Healthy Recipes

Healthy Side Dishes

Welcome to our collection of healthy side dishes! These recipes are not only nutritious and suitable for most healthy diets, they’re also packed with flavor and easy to make. From light and colorful salads to oven roasted veggies, here you’ll find easy-to-make dishes you’ll want to make again and again. Get ready to savor these fresh ingredients and feel good about what you’re eating.

Roasted tomato risotto in a bowl, garnished with fresh Parmesan cheese flakes, salt, and pepper.

Roasted Tomato Risotto

This simple roasted tomato risotto is incredibly flavorful thanks to tangy roasted tomatoes, sauteed onion, and a dash of wine. It makes a wonderfully decadent meal for weeknights and weekends alike.

Fiddleheads with Shiitake Mushrooms and Garlic.

Sautéed Fiddleheads with Shiitake Mushrooms & Garlic

This super simple fiddlehead & mushroom recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes. The earthy, savory flavor of the fiddleheads blends with zesty garlic and meaty shiitakes to create a unique and versatile side dish.

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes in a white dish garnished with thyme with honey in the background.

Cinnamon-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes recipe combines sweet honey and cinnamon with savory garlic and thyme for a complex flavor you’ll love. It’s gluten-free, packed with beta-carotene, and the perfect side dish for any dinner.

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan cheese on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

This easy roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts recipe uses overnight marinating to infuse the vegetables with fresh rosemary and spices. Top with Parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon for the perfect vegetarian side dish.

Oven roasted tomatoes in a white bowl garnished with basil with a hand drizzling olive oil on top.

Oven Roasted Tomatoes

This oven roasted tomato recipe is loaded with flavor. It makes a wonderful base for pasta sauce, homemade tomato soup, and more. You’ll never buy canned roast tomatoes again after learning this super simple recipe.

Garlic and Rosemary Hasselback Potatoes - Lauren Caris Cooks

Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary

This Hasselback potato recipe is the best way to enjoy roasted potatoes. Garlic and rosemary-infused butter make the potatoes fragrant and rich. They’re crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. This easy vegetarian side dish won’t disappoint!

cropped image of spicy sweetcorn and potato fritters lay flat in the chopping board with sliced avocado and sunny side up egg

Spicy Sweetcorn and Potato Fritters

Try these super quick, easy, spicy sweetcorn and potato fritters for a fun brunch, or just a lunch snack! They are quick to whip up and absolutely stuffed full of wonderful flavors and crunchy texture!

Patatas Bravas covered in tomato sauce and drizzled with mayonnaise and green herbs close up.

Lightened Up Patatas Bravas (Spanish Potatoes)

This addictive Spanish starter has been given a healthier twist without sacrificing flavor. Quartered new potatoes are perfectly roasted with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. The bravas sauce, made with chopped tomatoes, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a touch of cayenne pepper for heat, is cooked to a smooth consistency to make the perfect dish.

top down image of a stone mortar containing smooth mixture of pesto with basil leaves and pinenuts

Easy Pesto, 3 Ways

Dive into a world of flavor with our ‘Easy Peasy Pesto 3 Ways’ recipe. Elevate your dishes with classic basil, zesty sun-dried tomato, and nutty spinach-almond pesto variations. Ready to transform your meals? Let’s get started!

An image taken from above, showing white bean and artichoke crostini lying flat on the cutting board

Super Quick Two Bean and Artichoke Toast

This Super Quick Two Bean and Artichoke Toast is a great lunch or snack when you need something non-fussy but delicious. The rich flavor of the beans and the saltiness of the artichoke are perfect for one another topped on a crispy toast!

an image of a plate withseasoned dry-rubbed tofu salad, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. Drizzled with vinaigrette

Spicy Tofu Salad with Chili Lime Dressing

Enjoy a Spicy Tofu Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing – a fusion of crispy tofu coated in aromatic spices, served on fresh greens, and drizzled with a tangy chili-lime dressing. A delightful and wholesome culinary delight for American taste buds.

This quick recipe for easy garlic roasted brussels sprouts will make you fall in love with these nutty vegetables. If you ever hated brussel sprouts as a child... these are the ones that will change your mind!

Easy Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Savor the simplicity of easy Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts – a quick classic. Golden and tender, these sprouts boast a rich garlic aroma, making them the perfect hassle-free side dish for any meal.

Root vegetable dauphinoise in a dish scopped by a spoon.

Root Vegetable Dauphinoise

This Root Vegetable Dauphinoise is a layer of sweet potatoes, and parsnips baked in a creamy garlic and Gruyère blend. A delightful twist on comfort food for any American occasion!

close up image of sliced roasted butternut squash drizzled with balsamic glaze

Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Reduction

A delightful autumn treat, this recipe showcases roasted butternut squash, accentuated with sweet spices like cinnamon and ginger. Enhanced with a tangy balsamic glaze, it’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory. Enjoy the caramelized skin for added texture and flavor. A must-try dish!

Sofritas Style Burrito Bowls | Lauren Caris Cooks

Sofritas Style Burrito Bowls with Tofu, Lime Rice and Grilled Corn

Enjoy the fusion of flavors in Sofritas Style Burrito Bowls featuring seasoned tofu, zesty lime rice, and grilled corn. This American twist on a classic dish offers a hearty, plant-based option with bold Southwestern flair. A quick and delicious way to elevate your mealtime.

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Garlic Butter Pizza Dough Rolls

These golden, bite-sized Garlic Butter Pizza Dough Rolls, served with rich and flavorful garlic butter, offer a unique spin on the classic taste and texture of pizza dough. Quick to make and ready in just 15 minutes, these rolls combine the simple goodness of garlic, butter, and herbs.

Simple Seasoned Adzuki Beans

Dive into this simple aduki beans recipe, a delightful twist on traditional pinto beans. Perfect for those seeking a quick, nutritious dish, these beans, often used in Japanese cuisine, offer a unique flavor profile without the need for soaking.

Roasted root vegetables seasoned with cardamom in a black roasting pan.

Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple & Cardamom

This Roasted Root Vegetables with Maple & Cardamom recipe is a hearty cool-weather side dish. It features an earthy medley of fresh root vegetables with a touch of maple sweetness, brought to life with the distinctive, aromatic character of cardamom.