Ribs and. . .?

mcqlove87
mcqlove87 Posts: 59
edited September 27 in Recipes
I have pork ribs in the crock pot today, but I'm looking for a healthy low cal/low fat option for side dishes, that could possible entice my 3-year-old. I'm salad-ed out, so something else would be great! Any suggestions???

Thanks!

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  • sdirbder
    sdirbder Posts: 159 Member
    Squash any kind. I like broccoli. Corn on the cob or off.
  • sharidiane
    sharidiane Posts: 212 Member
    Sweet potatoes go nicely with pork. I would peel and cube them, toss with olive oil and a little sea salt, garlic powder and rosemary. Pre steam in the microwave for about 7 minutes, then roast in a 400 oven for about 15-20 minutes. If you are short on time, the smaller the cubes are, the less time to cook.

    Ribs ... yum!
  • beccala18
    beccala18 Posts: 293 Member
    Mashed cauliflower - if that won't work do half potato and half cauliflower. It will taste similar to mashed potatoes but have a good veggie in there.
  • PeachyKeene
    PeachyKeene Posts: 1,645 Member
    1 cup Stewed squash with a teaspoon of canned cheese, Taste like mac and cheese
  • ChitownFoodie
    ChitownFoodie Posts: 1,562 Member
    Broccoli or green beans is usually what i have with pork ribs.
  • talysshade
    talysshade Posts: 273 Member
    I'd go with some cauliflower with low fat cheese on top, although of course you could also go without the cheese. Mashed potato sounds like a great option, too. I'm not a fan of mashing things up, not even for kids... but there's always the option of using applesauce. But i'd only use that scarcely, too.
  • running_mom
    running_mom Posts: 204 Member
    My 2 year old loves corn on the cob! We put the corn cob holder at the end so he can hold it. He goes crazy just two days ago he had 3 of them

    He also loves steam brocolli and cauliflower. Then I put a little spray butter on it.

    He also loves carrots and ranch dressing.

    I think he likes to eat what his older sister does.
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    steam in the bag peas :-) my fav
  • hooshtin
    hooshtin Posts: 7
    Fire up the grill and burn some squash/zucchini. Alternatively, I love regular beans, flavorful, loaded with complex carbs.
  • jenjenlv
    jenjenlv Posts: 42
    I love the grilled zucchini idea! or steamed cauliflower and broccoli, my kids eat all these with some ranch and they love it
  • PrincessBTits
    PrincessBTits Posts: 198
    quinoa
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