Celebrating the holidays has never been easier or more delicious, thanks to these healthy side dishes.
Pick one up from the hardware store or order one online for less than $15.
If you see it, grab a few to try!
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
This simple roasting method enhances the natural flavor of the squash with butter and spices.
Chili powder, coriander and cumin may also be included in some za’atar blends.
Fresh green beans are cooked until crisp-tender and topped with a garlicky-thyme mushroom sauce, shallots and crumbled chevre.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
They create beautiful ribbons that make this recipe reminiscent of fried shoestring onions.
And because this onion ring-inspired recipe is baked rather than fried, they’re really easy to make.
Serve them as a side with burgers or as a crunchy healthy snack for game night.
Top with cooked chicken for a heartier meal.
For an even faster rice pilaf, use 4 cups of purchased cauliflower rice instead of making your own.
Look for it near other fresh or frozen prepared vegetables.
If you use delicata, the whole squash–including the gorgeous skin–is edible.
Wilted Kale with Warm Shallot Dressing
Vinegar is the key to making this sauteed kale recipe special.
Organic apple cider vinegar is usually your best bet.
Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Margaret Monroe Dickey
For the most eye-catching version of this side, use different colored varieties of kale.
This savory dish is delicious in the fall and winter months, when Brussels sprouts are in season.
Recipe adapted from The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters.
Parmesan cheese added at the end lends a savory note.
Enjoy them as an accompaniment to steak or on their own as a side dish.
It’s a great timesaving set-it-and-forget-it side dish recipe to round out any hearty meal.
Buttermilk makes the mashed potatoes creamy while garlic and shallots add flavor.
Air-Fryer Carrots
Air-fryer carrots are an easy side dish that pairs with just about everything.
Go even cheesier with a sprinkle of crumbled goat cheese for garnish, if you like.
Roasting the asparagus spears in a hot oven keeps them tender-crisp in this quick side dish!
Jacob Fox
