Need Side Dish Ideas!

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AshDHart
AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
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I'm going to try this Chicken Rollatini with Prosciutto and Cheese tonight. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/04/chicken-rollatini-with-prosciutto-and.html

I'm just going to replace the prosciutto with ham. Any suggestions for side dishes? The family is getting tired of the same old vegetables.

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  • AZKristi
    AZKristi Posts: 1,801 Member
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    Asparagus is in season right now, delish! Saute in olive oil with garlic and top with grated parmesan.
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
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    Love asparagus! We have that about once a week. That would be a good one if I can't come up with something different.
  • Rikki444
    Rikki444 Posts: 326 Member
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    Asparagus is in season right now, delish! Saute in olive oil with garlic and top with grated parmesan.

    I vote asparagus, too.
  • LATeagno
    LATeagno Posts: 620 Member
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    Sauteed brussels sprouts are fantastic with a little butter and lots of spice! Or spaghetti squash with olive oil, garlic and basil. Yum!
  • rbryntes
    rbryntes Posts: 710 Member
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    any veggie you want?
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
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    any veggie you want?

    We do asparagus, carrots, red peppers, green beans, and corn a lot so anything different is good. I like mixes better than just single dishes of veggies.
  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
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    Roasted cauliflower is sooo good! :)
  • sunrise611
    sunrise611 Posts: 1,850 Member
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    I have some delicious side dish ideas from a cookbook that I want to try. Ingredients can be found at Trader Joe's if you have one near you.

    1. Mediterranean Lentil Salad

    1 (17.6-ox.) pkg refrig. Steamed Lentils (about 2.5 c.)
    1 1/5 c. chopped tomato (cocktail tomatoes or baby Romas would be good)
    1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
    1 Tbsp fresh mint (optional)
    1 Tbsp lemon juice
    2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

    Combine lentils, tomatoes, parsley and mint.

    Use a fork to whisk lemon juice and olive oil together. Pour dressing over the salad, giving a quick toss to combine.

    Prep time: 5 min.
    Serves: 4-6

    2. Persian Green Bean Rice

    2 c. basmati rice
    1 tsp salt
    2 Tbsp butter
    2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 lb (3 c.) green beans, washed and cut to 1/2-1-inch lengths
    1 clove garlic, crushed, or 1 cube frozen Crushed Garlic
    1 (14.5-ox) can Fire Roasted Whole Tomatoes, diced, half drained, or plain canned diced tomatoes are also okay, half drained
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp Spanish Saffron

    Place saffron in a small cup; add 1 Tbsp hot water and stir. Set aside.

    Rinse rice in water and drain. Place rice in a large pot and fill with at least 8 c. water and 1 tsp salt. Turn the heat on and once boiling, boil for 4 min. Rice should be tender to the bite but won't be fully cooked. Drain in a colander.

    While rice is cooking, add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet and add green beans, garlic, diced tomatoes and cinnamon. Stir lightly until combined. Cover and cook for 10 min.

    Put 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp olive oil in the pot you used for the rice, and place it on medium heat. When the butter is melted, put 1/5 of the rice on the bottom, the 1/3 of the green bean mixture. Continue alternating layers, forming a mound shape. Pour saffron water over the top and dot with remaining butter. Cover pout. reduce heat to low, and steam for 45 minutes.

    Prep and cooking time: 15 min.
    Hands-off cooking time: 45 min.
    Serves: 6
  • havalinaaa
    havalinaaa Posts: 333 Member
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    My best friend's mom makes something her family calls 'squish', it's yellow squash cut in half with the seeds scooped out filled with spinach (frozen chopped, brought to room temp), cheese - usually cream cheese but I've made it with ricotta and goat cheese - and bread crumbs. The bread crumbs aren't essential, and I often just sprinkle them on top instead of putting them in the mix. Bake that til it's all warm and enjoy!
  • sunrise611
    sunrise611 Posts: 1,850 Member
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    My best friend's mom makes something her family calls 'squish', it's yellow squash cut in half with the seeds scooped out filled with spinach (frozen chopped, brought to room temp), cheese - usually cream cheese but I've made it with ricotta and goat cheese - and bread crumbs. The bread crumbs aren't essential, and I often just sprinkle them on top instead of putting them in the mix. Bake that til it's all warm and enjoy!

    Ooh, that sounds good!
  • Jennyisbusy
    Jennyisbusy Posts: 1,294 Member
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    I am so in love with Green Giant Steamers - Farmers choice healthy colors with cauliflower, carrots, snap peas, and cranberries and buttery stuff. It is sooo good that my kids fight for who gets more.

    Sweet Potatoes are always a win in my book.

    That squish stuff sounds awesome though.^^
  • princesstweeble
    princesstweeble Posts: 7 Member
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    That squish sounds REALLY good!!!
  • AshDHart
    AshDHart Posts: 818 Member
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    Some really good ideas here! That squish sounds really delish!
  • Amber82479
    Amber82479 Posts: 629 Member
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    Asparagus is in season right now, delish! Saute in olive oil with garlic and top with grated parmesan.

    THIS!
  • KaitieBug
    KaitieBug Posts: 559 Member
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    mashed cauliflower is a new love for me :)
  • klewis81
    klewis81 Posts: 122
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    Root vegetables: take turnips, carrots, onions, potatoes (sweet or regular) and roast them for 30-45 minutes in the oven at 375. Sometimes I do this with squash and cucumber diced thinly. Add some no sodium seasoning and a dab of olive oil before you bake.

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