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Side Dishes

Healthy Light Side Dishes featuring whole ingredients

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion Pears Brussels Sprouts Recipe

April 27, 2015 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion Pears Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Shaved Cauliflower Salad with Pickled Onion, Pears, Brussels Sprouts, Watercress, Medjool Dates and Cashews is crunchy, juicy, sweet and tangy – it’s a party in your mouth. Recently, my husband and I sampled a shaved cauliflower salad at a local restaurant. I’ve eaten my share of roasted cauliflower, and made salads with cauliflower florets, but…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, cauliflower, Medjool dates, pears, pickled onions, shaved cauliflower salad, watercress

Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas Recipe

April 16, 2015 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas Recipe

This Indian Spiced Quinoa Pilaf with Peas recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. Fragrant with whole spices, including cardamon, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds, this side dish is deliciously healthy. A number of years ago, I took a few Indian cooking classes from a local woman. She was a fabulous home cook who…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, New Year, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: Food Network, Indian recipe, pilaf, pulav, quinoa, Sensational Sides

15 Easy and Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes

March 27, 2015 by Jeanette 3 Comments

15 Easy and Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes

Are you planning your Easter menu? I’ve put together a roundup of 15 Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes for Parade Magazine’s food site so if you’re looking for some fresh healthy ideas, be sure to check it out. CLICK HERE to check out 15 Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes!  

Filed Under: Clean Eating, Holidays, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: Easter, easy side dish recipes, healthy side dish recipes, healthy side dishes

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese

December 30, 2014 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese

Greek Roasted Lemon Cauliflower and Potatoes with Feta Cheese is an easy and flavorful side dish, with a touch of fresh mint. I’ve always wanted to try making Greek Lemon Potatoes but never gotten around to it. One of my best friends is married to a Greek and she has shared some Greek recipes with…

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Filed Under: Christmas, gluten-free, Holidays, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: cauliflower, Greek, Mediterranean, roasting vegetables, side dish

Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans Recipe

December 18, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans Recipe

This Warm Roasted Brussels Sprout Apple Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans is a wonderful holiday side dish, popping with color. Recently, I bought some brussels sprouts and apples with the intention of making my Tangy Brussels Sprouts and Apple Salad, but things took a turn in the kitchen on that bone chilling day. I…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, Holidays, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprout salad, holiday salad, roasted brussels sprouts

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

November 20, 2014 by Jeanette 14 Comments

100 Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

Add bursts of color to your holiday table with these Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes featuring fresh produce. Pictured, left to right, top to bottom: Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod), Glazed Brussels Sprouts (Jeanette’s Healthy Living), Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale and Pearl Couscous (An Edible Mosaic), Green Beans with Cranberries, Bacon and Goat Cheese (Running To…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables Tagged With: healthy side dishes, healthy Thanksgiving side dish recipes

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing

November 6, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing

These Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mint, Cilantro and Vietnamese Style Dressing will pop in your mouth with flavor. Bright herbs and a tangy, slightly spicy Vietnamese inspired dressing take these to a another level. Roasted brussels sprouts seem to be all the rage at local restaurants the last couple of years. Although they are called…

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Filed Under: Asian, Clean Eating, cruciferous vegetables, dairy-free, gluten-free, Recipes For Foodies, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: David Chang, Fall Fest, Food Network, Momofuku, roasted brussels sprouts, Vietnamese dressing

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe

September 30, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing is so light, no one will guess the secret ingredients in the creamy dressing. The non-fat dressing is deceptively rich and creamy tasting. 148 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving). Last week, we started our Fall Bible Study and I volunteered to bring a savory dish. It…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dips and sauces, gluten-free, New Year, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: avocado, chopped salad, Greek yogurt, lime cilantro dressing, Mexican salad, oil free dressing, progressive dinner

Slow Roasted Summer Tomatoes Recipe

September 22, 2014 by Jeanette 21 Comments

Slow Roasted Summer Tomatoes Recipe

These Slow Roasted Summer Tomatoes are jammy, yet juicy and sweet. They’re a versatile accompaniment to just about any meal. There’s something about summer tomatoes that I just can’t get enough of. Each week I pick up as many tomatoes as I can from the farmer’s market – some are yellow, some orange, others red…

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Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: farmer's market, slow roasting, tomatoes

Grilled Ratatouille with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

August 20, 2014 by Jeanette 12 Comments

Grilled Ratatouille with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes Recipe

Grilled Ratatouille wrapped in foil is the perfect way to enjoy summer eggplant, tomatoes, onions and peppers. The best part is that there’s almost no cleanup involved. Our farmer’s market is packed with summer vegetables this time of year and I find myself buying as much as I can carry. Although I get to the…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, side dishes, Summer Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: eggplant, farmer's market, grilling, peppers, ratatouille, summer

Blueberry Cranberry Walnut Aged Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

August 6, 2014 by Jeanette 19 Comments

Blueberry Cranberry Walnut Aged Goat Cheese Salad Recipe

This Blueberry Cranberry Walnut Aged Goat Cheese Salad offers a beautiful balance of sweet, tangy and creamy all in a bowl. I don’t think I’ve met a person yet that doesn’t like blueberries. They’re one of the rare fruits in nature that have a brilliant blue color and they’re just plain cute and fun to…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, csa, farmer's market, gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: aged goat cheese, blueberries, fruit and nut salad, green salad with fruit, walnuts

5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers

May 27, 2014 by Jeanette 10 Comments

5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers

If you’ve got teenagers in your house, these 5 Tips and 25 Healthy Recipes for Hungry Teenagers should come in handy. Recently, I received an email from a mom who has been facing challenges feeding her teenagers. As a working mom, it can seem daunting trying to get a home-cooked meal on the table. In this…

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Filed Under: chicken, Dinner, Family, healthy choices, main courses, Resources, side dishes Tagged With: cooking for teenagers, cooking for your family, healthy cooking for families, home cooking

Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe

May 15, 2014 by Jeanette 11 Comments

Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe

This “Mixed Bag” Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you’ll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block. So, we’ve been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegetarian Tagged With: Baldanza natural market, kale salad, organic

Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes Recipe

May 8, 2014 by Jeanette 22 Comments

Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes Recipe

If you’re looking for some comfort food, these Cheesy Cheddar Mashed Cauliflower Potatoes dish will fit the bill. Growing up in a home where my parents prepared Chinese food almost every night, mashed potatoes weren’t part of our dinner repertoire. My memory of mashed potatoes were the instant mashed potatoes my mom used to make her…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, gluten-free, side dishes, Thanksgiving, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: clean eating, mashed cauliflower potatoes, Sensational Sides, side dish

Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad Recipe

May 1, 2014 by Jeanette 9 Comments

Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad Recipe

Enjoy this beautiful Power Berry Avocado Almond Chia Salad chock full of fresh salad greens, fruit and heart- healthy avocado, nuts and seeds for lunch or dinner. I love fresh berries of all kinds and now that it’s getting warmer, lighter salad greens have been making their way onto the dinner table. I find salads…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, berries, chia seeds, green salad, power salad

Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli Recipe

April 28, 2014 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli Recipe

Looking for a little something a little spicy and sweet? Try this Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli. It will have your taste buds tingling. I make a lot of broccoli for my kids, and typically my go-to broccoli recipe is simply steaming it and drizzling some toasted garlic hot pepper olive oil on top. I know…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: roasted broccoli, sambal oelek, spicy, Thai chili sauce

Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing Recipe

April 17, 2014 by Jeanette 26 Comments

Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing Recipe

This Broccoli Cauliflower Carrot Salad with Greek Yogurt Honey Dressing is perfect for Spring. The first time I had Broccoli Salad I was surprised at how good it was. It was crunchy, sweet and tangy and just plain fun to eat. The only thing is the dressing is typically made with lots of mayonnaise, which…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegetables Tagged With: carrots, cauliflower, Easter, Greek yogurt, healthy broccoli salad, Spring

20+ Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes

April 14, 2014 by Jeanette

20+ Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes

Round out your Easter dinner spread with one or more of these Healthy Easter Side Dish Recipes. I can’t believe Easter is this coming week already so I’ve pulled out some of my favorite side dish recipes that would be perfect for celebrating this joyous occasion. Whether you’re entertaining a large crowd or celebrating with…

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Filed Under: healthy choices, Holidays, side dishes Tagged With: Easter, healthy side dishes, Side Dishes, Spring side dishes

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust Recipe

April 10, 2014 by Jeanette 16 Comments

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust Recipe

This Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Crust is an easy, delicious and kid-friendly side dish. One of my favorite early Spring vegetables is fresh asparagus, especially when it’s roasted. Of course, almost any vegetables taste good roasted. Usually I just toss asparagus with olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper, but recently, I…

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Filed Under: gluten-free, side dishes, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, easy recipe, Food Network, parmesan cheese, roasted vegetables, Sensational Sides

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

April 3, 2014 by Jeanette 17 Comments

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. It’s an odd time of year. Technically, Spring has begun, but the temperatures outside speak otherwise.  Spring crops are…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, salads, side dishes, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain Tagged With: avocado, citrus fruit, Food Network, grapefruit, oranges, quinoa, salad, Sensational Sides

How To Cook Quinoa + Health Benefits {Video}

March 27, 2014 by Jeanette 13 Comments

How To Cook Quinoa + Health Benefits {Video}

If you’ve never tried quinoa, now’s the time. Check out my How To Cook Quinoa video – quinoa is so easy to prepare and highly nutritious. I have a number of quinoa recipes on my blog, but I realized I don’t have a post devoted to how to cook quinoa. Recently, one reader asked what…

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Filed Under: Clean Eating, dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy choices, Resources, side dishes, whole grain Tagged With: how to cook quinoa, how to make quinoa, quinoa, video

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