Twenty 5 ingredient side dishes that are not only delicious, but are good for you also. Make one this week and bookmark the rest for later!
Whether you’re planning for the holidays or are simply in need of more easy side dish recipes, look no further! Side dishes are a great way to add variety, flavor, and nutrition to your meals. To help you out this season, I’ve compiled a list of 20 5-ingredient side dishes that are not only delicious, but are good for you also. Make one this week and bookmark them for the holidays!
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are good sides for kids?
If you introduce it to them young enough, almost any side is good for kids! If you do have picky eaters, try offering them tiny pieces and bites of things to taste, don’t ask them to eat a lot!
What is a good side for dinner?
Sides are a great way to make sure your meal is balanced, so depending on what you’re having, the perfect side will change. If your main dish doesn’t includge any greens, pick something like asparagus or Brussels sprouts. If it’s protein heavy, go with something that includes a variety of veggies.
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20 5-Ingredient Side Dishes
Fresh Mushroom Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette
10 minutes
This easy and fresh mushroom salad is made with bright lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
Try: Fresh Mushroom Salad with Lemon Parmesan Vinaigrette Pin
Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers
30 minutes
Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers is sweet, tender, and melts in your mouth as the flavors caramelize in the oven.
Try: Roasted Asparagus with Red Peppers Pin
Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes
25 minutes
A twist on a classic main dish, this vegetarian side dish of Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes is made with warm spices including cinnamon and allspice.
Try: Lebanese Green Beans with Tomatoes Pin
Orange, Fennel, and Red Onion Salad
10 minutes
Simple, bright, and delicious, this orange, fennel, and red onion salad makes a great side, snack, or appetizer.
Try: Orange, Fennel, and Red Onion Salad 
Lemon Dill Green Beans
17 minutes
An easy and flavorful side dish, these green beans with lemon and dill is the perfect vegetarian side dish to add to any meal.
Try: Lemon Dill Green Beans Pin
Spicy Corn Skillet with Garlic and Chilis
5 minutes
This 5 minute side dish recipe is jam packed with garlicky flavor and perfect for using up fresh or frozen sweet corn.
Try: Spicy Corn Skillet with Garlic and Chilis Pin
Buttered Dill Potatoes
30 minutes
Potatoes are steamed until tender then lightly tossed in butter and fresh dill to create this fast and easy side dish recipe.
Try: Buttered Dill Potatoes Pin
Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan
35 minutes
Roasted cauliflower boasts flavorful parmesan, fresh herbs and seasoning for a mouthwatering bite. An easy, nutritious side dish your family will love.
Try: Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Pin
Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese
20 minutes
Asparagus is grilled until charred and slightly caramelized then tossed with spicy arugula and creamy goat cheese in this fresh and flavorful summer salad.
Try: Grilled Asparagus Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese Pin
Charoset (Apple and Walnut Salad)
5 minutes
Traditionally served on the Passover Seder plate, charoset is an apple and walnut salad made with sweet honey and red wine.
Try: Charoset (Apple and Walnut Salad) Pin
Honey Chipotle Glazed Butternut Squash
35 minutes
Roasting this honey chipotle butternut squash until everything caramelizes provides so much flavor and texture, you won't believe what you're eating!
Try: Honey Chipotle Glazed Butternut Squash Pin
Step-by-Step Guide to Roasting Brussels Sprouts
50 minutes
This step-by-step guide to roasting Brussels sprouts will show you the tips and tricks to tender, caramelized Brussels sprouts every single time!
Try: Step-by-Step Guide to Roasting Brussels Sprouts Pin
Garlic Bok Choy
10 minutes
Ideal for any greens you have on hand, bok choy is tossed with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce until tender and fragrant. Ready in 5 minutes!
Try: Garlic Bok Choy Pin
Asian Chicken Soup with Cabbage
20 minutes
This 10-minute Asian chicken cabbage soup recipe is full of classic flavors like fresh ginger and toasted sesame oil. No noodles required!
Try: Asian Chicken Soup with Cabbage Pin
Greek Spinach Rice
20 minutes
Greek Spinach Rice is a 15-minute side dish recipe made with just a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for serving with roast chicken, grilled lamb or fish.
Try: Greek Spinach Rice Pin
Farro Caprese Salad
20 minutes
This hearty caprese grain salad is made with whole grain farro, tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella. Ideal for making ahead!
Try: Farro Caprese Salad Pin
Vegan Roasted Garlic Hummus Mashed Potatoes
25 minutes
Made with just three simple ingredients, these vegan roasted garlic hummus mashed potatoes are creamy and delicious. Perfect for entertaining!
Try: Vegan Roasted Garlic Hummus Mashed Potatoes Pin
Little Hasselback Potatoes with Tahini Sauce
35 minutes
The ultimate appetizer or snack recipe, little potatoes are sliced Hasselback style, roasted until golden then drizzled with a lemon-garlic tahini sauce.
Try: Little Hasselback Potatoes with Tahini Sauce Pin
Lebanese Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli
20 minutes
A staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, Lebanese Rice Pilaf is made with vermicelli noodles toasted in clarified (rendered) butter.
Try: Lebanese Rice Pilaf With Vermicelli Pin
Greek Baked Hummus Dip
30 minutes
An easy five-ingredient appetizer recipe, this Greek-inspired baked hummus dip is loaded with lamb and feta then topped with loads of crunchy veggies.
Try: Greek Baked Hummus Dip Pin
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