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This collection of more than 95 healthy side dishes has a variety of options. Browse through the salad, carb or vegetable side dish recipes to find the perfect one for you!

Start by making a batch of perfect Instant Pot sweet potatoes, add flavor to your rice with these 7 easy rice recipes, or make these popular sauteed green beans with garlic butter.

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These popular side dishes are great for meal prep, and pair perfectly with so many different main courses!

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Creamy Parmesan Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower

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7 Easy Rice Recipes (Stove Top & Rice Cooker)

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Ultra Creamy Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes

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Slow Cooker Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Pecans and Butternut

4 Easy Rice Recipes

No more boring white rice...these SEVEN easy rice recipes are changing the game! With just a few simple ingredients, you can transform your rice into a flavor-packed side dish.

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Vegetables

Browse through some of our favorite vegetable side dishes, from broccoli, to cauliflower, zucchini noodles and more.

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How to Cook Zucchini Noodles

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Honey Roasted Carrots (make ahead)

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Maple Butter Roasted Acorn Squash

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Skillet Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Potatoes

Browse through our favorite potato recipes - there are so many ways to cook up this favorite side dish!

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Easy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Unbelievably Crispy Grilled Potatoes (No Foil)

Crispy Domino Potatoes

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How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

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