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
115 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
115
20 minutes
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Easy
Basic White Rice
Eric Kim, Sonoko Sakai
249 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
249
1 hour 20 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Ali Slagle
625 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
625
20 minutes
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Easy
Rice Pilaf
Naz Deravian
565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
565
50 minutes
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Crispy Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Yasmin Fahr
762 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
762
40 minutes
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Easy
Miso Creamed Spinach
Kia Damon
30 minutes
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Lemony Miso Cabbage
Kay Chun
20 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
20
15 minutes
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White Bean Gratin
Kia Damon
8 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8
1 hour
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Chickpeas al Limone With Burrata
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1292 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,292
25 minutes
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Ginger Scallion Broccoli Salad
Kay Chun
20 minutes
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Shira-ae (Smashed Tofu Salad With Green Beans)
Hetty Lui McKinnon
29 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
29
20 minutes
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Chickpea Spinach Salad With Curry Yogurt Dressing
Yasmin Fahr
384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
384
20 minutes
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Easy
Coconut Creamed Corn
Hetty Lui McKinnon
26 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
26
35 minutes
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Cacio e Pepe Green Beans
Sheela Prakash
431 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
431
35 minutes
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Mushy Peas
Eric Kim, Ruby Tandoh
87 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
87
10 minutes
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Easy
Turnips With Whipped Pistachio Feta
Hetty Lui McKinnon
69 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
69
35 minutes
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Spicy Curried Potatoes
Pete Wells, Julie Sahni
103 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
103
About 1¼ hours
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Roasted Pepper, White Bean and Mozzarella Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
851 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
851
10 minutes
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Easy
Fresh Corn and Black Bean Salad With Corn Chips
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,557
20 minutes
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Easy
Ginger-Lime Cucumber Salad
Ashley Lonsdale
383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
383
25 minutes
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Easy
Spring Garden Pasta Salad
Julia Moskin, Meghan Duchess of Sussex
800 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
800
45 minutes
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Easy
Potato Salad With Pickles
Hetty Lui McKinnon
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
35 minutes
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Beef Fried Rice
Kay Chun
867 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
867
50 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Cabbage With Capers and Garlic
Hetty Lui McKinnon
498 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
498
55 minutes
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Easy
Miso-Parmesan Asparagus
Andy Baraghani
1032 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,032
20 minutes
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Easy
Gnocchi Gratin
Ali Slagle
1406 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,406
45 minutes
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Easy
Garlicky Mushrooms and Herbs
Yasmin Fahr
1256 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,256
40 minutes
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Easy
Easy Savoy Cabbage
Kristina Felix
144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
144
20 minutes
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Easy
Braised Mustard Greens
Kia Damon
33 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
33
1 hour 10 minutes
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Easy
Cabbage Steaks
Melissa Knific
503 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
503
1 hour
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Easy
Gai Lan (Chinese Broccoli)
Kay Chun
115 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
115
20 minutes
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Easy
Fried Cabbage
Kay Chun
218 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
218
30 minutes
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Easy
Potato Wedges
Dan Pelosi
520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
520
1 hour 5 minutes
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Roasted Spiced Squash With Whipped Feta and Pistachios
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1015 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,015
50 minutes
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Easy
Harissa-Maple Mushrooms
Nargisse Benkabbou
315 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
315
45 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Kabocha Squash
Kristina Felix
122 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
122
1 hour
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Easy
Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche
Samantha Seneviratne
260 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
260
55 minutes
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Easy
Pumpkin Biscuits With Honey Butter
Yossy Arefi
494 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
494
45 minutes
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Easy
Easy Roasted Carrots and Crispy Kale
Yossy Arefi
395 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
395
40 minutes
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Easy
Butter Swim Biscuits
Naz Deravian
3293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,293
40 minutes
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Easy
Ras el Hanout Roasted Vegetables
Nargisse Benkabbou
325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
325
About 1 hour
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Easy
Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Slaw
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,137
20 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Kale With Hot Honey
Ali Slagle
348 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
348
25 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Gochujang Cabbage
Ali Slagle
1765 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,765
1 hour
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Easy
Lentils
Ali Slagle
74 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
74
up to 35 minutes
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Easy
Charred Cabbage With Miso Browned Butter
Andy Baraghani
752 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
752
30 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cornbread
Lidey Heuck
349 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
349
50 minutes
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Easy
Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
416 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
416
1¼ hours
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Easy
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