Easy, Speedy, Meal-Finishing Side Dishes That Aren't Rice

Instead of making the same old leafy greens with vinaigrette, take an additional five minutes to boil a few handfuls of green beans. You can pour that same dressing over the beans; since they'll be warm, they'll soak it up even better than romaine leaves would. If you've got some goat or feta cheese, crumble and sprinkle it over the beans just before serving to add tang.

Get the recipe: Green Beans with Goat Cheese and Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette