32 BEST Low Carb Side Dishes Recipes

Low Carb Side Dishes Recipes – Out of ideas for delicious keto or low-carb side dishes recipes? Scroll down and try out some new ingredients pairings and spice things up with one of these easy low carb side dishes from our recipes index! From Garlic Butter Mushrooms to Spaghetti Squash Mash, you’ll never get tired of them!

by Veronica Brandy

Veronica Brandy

Veronica is the co-founder of Eatwell101. Veronica's culinary education started at 3 and came through hands-on experience—helping her mother and grand-mother running restaurants and catering services, cooking for friends and family. In 2011, Veronica and her husband joined forces to create Eatwell101, bonding over their shared love of food and cooking as a family.

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Updated Oct 20, 2025

1. Garlic Green Beans

Sautéed green beans with incredible flavor are easy, yet fancy! Try this garlic green beans recipe asap!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Garlic Butter Sauteed Spinach

Easy Spinach Recipe - This garlic butter sauteed spinach is a super easy and healthy recipe for a side everyone will love.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This Brussels sprouts recipe makes a flavorful and elegant side dish. The best roasted Brussels sprouts side, perfect for any Holiday table!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Sauteed Zucchini Recipe

Our grilled zucchini recipe features a zesty marinade and a sprinkling of charred flavors. A simple and delicious grilled zucchini recipe for a lighter and healthier side dish!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. 5-Minute Sauteed Lemon Garlic Spinach

This Sauteed Spinach recipe with Garlic and Lemon is a simple and delicious side dish everyone will love at your table.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Roasted Zucchini Salad

This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Quick Collard Greens with Bacon

Sautéed collard greens with bacon, and garlic is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you're in for a light lunch, these collards greens are also a must!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce

This fresh cucumber salad recipe is here to help you conquer your cravings!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Garlic Butter Cauliflower Rice with Kale

This cauliflower rice and kale skillet is done in only 15 minutes and can be served as a quick lunch, or as a side dish.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Sauteed Green Peas and Bacon

These sauteed green peas with bacon are both a fancy side dish and a quick main course. Try the green peas and bacon recipe for a quick lunch that's naturally low-carbs and gluten-free.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Garlic Mushrooms Cauliflower Skillet

This garlic mushroom and cauliflower recipe is super nourishing and easy to whip up! The perfect side dish ever !
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Sautéed Zucchini In Lemon Garlic Butter

These Sautéed Zucchini are delicious, nutritious, and addictive! This easy zucchini recipe that will make any weeknight dinner healthier!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Baked Zucchini and Cheese

Baked zucchini and cheese is an easy side dish made in 30 minutes. If you're looking for the perfect balance of crispy and cheesy, this cheesy zucchini bake is for you!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Instant Pot Green Beans with Lemon Garlic Butter

Instant Pot Green Beans Recipe - These delicious Instant Pot green beans cook in only 5 minutes, yet taste like they have been slow-cooked all day long!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Parmesan Mashed Spaghetti Squash

This Mashed spaghetti squash recipe is soft and velvety, and makes a perfect side dish or a filling vegetarian meal.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Pan-Fried Garlic Bacon Broccoli

This Pan-Fried Garlic Bacon Broccoli makes for a quick and flavorful side dish. Bacon and broccoli team up in this simple dish ready in less than 30mn!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Cheesy Baked Cabbage Steaks

Make these baked cheesy cabbage steaks for a vegetarian meal or a versatile side for any main course!
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Garlic Parmesan

These Oven-Roasted Asparagus with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Fried Collard Greens Recipe

Try our fried collard greens simmered with onion, garlic, and a hot sauce kick. This easy, low-carb collard greens side dish is your perfect weeknight lifesaver that pairs with any protein!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Green Beans

These epic roasted green beans flavored with garlic and parmesan are crispy and golden on the outside, yet tender on the inside.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Cheesy Bacon Asparagus Bake

Make this cheesy bacon asparagus bake tonight and enjoy a no-stress, zero-effort side dish everyone will ask for seconds!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Sautéed Spinach Mushroom Recipe

Sautéed garlic mushrooms with huge flavor! The garlic butter sauce with spinach is so incredible, you’ll serve these garlic mushrooms with almost everything!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Garlic Butter Mushrooms Skillet

This garlic butter mushrooms recipe is the side dish everyone will raves about at your dinners!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Parmesan Cauliflower Fried Rice (Low-Carb)

This cauliflower fried rice is so rich and delicious, you won’t believe it’s grain-free!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Sautéed Snow Peas with Garlic

Sautéed snow peas make for a delicious side dish or a healthy snack before dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Instant Pot Creamy Brussels Sprouts (2-Minutes )

Creamy and savory, this side dish with Instant Pot Brussels sprouts and bacon is outstanding all on its own!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Sautéed Green Beans with Lemon Garlic

Sautéed green beans are tender crisp, full of lemon and garlic flavor with crunchy almonds. It’s the perfect way to cook fresh green beans!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

28. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Mushrooms with Bacon

A decadent garlic parmesan mushroom cream sauce that will have you licking your plate clean!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini Noodles Recipe - Delicious, easy on carbs, and takes just minutes to prepare.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Garlic Sautéed Cabbage Kale Skillet

This sautéed cabbage and kale skillet recipe is the perfect way to get your veggies in!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Sautéed Green Beans with French Onions

These sautéed fresh green beans with French onions are the perfect and easiest accompaniment to any main course.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing

Grilled napa cabbage is the ultimate side dish for your grilling parties! Smoky, savory, and crisp-tender, napa cabbage on the grill is an easy recipe everyone will love!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower is a delicious side dish with garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese to add a tasty veggie touch to your dinner menu. Even the pickiest eater will love this roasted cauliflower recipe!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

34. Bacon Cabbage Recipe

Fried cabbage recipe with bacon, onion, and garlic is a simple, quick, and delicious meal! You'll love the smoky, savory flavors of bacon paired with sautéed cabbage!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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