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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
124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
124
20 minutes
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Basic White Rice
Eric Kim, Sonoko Sakai
267 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
267
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
668 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
668
20 minutes
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Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
637 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
637
50 minutes
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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
787 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
787
40 minutes
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Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
97 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
97
30 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea and Green Bean Salad
Kia Damon
21 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
21
50 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
193 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
193
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
85 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
85
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2343 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,343
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
412 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
412
20 minutes
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Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
37 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
37
20 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
439
20 minutes
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Coconut Creamed Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
38 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
38
35 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Green Beans
Sheela Prakash
465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
465
35 minutes
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Mushy Peas
Eric Kim, Ruby Tandoh
93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
93
10 minutes
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Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
139
35 minutes
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
106
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
975
10 minutes
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3762 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,762
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
695 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
695
25 minutes
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Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
975 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
975
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
195 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
195
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
1042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,042
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
551 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
551
55 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,498
20 minutes
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Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,500
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,316
40 minutes
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Easy Savoy Cabbage
Kristina Felix
160 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
160
20 minutes
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Braised Mustard Greens
Kia Damon
42 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
42
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
536
1 hour
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Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Kay Chun
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
20 minutes
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Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
250 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
250
30 minutes
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Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
575 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
575
1 hour 5 minutes
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Roasted Spiced Squash With Whipped Feta and Pistachios
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,033
50 minutes
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Harissa-Maple Mushrooms
Nargisse Benkabbou
323 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
323
45 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
131 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
131
1 hour
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche
Samantha Seneviratne
276 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
276
55 minutes
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Pumpkin Biscuits With Honey Butter
Yossy Arefi
496 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
496
45 minutes
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Easy Roasted Carrots and Crispy Kale
Yossy Arefi
439 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
439
40 minutes
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Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3412 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,412
40 minutes
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Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
338
About 1 hour
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Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1170 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,170
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale With Hot Honey
Ali Slagle
370 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
370
25 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Cabbage
Ali Slagle
1880 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,880
1 hour
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Lentils
Ali Slagle
77 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
77
up to 35 minutes
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Charred Cabbage With Miso Browned Butter
Andy Baraghani
816 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
816
30 minutes
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Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cornbread
Lidey Heuck
379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
379
50 minutes
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