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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
279 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
279
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
671 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
671
20 minutes
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Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
642 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
642
50 minutes
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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
788
40 minutes
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Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
102
30 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea and Green Bean Salad
Kia Damon
26 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
26
50 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
203
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
89 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
89
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,537
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
483
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
445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
445
20 minutes
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Coconut Creamed Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
41 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
41
35 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Green Beans
Sheela Prakash
473 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
473
35 minutes
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Mushy Peas
Eric Kim, Ruby Tandoh
94 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
94
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
108 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
108
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1000 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,000
10 minutes
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
3989 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,989
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
747 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
747
25 minutes
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Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
984 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
984
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
203 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
203
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
1051 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,051
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
557
55 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1516 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,516
20 minutes
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Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1507 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,507
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,322
40 minutes
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Easy Savoy Cabbage
Kristina Felix
163 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
163
20 minutes
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Braised Mustard Greens
Kia Damon
43 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
43
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
540
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
255 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
255
30 minutes
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Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
576 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
576
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
325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
325
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
497 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
497
45 minutes
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Easy Roasted Carrots and Crispy Kale
Yossy Arefi
446 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
446
40 minutes
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Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3426 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,426
40 minutes
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Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
340 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
340
About 1 hour
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Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1172 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,172
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
1900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,900
1 hour
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Lentils
Ali Slagle
78 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
78
up to 35 minutes
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Charred Cabbage With Miso Browned Butter
Andy Baraghani
824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
824
30 minutes
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Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cornbread
Lidey Heuck
380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
380
50 minutes
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