Do you fancy a creamy carbonara?

Pair it with garlicky sauteed mushrooms or broccoli rabe.

How about a piping-hot chili mac?

a recipe photo of the Garlic-Butter Green Beans

Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Some of these quick-cooking greens might make the perfect addition to your plate.

The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking.

The trick to super-savory mushrooms is not crowding the pan while they cook.

Balsamic-Parmesan Sauteed Spinach

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

They pair with everything, from steak to chicken and seafood.

Steaming them before sauteing results in the perfect tender-crisp texture without the risk of burning them in the pan.

have a go at find asparagus spears that are a medium thicknessslightly larger around than a pencil.

a recipe photo of the Sautéed Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic Butter

Photographer: Jacob Fox, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek

Although thinner or thicker asparagus will work, be mindful that the cooking time may differ.

Zucchini & Mushroom Saute

Serve this simple side dish with grilled turkey burgers.

Other fresh herbs, like thyme or oregano, work well too.

a recipe photo of the Garlic-Butter Green Beans

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

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.

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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.

Sauteed Cabbage

This easy side dish takes only 20 minutes from start to finish.

Citrus-Arugula Salad

Enjoy all the versions of this quick side dish with roasted pork or chicken.

a recipe photo of the Quick & Easy Asparagus with Balsamic and Parmesan

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

Zucchini & Mushroom Saute

Balsamic & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

a recipe photo of the Broccoli Amandine

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Simple Roasted Brussels sprouts

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