But make it at home, and this dish is brilliant! The beans are bright green and perfectly tender, sautéed in butter with garlic and toasted almonds and finished with a little lemon zest. After one bite, we were singing its praises: then finished off the entire platter. It quickly jumped to the top of my favorite green bean dishes (like this salad and this simple side).
Our Top 5 Christmas Side Dishes These scalloped potatoes are one of our most popular Christmas side dishes! Baked in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese, they're rich, flavorful, and comforting. The best Christmas side dishes don't have to be complicated! These honey-roasted carrots become beautifully caramelized in just 15 minutes in the oven. I make this zesty salad for my family's Christmas dinner every year. It adds a bright, refreshing pop of flavor to the table.
These simple recipes for turkey, side dishes and more call for five ingredients or fewer (not including salt and pepper), so you can get dinner on the table and get to the best part: eating. For more easy five-ingredient recipes, visit our collection. This three-ingredient, one-pan side dish from Sheela Prakash adds a little color and freshness to the table. Plenty of ground black pepper adds heat, while Parmesan lends umami. Recipe: Cacio e Pepe Green Beans