilled with just four ingredients.

Vegan lentil and tomato soup is a fiber-packed weeknight pot built around red lentils, tomatoes and a cheesy hit of nutritional yeast. Pressure-cooker fast or hour-simmered.

Chilled asparagus salad on red leaf lettuce with a spoonful of buttermilk mayonnaise and chopped pecans. Elegant composed presentation at just 15 calories per serving.

Slow-braised red cabbage with apples, juniper berries, caraway seeds, and malt vinegar. A traditional German-style side dish simmered for nearly two hours until silky and sweet-tart.

Ginger broccoli sauteed in sesame oil with tamari and brown sugar. A quick vegan side dish with warm, spicy-sweet Asian flavors ready in 20 minutes.

Navy bean soup with a meaty ham bone, slow-simmered with onion and celery into a hearty, smoky bowl. A gluten-free, high-fiber classic that turns leftover ham into a freezer-stocking meal.

Grilled corn and tomato salad tosses smoky charred corn kernels with sweet cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a light rice vinegar dressing. A make-ahead summer side that's even better the next day.

Romaine, shredded fennel, cauliflower, and red onion tossed in a bright lime-garlic dressing with paprika. A crunchy, no-cook side salad that's vegetarian and diabetic-friendly.

Glazed carrots in a sweet orange juice and raisin sauce thickened with cornstarch. A bright, naturally sweet side dish with no butter or cream needed.

Marinated grilled portobello mushrooms in an olive oil vinaigrette with balsamic vinegar and lemon juice. Three cooking methods included: grill, broil, or bake.