This recipe is super simple and the perfect side dish as the weather is starting to warm up! It would go great alongside any grilled meats or just simply enjoy at home with some sliced pita bread!
This chocolate hummus recipe is perfect for when you want something easy to make, sweet, and high in protein! You can customize the type of beans, sweetener, and nut butter you use to your family’s preference. Enjoy this recipe with pretzels, strawberries, or bananas!
Looking for a new, zesty side dish? This recipe is perfect for you, and it’s the perfect accompaniment to chicken, pork, or seafood. It’s best to use long grain rice for this recipe. And remember, once you put the lid on the pot, leave it! The steam allows for a fluffy, evenly cooked rice.
Try making hummus at home and you will never go back to store-bought! Great as a dip for crackers, warm pita, and fresh vegetables or the perfect spread for a sandwich, wrap, or to top a grain bowl!
This super simple three bean salad is full of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals and it takes less than 20 minutes to make! Use it as a side salad or a main course and your belly will be full and satisfied.
This cucumber tomato salad is full of fresh sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and green peppers... all tossed in an herb dressing. This is the perfect light and refreshing side dish for any healthy meal.
This simple cornbread dressing has all the familiar Thanksgiving flavors of sage, thyme, parsley, and onion, while keeping the calories lower than traditional dressings. Make your cornbread from scratch with whole wheat flour to sneak in some extra fiber and nutrients. No one will ever know!
Enjoy this delicious dish as an entrée or side dish. Pair with meat, seafood, or a vegetarian favorite like chickpeas or tofu. This flavor-packed dish is sure to win everyone over!
Most people are surprised to learn couscous is actually a pasta, common in the cuisines of North Africa. Quick cooking, it steams in 5 minutes off heat. One of the easiest side dishes that goes with everything, feel free to add other herbs and vary the nuts or omit them completely. Couscous, like...
Cowboy caviar is a guilt-free dip that adds extra vegetables to your diet. This recipe also contains beans, which are an excellent source of protein and iron with less saturated fat than meat! In the summer when tomatoes are abundant, try grape or cherry tomatoes for variety. Adding avocado will...
Most spinach dips are loaded with calories, saturated fat and sodium. This version cuts down on all three by using reduced fat cream cheese and cottage cheese, yogurt to lighten up the texture and plenty of spinach to add fiber and extra nutrition. Plus, it tastes great! Serve this with whole grain...
Roasted potatoes are a popular side dish this recipe contains a fresh, zesty flavor of lemon with oregano, reminiscent of the Mediterranean . Enjoy these delicious potatoes with your favorite grilled meat or prepare it for a buffet at your next holiday party!
Add some crunch to your dishes with these crunchy split peas or enjoy them as a snack! Change the flavor profile by using your favorite combo of spices and seasonings.
This refreshing cucumber and black bean salad combines crisp cucumber, hearty black beans, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing. Perfect for a summer lunch or a flavorful side dish, it's a nutritious option that can be enjoyed immediately or refrigerated for...
Cucumbers are amazing fruits that contain many nutrients while also being very low in calories. Cucumbers promote hydration due to their high-water content, they contain antioxidants, and they are an easy, refreshing addition to any dish. The cucumber tomato salad recipe makes a classic side dish...
Spice up your everyday salad with this spicy twist! This salad is low sodium content, and the chickpeas provide a vegetarian friendly source of protein. Their flavor profile will give this salad a subtle, nutty flavor.
Oh, what a sweet morning it will be with this dark chocolate and berry parfait! A mixture of berries gives this recipe a hearty serving of fiber. While sweet and tasty, dark chocolate adds a bit of that Magnesium goodness we need for optimal blood pressure and nerve function
Dried beans are a great source of protein and take very little effort to cook. This is a basic guide on how to prepare and cook dried beans, but with a little creativity you can transform them into a delicious dish!
A classic favorite, this easy egg salad features perfectly boiled eggs mixed with a creamy dressing. Egg salad is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or a satisfying meal on its own.
Potato salad is a great side dish for a variety of entrees. This recipe calls for Yukon Gold potatoes, but these can be replaced with any variety of potato, including Russet potatoes, red potatoes, or fingerling potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are packed with fiber, Vitamin A, and potassium while also being low in calories. Overall, fiber and potassium are known to increase energy levels, lower blood pressure, and even promote healthy blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes are also known to be great sources of Vitamin E...
Elote salad is a fun take on traditional Mexican elotes. This salad originally includes both sour cream and mayonnaise, but this recipe substitutes plain Greek yogurt for sour cream to increase protein and healthy fats content.
Packed with healthy fats and vegetables, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite! You can use this as a side dish, a quick snack, or even a topping for tacos, burgers, quesadillas, or sandwiches.
