Healthy side dish recipes
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Charred sweetcorn salsa
Griddle corn on the cobs then toss with lime juice, avocado and red onion for a sweet and smoky side dish
Semolina roast potatoes with garlic & thyme
Try this easy side dish for Sunday lunch - toss in semolina flour and roast with garlic and thyme until perfectly crisp and golden
Carrot & swede mash with brown butter & thyme
Transform carrot and swede into an extra-special side dish with the help of brown butter and thyme. It's perfect at Christmas, or a special Sunday lunch
Air-fryer chips
Learn how to make super-crispy air-fried chips with our easy recipe. Air-frying means you'll use less oil than deep-frying, so it's a healthier alternative.
Pandan steamed rice
Pandan is a tropical leaf also called screwpine leaf, used to add a fragrant, slight sweetness - great for complimenting curries
Hasselback potatoes
Try something new with your Sunday roast this weekend with these garlic and rosemary hasselback potatoes. Using same-sized potatoes will help them cook evenly.
Roasted balsamic asparagus & cherry tomatoes
This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike
Roasted broccoli
Serve this simple side dish alongside fish or chicken, or stir into grains. If you aren't a fan of boiled broccoli, this is a great way to enjoy this versatile veg
Easy red cabbage
Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings
Chicken garden salad with elderflower dressing
A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce
Warm lemony courgette salad
Try making this healthy, vibrant salad of shaved courgette, citrus and basil. Serve as a gluten-free starter or side dish
Carrot, orange & avocado salad
This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish
Sticky potato wedges with sesame & lemon
These homemade wedges flavoured with oregano, garlic, lemon and sesame are great served as a side dish or for dunking with dips
Lemon & thyme baby carrots
Make the most of sweet, seasonal carrots by dressing them with herbs, honey and citrus
Garlic & herb mash
Make your mash healthier by adding half-fat crème fraîche instead of butter and milk. Boil garlic with the potatoes for added flavour.
Crunchy coleslaw
A healthier take on this classic side salad- replace mayonnaise with natural yogurt and bump up the flavour with mustard and citrus
Fennel & lemon boulangère potatoes
Serve these boulangère potatoes with fennel seeds and lemon for a healthy, flavour-packed side dish. It makes a great side for a Sunday roast
Succotash
A healthy American-inspired side dish of sweetcorn and broad beans flavoured with red chilli, basil, mint and garlic
Japanese-style brown rice
A simple healthy side of brown rice served with ginger, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce and soya beans
Chopped herb & pomegranate salad
A deep green side salad of parsley, dill and mint scattered with sweet fruit and crunchy cucumber
Tomato & courgette stew
Serve up a simple healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables with basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese
Spinach with raisins & pine nuts
This iron-rich green is a healthy choice as a side dish- serve with fruity raisins and olive oil, and a little contrasting balsamic vinegar
Beetroot, orange & hazelnut salad
Simple flavour combinations make this salad both versatile and unique- it has lots of textures and a sweet honey dressing
Fennel, lemon & mint salad
A light side salad packed with delicate flavours that complement each other a treat- aniseed, citrus, sweet mint and punchy olive oil