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
136 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
136
20 minutes
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Basic White Rice
Eric Kim, Sonoko Sakai
296 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
296
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
692 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
692
20 minutes
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Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
675 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
675
50 minutes
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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
806
40 minutes
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Stir-Fried Iceberg With Garlic-Ginger Oil
Kay Chun
15 minutes
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Roasted Tomatillo Rice
Paola Briseño-González
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
45 minutes
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Zucchini, Chickpea and Tomato Salad
Yossy Arefi
715 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
715
25 minutes
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Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
132 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
132
30 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea and Green Bean Salad
Kia Damon
35 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
35
50 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
259 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
259
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
101
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,565
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
603
20 minutes
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Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
42 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
42
20 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
480 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
480
20 minutes
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Coconut Creamed Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
50 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
50
35 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Green Beans
Sheela Prakash
535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
535
35 minutes
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Mushy Peas
Eric Kim, Ruby Tandoh
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
10 minutes
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Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
149 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
149
35 minutes
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
116
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,103
10 minutes
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
5072 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,072
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
933 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
933
25 minutes
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Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
1009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,009
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
238 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
238
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
1112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,112
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
594 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
594
55 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,576
20 minutes
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Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1564 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,564
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,363
40 minutes
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Easy Savoy Cabbage
Kristina Felix
173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
173
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
562 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
562
1 hour
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Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Kay Chun
148 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
148
20 minutes
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Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
265
30 minutes
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Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
605 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
605
1 hour 5 minutes
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Roasted Spiced Squash With Whipped Feta and Pistachios
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1049 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,049
50 minutes
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Harissa-Maple Mushrooms
Nargisse Benkabbou
335 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
335
45 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
139
1 hour
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche
Samantha Seneviratne
286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
286
55 minutes
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Pumpkin Biscuits With Honey Butter
Yossy Arefi
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
45 minutes
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Easy Roasted Carrots and Crispy Kale
Yossy Arefi
469 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
469
40 minutes
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Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3481 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,481
40 minutes
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Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
371 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
371
About 1 hour
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Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1200 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,200
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale With Hot Honey
Ali Slagle
379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
379
25 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Cabbage
Ali Slagle
1971 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,971
1 hour
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