Frozen boiled pinto beans are simple, hearty, and comforting. They have 162 calories per serving, with 0.5g fat and 30.9g carbs. They also provide 9.3g protein and 5.4g fiber, so they’re filling and satisfying. With 0g sugar, they’re a savory choice that works well in many meals. A little salt brings out their mild, earthy…

Cooked navy bean sprouts have a simple, hearty taste and a soft texture. A serving provides 78 calories, with 0.8g fat, 15g carbs, and 7.1g protein. They’re lightly salted and easy to enjoy on their own or as a side. Since they have 0g sugar, they aren’t sweet. With 0g fiber, they’re not especially filling,…

Mung beans, sprouted, cooked, boiled, drained, and lightly salted are a simple, comforting food. One serving has 19 calories, with 0.1g fat, 3.6g carbs, and 2g protein. They also provide 0.8g fiber and 2.8g sugar per serving. The sugar is not especially high, so they’re not notably sweet. This makes them a light, nourishing choice…

Lima beans, cooked and drained with a little salt, are a simple, comforting side. One serving has 103 calories, 0.3g fat, 19.3g carbs, and 6.1g protein. They also provide 5.3g fiber, which makes them filling, plus 1.3g sugar. The flavor is mild and earthy, with a soft, tender texture. These fordhook lima beans work well…

Bamboo shoots cooked, boiled, and drained with salt are very light and simple. One serving has just 11 calories, with 0.2g fat and 1.5g carbs. They also provide 1.5g protein and 1g fiber per serving. That bit of fiber helps make them feel filling without adding many calories. With 0g sugar, they stay pleasantly savory…

Balsam-pear, or bitter gourd, has a bold, earthy taste that softens a bit when boiled and drained with salt. It makes a simple, savory side dish. Each serving has 19 calories, with just 0.2g fat, 4.3g carbs, and 0.8g protein. It’s very light and easy to fit into a meal. With 2g fiber, it’s a…

Balsam-pear leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, and lightly salted, make a simple, earthy side dish with a mild bitter edge and a tender texture. Each serving has 32 calories, 0.2g fat, 6.2g carbs, and 3.6g protein. It also provides 1.9g fiber and 1g sugar. The fiber is modest, so it adds a little fullness without…

Frozen cooked asparagus, boiled and drained with a little salt, is a light side dish with just 18 calories per serving. It has 0.4g fat and 1.9g carbs, so it fits easily into a balanced meal. It also provides 3g protein and 1.6g fiber per serving. That fiber makes it feel a bit filling, even…

Cooked, boiled arrowhead with salt is a simple, mild-tasting side dish. It has 78 calories per serving, with 0.1g fat and 16.1g carbs. It also provides 4.5g protein, which is a nice boost for such a light food. With 0g fiber and 0g sugar, it stays plain rather than sweet or especially filling. The salted…

Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, are a light and simple side dish. One serving has 21 calories, with just 0.2g fat and 4.1g carbs. They also provide 2.1g protein per serving, which adds a little nutritional value without many calories. With 0g fiber and 0g sugar, they’re not especially filling or sweet. The…