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Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Pair one of these delicious side dishes with your favorite pasta recipe. Do you fancy a creamy carbonara? Pair it with garlicky sautéed mushrooms or broccoli rabe. How about a piping-hot chili mac? Some of these quick-cooking greens might make the perfect addition to your plate. Consider vegetable sides like our Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach and Garlic-Butter Green Beans for something both simple and nutritious to round off your meal.
01of 12Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed SpinachTender spinach with a hint of garlic, Parmesan cheese and sweet balsamic vinegar makes a quick and flavorful side dish. The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking.View Recipe
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Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach
Tender spinach with a hint of garlic, Parmesan cheese and sweet balsamic vinegar makes a quick and flavorful side dish. The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking.
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Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic Butter
Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
03of 12Garlic-Butter Green BeansPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThese no-fuss green beans are smothered in melted garlic butter and mixed with fresh herbs. They pair with everything, from steak to chicken and seafood. Steaming them before sautéing results in the perfect tender-crisp texture without the risk of burning them in the pan.View Recipe
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Garlic-Butter Green Beans
These no-fuss green beans are smothered in melted garlic butter and mixed with fresh herbs. They pair with everything, from steak to chicken and seafood. Steaming them before sautéing results in the perfect tender-crisp texture without the risk of burning them in the pan.
04of 12Roasted KalettesKalettes, a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts, cook quickly in a hot oven in this easy vegetable side dish recipe.View Recipe
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Roasted Kalettes
Kalettes, a cross between kale and Brussels sprouts, cook quickly in a hot oven in this easy vegetable side dish recipe.
05of 12Citrus-Arugula SaladThis easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you’ve got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.View Recipe
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Citrus-Arugula Salad
This easy salad recipe makes a stunning side dish for anything you’ve got cooking for dinner. The bright flavor of the citrus pairs perfectly with peppery arugula and avocado, plus a bit of jalapeño for a slight kick.
06of 12Asparagus with Balsamic & ParmesanPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterElevate your main course with these tender-crisp asparagus spears drizzled with a glossy balsamic glaze and topped with Parmesan cheese. Try to find asparagus spears that are a medium thickness—slightly larger around than a pencil. Although thinner or thicker asparagus will work, be mindful that the cooking time may differ.View Recipe
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Asparagus with Balsamic & Parmesan
Elevate your main course with these tender-crisp asparagus spears drizzled with a glossy balsamic glaze and topped with Parmesan cheese. Try to find asparagus spears that are a medium thickness—slightly larger around than a pencil. Although thinner or thicker asparagus will work, be mindful that the cooking time may differ.
07of 12Zucchini & Mushroom SautéServe this simple side dish with grilled turkey burgers. Other fresh herbs, like thyme or oregano, work well too.View Recipe
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Zucchini & Mushroom Sauté
Serve this simple side dish with grilled turkey burgers. Other fresh herbs, like thyme or oregano, work well too.
08of 12Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted BroccoliThis healthy side dish recipe couldn’t be simpler–or more delicious. Broccoli is roasted until brown and crispy, then topped with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar for a savory and sweet flavor combination that can’t be beaten. Try this quick vegetable dish along with chicken, fish or really any main course. It’s also great in salads or warm grain bowls. Tip: Preheating the pan helps the broccoli to brown and develop nutty flavors.View Recipe
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Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
This healthy side dish recipe couldn’t be simpler–or more delicious. Broccoli is roasted until brown and crispy, then topped with Parmesan cheese and balsamic vinegar for a savory and sweet flavor combination that can’t be beaten. Try this quick vegetable dish along with chicken, fish or really any main course. It’s also great in salads or warm grain bowls. Tip: Preheating the pan helps the broccoli to brown and develop nutty flavors.
09of 12Broccolini AmandinePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessPerfectly steamed broccolini seasoned with a nutty, buttery almond topping in just 10 minutes is a side dish that can’t be beat. Broccolini is a bit milder and sweeter than broccoli and, because its stalks are thinner, broccolini requires less prep work than broccoli. However, if the stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch, cut them in half lengthwise. Pair this quick side dish with everything from pan-seared fish to roasted chicken.View Recipe
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Broccolini Amandine
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Perfectly steamed broccolini seasoned with a nutty, buttery almond topping in just 10 minutes is a side dish that can’t be beat. Broccolini is a bit milder and sweeter than broccoli and, because its stalks are thinner, broccolini requires less prep work than broccoli. However, if the stalks are thicker than 1/2 inch, cut them in half lengthwise. Pair this quick side dish with everything from pan-seared fish to roasted chicken.
10of 12Simple Roasted Brussels SproutsBrussels sprouts have surged in popularity recently and it’s easy to understand why. They’re high in nutrients while low in calories and can be prepared quickly in a variety of ways–baked, steamed, and even eaten raw! This simple side dish recipe serves up roasted sprouts seasoned with just a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper.View Recipe
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Simple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts have surged in popularity recently and it’s easy to understand why. They’re high in nutrients while low in calories and can be prepared quickly in a variety of ways–baked, steamed, and even eaten raw! This simple side dish recipe serves up roasted sprouts seasoned with just a touch of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
11of 12Sautéed CabbageThis easy side dish takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. You can enjoy sautéed cabbage simply cooked with butter and onion or jazz it up with one of the variations (see below). Enjoy all the versions of this quick side dish with roasted pork or chicken.View Recipe
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Sautéed Cabbage
This easy side dish takes only 20 minutes from start to finish. You can enjoy sautéed cabbage simply cooked with butter and onion or jazz it up with one of the variations (see below). Enjoy all the versions of this quick side dish with roasted pork or chicken.
12of 12Basic Green Salad with VinaigretteMake a larger batch of this basic vinaigrette to have on hand for salads throughout the week.View Recipe
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Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Make a larger batch of this basic vinaigrette to have on hand for salads throughout the week.
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