63 Healthy Side Dishes That Go With Pretty Much Everything

Cheesy green bean lovers, take note: The caramelized Brussels sprouts have arrived. Tossed in a honey and vinegar dressing and roasted until glazed and crisp, these sweet and tangy sprouts will steal the (side) show wherever they go.

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This cauliflower mash recipe is the perfect low-carb substitute to mashed potatoes. The secret to making steamed cauliflower smooth and creamy? CREAM CHEESE! (We're big fans, if you hadn't noticed 😉.)

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As great for your weeknight dinner programming as on a holiday spread, these honey-glazed carrots have real depth, thanks to a rosemary-garlic infused glaze that adds a savory undertone to balance the sweetness.

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We coated asparagus in a cheesy Parmesan and panko mixture before baking, resulting in extra-crispy, golden brown fries perfect for dipping in your favorite creamy, savory sauce (ranch or spicy mayo are our go-tos!). It’s hard to beat French fries, but these are guaranteed to give the classics a run for their money.

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Sweet potato fries can sometimes have a bad reputation—especially the oven-baked ones. They’re usually a floppy, bland pile of under-seasoned sadness, but it doesn’t have to be that way! There’s a way to get crisp and savory fries fresh out of the oven, and we've got the tips and tricks to help you get there.

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Chef Karen Akunowicz’s broccoli Caesar salad is one of the most incredible dishes around. We knew we needed to figure out how to re-create something like it in our own kitchen—so we did, and now you can too. Roasted broccoli is tossed in a homemade Caesar dressing with crispy croutons and shaved Parmesan for a simplified take on this restaurant salad that’s just as irresistible.

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Quick-cooking bok choy is one of our favorite veggie sides. Here we pair it with ginger and sesame oil for a light but flavorful plate of greens. Serve it alongside fish, meat, or your favorite rice dish. (We're partial to this pork fried rice.)

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Roasted carrots are a classic easy side dish that I turn to time and time again, whether I'm serving up a holiday dinner or a quick weeknight meal. That being said, topping them with a balsamic glaze truly takes them over the top. I include how to make a homemade balsamic glaze here, which if you've never made it before, you'll be surprised by just how easy it is to whip up.

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This summer-friendly recipe uses canned chickpeas, meaning it comes together in less than 30 minutes. 😎 Our lemon-parsley vinaigrette here is perfectly tart and fresh with a hint of spice, and you're going to want to put it on everything.

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You may have seen crisp, anise-y fennel bulbs dotting the famers' market stands, nuzzling up alongside sweet delicata squash and tart apples. The three find their way into this healthy side dish that's perfect for elegant dinner party menus, simple weeknight meals, or paired with richer, holiday spreads.

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If you want to venture into the world of cabbage that goes beyond corn beef or coleslaw, try this fried cabbage on for size. Hearty and flavorful, it only requires 5 ingredients (if you don't count the salt and pepper). Plus, one of those ingredients is BACON!

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We use crisp apple, sliced red onion, briny feta, and toasted almonds in this salad for the perfectly balanced bowl. To go the extra mile, we definitely recommend toasting your own almonds. Not only does it give them a better texture, but it amplifies the flavor ten-fold.

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Roasted Brussels sprouts are great as is, but add a quick roast to get the bottoms crisp and a healthy dusting of pecorino and Parmesan? As soon as they come out of the oven, these cheese will gently melt into them, reminding us of one of our favorite pastas, cacio e pepe.

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Tossed in ranch powder seasoning and Parmesan and roasted until crispy on the outside but still a little soft and chewy in the center, these Parmesan ranch smashed carrots will be the first dish gone at any spring party you take them to.

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This side is like if green beans dressed up as cheesy garlic bread. 😍 Tossed in garlic and black pepper and showered with cheese, this simple, yet irresistible side will steal the spotlight at every holiday table.

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Rice is maybe one of the best, all-time favorite carbs, and you don't have to limit yourself to just white and brown. There are tons varieties that can bring about different textures and flavors, like nutty and chewy wild rice. Serve it alongside roast veggies or toss in some mushrooms, and you’ll have a hearty meal that comes together in a flash!

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This recipe made us wonder, Why don’t we roast carrots more often? When they roast, their flavor concentrates and sweetens. Pair that with copious amounts of umami-packed Parmesan and just a touch of lemon, and you’ve got a super-irresistible dish that you’ll come back to again and again.

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Known as horiatiki, this traditional Greek salad is made with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, and feta. The easy dressing is a mixture of red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, and extra-virgin olive oil. Best part? This Mediterranean side dish only takes 15 minutes to prepare.

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