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

Roasted Carrots and Chorizo
Ali Slagle
198 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
198
40 minutes
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Easy
Mayo-Grilled Broccoli
Sarah DiGregorio
298 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
298
15 minutes
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Roasted Broccoli With Bacon
Millie Peartree
178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
178
40 minutes
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Easy
Quick Roasted Eggplant
Lidey Heuck
505 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
505
35 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Steamed Broccoli
Millie Peartree
621 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
621
15 minutes
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Easy
Borani Banjan (Afghan-style Eggplant in Yogurt)
Zainab Shah
893 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
893
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Zucchini
Lidey Heuck
643 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
643
30 minutes
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Easy
Charred Corn and Chickpea Salad With Lime Crema
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1679 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,679
20 minutes
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Easy
Toasted Garlic Rice
Ham El-Waylly
126 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
126
50 minutes
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Easy
Succotash
Farideh Sadeghin
280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
280
35 minutes
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Easy
Maroulosalata (Green Salad With Feta and Dill)
Farideh Sadeghin
991 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
991
35 minutes
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Easy
Tomatoes Vinaigrette
Cybelle Tondu
581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
581
10 minutes
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Easy
Air-Fryer Baked Potatoes
Eleanore Park
390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
390
70 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Green Beans
Kia Damon
1214 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,214
15 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Salad
Ali Slagle
3567 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,567
15 minutes
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Easy
Garlicky Alfredo Beans
Carolina Gelen
1900 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,900
20 minutes
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Easy
Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
2733 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,733
15 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Peas With Anchovies and Scallions
Sue Li
297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
297
10 minutes
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Easy
Arroz con Maiz y Crema (Cheesy Rice Casserole With Corn)
Christina Morales, Sandra A. Gutierrez
315 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
315
50 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Spring Vegetables
Ali Slagle
140 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
140
30 minutes
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Easy
Sautéed Mushrooms
Ali Slagle
554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
554
30 minutes
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Easy
Quinoa
Ali Slagle
224 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
224
About 40 minutes
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Easy
Texas Toast
Lidey Heuck
155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
155
20 minutes
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Easy
Chickpeas Escabeche With Plantain Strips
Ligaya Mishan, Alicia Kennedy
87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
87
30 minutes, plus about 30 minutes’ cooling
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Air-Fryer Broccoli
Eleanore Park
899 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
899
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Carrots
Martha Rose Shulman
6464 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,464
About 1 hour
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Easy
Roasted Broccoli
Lidey Heuck
2037 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,037
30 minutes
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Easy
Mashed Potatoes
Julia Moskin
3873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,873
About 45 minutes
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Roasted Vegetables
Melissa Clark
1884 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,884
30 minutes to 1 hour
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Easy
Refried Beans
Rick A. Martínez
568 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
568
20 minutes
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Easy
Easy Couscous
Ali Slagle
250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
250
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Garlic
Mark Bittman
13871 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
13,871
35 minutes
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Dawn Perry
653 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
653
10 minutes
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Easy
Twice-Baked Potatoes
Ali Slagle
3047 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,047
1½ hours
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Roasted Green Beans With Pancetta and Lemon Zest
Lidey Heuck
1003 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,003
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower With Crispy Parmesan
Ali Slagle
2329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,329
45 minutes
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Easy
Salt and Vinegar Roasted Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
3102 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,102
45 minutes
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Roasted Asparagus
Martha Rose Shulman
3294 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,294
20 minutes
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Easy
Baked French Fries
Melissa Clark
1571 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,571
35 minutes
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Sesame Broccoli
Kay Chun
731 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
731
20 minutes
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Roasted Cauliflower
Amanda Hesser
5370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,370
30 minutes
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Easy
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
David Tanis
3730 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,730
20 minutes
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Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2953 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,953
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Basic Stovetop Rice
Tejal Rao
713 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
713
Up to 45 minutes
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Lidey Heuck
492 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
492
45 minutes
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Easy
Drop Biscuits
Samantha Seneviratne
2888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,888
30 minutes
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Broccoli Salad With Garlic and Sesame
Melissa Clark
5668 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,668
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Garlicky, Buttered Carrots
Alison Roman
798 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
798
15 minutes
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Easy
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