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
119 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
119
20 minutes
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Basic White Rice
Eric Kim, Sonoko Sakai
262 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
262
1 hour 20 minutes
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Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
652 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
652
20 minutes
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Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
609 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
609
50 minutes
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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
781 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
781
40 minutes
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Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
84 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
84
30 minutes
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Black-Eyed Pea and Green Bean Salad
Kia Damon
50 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
181 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
181
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
74 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
74
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2179 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,179
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
110
20 minutes
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Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
36 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
36
20 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
413 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
413
20 minutes
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Coconut Creamed Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
31 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
31
35 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Green Beans
Sheela Prakash
446 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
446
35 minutes
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Mushy Peas
Eric Kim, Ruby Tandoh
91 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
91
10 minutes
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Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
35 minutes
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
104
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
901 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
901
10 minutes
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Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2786 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,786
20 minutes
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Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
587 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
587
25 minutes
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Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
953 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
953
45 minutes
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Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
994 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
994
50 minutes
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Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
533 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
533
55 minutes
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Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1425 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,425
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Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1478 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,478
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Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,292
40 minutes
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Easy Savoy Cabbage
Kristina Felix
154 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
154
20 minutes
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Braised Mustard Greens
Kia Damon
38 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
38
1 hour 10 minutes
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Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
527
1 hour
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Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Kay Chun
129 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
129
20 minutes
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Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
246
30 minutes
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Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
556 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
556
1 hour 5 minutes
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Roasted Spiced Squash With Whipped Feta and Pistachios
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1028 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,028
50 minutes
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Harissa-Maple Mushrooms
Nargisse Benkabbou
320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
320
45 minutes
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Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
128
1 hour
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Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche
Samantha Seneviratne
274 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
274
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
429 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
429
40 minutes
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Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3378 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,378
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Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
334 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
334
About 1 hour
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Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1159 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,159
20 minutes
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Sautéed Kale With Hot Honey
Ali Slagle
363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
363
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Roasted Gochujang Cabbage
Ali Slagle
1848 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,848
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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
807 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
807
30 minutes
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Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cornbread
Lidey Heuck
373 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
373
50 minutes
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