Editors’ Collection

Easy Side Dishes

Simple side dishes for busy weeknights like creamed spinach, roasted vegetables and air-fryer broccoli.

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Garden Salad
Lidey Heuck
134 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
134
20 minutes
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Basic White Rice
Eric Kim, Sonoko Sakai
288 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
288
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
687
20 minutes
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Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
50 minutes
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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
795
40 minutes
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Zucchini, Chickpea and Tomato Salad
Yossy Arefi
622 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
622
25 minutes
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Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
118 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
118
30 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea and Green Bean Salad
Kia Damon
34 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
34
50 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
228 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
228
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
96 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
96
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3243 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,243
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
572 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
572
20 minutes
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Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
40 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
40
20 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
472
20 minutes
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Coconut Creamed Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
44 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
44
35 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Green Beans
Sheela Prakash
507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
507
35 minutes
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Mushy Peas
Eric Kim, Ruby Tandoh
101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
101
10 minutes
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Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
148 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
148
35 minutes
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
113 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
113
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1051 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,051
10 minutes
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4758 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,758
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
884 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
884
25 minutes
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Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
1002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,002
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
232 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
232
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
1088 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,088
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
579
55 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1558 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,558
20 minutes
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Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,540
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,348
40 minutes
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Easy Savoy Cabbage
Kristina Felix
170 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
170
20 minutes
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Braised Mustard Greens
Kia Damon
45 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
45
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
555 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
555
1 hour
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Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Kay Chun
143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
143
20 minutes
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Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
263
30 minutes
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Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
1 hour 5 minutes
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Roasted Spiced Squash With Whipped Feta and Pistachios
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1040 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,040
50 minutes
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Harissa-Maple Mushrooms
Nargisse Benkabbou
328 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
328
45 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
132 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
132
1 hour
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche
Samantha Seneviratne
283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
283
55 minutes
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Pumpkin Biscuits With Honey Butter
Yossy Arefi
500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
500
45 minutes
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Easy Roasted Carrots and Crispy Kale
Yossy Arefi
464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
464
40 minutes
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Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3457 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,457
40 minutes
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Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
343
About 1 hour
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Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,186
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale With Hot Honey
Ali Slagle
377 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
377
25 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Cabbage
Ali Slagle
1940 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,940
1 hour
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Lentils
Ali Slagle
84 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
84
up to 35 minutes
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Charred Cabbage With Miso Browned Butter
Andy Baraghani
842 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
842
30 minutes
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