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
126 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
126
20 minutes
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Basic White Rice
Eric Kim, Sonoko Sakai
282 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
282
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
672 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
672
20 minutes
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Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
646 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
646
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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Zucchini, Chickpea and Tomato Salad
Yossy Arefi
11 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11
25 minutes
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Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
106
30 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea and Green Bean Salad
Kia Damon
28 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
28
50 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
206
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
92 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
92
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2658 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,658
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
506 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
506
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
452 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
452
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
478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
478
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
140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
140
35 minutes
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
109
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1010 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,010
10 minutes
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,110
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
785 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
785
25 minutes
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Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
986 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
986
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
209 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
209
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
1053 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,053
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
561 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
561
55 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,526
20 minutes
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Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1515 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,515
45 minutes
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Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1326 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,326
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
541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
541
1 hour
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Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Kay Chun
138 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
138
20 minutes
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Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
256
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
1034 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,034
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
448 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
448
40 minutes
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Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3430 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,430
40 minutes
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Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
342 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
342
About 1 hour
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Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1173 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,173
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale With Hot Honey
Ali Slagle
372 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
372
25 minutes
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Roasted Gochujang Cabbage
Ali Slagle
1913 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,913
1 hour
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Lentils
Ali Slagle
80 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
80
up to 35 minutes
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Charred Cabbage With Miso Browned Butter
Andy Baraghani
829 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
829
30 minutes
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