Recipes for Side Dishes

December 5, 2020

Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad

Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled 1 medium cucumber, seeds removed, peeled and diced ¾ cup plain non-fat yogurt or sour cream ¼ onion, fine diced 1 TBSP. balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. dried dill weed 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper Fresh herbs for garnish- cilantro, mint, and/or basil Directions […]
November 21, 2020

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Serves 8 – ¼ cup servings Ingredients 1- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup fat-free yogurt 2-3 TBSP. tahini 3 cloves garlic 3 TBSP. sun dried tomato bits 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried mint 2-3 tsp. lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Pita bread or fresh cut veggies, […]
November 20, 2020

Low-Fat Roasted Garlic Bread

Roasted Garlic Bread Ingredients 1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal 1 head garlic 4 TBSP. vegetable broth Salt to taste Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  2. Cut top of garlic head off, drizzle 2 tablespoons of broth over the top. Wrap in foil and place in oven for 25-30 minutes.  3. Remove from oven, […]
November 20, 2020

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash You can find spaghetti squash in the produce section in early fall throughout the winter.  It is oblong and a soft yellow color.  When cooked, the strands pull out just like noodles.  You can rake them out with a fork.  It is a great low-carb option for noodles.  Eat with marinara, pesto, and/or […]
November 14, 2020

BBQ Bean Salad

BBQ Bean Salad Serves 6-9 Ingredients 1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1-15 oz. pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1-15oz. white beans, drained and rinsed ½ cup yellow onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned ½ cup bottled barbeque sauce, READ LABEL, minimal ingredients 1 TBSP. red wine vinegar 2 […]
November 14, 2020

Creamy Yogurt Dip

Creamy Yogurt Dip Similar to Greek tzatziki dip, great for dipping veggies. Makes about 1 ½ cups. Ingredients 1 cup plain dairy free yogurt ½ cucumber peeled, seeded, diced ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ cup tofu sour cream 2 TBSP. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. fresh dill, minced 3 cloves garlic, crushed Fresh ground pepper, to taste Directions […]
November 14, 2020

Gallo Pinto

Gallo Pinto Quick and healthy black beans and rice dish.  Traditionally found in Costa Rica. Serves: 4 Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients 3 cups cooked brown rice 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 sweet onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed ⅓ cup salsa ½ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. paprika ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper ½ tsp. salt to taste 15- oz. can black beans drained Instructions In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil, bell peppers, […]
October 17, 2020

Mexican Rice Casserole

Mexican Rice Casserole Serves 6 Ingredients 3 ½ cups brown rice, cooked 1- 17 oz. can cream corn 1 -15 oz. can black beans 1- 8 oz. can tomato sauce ½ cup chopped green onions 2 TBSP. green chiles, diced 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes ½ cup grated daiya cheddar cheese […]
September 18, 2020

Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad Servings: 6 Ingredients 4 cups baby red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces ½  cup green bell pepper, finely chop 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 3 scallions, diced 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. reduced fat mayonnaise Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste Instructions Boil potatoes in salted water until soft, about 8-10 minutes.  […]