
Healthy side dish recipes
Packed full of healthy ingredients, these wholesome side dishes are the perfect addition to a nutritious meal.
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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
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 different with your Sunday roast this weekend with these garlic and rosemary hasselback potatoes. Using same-sized potatoes will help them cook through evenly
Roasted balsamic asparagus & cherry tomatoes
This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike
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
A 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
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
Speedy soy spinach
A fast and healthy vegetable side dish with an Asian aroma
Honey-roasted swede with chilli & cumin
This versatile root vegetable can be roasted like a potato - with a drizzle of honey and sprinkling of spice you get a very special side dish
Herby quinoa, feta & pomegranate salad
A Middle Eastern-style meze bowl with healthy grains, parsley, mint and coriander
Golden couscous with apricots & crispy onions
Jazz up your grains with fried onions, mint and coriander, a touch of fruit and spices
Beetroot & squash salad with horseradish cream
A rustic and warm root vegetable salad with creamy dressing and lots of healthy watercress leaves - great for a buffet