Recipes for Side Dishes

December 9, 2020

Cream of Zucchini Soup

Cream of Zucchini Soup Serves 4 Ingredients ½ small onion, quartered 2 cloves garlic 3 medium zucchini, skin on cut in large chunks 32 oz. reduced sodium Swanson chicken broth (or vegetable) 2 Tbsp reduced fat sour cream Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Fresh grated Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional) Directions Combine chicken broth, onion, garlic […]
December 5, 2020

Baked Yam Chips

Baked Sweet Potato Chips- Savory or Sweet 8 Servings Ingredients 2- 7 oz. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin Celery Salt and black pepper to taste, Cajun or BBQ spice blends would be delicious as well Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel potatoes, slice into thin rounds. Place parchment paper on large cookie sheet. Place the […]
December 5, 2020

Mock Guacamole

Mock Guacamole Ingredients 16 ounce package frozen green peas, thawed2 Tbsp lemon juice2 cloves garlic, crushed1 Tbsp rice vinegar1 Tbsp lower sodium soy sauce½ tsp. vanilla extractPinch of red pepper Directions Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high-speed blender. Taste, adjust lemon juice and red pepper to taste.  Nutrition: 6 Servings/ Calories 60 / Total Fat […]
December 5, 2020

Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup Serves 6 Ingredients 1 cup onion, diced1 cup carrot, peeled and diced carrot (approx. 2 medium)1 green bell pepper, diced3 stalks celery, diced½ jalapeno, de-seeded and minced (or a whole one for extra spiciness)3 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp. each cumin, oregano and chili powder3–4 cups vegetable broth (start with 3 cups, add a bit if it seems too thick)1 cup tomato sauce1-19 oz. can […]
December 5, 2020

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Serves 3 Ingredients 3 large fresh portobello mushrooms, stems removed, set aside 2 celery stalks, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chicken broth 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium orange or red bell pepper 1.5 oz. fat-free feta crumbles ¼ cup fresh shaved parmesan cheese 1 ½ tsp. garlic hickory or some type of […]
December 5, 2020

Three-Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 sweet onion, thinly sliced 2 celery stalks, finely diced 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup salsa 2 TBSP. lime juice 1 tsp. chili powder Directions Combine beans and […]
December 5, 2020

Sweet Fall Yams

Sweet Fall Yams Serves 4 Ingredients 1lb. mixed sweet potatoes and yams, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 medium pears, ripe, cored and cut into ¾ inch pieces 2 tsp. lemon juice 4 tsp. cornstarch 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp allspice ¼ cup apple juice or cider ¼ cup golden raisins or dates 1/3 cup fat free milk […]
December 5, 2020

Fruity Cabbage Slaw

Fruity Cabbage Slaw Serves 4 Ingredients 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt or sour cream 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup apple juice ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. celery seed 6 cups red cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, grated 1 granny smith apple, diced (any tart and crisp variety will work) 1 bartlett pear, diced ¼ cup red onion, […]
December 5, 2020

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole Ingredients 3 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1/3 cup fat free milk ¼ cup eggbeater or egg whites 2 TBSP brown sugar ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. ground cinnamon Non-stick cooking spray Directions Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover with water. Bring […]