Hot temps call for chill sides. Not necessarily “chill,” as in temperature, but most certainly  “chill” as in effort required! Puns aside, keeping the heat out of the kitchen is definitely the way to go. With that in mind, I am sharing six of my go-to simple summer sides, made with fresh seasonal ingredients, great for easy suppers at home and casual entertaining.

My entire health journey has revolved and evolved with side dishes not on the side, but at the forefront. I moved from having at least one carb at every meal to at least two non-starchy fruits or vegetables at every meal, breakfast included. I am a side dish fanatic.

The following recipes are my summer go-to sides: Tomato Ginger Green Beans,  Air Fryer Greek Feta Fries, Creamed Corn Stuffed Tomatoes, Baked Zucchini Chips, Peach and Tomato Gazpacho, and Small Bake Almond Crusted Baked Peaches. (Yes, dessert gets a free pass and can role play any course.) I am certain you will love them, too. 

Need even more simple summer side dishes? Keep reading to find out what I’ve got “on the side” with All Recipes magazine!