Low-Calorie Side Dish Recipes

Find healthy, delicious low-calorie side dish recipes including low-calorie bean, potato and vegetable side dish recipes. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Overhead photo of Roasted Honeynut Squash on a platter.

Roasted Honeynut Squash

overhead shot of colorful cubed beet salad on a white plate

bowl of cucumber kimchi with a spoonful of kimchi being taken out

Quick Cucumber Kimchi

Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Onions

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Onions

Pureed broccoli soup in a white bowl with a golden spoon on its right side

Pureed Broccoli Soup

Peanut butter energy balls spread out on a blue tray

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Overhead view of a metal baking sheet with cubed and roasted sweet potatoes from Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Overhead view of a bowl of Steamed Fresh Green Beans recipe

Steamed Fresh Green Beans

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

Overhead view of a bowl of Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes recipe

Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Cheesy vegetable bake recipe in a white square baking dish

Cheesy Vegetable Bake

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Cucumber-Yogurt Salad

Easy Steamed Zucchini

Esquites (Mexican Corn)

Steamed Butternut Squash

Steamed Butternut Squash

a recipe photo of the Broccoli and Cauliflower Saute

Broccoli and Cauliflower Sauté

air fryer beets with feta

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Tea Leaf Salad in a bowl

Zucchini & Mushroom Sauté

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Loaded Cauliflower Casserole

Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Simple Sautéed Spinach

Simple Sautéed Spinach

Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower

Sautéed Butternut Squash

Sautéed Butternut Squash

Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

Maple Roasted Carrots

Maple Roasted Carrots

Four roasted bread-crumb filled portobello caps on a light blue plate, garnished with fresh parsley

Roasted Portobello Caps

Quick Vegetable Saute

Broccoli with Balsamic Mushrooms

Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley

Oven-Roasted Squash with Garlic & Parsley

Quick Pickled Beets

Crispy Air-Fryer French Fries

Roasted kalettes in a bowl

Roasted Kalettes (Kale Sprouts)

Overhead view of a plate of Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower recipe

Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Gomae (Japanese-Style Spinach)

Carrot-Cucumber Salad

Broccoli with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables in a pan with wooden spoon

Colorful Roasted Sheet-Pan Vegetables

Yukon Gold & Sweet Potato Mash

Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Microwaved Fresh Green Beans

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Garlic Butter Campfire Corn

Garlic Butter Campfire Corn

Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin

Cinnamon Baked Pumpkin

Fresh Fruit Salad

Simple Sauerkraut

Simple Sauerkraut

Basic Quinoa

Massaged Kale Salad

Massaged Kale Salad

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Balsamic Oven-Roasted Carrots

Brown Sugar-Glazed Beets

Creamy turnip soup in a white bowl, topped with turnip green and carrot salad

Creamy Turnip Soup

Quick Applesauce

Cooked Wheat Berries

Sauteed Broccoli and Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter

Sauteed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter

Easy Brown Rice

Easy Brown Rice

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoky Aioli

Roasted Butternut Squash & Root Vegetables

Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Black Sticky Rice

Roasted Baby Zucchini with Lemon Labneh

Sautéed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

Sautéed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce

Roasted Red-Skinned Potatoes

hasselback potatoes with cheese

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