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Side Dishes

Healthy Light Side Dishes featuring whole ingredients

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe

June 13, 2018 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Cilantro Lime Rice - copycat Chipotle rice; serve with beans, carnitas

Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is a versatile whole grain side dish. Enjoy it with beans, with chili ladled on top, chicken carnitas, in burritos, or stirred into black bean soup. My boys love Chipotle Mexican Grill. It’s a restaurant chain that serves semi-fast Mexican food made largely with sustainable ingredients. They try to source antibiotic…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Meal Planning, meal prep, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: brown rice, Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice, Chipotle Mexican Grill, copycat recipe, side dish, whole grain

Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad Recipe

June 6, 2018 by Jeanette 76 Comments

Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

This Mexican Corn Quinoa Salad is a festive warm weather salad, perfect for a crowd. I love fresh corn, and although I enjoy it on the cob, I find it makes a great side dish when used in salads. I think warm weather is finally here to stay, so I have been trying to take…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, gluten-free, healthy choices, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: corn, quinoa, salad

Quinoa Kale Tomato Corn Salad Recipe {Video}

May 28, 2018 by Jeanette 54 Comments

Kale Quinoa Tomato Corn Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Quinoa Kale Tomato Corn Salad is light, healthy, and delicious. I love salads that can be enjoyed as main course salads when I’m looking for a satisfying, but light lunch or dinner. Quinoa is a versatile grain (it’s actually a seed) that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be eaten in…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, Easter, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: corn, kale, quinoa, salad, tomato

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

May 16, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Fresh Tomato Mozzarella Pesto Pasta Salad is easy to make, healthy and perfect for barbecues and picnics. I love casual entertaining, especially when fresh local produce is in season. Our local farmer’s market has expanded over the years, and fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella are readily available. There’s also a stand that sells excellent fresh…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Dinner, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, main courses, Pasta and Noodles, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: buffalo mozzarella, entertaining, fresh tomatoes, pasta salad, pesto, summer pasta recipe, vegetarian

Chipotle Black Bean Tomato Corn Avocado Salad

May 14, 2018 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Chipotle Black Bean Corn Tomato Avocado Salad - this can be eaten as a dip or a salad - perfect for summer barbecues and picnics!

This Chipotle Black Bean Tomato Corn Avocado Salad can be enjoyed as a dip or salad. It’s perfect for entertaining during warmer months. We’re hosting a celebration in a few weeks, and this salad is going to be on the menu. It’s great for a crowd, and fits right in during grilling season. This post is…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: summer salad

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto Recipe

May 7, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto - a delicious and easy way to dress up asparagus this summer

Grilled Asparagus with Mint Feta Pesto is a delicious way to dress up fresh asparagus. The pesto is bright and vibrant from the mint, and salty and tangy from the feta and Parmesan cheese. I’m a lover of condiments. If you could only see all the little jars of sauces and bottles of hot sauces…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, Easter, gluten-free, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, condiment, feta cheese, grilling, mint, pesto, sauce

Bacon Cauliflower Garlic Fried Rice Recipe {Low Carb}

April 25, 2018 by Jeanette 10 Comments

Bacon Cauliflower Garlic Fried Rice - This is a low-carb, healthy and delicious version of Filipino garlic fried rice

Bacon Cauliflower Garlic Fried Rice is delicious served with a tangy Asian tomato ginger salad and fried egg for a healthy, low-carb breakfast. One of my best friends growing up was Filipino and I fondly remember the garlic fried rice her mom made for breakfast. I prefer savory breakfasts over sweet, so this bacon cauliflower garlic fried…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb, side dishes Tagged With: breakfast fried rice, cauliflower, cauliflower fried rice, gluten-free, low carb

Poblano Ranch Sauce Recipe

April 11, 2018 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Poblano Ranch Sauce - roasted poblano pepper adds a little heat to this fresh ranch dip/dressing made with parsley, chives and dill

Poblano Ranch Sauce gets a little heat from roasted poblano pepper. Fresh parsley, chives and dill add fresh flavor to this sauce which can be used as a spread, dip or dressing. I’ve been obsessed with tacos lately, including all the different sauces that Torchy’s Tacos in Texas serves with its tacos. Tacos are one…

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Filed Under: appetizers, gluten-free, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: condiment, dip, dressing, poblano pepper, sauce, Torchys Tacos

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)

February 28, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are healthy, delicious and easy to make in an Instant Pot. Just 4 minutes cooking time.

Cauliflower Garlic Mashed Potatoes are a healthy, delicious and easy side dish to make, especially in an Instant Pot. I’ve been making cauliflower mashed potatoes for the past five years, and still love them. Recently, I made them in an Instant Pot and it took just 4 minutes to cook the potatoes and cauliflower together….

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Filed Under: Easter, gluten-free, healthy choices, Instant Pot, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetarian Tagged With: beginning recipe for cauliflower eaters, how to get kids to eat cauliflower, Instant Pot, mashed cauliflower

Jujube Date Jam Recipe (Instant Pot)

February 11, 2018 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Jujube Date Jam - made from dried jujube dates, this jam has a deep rich flavor - used in Chinese New Year sticky rice cake

Jujube Date Jam is made with dried jujube dates, which have a rich, caramel like flavor. As a kid, I fondly remember knocking down the ripe, speckled dates off the jujube date tree my dad planted in our front yard. We had a really long stick reserved just for this purpose. Fresh jujube dates are…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chinese New Year, dairy-free, gluten-free, Instant Pot, side dishes Tagged With: Auntie Florence, jujube date jam, jujube date puree, jujube date sticky rice cake, jujube dates

100+ Gluten Free Holiday Side Dish Recipes

November 16, 2017 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Gluten Free Holiday Side Dish Recipes

You’ll want to refer to this collection of Gluten Free Holiday Side Dish Recipes for all your holiday entertaining. Holiday entertaining can be tricky when you have guests with special dietary needs. Plan on serving an assortment of side dishes at your holiday meal, including a variety of colorful dishes featuring different vegetables, some mashed,…

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Filed Under: Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: christmas, gluten free Christmas, gluten free holiday menu planning, gluten-free side dishes, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving, thanksgiving

Grilled Papaya Pineapple Salsa Recipe

August 2, 2017 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Grilled Papaya Pineapple Salsa - grilling fruit concentrates the sugar and flavor - serve this sweet salsa over grilled fish or chicken

Grilled Papaya Pineapple Salsa is the perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish, or can be enjoyed as a dip all summer long. Tropical fruits are my favorite. I could eat them all year round. During the summertime, grilling is the most convenient way to cook, and a great time to get a little creative….

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, dips and sauces, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: papaya, pineapple, salsa, tropical fruit

Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles Recipe

July 26, 2017 by Jeanette 54 Comments

Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles - spicy and a little sour, these pickles are easy to make - I leave them out on the counter to ferment for one day, then refrigerate them

These Spicy Korean Cucumber Kimchi Refrigerator Pickles are a delicious way to enjoy fresh kirby cucumbers this summer. Each summer, I look forward to our local farmer’s market. Kirby cucumbers are one of the items I pick up when I see them. Farm fresh kirby cucumbers are firm, crunchy and make amazing kimchi pickles. I’ve…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Asian, kimchee, kimchi, kirby cucumbers, Korean, refrigerator pickles

Pico de Gallo: Basic Knife Skills

July 17, 2017 by Kyle Chen 6 Comments

Kyle Pico de Gallo - simple, fresh salsa

Pico de Gallo is a delicious, healthy and easy to prepare condiment that compliments almost any meal. Learn about basic knife skills and practice by making this simple pico de gallo. Delicious served with black beans, refried beans, grilled fish and grilled chicken. This is part 4 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This…

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Filed Under: College Cooking, College Meals, How To, Recipes, side dishes, snacks Tagged With: basic knife skills, chopping, college cooking crash course, cook's knife, dicing, mincing, paring knife, serrated knife, slicing, wusthof

Shabbat Dinner: Hummus, Pita Bread and Schug Recipe

June 26, 2017 by Kyle Chen 6 Comments

Homemade Pita and Israeli Hummus with Shug - part of a Shabbat dinner I enjoyed in Israel

This is part 2 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This series is written by Kyle, a student at Princeton University, and is designed for college students looking to learn the basics of making healthy, cost-effective, and delicious meals. Today, Kyle will be sharing his experience at a Shabbat dinner, and showing you…

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Filed Under: appetizers, College Cooking, dips and sauces, Health, Pantry Recipe, Recipes, sauces, side dishes Tagged With: college cooking, college cooking crash course, hummus, israel, Israeli food, Mediterranean food, pita, pita bread, schug, shabbat, Shabbat dinner

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans) Recipe

May 22, 2017 by Jeanette 8 Comments

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans) - this versatile side dish can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Made healthier with brown rice.

Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans) is a traditional side dish served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. This versatile side dish can be made in large batches and reheated throughout the week. A few weeks ago, I traveled to Costa Rica with my eldest son to explore this beautiful Central American country. We were struck…

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Filed Under: dairy-free, gluten-free, side dishes, traveling, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, brown rice, Central American Food, Costa Rica, rice and beans, side dish, vacation

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash Recipe

January 9, 2017 by Jeanette 6 Comments

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash - this simple braised squash dish is a wonderful side dish and reheats well.

Japanese Braised Kabocha Squash is an easy delicious side dish that reheats well. Many of us boil, roast, steam or grill vegetables. But, have you ever tried braising vegetables? I typically think of braising meat with vegetables in a flavored liquid at low heat, in the form of some sort of stew. In Japanese cuisine, however, vegetables…

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Filed Under: Asian, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: braised vegetables, Japanese cooking, kabocha squash, nimono, simmered vegetables, winter squash

Summer Tomato Salad with Sherry Vinegar and Shallots

July 20, 2016 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Salad with Sherry Vinegar Shallot Dressing - this simple tomato salad highlights summer tomatoes at their peak

This Summer Tomato Salad features heirloom tomatoes in a light but flavorful sherry vinegar dressing. Heirloom tomatoes are so beautiful, each with their own shape, color, and taste. I sampled this Summer Tomato Salad with Sherry Vinegar and Shallots at our local farmer’s market and loved how simple it was to prepare. Choose a variety…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, salads, side dishes Tagged With: farmer's market, heirloom tomatoes, summer, tomato salad

Real Corn Pudding Recipe + Real Friends

May 18, 2016 by Jeanette 15 Comments

Real Corn Pudding - made with fresh corn and the finest ingredients, this summer side dish is perfect for barbecues and summer entertaining

This Real Corn Pudding is made with fresh corn and the finest ingredients. Yesterday, I read a devotional from Rick Warren headlined “Friends Show Up.” It was about building real friendships — deep, intentional friendships. This type of friendship takes time and energy – it requires you to “show up” physically. Rick Warren points out, “I’ll be with you in…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: comfort food, corn, friends, friendships

Asian Slaw with Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing Recipe

March 31, 2016 by Jeanette 4 Comments

Asian Slaw with Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing - this healthy salad is full of crunch and the spicy peanut salad dressing adds a punch of flavor!

This Asian Slaw with Spicy Peanut Salad Dressing is full of crunch and the spicy peanut dressing adds a punch. Sponsored by Silk. One of my favorite, cheap takeout meals as a graduate student was sesame noodles – which is really a peanut butter based sauce. Now that I’m watching my carbs more closely, I get my…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, lunch, New Year, salads, side dishes, The Daniel Plan, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: gluten-free, healthy salad, lactose-free, peanut butter, peanut sauce, plant based, Silk, Silk recipes, Silk Unsweetened Cashewmilk, sugar-free

Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Pistachio Herb Sauce Recipe

March 7, 2016 by Jeanette 2 Comments

Roasted Whole Cauliflower with Pistachio Herb Sauce - this is so easy and makes a beautiful presentation at the table

Roasted Whole Cauliflower makes a beautiful presentation at the dinner table and is so easy to make. Accompany this dish with Pistachio Herb Sauce for a special touch. I’ve been wanting to try roasting a whole cauliflower for a while, so when I saw a gorgeous photo of whole roasted cauliflower on the front page…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, Cooking For Cancer, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: side dish, whole roasted cauliflower

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