I need help choosing a side dish....please

mamagooskie
mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I'm making a vegetarian meatloaf tonight and the recipe is small and will only make 1 slice for each of my family and I can't see it being overly filling? Is there a side dish that generally goes with or can go with meatloaf?

I was thinking just a side salad or something.....but I wanted to see if any of you had some suggestions.

THANKS!

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  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    steamed brocolli and carrots?

    crispy salad?

    beans?

    :flowerforyou:
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Gotta have mashed potatoes with meat loaf :)
  • Shawna35
    Shawna35 Posts: 65
    How about baked potatoes? That way you can keep it healthy with limited toppings and guests can pile on the sour cream and butter. :sad: And don't forget the salad.
  • AmyW4225
    AmyW4225 Posts: 302 Member
    Gotta have mashed potatoes with meat loaf :)

    You stole my idea, AGAIN!! LOL
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    my mom always served meatloaf with scalloped potatoes since there was no gravy for mashed. I don't think scalloped potatoes are going to win any healthy-eating awards, though. I like green beans as a thought. I have not tried the mashed cauliflour that is in the south beach diet book, but some people think it is a good substitute.
  • goodgollymrsholly
    goodgollymrsholly Posts: 24
    How about corn on the cob ?
  • jrich1
    jrich1 Posts: 2,408 Member
    Gotta have mashed potatoes with meat loaf :)

    You stole my idea, AGAIN!! LOL

    We really need to stop meeting like this Amy :flowerforyou:
  • jaded_rose
    jaded_rose Posts: 298 Member
    I like mashed cauliflower myself. Try adding garlic and tyme to it with a little butter and pepper. No one will know the difference between it and mashed potatoes. I believe that it's healthier too. or google side dishes, there's one out their for orange glazed carrots that's healthy for you too.
  • ashlee954
    ashlee954 Posts: 1,112 Member
    Gotta have mashed potatoes with meat loaf :)

    YEP!!!! Maybe use red potatoes? YUUUUUUUUUUMMMMY!
  • inskydiamonds
    inskydiamonds Posts: 2,519 Member
    Recently I made a cauliflower and mashed potato.. mash. It was good.

    1/2 head cauliflower, broken into florets
    1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
    1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
    Salt
    1/2-3/4 cup low-fat milk
    Pepper
    1 tbsp butter
    2 green onions, chopped


    2. For the cauliflower mashed potatoes, place the cauliflower in a pot of boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a food processor, add buttermilk, and 1/4 cup of the milk and puree until very smooth. Meanwhile place potatoes in the same pot. Add cold salted water to cover the potatoes by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return to saucepan. Over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes to dry. Mash with a potato masher. Add the cauliflower puree, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir to blend and heat over medium-low heat adding more milk until you get the creamy consistency you want. Stir in the butter and the green onions. Cover and set aside to keep warm.
  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    Steamed veggies. :D
  • funkyspunky871
    funkyspunky871 Posts: 1,675 Member
    I vote mashed potatoes. Just use light butter and skim milk. Oh, or corn! Either goes well with meatloaf. Although... Both seem to be pretty high calorie -- you might want to go for some steamed veggies or the side salad instead.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    Thank you all for your suggestions......I phoned hubby with your suggestions and he decided that potatoes are the winner (he doesn't care if they are baked or mashed or roasted) but that's what he's having.

    I'm having a salad.
  • amysj303
    amysj303 Posts: 5,086 Member
    let us know if vegetarian meatloaf is any good and share the recipe if it is!
  • melodyg
    melodyg Posts: 1,423 Member
    Mmmm... mashed potatoes, definitely!

    Cauliflower/potato mash is good too. Kraft recipe: http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy-smashed-potatoes-94480.aspx
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