Healthy side dish recipes

Griddle corn on the cobs then toss with lime juice, avocado and red onion for a sweet and smoky side dish

Try this easy side dish for Sunday lunch - toss in semolina flour and roast with garlic and thyme until perfectly crisp and golden

Try one of Romania’s most beloved comfort foods, often eaten at celebrations. Leaves of sauerkraut are stuffed with smoky pork and rice, then slowly braised

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

Try the Japanese method of pickling called 'amazuzuke', using sweet vinegar. You could use daikon or carrots in place of regular radishes

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 is a tropical leaf also called screwpine leaf, used to add a fragrant, slight sweetness - great for complimenting curries

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.

This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike

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

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

A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce

Try making this healthy, vibrant salad of shaved courgette, citrus and basil. Serve as a gluten-free starter or side dish

This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish

These homemade wedges flavoured with oregano, garlic, lemon and sesame are great served as a side dish or for dunking with dips

Make the most of sweet, seasonal carrots by dressing them with herbs, honey and citrus

Make your mash healthier by adding half-fat crème fraîche instead of butter and milk. Boil garlic with the potatoes for added flavour.

A healthier take on this classic side salad- replace mayonnaise with natural yogurt and bump up the flavour with mustard and citrus

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

A healthy American-inspired side dish of sweetcorn and broad beans flavoured with red chilli, basil, mint and garlic

A simple healthy side of brown rice served with ginger, garlic, spring onions, soy sauce and soya beans

A deep green side salad of parsley, dill and mint scattered with sweet fruit and crunchy cucumber

Serve up a simple healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables with basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese

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