This colorful dish has the perfect blend of sweet and savory. It is simple to prepare and can be served as a side dish, salad, or light meal. Feel free to substitute whatever veggies and herbs you have on hand.
Healthy Side Dishes
Baked Potato
A step-by-step recipe for making a baked potato. Serve with your choice of toppings. Try sour cream and chives, cheese, and olives.
Swiss Chard with Garbanzo Beans and Fresh Tomatoes
Beans and greens are a perfect combination, earthy and satisfying. This recipe for Swiss chard with garbanzo beans, onion, and fresh tomatoes is brightened with lemon juice and makes a perfect vegetarian main dish or a tantalizing side dish for fish or meat.
Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms
I love roasting veggies and hit on this WONDERFUL combo. You could use a Hollandaise on the side…. but why??
Butternut Squash Fries
These butternut squash fries are nutritious and tasty! They taste like sweet potato fries but better.
Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes
This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can’t be beat!
Terry’s Texas Pinto Beans
An old fashioned ‘pot of beans’ recipe. It starts with dry pinto beans, onion, and chicken broth. Add green chili salsa, jalapeno and cumin for the spicy kick.
Cajun Style Baked Sweet Potato
Tired of the same old baked sweet potato? Great for picnics and barbecues, these sweet potatoes are seasoned with a homemade herb and spice mix.
Microwave Corn on the Cob
This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!
Japanese-Style Sesame Green Beans
I discovered this dish at my mother-in-law’s house during a family holiday buffet. Her being Japanese, she had many friends who brought wonderful Japanese dishes, and this was and has remained one of my favorites. It’s light and fresh any time of the year.
T’s Sweet Potato Fries
These fries are a healthy alternative to the old standard French fries. The Italian seasoning and lemon pepper add an interesting twist to this vegetable.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Very healthy and tasty sweet potatoes that will be a great addition to any meal. Very easy!
Zucchini and Potato Bake
This is a very easy and delicious dish that I like to make as a side dish for my summer barbecues.
Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli
I was looking for a unique way to prepare broccoli and decided to give this a try! Florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal.