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    Nov 7, 2024

    Need the Perfect Side? Try These 34 Recipes

    Published on Nov 7, 2024. Updated on Feb 19, 2025. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. Leave a Comment

    Looking for the perfect side dish to complete your meal? These easy recipes will take your dinner to the next level! From veggies to salads, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to make your main dish even better!

    Gomen Wat (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

    Gome Wat in a ready to eat
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    If you are craving an authentic, healthy African dish, try Gomen Wat (Ethiopian Collard Greens). Featuring collard greens as the star ingredient, this traditional Ethiopian side dish is bursting with a combination of spices and flavors - it's sure to become a go-to in your kitchen!

    Get The Recipe: Gomen Wat (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

    Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

    Air-Fryer-Frozen-Brussel-Sprouts
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    Don't worry if you forgot to take your brussel sprouts out of the freezer before you need them. This air fryer frozen brussel sprouts recipe will show you how to make this delicious veggie nice and crunchy in no time!

    Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts

    Keto Dinner Rolls (Bread Rolls)

    Keto-Dinner-Rolls ready to eat
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    You probably thought that dinner rolls were out of the question on a ketogenic diet, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! These keto bread rolls are not only easy to make but also a delicious addition to your low-carb dinner table. If you've been missing bread, this recipe is for you.

    Get The Recipe: Keto Dinner Rolls (Bread Rolls)

    Fire Roasted Tomatoes

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    Fire-roasted tomatoes add a smoky, flavorful kick to nearly any recipe - perfect for a hearty stew, soup, or salad. Save money by making them yourself at home with this simple recipe.

    Get The Recipe: Fire Roasted Tomatoes

    Keto Gravy Recipe

    keto gravy with side of mashed cauliflower
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    This delicious keto gravy recipe is perfect for a make-ahead side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner. It is gluten-free, low carb, and contains zero net carbs per serving!

    Get The Recipe: Keto Gravy Recipe

    Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

    roasted turmeric cauliflower on a white plate
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    Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower is a healthy, low carb snack packed with flavors and infused with herbs and spicy peppers.

    Get The Recipe: Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

    Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms

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    Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms are a delicious and crunchy combination of green beans and tender mushrooms sautéed in olive oil and spiced with red peppers. It makes an excellent side dish for a simple meal at home or for your Thanksgiving table!

    Get The Recipe: Sautéed Green Beans and Mushrooms

    Sorrel Drink

    Sorrel Drink
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    Sorrel drink, also known as Zobo drink or Sobolo, is a tangy, refreshing, and satisfying drink that tastes amazing and is highly nutritious. Enjoy it on a hot summer day or as a relaxing evening drink!

    Get The Recipe: Sorrel Drink

    Nigerian Native Jollof Rice

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice
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    The Nigerian native jollof rice goes by many names:  local jollof rice, palm oil rice, iwuk edesi, or concoction rice. This delicious meal is prepared using cauliflower for a lower carb count but does not sacrifice on taste.

    Get The Recipe: Nigerian Native Jollof Rice

    Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    asparagus wrapped in bacon cooked in the air fryer.
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    Air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus makes an excellent low carb appetizer that is great at home or for a potluck or gathering. Make it in the air fryer or ninja foodi for convenience!

    Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

    Mixed Veggie Curry

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    This easy mixed veggie curry recipe is great for weeknight dinners and is an excellent way to get in lots of healthy vegetables. It also freezes well and is perfect for meal prep!

    Get The Recipe: Mixed Veggie Curry

    Keto Cranberry Sauce

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    This easy keto cranberry sauce is a fantastic side for your holiday table with just 4 net carbs. With this healthy cranberry sauce, you don't have to worry about derailing your keto diet during the Thanksgiving holiday celebration!

    Get The Recipe: Keto Cranberry Sauce

    Cranberry Almond Coleslaw

    sugar free cranberry coleslaw recipe.
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    Give your family and friends an amazing treat this holiday season with this healthy cranberry almond coleslaw recipe. It's sugar-free yet so delicious and can be enjoyed by everyone!

    Get The Recipe: Cranberry Almond Coleslaw (sugar-Free)

    Broccoli Salad with Bacon

    BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON
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    This broccoli salad with bacon, sunflower seeds, and a creamy homemade mayonnaise dressing is so easy to make! It's the perfect salad to bring to potlucks and summer parties because it's always a huge crowd-pleaser!

    Get The Recipe: Broccoli Salad with Bacon

    Creamy Mashed Cauliflower

    KETO MASHED CAULIFLOWER
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    This rich and creamy mashed cauliflower is delightfully delicious and is a great alternative to regular mashed potatoes. It is made with roasted cauliflower and sour cream and tastes just like the real thing!

    Get The Recipe: Keto Mashed Cauliflower

    Kachumbari (Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad)

    Kachumbari Kenyan Onion and Tomato Salad
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    Kachumbari is a light and refreshing East African salad that you can put together in about 15 minutes. It makes a fantastic side dish for your grilled meat, fish, or chicken dinners. Learn the easiest way to make kachumbari!

    Get The Recipe: Kachumbari (kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad)

    Air Fryer Green Beans

    AIR FRYER GREEN BEANS
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    You will love this crispy air fryer green beans for an easy side dish. It only needs a few spices and is ready in just 10 minutes!

    Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Green Beans

    Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Collard Greens)

    Sukuma WIki kenyan braised collard greens
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    Sukuma wiki is a delicious East African dish, made with a fragrant and delightful combination of collard greens, tomatoes, and spices. Serve it with low-carb fufu or cauliflower rice for a delectable dinner!

    Get The Recipe: Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Collard Greens)

    Easy Deviled Eggs

    KETO DEVILED EGGS
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    Ddeviled eggs are the perfect snack for those trying to eat more protein. You only need five ingredients, and the creamy deliciousness is ready in just 20 minutes!

    Get The Recipe: Easy Deviled Eggs

    Spicy Sausage Dip

    Spicy Sausage Dip
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    This keto spicy sausage dip is an amazing appetizer for hangouts, potlucks, or game days. It's a meaty, cheesy delight that is incredibly easy to make!

    Get The Recipe: Spicy Sausage Dip

    Spicy Avocado Salsa

    Spicy Avocado Salsa
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    This delicious, spicy avocado salsa is made with tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, and cayenne pepper that adds just the right amount of heat for a spicy kick!

    Get The Recipe: Spicy Avocado Salsa

    Fish Cakes

    keto fish cakes on a plate
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    These keto fish cakes are full of protein and make a great breakfast or side dish. They also make a great lunch with a side salad. Talk about one versatile dish!

    Get The Recipe: Keto Fish Cakes

    Air Fryer Frozen Okra

    AIR FRYER FROZEN OKRA
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    If you love okra as a snack and often forget to defrost it, this recipe will show you how to make the crispiest air fryer frozen okra in less time!

    Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Frozen Okra

    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

    bowl of boiled peanuts.
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    Enjoy these instant pot boiled peanuts as a healthy family snack during game day or movie nights. This spicy and salty snack is made with just a handful of spices, and using the instant pot is a time saver!

    Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

    Egg Salad

    keto egg salad served on a plate
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    This easy egg salad recipe is one of the easiest egg dishes you can make. It is so creamy and delicious, and you can make it your own by adding your favorite ingredients!

    Get The Recipe: Keto Egg Salad

    Air Fryer Broccoli

    Air Fryer Broccoli
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    Air fryer broccoli is a super easy side dish that goes perfectly well with your meat or chicken dishes. Learn how to make the best air fryer broccoli that will make you fall in love with this vegetable!

    Get The Recipe: Air Fryer Broccoli

    Instant Pot Asparagus

    instant pot asparagus in a white plate
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    Serve a delicious platter of this easy instant pot asparagus recipe as a side dish and watch how fast it gets eaten up. Even better, this delicious side dish is both low-carb and gluten-free!

    Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Asparagus

    Spicy Coleslaw Recipe

    easy keto coleslaw
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    This easy keto coleslaw recipe is what I usually prepare when I need a quick and healthy salad. It is the perfect side dish for your next potluck or hangout!

    Get The Recipe: Keto Coleslaw Recipe

    Platanos Maduros Fritos (Fried Sweet Plantains)

    Photo Credit: Donimi can cooking

    Fried sweet plantains (platanos amarillos fritos or fritos maduros) are loved by everyone. It's our easiest sweet plantain recipe and is usually served as a side dish in as many meals as we possibly can. These golden slices of mushy sweetness will make any of us happy every time.

    Get The Recipe: Platanos Maduros Fritos (Fried Sweet Plantains)

    Instant Pot Sauteed Vegetables

    Photo Credit: Corrie Cooks

    If you wanna know how to saute vegetables in the Instant Pot, you have come to the right place. This recipe is super easy, so you can get a healthy and delicious side dish in less than 10 minutes.

    Get The Recipe: Instant Pot Sauteed Vegetables

    Creamy Macaroni Slaw

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    This recipe for Macaroni Slaw came about when I couldn’t decide whether to make classic macaroni salad or traditional coleslaw. Then it occurred to me that they both feature a creamy mayonnaise dressing and – well, I thought, why not do a mash-up?!

    Get The Recipe: Low Fodmap & Gluten Free Macaroni Slaw

    Queso Frito (Fried Cheese)

    Photo Credit: Domini Can Cooking

    Queso Frito (Dominican fried cheese) is quite a treat and an essential component of Los Tres Golpes, the traditional Dominican breakfast meal. Find out how easy it is to fry cheese and make this crispy fried cheese a special treat we'd have every day of the week if we could.

    Get The Recipe: Queso Frito (Fried Cheese)

    Savory Green Bananas

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    Guineítos or guineos en escabeche (savory green bananas) are the perfect side dish to any meat, very simple to make, and a favorite at roadside eateries. This recipe consists in boiled unripe bananas that are served in an escabeche sauce to give it an even more delicious taste.

    Get The Recipe: Savory Green Bananas

    Potato Salad

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    Ensalada rusa or ensalada mixta (potato salad) is one of our most popular recipes and a favorite salad at all our celebrations and holiday meals. It cannot be left out of our Christmas and New Year's feasts, and it's a favorite at parties, parrilladas, and fun family get-togethers.

    Get The Recipe: Potato Salad

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