Help me pick a side for tonight? (a carb)

sizzle74
sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
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We are having baked chicken and a salad. I can't think of a side. We have had brown rice or quinoa every night this week (wheat spagetti last night). Any ideas? TIA!

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  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    P.S.....can go to Trader Joes at lunch to pick something up :)
  • fittoday14
    fittoday14 Posts: 128
    Sauteed Kale or Spinach with Mushrooms. No cream added.
  • ladynocturne
    ladynocturne Posts: 865 Member
    TJ's has a couple different types of risotto in the frozen section, Asparagus or Mushroom. It's a very interesting grain and has a creamy/luxuriousness to it. . Be warned, the asparagus one is VERY asparagusy, they actually add additional asparagus flavor to it.
  • GingerLolita
    GingerLolita Posts: 738 Member
    Maybe try whole wheat couscous? I love cooking it in chicken broth :)
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    I have been cooking our rice and quinoa in vegetable broth :) Yum!
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Buttered mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    sweet potato? just roast and mash, add salt/pepper and a dash of butter.
  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
    Buy some mini ciabatta buns and turn them into little garlic breads :) Or couscous, also delicious.
  • hei_ma_ma
    hei_ma_ma Posts: 61 Member
    Trader Joe's Harvest Grains Blend - Israeli couscous, orzo, garbanzo beans, and quinoa
  • aleiatheenchanted
    aleiatheenchanted Posts: 2
    Sauteed squash and zucchini!! with a little olive oil and garlic powder
  • Satiable
    Satiable Posts: 121
    Baked sweet potato slices (1/2 inch thick) with garlic and sage?
  • Soccer_Chick
    Soccer_Chick Posts: 204 Member
    I love the farro from Trader Joe's! It's in a little light blue bag near the pasta area. Farro is an ancient grain that is high in protein. Very healthy choice! Google it! You just boil it in water, so simple. Even my picky 12 year old son loves it!!
  • katylil
    katylil Posts: 223 Member
    sweet potato? just roast and mash, add salt/pepper and a dash of butter.

    this
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    I love the farro from Trader Joe's! It's in a little light blue bag near the pasta area. Farro is an ancient grain that is high in protein. Very healthy choice! Google it! You just boil it in water, so simple. Even my picky 12 year old son loves it!!

    Thank you ALL I am loving all of these ideas! I had run out and was stumped lately lol. I will go look this one up!
  • fatzant
    fatzant Posts: 40
    Cous cous
  • alasin1derland
    alasin1derland Posts: 575 Member
    Miniature potatoes. 4 is a serving. So tasty plain, they don't need any topping.
  • askeates
    askeates Posts: 1,490 Member
    I get the mini red potato's, cut them each into quarters and cook them in a little EVOO and garlic until they are tender. YUM!
  • Iknowsaur
    Iknowsaur Posts: 777 Member
    I think these guys about covered the grains.

    But check to see if they have their Jaipur Vegetables. It comes in a little box with a microwavable packet, for two. It's so yummy! 170 calories for half the bag, and I serve it with some brown rice. So cheap and easy and good. And vegetarian, for anyone who cares o:
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    Grilled avocado... or a baked sweet potato!
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
    Go to Trader Joe's and get a roll of Polenta. Cut it in slices (or cubes), saute in a bit of olive oil until brown and crispy, salt and pepper to taste. I use it all the time in lieu of pasta. Yummy!
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    sweet potato? just roast and mash, add salt/pepper and a dash of butter.

    This was my answer.

    Or green beans.
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    Love having these ideas! Looking at sweet potatoes for tonight :) You guys rock!
  • Cmejstrik
    Cmejstrik Posts: 25 Member
    Grilled avocado... or a baked sweet potato!

    How does one grill an avocado? I'm in love already!

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