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

Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
441 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
441
1¼ hours
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Roasted Beets
Melissa Knific
326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
326
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chopped Wedge Salad
Ali Slagle
563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
563
25 minutes
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Microwave Corn on the Cob
Genevieve Ko
542 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
542
5 minutes
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Green Beans and Tomatoes
Millie Peartree
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
35 minutes
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Roasted Carrots and Chorizo
Ali Slagle
213 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
213
40 minutes
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Mayo-Grilled Broccoli
Sarah DiGregorio
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
15 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
192
40 minutes
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Quick Roasted Eggplant
Lidey Heuck
597 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
597
35 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
701 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
701
15 minutes
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Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt)
Zainab Shah
1001 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,001
35 minutes
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Roasted Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
791 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
791
30 minutes
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Charred Corn and Chickpea Salad With Lime Crema
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1816 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,816
20 minutes
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Toasted Garlic Rice
Ham El-Waylly
138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
138
50 minutes
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Succotash
Farideh Sadeghin
297 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
297
35 minutes
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Maroulosalata (Green Salad With Feta and Dill)
Farideh Sadeghin
1236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,236
35 minutes
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Tomatoes Vinaigrette
Cybelle Tondu
596 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
596
10 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
413 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
413
70 minutes
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Sautéed Green Beans
Kia Damon
1469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,469
15 minutes
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Cucumber Salad
Ali Slagle
4090 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,090
15 minutes
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Garlicky Alfredo Beans
Carolina Gelen
2178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,178
20 minutes
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
3042 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,042
15 minutes
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Sautéed Peas With Anchovies and Scallions
Sue Li
338 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
338
10 minutes
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Arroz con Maiz y Crema (Cheesy Rice Casserole With Corn)
Christina Morales, Sandra A. Gutierrez
333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
333
50 minutes
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Roasted Spring Vegetables
Ali Slagle
149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
149
30 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
581 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
581
30 minutes
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Quinoa
Ali Slagle
249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
249
About 40 minutes
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Texas Toast
Lidey Heuck
157 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
157
20 minutes
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Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips
Ligaya Mishan, Alicia Kennedy
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
30 minutes, plus about 30 minutes’ cooling
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Air-Fryer Broccoli
Eleanore Park
946 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
946
15 minutes
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Roasted Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
6726 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,726
About 1 hour
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,261
30 minutes
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Mashed Potatoes
Julia Moskin
3937 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,937
About 45 minutes
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,907
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Refried Beans
Rick A. Martínez
682 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
682
20 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
277
15 minutes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14226 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,226
35 minutes
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Dawn Perry
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
10 minutes
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Twice-Baked Potatoes
Ali Slagle
3137 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,137
1½ hours
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Roasted Green Beans With Pancetta and Lemon Zest
Lidey Heuck
1014 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,014
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower With Crispy Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2396 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,396
45 minutes
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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3205 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,205
45 minutes
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Roasted Asparagus
Martha Rose Shulman
3550 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,550
20 minutes
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Baked French Fries
Melissa Clark
1621 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,621
35 minutes
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Sesame Broccoli
Kay Chun
746 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
746
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower
Amanda Hesser
5495 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,495
30 minutes
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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
David Tanis
3842 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,842
20 minutes
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Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2970 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,970
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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