Clean Side Dish Recipes

Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food dish, so you need a favorite recipe in your back pocket for when that craving hits. Try one of these clean faves.

Elote has taken the world by storm and for good reason! It’s a great side dish for grilling out, taco night and, of course, Cinco de Mayo!

The sweet artichoke meat tastes amazing dipped in the tangy lemon yogurt dip

Most likely you have a bag of rice in your pantry right now. Here are 17 delicious recipes you can make with this versatile staple,

This skillet cornbread makes a great side to a warming stew or chili. Serve it warm slathered with butter.

Roasting radishes mellows out their pungent flavor. Here, we use their green tops to provide a nutrient boost while minimizing waste. This dish makes a great side, or make it a main by serving it in a bowl topped with fried eggs.

These high-protein potatoes make the perfect appetizer, snack or side dish. Plus, they're gluten-free and Whole30 friendly.

This quick and easy, Whole30-compliant flavorful potato salad can be served as a side or work as a protein-packed meal all by itself.

We’ve upgraded the typical beans and rice with loads of toppings including cilantro, avocado and feta cheese. Feel free to customize it to your taste with any other chopped vegetables or herbs you have on hand.

Thin slices of Yukon Gold potatoes are arranged in a spiral pattern, brushed with ghee and sprinkled with salt, then baked until golden brown.

Made from butternut squash and zucchini, these fritters make a great side, small bite or even stand-in for toast in eggs Benny.

Mixed with fried capers and topped with golden, crisped-up shallots, you’ll hear, “Pass the Brussels sprouts!” numerous times around the holiday table.

No need to order a fancy appetizer platter to wow your guests when you can create your own with our step-by-step guide, with options to customize to your taste and accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions.

This salsa verde–drizzled potato salad is made with red and sweet potatoes and asparagus. It's sure to be a new favorite on the cookout recipe roster.

With a slightly sweet and nutty flavor jicama packs a nutritional punch. Paired with sweet potatoes and spicy jalepeño, it becomes a sweet and savory side.

Bell peppers are stuffed with quinoa, tomatoes and veggies for a hearty, healthy protein-packed meal.

Avocado is the star ingredient of these tacos. Just substitute avocados for taco shells for the perfect low-carb taco. Load with ground beef, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream and you have a delicious lunch or dinner.

Thinly sliced Brussels sprouts make a delicate slaw. Apples and walnuts add some sweetness and crunch.

Who says hosting has to be complicated? These 10-ingredient festive dishes are both versatile and interchangeable. Choose as many (or as few) as you like to assemble your menus anytime between Thanksgiving and New Year’s – there are endless combos to try.

You can par-roast the cauliflower for this sweet-savory dish up to 3 days in advance and simply reheat before tossing the florets with the vinaigrette, cranberries and pine nuts before serving. It’s an ideal do-ahead side dish for everything from pork to turkey.

This mashed side is sweet, salty, and tangy.

These mushroom-and-quinoa-stuffed mini pumpkins contain all of the flavors of fall. With savory herbs and a hint of tart-sweetness from dried cranberries, these adorable little stuffed pumpkins will be the hit of your next fall gathering!

We worked with Simply Organic to compile the below gallery of some of our favorite holiday recipes. Check it out!

Swap the buns for sweet potato rounds for a healthy — and satisfying — twist on a classic.