Simple. Healthy. Delicious. GO!

Asha0714 · August 2012

I have adopted a habit of pre-making all of my meals for the week. I have started a collection of yummy / delish meals, but a lot of them need a side dish. Well, I guess they don’t “neeeed” a side dish. Anyway, please share some of your favorite side dishes or meals that you have made. Keep in mind; I am NOT a fancy chef. I’m still new to the game, so take it easy on me

ElviraCross · August 2012

zucchini cakes: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/2012/07/zucchini-cakes.html

spanish rice: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/2012/07/spanish-rice.html

potato & onion hash: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/2012/07/potato-onion-hash.html

spanish quinoa: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/2012/06/spanish-quinoa.html

spicy grilled zucchini: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/2012/05/spicy-grilled-zucchini.html

salsa: http://allpatchedupquilts.blogspot.com/2012/05/best-salsa-ever.html

SouthernArt77 · August 2012

Our favorite simple side dishes:

*Salad
*Baby green beans (I buy frozen) sauteed in a tiny bit of olive oil with mince garlic, salt & pepper, and slivered almonds tossed in at the end
*Pinto beans or Great Northern Beans, preferably cooked from dry in the crock pot. Make a large pot at a time and freeze in smaller portions. Canned are good in a pinch too.
*Frozen steamer veggies (like Pictsweet, Green Giant, or Birdseye)
*Baked potato

SouthernArt77 · August 2012

For oriental meals:
*Edamame - We love the kind that is still in the shell & you can steam in the bag.

For grilled foods or Fish Tacos (a popular thing in our house):
*Black Bean Salad (Mix together 1 or 2 diced avocados, a can of black beans (drained & rinsed), a small can of whole sweet corn, minced garlic, minced fresh jalapenos, chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, and S&P to taste)
*Grilled Avocados (Half & peel avocado. Brush with mixture of fresh lime juice & olive oil. Salt & Pepper. Grill cut side down for a few minutes, then flip and fill cavity where pit was with diced tomatos & chiles (we use Rotel), and top with cheese. When heated through, remove from grill and top with sour cream & fresh cilantro.)

Lattegurl · August 2012

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impyimpyaj · August 2012

Fruit salad. Whatever fruits you like. Just put 'em all in a big bowl.

Green salad with homemade dressing.

Roasted veggies of any kind (just toss in olive oil with a little salt and pepper or seasonings of your choice, roast for a few minutes until tender)

jjj1988 · August 2012

bump!

pastryari · August 2012

I made this last night for lunch today. Stuffed into a sandwich thin whole wheat pita pocket w/ some lettuce & cheese. Sooo good!
Also is super fast to whip up.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/04/avocado-egg-salad.html

PaleoRDH · August 2012

I eat "Paleo" so don't do bread, rice, potatoes (except sweet potatoes) but one thing I do every wkend is buy a bag of those small sweet peppers and slice them, then slice up a large white or yellow onion, and sautee them in some coconut or olive oil until just soft. Add fresh cracked black pepper and that Mrs. Dash chipotle flavor spice. It's got a little kick to it and it goes with dang near everything, I just reheat it with whatever I'm having. In fact Im eating some of it right now, cold, on top of some spinach as a salad to go with my lunch. :-) Super easy, tasty and healthy!

Fairysoul · August 2012

Turkey avocado rollups by fairysoulcreations2, on Flickr

Penelope2Plyr · August 2012

Bump, want to try some of these when I am in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing.

newcs · August 2012

Baked brown rice (Alton Brown's recipe) and roasted veggies...they can go in the oven at the same time.

I also make big batches of things and portion it out for the week. Lately I've been on a pasta kick. I mix pasta with a jar of sauce and some cooked lean ground turkey, onions, garlic and spices (basil, pepper, etc). Add in some steamed broccoli or a side salad and it's a full balanced meal.

WarriorReady · August 2012

Great ideas!

I make baked sweet potatoes or brown rice. Veggies are a must at dinner even if it's just cutting up some raw carrots or peppers.

SRR15 · August 2012

My boyfriend and I love to add mashed cauliflower as a side dish. Tastes and looks similar to mashed potatoes but so much healthier! We buy frozen cauliflower, defrost it, and toss it in a blender with whatever you want. Milk, a little cheese, and salt and pepper give a ton of flavor by themselves!

sgmorgan312 · August 2012

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JPenny12 · August 2012

bumping for later

abbystensland · August 2012

A new favorite in our household:

http://greenlitebites.com/2010/06/28/roasted-grilled-cabbage/

And this one phenomenal...tastes so bad for you but isn't:

http://www.justaddasliceoflove.blogspot.com/2012/03/twice-baked-cauliflower.html

These are also great to try (and very easy, especially if you have a garden with tons of tomatoes like I do):

http://www.justaddasliceoflove.blogspot.com/2012/02/baked-parmesan-tomatoes.html

http://www.justaddasliceoflove.blogspot.com/2011/10/balsamic-parmesan-green-beans-with.html

Good luck!!

ModoVincere · August 2012

spinach salad with strawberrys and grilled chicken....maybe candied pecans sprinkled on it.

seniorfaye · August 2012

Bump for later. Would like to try some of these recipes...:-)

SouthernArt77 · August 2012

A new favorite in our household:

http://greenlitebites.com/2010/06/28/roasted-grilled-cabbage/

OOOH! Those look awesome. We love cabbage but have never tried it this way. I'm pinning for later. Thanks!

shelbyfrootcake · August 2012

Salad
Steamed, grilled or roasted veg
Ratatouille
Root veg mash
Lemon cous cous with olives

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