Quick Side Dish Recipes

When you're planning a meal and it seems like it needs just a little something more, our collection of quick side dish recipes is here to help out.

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Stir-Fried Cucumbers With Trumpet Mushrooms and Torch Hei Recipe

Egg fried rice being stirred with a wooden spoon in a wok

Perfect Egg Fried Rice (On Whatever Gear You Have) Recipe

charred asparagus with green goddess dressing

Charcoal Chimney–Grilled Asparagus With Green Goddess Dressing Recipe

Esquites in a green ceramic bowl with a serving spoon

Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites) Recipe

elotes (grilled Mexican street corn) on a plate with limes and chili powder

Elotes (Grilled Mexican Street Corn) Recipe

A small earthenware bowl of Korean marinated spinach.

Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Marinated Spinach Banchan)

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How to Make Rice in the Microwave

Koren Sweet Soy-Glazed Potatoes

Korean Sweet Soy-Glazed Potatoes (Gamja Bokkeum) Recipe

A pile of fried mixed seafood topped with lime-marinated red onions, tomatoes, and cilantro

Peruvian Fried Seafood Platter With Lime-Marinated Onion and Tomato Salad (Jalea) Recipe

Beancurd Sticks Broiled With Soy Sauce, Ginger, and Honey Recipe

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XOtes (Grilled Mexican Street Corn With XO Sauce) Recipe

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Charcoal Chimney–Grilled Broccolini With XO Sauce Recipe

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Charred Asparagus With Miso Béarnaise Sauce Recipe

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Asparagus Goes Deluxe With Miso Béarnaise

a plate of Shrimp Scampi With Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Herbs

Shrimp Scampi With Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Herbs Recipe

Roasted Okra Chips from 'Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking'

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Why My Fridge Is Never Without Shirataki Noodles (and Yours Shouldn't be Either)

The Best Basic Grilled Corn Recipe

Easy Roasted Broccoli Recipe

The composed green beans on a blue ceramic plate.

Haricots Verts Amandine (French-Style Green Beans With Almonds) Recipe

A bowl of parsnip puree with olive oil and sage.

French in a Flash: Parsnip Purée with Olive Oil and Sage Recipe

Braised Asparagus Recipe

A Thai dish of fried hard-boiled eggs drizzled with tamarind sauce

Son-in-Law Eggs: Thai Fried Hard-Boiled Eggs in Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Stewed Summer Squash Recipe

Beyond Curry: Daal Tadka Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Chorizo and Sherry Vinegar Recipe

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Charred Broccoli With Manchego, Hazelnuts, and Honey Recipe

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Fried Green Plantains (Patacones) With Guacamole Recipe

Brussels sprouts and potato hash in a skillet.

Brussels Sprout-Potato Hash Recipe | Cook the Book

Old-Style Mustard and Rosemary Asparagus Recipe

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Easy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes With Chilies and Herbs Recipe

A round serving dish of cauliflower-creamed spinach

Vegan Cauliflower-Creamed Spinach Recipe

Coleslaw in Chinese-style Dressing Recipe

Grilled Corn With Garlic and Ginger Soy Butter Recipe

Quick-Pickled Rhubarb With Lemongrass and Ginger Recipe

sagnaki with walnut vinaigrette in a cast iron skillet

Saganaki With Walnut Vinaigrette (Greek Pan-Fried Cheese) Recipe

Grilled Corn With Spicy Miso Butter Recipe

Green Beans with Snail Butter

Green Beans With Snail Butter From 'My Paris Kitchen'

Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork Belly (Khana Mu Krop) Recipe

Roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon inside of a ceramic dish.

Seared Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe

Simple Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Mark Bittman's Green Beans with Crisp Shallots Recipe

How Ful Medames Made Me Forget All About Hummus

Creamy Vegan Fingerling Potato Salad Recipe

Food52's Roasted Broccoli with Smoked Paprika Vinaigrette and Marcona Almonds

Grilled Provoleta Cheese Recipe

Easiest Summer Ever: Corn, Chorizo, Cilantro, and Lime

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Easiest Summer Ever: Dress Carrot Salad With a Dab of Tahini

Roti Jala Recipe

Charred Eggplant and Tomatoes with Harissa and Mint Recipe

French Lentils with Sausage, Wilted Arugula, & Dijon Mustard Recipe

Spicy Grilled Watermelon Recipe

Grilled Corn With Harissa and Mint Recipe

Fried papas criollas on a blue ceramic plate with ajÃ.

Fried Papas Criollas (Colombian-style Creamy Fried Potatoes) Recipe

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"Dry-Fried" Green Beans With Romesco Sauce Recipe

Hearty Escarole, Barley, and Parmesan Soup Recipe

South Indian Lime Rice

Quick-Pickled Asparagus With Tarragon and Shallot Recipe

Make French Lentils Shine With Good Technique (and a Dash of Vinegar)

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Skillet Potatoes With Cajun Blackening Spices and Buttermilk-Herb Sauce Recipe

Grilled Corn With Spicy Korean Miso Sauce Recipe

Israeli Salad Recipe

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Caramelized Vidalia Onion Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Crispy Creamy Fennel Gratin Recipe

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