Healthy Side Dishes Archives

Slow-Cooker Apple Raspberry Sauce

A recipe I always keep on hand. It has proven addicting and has replaced desserts after meals for me. I even put it in my hot cereal.

Pico Black-Eyed Peas

Pico de gallo and black-eyed peas are a surprising marriage of flavor that are meant for each other.

This is a classic Andhra preparation. Typical greens to use are thotakoora (amaranth) and spinach (palak koora). Serve with rice and Majjiga Pulusu (buttermilk pulusu) or Menthi Majjiga (buttermilk with fenugreek).

Sweet Potato Cooked in Ginger Syrup

In this recipe, sweet potatoes are cooked in a ginger syrup to make a country-style dessert.

Mom’s Tzimus

My Mom developed this recipe which has become a holiday tradition in our family. It’s different from many tzimuses because it is not made with sweet potatoes.

Quick and Easy Baked Carrots

Baked carrots with light sweet glaze.

Vegan Tuscan White Beans

Healthy and light. This can be refrigerated up to two days, but serve it at room temperature.

Zucchini "Ratatouille"

While not true ratatouille, my son jokingly calls it that. For those of us who planted too much, this dish is a fantastic way to use up those prolific zucchini. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Serve it with polenta for a filling meatless meal. It is great reheated for a quick lunch.

Apple-Pear Sauce

This is a great flavor in time for the holidays. Perfectly paired Red Delicious and Asian pears make for a great twist on your traditional apple sauce.

Easy Black Beans and Tomatoes

A quick side dish to serve with fish tacos or grilled chicken; serve in small bowls or use slotted spoon to plate alongside fish tacos or grilled chicken.

Soy-Glazed Corn on the Cob

I made this up at a recent BBQ and it was an amazing experiment. No butter was required in this very flavorful recipe.

Spicy and Sweet Green Beans

These green beans are a family favorite! Serve with any pork recipe containing apples for a pleasant taste bud surprise!

Au Gratin Potatoes on the Grill

Simple and delicious au gratin potatoes on the grill.

Spicy Red Beans With Fennel Seed

Prepared in a pressure cooker, kidney beans are cooked with fennel seed and cayenne pepper. This is very good mixed with cubed ham, or in red beans and rice.

Rosemary and Lamb Crispy Roast Potatoes

Potato wedges are roasted until crispy and brown with real meat flavor. These potatoes are to be made with the fat and juices that come from roasting a joint of lamb. Best eaten with lamb, vegetables and gravy for a proper English Sunday dinner.

Corn and Jalapenos

Great combination of corn and peppers!

Purple Beet, Carrot, and Onion Medley

A delicious combination of purple veggies. They each retain their unique flavor while complementing each other nicely.

Homemade Sauerkraut

This is a comfort food that reminds me of visiting my grandparents. They always had kielbasa and sauerkraut among the holiday feasts. Kielbasa tastes best when it is sliced thickly and placed on the bottom of the pot before you begin cooking.

Squash Stuffed With Dates and Onion

This is a refreshing change from the baby food preparation that too frequently befalls the hapless squash. It makes an impressive dish when sliced into wedges and surrounded by roasted veggies.