Tasty side dishes?

Maerce
Maerce Posts: 9 Member
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In my family we just have rice or mashed/baked potatoes, next to whatever protein I've cooked that day (usually chicken) but I'm thinking I should try something a little bit healthier. Any suggestions?

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  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    red beets, steamed in the microwave.

    crazier side are the beet greens sauteed with onions and garlic in EEVO

    great side which are very healthy...
  • PhattiPhat
    PhattiPhat Posts: 349 Member
    Sautee some onions in olive oil then throw in some chopped winter squash, zucchini, and a bit of corn niblets for sweetness. Goes great with any meat.
  • LishieFruit89
    LishieFruit89 Posts: 1,956 Member
    Any veggie (pretty much) roasted with olive oil and some garlic or other herb/spice mixture.

    Sweet potatoes with coconut oil.

    Homemade risotto

    Quinoa salads
    Buckwheat


    Checkout skinnytaste.com and emilybites.com for some great healthy side dishes (Gina's (skinnytaste) asparagus risotto is yummy and it's not that scary). Canyoustayfordinner.com has a bunch - Andie lost 135lbs.

    The Mrs from successalongtheweigh posts recipes sometimes, she's lost over 200lbs.
    Graciouspantry,com has clean eating sides.
    Ibreatheimhungry.com has low carb & gluten free recipes
    Glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com for the gluten free folk
    poorgirleatswell.com - healthy eats on the cheap
  • Agate69
    Agate69 Posts: 349 Member
    Served 2x this weekend,
    Finely shredded red cabbage, add sliced sugar snap peas in pods, dressing made from vinegar, Splenda or sugar and a little oil. Mix and marinate 2-24 hrs. Had with both chicken and fish and left overs on a burger. Spectacular colors

    Other side dish was 3 bean salad, made with cooked green and yellow and kidney beans. A little oil and balsamic vinegar to dress them up. Talk about colors!
  • sarahsedai
    sarahsedai Posts: 273 Member
    Served 2x this weekend,
    Finely shredded red cabbage sliced 1/4 in sugar snap peas in pods, dressing vinegar, Splenda or sugar and a little oil. Mix and marinate 2-24 hrs. Had with both chicken and fish and left overs on a burger. Spectacular colors

    yummm
  • MyJourney1960
    MyJourney1960 Posts: 1,133 Member
    1. Mushrooms, grilled , sauteed or stew ( I love http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/01/mushroom-bourguignon/ )
    2. Grilled veggies, brushed with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs and kosher salt ( peppers, zucchini, red onion etc)
    3. Green beans, cooked with tomatoes
  • Maerce
    Maerce Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks for all the great ideas, they sound delicious, especially that cabbage salad :)
  • shana0402
    shana0402 Posts: 2 Member
    they've got a lot of cool steamable veggies and stir frys in frozen dept.
    I also love to do fresh veggies with lite ranch dip. you gotta keet things fun. all sorts of salads with neat toppings like strawberries and nuts keep you on the right path!
  • pocketmole
    pocketmole Posts: 614 Member
    roasted veggies are really easy to make and taste awesome. some combinations i like:

    roasted potato medallions with rosemary
    roasted broccoli with nuts and feta
    roasted squash and zucchini blend
    roasted spaghetti squash scraped out and mixed with garlic, salt, black pepper, and parmesan
    roasted potatoes, turnips, and carrots
    roasted cauliflower with garlic
  • FITIsTheNewPINK
    FITIsTheNewPINK Posts: 43
    These aren't SUPER healthy, however they are the regulars in my household and might give you some ideas:
    Baked Sweet Potatoes
    Fresh Sweet Corn
    Roasted Zucchini/Carrots
    Sautéed Bell Peppers/Onions
    Boiled Young Potatoes

    Also I absolutely LOVE frozen bags of mixed veggies (for example, cauliflower, broccoli and sliced carrots) as they are just ready to be boiled and enjoyed. Great for busy weeknights! Plus, they're just around $1 a bag.

    Hope I helped!
  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
    bump
  • 76hellokitty
    76hellokitty Posts: 9
    Black Beans! We cook ours in the crock pot. Water, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, onion powder (or small onion), garlic powder all in there with the beans and in 6 hrs we have a 77 calorie side dish!, If you have the calories some light sour cream and pico de gallo on top make this even more delicious. We also do pinto beans.
  • 76hellokitty
    76hellokitty Posts: 9
    Also zucchini 'fires'. I slice the zucchini in the shape of fries, dredge in milk, and coat in a mixture of Parmesan and seasonings. Spray pan with a little Pam and bake at 350 for about 15 minutes, flip and cook for about 15 more minutes. Dip in a little ranch. I add a little hot sauce to the ranch for a kick!
  • _andreamarie
    _andreamarie Posts: 48 Member
    Lots of times I'll make frozen vegetables with something extra in them. Like fire roasted corn, or potatoes with a little low fat cheese melted on top
  • boolz
    boolz Posts: 61 Member
    Cauliflower fritters: steam cauliflower, chop, blend and mx with an egg, some cottage cheese, some onion, a tablespoon or two f bread crumbs. Chill, then form into patties. Spray oil and het in a non- stick pan. Fry on both sides. This tastes decadent but s actually quite healthy.

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