Looking for macro-friendly side dishes? Look no further! These are some of my favorite healthy, easy sides that add flavor, volume, and balance to any meal while helping you stay on track with your macros.
Sometimes when you’re counting macros, side dish recipes can feel like an afterthought, but they don’t have to be. The right side dish can add flavor, texture, and extra volume to your plate while still fitting seamlessly into your macro goals. Whether you’re looking to add volume, boost fiber, or simply round out your meal, these macro-friendly side dishes make it easy.
These are some of my favorite simple, delicious sides that pair well with just about any main dish. Think roasted vegetables, fresh salads, and satisfying veggie options that are flavorful, filling, and (most importantly) easy to prep.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or putting together a quick weeknight dinner, these sides help you build balanced plates without overthinking your macros.
Healthy French Fries
These Healthy French Fries are the most legit, macro-friendly fries! They’re air-fried (or baked) instead of deep-fried, and use just enough oil to deliver that classic fry texture without a lot of heaviness.
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Oven Roasted Fries
These Oven Roasted Fries are super easy to make at home right in the oven! They’re crispy on the outside, while still soft and fluffy on the inside, and make the perfect side dish for your favorite burgers, salads, or sandwiches!
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Parmesan Roasted Carrot Fries with Basil Yogurt Sauce
These deliciously healthy parmesan roasted carrots with basil yogurt sauce will surprise you with how simple they are to make. Macro-friendly without sacrificing flavor, you'll love these roasted carrot 'fries'!
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House Salad
This House Salad is the best fresh salad! It’s the perfect side salad for any meal, or use it as your base for your favorite toppings!
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Parmesan Smashed Broccoli
This Parmesan Smashed Broccoli is the kind of veggie side that feels fun and fancy but takes barely any effort. The broccoli florets get steamed, smashed, and roasted with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese for a crispy, savory side dish that pairs with just about anything you’re making.
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Basil Roasted Veggies
These Basil Roasted Veggies are the easiest way to add bright, herby flavor to your plate with almost zero effort. Just toss everything on a sheet pan, let them roast until lightly charred, and enjoy a versatile veggie side that pairs with just about anything.
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Bacon Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Bacon Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are the perfect balance of savory, salty, crispy, and slightly sweet. They’re lightened up and the kind of side dish that doesn’t even taste like you’re eating veggies!
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Baked White Sweet Potato
This Baked White Sweet Potato recipe is simple, hearty, and packed with natural flavor. It’s a nutrient-dense side dish that pairs well with your favorite proteins, soups, or a fresh salad.
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Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower
These Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower are the perfect lighter twist on classic creamy mashed potatoes. They’re buttery, garlicky, and everything you want in a side dish, but lightened up and lighter on your macros.
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Roasted Sweet Potato Halves
This simple roasted sweet potato halves recipe is a great one to have on hand for any occasion! It’s an easy and satisfying vegetable side dish you can add to any meal.
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Healthy Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, comforting, and surprisingly light—these Healthy Scalloped Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. Thinly sliced potatoes are layered in a velvety, lightened-up sauce to deliver all the cozy flavors you love without breaking the macro bank!
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Simple Roasted Butternut Squash
This Simple Butternut Squash recipe is so easy to make. The naturally sweet and nutty butternut squash serves as the perfect side dish for all your favorite fall and winter meals.
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Lightened-Up Roasted Baby Potatoes
This recipe is one of our family favorites and I know you are going to LOVE them too!
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Autumn Delicata Salad
This Autumn Delicata Salad is cozy, colorful, and full of flavor and texture. The roasted delicata squash brings natural sweetness, while the crisp greens, creamy cheese, and crunchy nuts balance everything out. Enjoy this salad at your next holiday or add your favorite protein for an easy weeknight dinner!
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Simple Arugula Salad
This simple arugula salad is the perfect side salad for any meal! The fresh arugula tossed in a combination of olive oil and balsamic vinegar topped with flaky salt and shaved parmesan cheese is simply delicious.
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Air Fryer Snap Peas
You'll love these easy and delicious, macro-friendly air fried snap peas!
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10-Minute Air Fryer Asparagus with Parmesan
You'll love how easy it is to cook this air fryer asparagus! In less than 10 minutes, you'll have a beautiful and delicious side!
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Low Carb Herbed Zucchini Rice
I mean it’s not totally rice. But it’s nice just a side of veggies. It’s the perfect base for your proteins and sauces when you want to keep carbs lower but don’t want a salad! Keeps great in the fridge to build bowls all week.
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Maple Cumin Roasted Carrots
These Maple Cumin Roasted Carrots are the easiest macro-friendly side dish to whip up and compliment so many of your favorite protein recipes!
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Simple Roasted Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti Squash is a staple in so many of my meals when I'm tracking my macros. If you haven't baked your own before, you'll love how easy it is!
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More Delicious Side Dish Recipes
For all my macro-friendly side dish recipes, check out the blog! Or check out my cookbooks or meal plan, which are loaded with recipes that are macro-friendly, easy to make, and already logged into MyFitnessPal, MacrosFirst, and Lost It to make tracking easier (if you’re a macro-counter!)
Plus, with a meal plan subscription, whether you’re feeding yourself or a family of 10, you can adjust the servings you want to make just the right amount of food and buy just the right amount of groceries, and everything will be calculated for you!
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