Side Dishes

Aloo gobi is the ultimate one-pan Indian comfort food: potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onion, ginger, turmeric, and curry powder until golden and tender. It is humble, fragrant, and ready in 40 minutes. Aloo Gobi: The Ultimate One-Pan Indian Comfort FoodDive into...

Sweetened roast squash is the coziest thing you can do with a butternut. Roasted with orange juice and pure maple syrup until the edges caramelize, it walks the line between side dish and dessert. A whisper of nutmeg or ground ginger keeps every bite warm and...

10-minute steamed broccoli is the side dish that rescues weeknights: fresh broccoli florets, about an inch of water, and a lid. No roasting, no frying, just bright green florets with a little bite left in the stems. Fifteen minutes including prep, two servings. Forget...

Sautéed spinach with pine nuts and garlic is the five-ingredient side I make on repeat. Toasted pine nuts, gently golden garlic, and a heap of fresh spinach wilt in extra-virgin olive oil, finished with lemon at the table. Fifteen minutes, four servings, and the pan...

Smoky spiced collard greens with turnip turn a humble bunch of greens into something you will want a second helping of. A halved dried chipotle chili smolders in the pot with onion, diced white turnip, and vegetable stock while the collards braise until silky....

This 5-minute vegetarian stir-fry is the dinner I make when the fridge looks empty and I am too tired to think. A frozen stir-fry vegetable mix sizzles in coconut oil, gets glossed with prepared low-sodium stir-fry sauce, and hits the table in seven minutes flat. One...

Simple 10-minute sautéed mushrooms are the fastest way to turn a carton of button mushrooms into something worth putting next to everything. A hot pan, olive oil, and a shake of chili powder give them browned edges and a gentle kick. Salt at the end and they stay...

Vegan roasted garlic mashed potatoes are the creamy, dairy-free mash that no one at the table will guess is vegan. A whole head of garlic roasted in olive oil until sweet and spreadable transforms simple potatoes into something special, with vegan margarine and soy...

Perfect steam-roasted Yukon Gold potatoes with garlic-herb purée are the potato side dish that ruins all other potato side dishes for you. Sliced Yukon Golds steam-roast until creamy inside with crisp edges, while a quick purée of onion, garlic, and fresh parsley...

This roasted pepper medley with chickpeas and spinach is a colorful, hearty salad built for pepper lovers. Red and orange bell peppers join juicy tomatoes, canned chickpeas, and fresh spinach leaves in a bright red wine vinegar and lemon dressing. A pinch of garlic...

Say goodbye to boring Brussels sprouts! This recipe is a total game-changer, perfectly balancing the earthy, caramelized flavor of roasted sprouts with the natural sweetness of apples and a tangy balsamic glaze. It's an incredibly simple, elegant, and delicious side...