3,289 side dish recipes

Koimo Nori-Ae: Japanese taro potatoes simmered in dashi broth and rolled in flame-toasted crumbled nori seaweed. A traditional side dish served at room temperature.

Roasted potatoes primavera with zucchini, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions tossed in olive oil and baked until golden and tender. A simple one-pan vegetable side dish.

Spiced couscous with butter-bloomed cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, tossed with currants and toasted cashews or pistachios. A fragrant Middle Eastern side dish ready in 15 minutes.

Saffron-laced pastina salad with pine nuts, currants, fresh mint, and orange blossom water. A fragrant Middle Eastern-inspired room temperature pasta side dish with turmeric and cumin.

Gujarati-style cabbage and carrots stir-fried with mustard seeds, asafetida, green and red chilies, cilantro, and lemon juice. A quick Indian vegetable side dish with bold spice.

Fennel Nicoise braises quartered fennel with tomatoes, white wine, and thyme for a silky Provencal side dish served cold. A do-ahead starter from the South of France.

Pearl barley pilaf simmered in chicken broth with green peas, sauteed onion, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce. A hearty whole grain side dish ready in 40 minutes.

Sugar-free marinated cucumber salad with vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Salt-brined thin slices release their water, then soak up a tangy dressing for a crisp, diabetic-friendly side dish.

Braised Belgian endive with diced Red Delicious apple, walnut oil, lemon juice, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. A light, elegant, low-calorie side dish in 15 minutes.

Red new potatoes tossed with teriyaki sauce, butter, Italian seasoning and a kick of red pepper, then microwaved until tender. A savory, fuss-free side dish ready in under 40 minutes.

Chile corn bake with cornmeal, cheddar cheese, green chiles, and sweet red peppers in a custardy casserole. A Southwestern side dish that's somewhere between cornbread and a savory corn pudding.

Marinated asparagus steams fresh spears, then chills them in a bright orange and lemon vinaigrette with cayenne. A make-ahead spring side dish with citrusy tang and a hint of warmth.

Carrot apricot casserole baked with dried apricots, brown sugar, butter, and slivered almonds. A sweet-glazed holiday side dish where tender carrots meet plump fruit and a buttery caramel-topped crunch.

Cheesy figue vert gratin: a Caribbean side dish of green bananas simmered in chicken stock, mashed with onions, cream, and eggs, then baked under a cheddar and breadcrumb crust.

Crispy pan-fried patties made with amaranth and millet flour, grated zucchini, red bell pepper, and a touch of chili powder. A gluten-free, grain-based side dish with satisfying crunch in every bite.

Shredded cabbage and onion baked in a tangy sour cream sauce with caraway seeds, mustard, and a generous dusting of paprika. A comforting Eastern European-style side dish ready in under an hour.