12 Easter Dinner Sides That Pair Perfectly with Your Main Course Without All Those Carbs

Easter is already a carb-heavy and sugar-filled holiday, what with all the candy, chocolate and all. But your Easter dinner doesn’t have to be. I’ve rounded up a dozen Easter dinner sides that will pair perfectly with whatever your main course is, are delicious in their own right and won’t provide any unnecessary carbs.

A white bowl of hummus topped with roasted Brussels sprouts, cherries, and nuts. It sits on a wooden surface with a green cloth. — Mashed Cauliflower with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Cherries and Pistachios. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Creamed Spinach Using Cream Cheese

A bowl of creamy spinach salad with visible pieces of diced onion, placed on a striped cloth. A metal spoon and fresh spinach leaves are nearby. — Creamed Spinach Using Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Canva Pro.

We first made Creamed Spinach Using Cream Cheese when we made a stuffed pork chops recipe — a great low-carb main dish for Easter, by the way. This recipe shows you how you can transform this leafy green into a creamy, delicious side dish.
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Air Fryer Broccoli

You probably know that you can cook traditional sides in the air fryer, such as French fries. However, if you want to offer something with fewer carbs this year at Easter, try Air Fryer Broccoli. You may never steam broccoli on the stovetop or in the microwave again.
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Mashed Cauliflower with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Cherries and Pistachios

A bowl of mashed cauliflower topped with roasted Brussels sprouts, cherries, and chopped pistachios. — Mashed Cauliflower with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Cherries and Pistachios. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Mashed potatoes are a beloved side dish, but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up and try something new, especially if you’re trying to eat fewer carbs. That’s where this recipe for Mashed Cauliflower with Crispy Brussels Sprouts Cherries and Pistachios comes in for this year’s Easter dinner.
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Air Fryer Asparagus

Asparagus spears arranged in an air fryer basket with a striped cloth, sliced lemons, and salt and pepper shakers nearby on a white surface. — Air Fryer Asparagus. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Asparagus is a finicky vegetable, in my opinion. Overcook it and you’ve got a limp, tasteless spear. Under cook it and it is bitter. But when you make Air Fryer Asparagus to serve with Easter dinner, you’re going to get the most perfect version of this side ever.
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Air Fryer Mushrooms with Garlic

Air fried mushrooms on a plate. — Air Fryer Mushrooms with Garlic. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Holiday tables often feature sauteed mushrooms with roasted meat dishes. But as much as you may love them cooked that way, this recipe for Air Fryer Mushrooms with Garlic may convince you that your Easter table deserves better.
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Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash with shrimp, garnished with parsley on a plate, with a fork holding a portion. — Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash is a delicious side that combines the nutty and slightly sweet flavor of squash with the savory shrimp. If you normally would serve squash as an Easter side, this recipe gives you a new and zesty option.
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Low Carb Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup

Two bowls of creamy instant pot asparagus soup garnished with cream and asparagus tips rest on a wooden board. A blue patterned cloth adds a touch of charm in the background. — Low Carb Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Low Carb Instant Pot Creamy Asparagus Soup is a delicious comforting soup that you can enjoy as a first course or as a side with your Easter dinner. Best of all, because it cooks in your electric pressure cooker, it is completely hands off.
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Chayote Squash Gratin

A baked gratin dish with a golden, bubbly top sits in a round pan. The pan is placed on a countertop, partially covered by a checkered cloth. — Chayote Squash Gratin. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

I love this recipe for Chayote Squash Gratin because it gives you a low-carb alternative to scalloped potatoes yet can still satisfy your rich potato side dish cravings.
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Parmesan Cabbage Steaks

Two roasted cabbage steaks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, seasoned and browned on the edges. — Parmesan Cabbage Steaks. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Everyone is raving about cabbage steaks and these Parmesan Cabbage Steaks are truly delicious. You can serve this as an Easter side or a vegetarian option for the main course for the non-meat eaters at your Easter table.
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Sugar-Free Carolina Coleslaw

A plate of sugar-free coleslaw featuring cabbage, carrots, and red onions, with a lettuce and avocado garnish in the background. — Sugar-Free Carolina Coleslaw. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

You might be used to coleslaw filled with mayo but this Sugar-Free Carolina Coleslaw recipe is light, sweet and tangy. It features beautiful crisp cabbage and colorful carrots, perfect for Easter dinner pairings.
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Air Fryer Glazed Carrots

Diced and whole carrots in an air fryer basket on a wooden surface. — Air Fryer Glazed Carrots. Photo credit: Pink When.

Are you craving a side dish that’s both satisfying and sweet? These Air Fryer Glazed Carrots have just the right amount of brown sugar, butter and honey to turn this simple vegetable into a gourmet dish worthy of Easter dinner without causing a carb crash.
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Cauliflower Cheese Casserole

Baked cauliflower casserole topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon bits, and chopped chives in an oval dish on a striped surface. — Cauliflower Cheese Casserole. Photo credit: On and Off Keto.

Cauliflower Cheese Casserole is a creamy, cheese-filled dish that replaces potato-based sides at holiday meals such as Easter dinner. Everyone will swear they’re eating mashed potatoes. It’s up to you whether or not to tell folks it is a low-carb side dish.
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