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

Loaded Baked Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
433 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
433
1¼ hours
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Roasted Beets
Melissa Knific
309 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
309
1 hour 15 minutes
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Chopped Wedge Salad
Ali Slagle
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
25 minutes
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Microwave Corn on the Cob
Genevieve Ko
527 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
527
5 minutes
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Green Beans and Tomatoes
Millie Peartree
99 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
99
35 minutes
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Roasted Carrots and Chorizo
Ali Slagle
211 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
211
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Mayo-Grilled Broccoli
Sarah DiGregorio
325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
325
15 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
189 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
189
40 minutes
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Quick Roasted Eggplant
Lidey Heuck
577 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
577
35 minutes
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Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
696 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
696
15 minutes
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Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt)
Zainab Shah
975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
975
35 minutes
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Roasted Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
725
30 minutes
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Charred Corn and Chickpea Salad With Lime Crema
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1720 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,720
20 minutes
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Toasted Garlic Rice
Ham El-Waylly
137 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
137
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Succotash
Farideh Sadeghin
291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
291
35 minutes
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Maroulosalata (Green Salad With Feta and Dill)
Farideh Sadeghin
1186 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,186
35 minutes
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Tomatoes Vinaigrette
Cybelle Tondu
592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
592
10 minutes
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Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
409 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
409
70 minutes
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Sautéed Green Beans
Kia Damon
1413 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,413
15 minutes
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Cucumber Salad
Ali Slagle
3905 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,905
15 minutes
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Garlicky Alfredo Beans
Carolina Gelen
2143 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,143
or to save this recipe.
Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
2962 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,962
15 minutes
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Sautéed Peas With Anchovies and Scallions
Sue Li
313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
313
10 minutes
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Arroz con Maiz y Crema (Cheesy Rice Casserole With Corn)
Christina Morales, Sandra A. Gutierrez
326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
326
50 minutes
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Roasted Spring Vegetables
Ali Slagle
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
30 minutes
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Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
571
30 minutes
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Quinoa
Ali Slagle
244 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
244
About 40 minutes
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Texas Toast
Lidey Heuck
155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
155
20 minutes
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Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips
Ligaya Mishan, Alicia Kennedy
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
30 minutes, plus about 30 minutes’ cooling
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Air-Fryer Broccoli
Eleanore Park
931 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
931
15 minutes
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Roasted Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
6687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,687
About 1 hour
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Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,220
30 minutes
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Mashed Potatoes
Julia Moskin
3924 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,924
About 45 minutes
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1904 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,904
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Refried Beans
Rick A. Martínez
663 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
663
20 minutes
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Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
270 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
270
15 minutes
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
14183 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
14,183
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Dawn Perry
665 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
665
10 minutes
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Twice-Baked Potatoes
Ali Slagle
3118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,118
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Roasted Green Beans With Pancetta and Lemon Zest
Lidey Heuck
1013 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,013
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower With Crispy Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2388 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,388
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Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3192 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,192
45 minutes
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Roasted Asparagus
Martha Rose Shulman
3521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,521
20 minutes
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Baked French Fries
Melissa Clark
1611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,611
35 minutes
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Sesame Broccoli
Kay Chun
740 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
740
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower
Amanda Hesser
5467 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,467
30 minutes
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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
David Tanis
3821 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,821
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Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2963 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,963
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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