Recipes for Healthy Sides
![A bowl of potato and white bean mash with a spoon hanging out the side.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Potato-white-bean-mash-4.1-1200px_.jpg)
Potato & White Bean Mash with Garlic
eatandthrivekitchen.com
This Potato and White Bean Mash is super easy, healthy and vegan-friendly. Made with creamy butter beans, mashed potatoes and garlic, this mash is rich, buttery (but without the butter) and delicious!
submitted by EatAndThriveKitchen
![Glass bowl of broccoli apple pasta salad on a wooden cutting board.](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/Broccoli-Apple-Salad-With-Pasta-Close-Up-square.jpg)
Sweet Broccoli Apple Pasta Salad
onmykidsplate.com
When spring and summer are in full swing, this sweet broccoli apple salad with pasta makes the perfect side dish for all your BBQ’s, potlucks.
submitted by OnMyKidsPlate
![Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad with red onions and parsley.](https://mandiofthemountains.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mediterranean-tomato-and-cucumber-salad-m.jpg)
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad with Tomato, Parsley, and Onion
mandiofthemountains.com
This light and fresh Mediterranean cucumber and tomato salad will be your go-to side dish for grilling. It only requires 6 ingredients and about 10 minutes. No cooking is required!
submitted by mandiofthemountains
![Black bean and corn salsa with onion, cilantro, lime, and peppers.](https://mandiofthemountains.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/black-bean-and-corn-salsa-m.jpg)
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
mandiofthemountains.com
This veggie-loaded, no-cook black bean and corn salsa is a perfect dip or light side dish. It's bursting with fresh cilantro and lime flavor.
submitted by mandiofthemountains
![white bowl with air fried butternut squash cubes](https://thesweetsimplethings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/air-fried-butternut-squash-featured-image.jpg)
Sweet & Savory Air Fried Butternut Squash Cubes
thesweetsimplethings.com
This tenderly roasted air fried butternut squash cubes recipe is both savory and sweet, perfectly seasoned with cinnamon, maple, and hints of chili spice.
submitted by thesweetsimplethings
![bowl of mashed potato squash with chives](https://thesweetsimplethings.com/wp-content/uploads/2027/09/how-to-cook-mashed-potato-squash-featured-image.jpg)
Garlicky Mashed Potato Squash
thesweetsimplethings.com
This savory garlicky mashed potato squash is the perfect fall side dish to use up some of your white acorn squash!
submitted by thesweetsimplethings
![platter of sweet potato wedges with a side of ketchup in a dish](https://thesweetsimplethings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Untitled-design-23.jpg)
Deliciously Seasoned Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
thesweetsimplethings.com
These sweet & smoky air fryer sweet potato wedges are the perfect healthy side dish. They also make a great after school snack! Kid approved and flavorful, these will be a family favorite.
submitted by thesweetsimplethings
![Mango salsa.](https://cookinginthekeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/mango-pico-de-gallo-8806.jpg)
Mango Pico De Gallo with Cholula
cookinginthekeys.com
The Best Mango Pico de Gallo is made with Kent mangoes from South Florida. I added the juice of a few key limes and a little Cholula hot sauce for a little zip.
submitted by keyscooking
![Seared green beans on a blue plate topped with toasted spiced almonds on a gray countertop.](https://www.therealrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SearedGreenBeansandAlmondsthumb.jpg)
Seared Green Beans with Spiced Almonds
therealrecipes.com
This simple green bean recipe is packed with flavor yet comes together in about 15 minutes.
submitted by therealrecipes
![close up of crispy roasted garlic herb potatoes on a baking sheet.](https://sticksscratchkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Garlic-Herb-Potatoes-23-of-31.jpg)
Roasted Garlic Herb Potatoes
sticksscratchkitchen.com
These Roasted Garlic Herb Potatoes pair tangy garlic with a smattering of dried herbs, like basil, parsley, thyme, and fennel, to create perfectly seasoned, crispy, golden-brown potatoes.
submitted by sticksscratchkitchen
![Crispy and caramelized air fryer Brussel sprouts in a white plate.](https://likehotketo.com/wp-content/uploads/LikeHotKeto-Crispy-Air-Fryer-Brussel-Sprouts-1x1-A.jpg)
Crispy Caramelized Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
likehotketo.com
Delicious, crispy and sweet (yes!) Brussels sprouts that are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Just coat the Brussels sprouts with balsamic and olive oil and take into the air fryer!
submitted by likehotketo
![Zucchini tots in a lined basket next to dipping sauce.](https://sticksscratchkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Zucchini-Tots-10-of-16.jpg)
Parmesan Zucchini Tots
sticksscratchkitchen.com
These Parmesan Zucchini Tots are crispy, lightly cheesy, and stuffed with zucchini. They come together in just 30 minutes, making them a quick and easy appetizer or side dish.
submitted by sticksscratchkitchen
![Breaded baked zucchini fries piled on a baking sheet.](https://i0.wp.com/sticksscratchkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Zucchini-Fries-9-of-14.jpg)
Baked Zucchini Fries
sticksscratchkitchen.com
These Baked Zucchini Fries are a deliciously breaded and crispy alternative to deep fried variations that pack in tons of flavor and nutrients without the heaviness and fattiness of frying oil.
submitted by sticksscratchkitchen
Roasted Broccolini with Parmesan-pine Nut Pangritata
parsleyandparm.com
Perfectly roasted broccolini (or broccoli!) topped with crunchy breadcrumbs enriched with pine nuts and parm. The perfect easy side dish for weeknights or fancy meals!
submitted by Parsley&Parm;
![Three whole grilled sweet peppers.](https://healthyhungrycat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Grilled-Whole-Peppers-1.jpg)
Grilled Sweet Peppers
healthyhungrycat.com
Peppers are considered to be one of those healthy vegetables that should be incorporated into our daily diet. Sweet peppers are amazingly delicious when grilled.
submitted by healthyhungrycat
![close shot of browned and crispy roasted broccoli on a baking sheet.](https://sticksscratchkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Oven-Roasted-Broccoli-4-of-7.jpg)
Oven Roasted Broccoli
sticksscratchkitchen.com
Hands down one of the best ways to eat broccoli is tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and then roasted to crispy, golden perfection in the oven. Roasted broccoli is one of our go-to sides.
submitted by sticksscratchkitchen
![beans and corn in a white bowl](https://trivet.recipes/photos/_square-572/smaller_IMG_3007.jpg)
Mexican Black Bean and Corn Mix
pieceoflulu.com
This bright and fresh Mexican Black Bean and Corn Mix will take any taco tuesday to the next level. This juicy mixture is perfect as a topping, ingredient, or side dish!
submitted by The Michigan Dietitian