2,100 side dish recipes

Asparagus with a lemongrass and shallot vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar. A Southeast Asian-influenced make-ahead side dish served at room temperature.

Fresh spinach draped in a classic homemade béchamel sauce, ready in just 20 minutes. This French-inspired vegetable side dish turns simple greens into something silky and elegant with only four ingredients.

String beans and coconut koora, a South Indian stir-fry with green beans, toasted chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and coconut. A quick vegetable side dish with a crunchy tadka topping.

Low-calorie chili rice with sauteed brown rice topped in a roasted green chile and cilantro sauce. A quick Mexican-inspired side dish with smoky, tangy flavor.

Borracho beans (frijoles borrachos) with dried pinto beans simmered with pork and garlic, then sauteed with jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, and beer. Authentic Tex-Mex side dish.

Basic quinoa cooked pilaf-style with garlic and olive oil, toasted in the pan before simmering in chicken broth. A nutty, fluffy grain side dish in under an hour.

Orzo and pine nuts tossed in extra-virgin olive oil with toasted pignoli and dried basil. A four-ingredient Italian side dish ready in 20 minutes that pairs with anything.

Ready in less than 15 minutes. An easy green bean side dish recipe with cashews, thyme and garlic that ensures the green beans remain the star.

Creamy baked orzo simmered in chicken broth with briny kalamata olives and finished with fresh herbs. A Mediterranean-inspired side dish that's ready in 40 minutes.

Chilled asparagus salad with pickled red ginger, sesame oil, and soy dressing. A crisp, refreshing Japanese-inspired side dish that takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Fiery Italian-style hot peppers sauteed with garlic and Roma tomatoes in olive oil. A 5-ingredient, 45-minute side dish or condiment with serious kick.

Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with cumin, serrano chiles, coriander, and garam masala, then folded with cool yogurt and fresh cilantro. A classic North Indian side dish.

Broccoli boiled with whole garlic cloves in red wine vinegar and olive oil, then chilled overnight. A cold marinated broccoli side dish with bold garlic flavor.

Potato salad supreme with celery, scallions, and olives, served at room temperature for the fullest flavor. A versatile, no-cook side dish ready in 20 minutes.

Rice and broccoli casserole with cream of mushroom and cream of chicken soup, processed cheese, and sauteed onion. A classic make-ahead comfort food side dish.

Fragrant Spanish rice with sautéed mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, cloves, cayenne, and a splash of sherry. A flavorful side dish ready in 30 minutes.