20 Sides for Pork Tenderloin That Are (Almost) as Exciting as the Main Event

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:keto-friendly, crowd-pleaser, sheet pan recipe

Aleppo pepper-spiked cauliflower and tangy ranch combine in this flavorfulvegetariandish. The end result is a refreshing departure from the heaviness of standard pork sides.

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, <500 calories

You can’t go wrong with a sweet and salty combination of roasted beets and potatoes, but this recipe scores extra points for presentation, so you’re guaranteed to wow your dinner guests (assuming you aren’t too afraid of a mandoline, that is).

• Time Commitment:1 hour
• Why We Love It:kid-friendly, make-ahead, crowd-pleaser

Pork and applesauce is a classic combo. Skip the Mott’s and make your own cinnamon-spiked sauce for a fun, edible DIY and a difference you can taste.

• Time Commitment:1 hour 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy, <500 calories

The Swedish Hasselback potato technique reaches new heights when applied to a seasonal butternut squash. Dress it up however you see fit, but we suggest lots of butter and fresh, heady herbs like rosemary, thyme and sage.

• Time Commitment:1 hour 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, high protein, kid-friendly

News to no one: Cauliflower and cheese get along famously. Toss some of the former into yourmac n’ cheesefor an oh-so comforting and indulgent side for pork tenderloin that still delivers a serving of veggies.

• Time Commitment:1 hour 15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<500 calories, high protein, special occasion-worthy

These meaty portobello mushrooms stuffed with creamy and toothsome barley意大利调味饭score extra points for presentation and boast an umami flavor profile that harmonizes beautifully with pork, to boot.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:<500 calories, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

Not your grandmother’s latkes, to be sure, but we promise they’re an exceptionally tasty way to sneak in one of the season’s most nutritious vegetables. Bonus: They play nicely with applesauce, too.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <500 calories, keto-friendly

这颓废的布鲁塞尔sprouts recipe relies on a rich and creamy cheese sauce to turn a snoozy roasted vegetable side into a comfort food slam dunk.

• Time Commitment:8 hour 35 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, high protein

Strata—a close relative of Thanksgiving stuffing—is a delightful combination of bread, eggs, cheese and various mix-ins. Our kale and leek version is a perfect match for pork tenderloin, especially if you serve the latter with a little pan sauce and use the strata to sop it all up.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegan, <500 calories, low carbs

This ginger and cayenne-spiked creamed spinach recipe uses coconut milk instead of heavy cream for a healthier dish that tastes every bit as indulgent.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <500 calories, no bake

Choose your pork seasoning ormarinadeto match the flavors of this grilled corn—coriander, lime, paprika—and you will be rewarded with the bestandeasiest summer dinner of all time.

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegan

Quickly sauteing broccoli instead of roasting it is a faster way to get fork-tender broccoli. Add generous amounts of garlic and red chili flake to the mix and you have a healthy and flavorful side dish that’s 100 percent fuss-free.

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<500 calories, <10 ingredients, <30 minutes

This beautiful medley of summer vegetables features blistered green beans—our favorite way to prepare them if you want to preserve their bright green color and snappy texture. Psst: The walnuts add a lovely earthy flavor and pleasant crunch to the salad, but almonds will work just fine if that’s what you have on hand.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, one pot recipe

Little explanation needed here—just cue theGreasesoundtrack because creamy, make-ahead mashed potatoes and pork tenderloin go together like…(you get the idea.)

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, sheet pan recipe, vegan

带来一个流行的颜色和pl的味道ate with this easy side featuring crisp, steamed veggies, simply dressed with a combination of orange and fresh thyme. The end result is aromatic, elegant and easy on the eyes.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, <500 calories

You can never have too much pork on your plate, which is why we strongly suggest making your sprouts a little snazzier with a generous sprinkling of crispy pancetta.

• Time Commitment:40 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, sheet pan recipe

These sweet potato fries get good and crispy in the oven without all the grease, though this recipe is an excellent candidate for anair-fryer, too.

• Time Commitment:1 hour 5 minutes
• Why We Love It:make-ahead, <10 ingredients, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy

The swoon-worthy presentation of these deeply caramelized, melt-in-your-mouth onions is enough to qualify them as a standalone side.

• Time Commitment:1 hour 10 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <500 calories, <10 ingredients

This classic French dish is a decidedly sophisticated and oh-so cheesy upgrade to the standard mash. The secret to success? Use a mandoline to ensure thin and uniform slices.

• Time Commitment:1 hour 20 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, <500 calories

Lean into Southern comfort (and leave no taste bud behind) with a boldly flavored cornbread featuring the formidable spice of fresh fresno chiles, offset by a healthy drizzle ofhoney.