Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. With these delicious and nutritious side dish recipes, you can add flavor and texture to any meal without compromising on health. From light and refreshing vegetable salads to hearty and savory roasted potatoes, there's something for everyone. Packed with fresh ingredients and wholesome flavors, these easy-to-follow recipes are sure to become staples in your kitchen. Enjoy the health benefits of each dish while indulging in the delicious taste of these healthy side dishes.
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This is the perfect recipe when your garden is overflowing with fresh cucumbers and tomatoes. If you want low cal,...
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Cucumber Boats (Appetizer)
recipe by: Bergy on 29th Feb 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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So we all know the health benefits of eating beans... This is an EXTREMELY easy and flavorful way to enjoy black beans...
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Extremely Easy Black Beans and Rice
recipe by: gkwillow on 7th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
These rolls are perfect for an appetizer, starter course, lunch, or a light dinner. They make great party food and are...
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Shrimp Hoison Wraps/Roll Ups
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 9th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1/2-2 Hours
A lovely light spring/summer supper, or serve it to friends for lunch. A pretty srranged salad. This salad can easily...
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Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Orange
recipe by: Derf on 10th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 4 Minutes
Delicious and refreshing change from potato salad, lovely with any meal.
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Rice Salad
recipe by: Derf on 12th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
A great summer time salad or picnics or potlucks. Chill time is cook time.
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Sunshine Salad
recipe by: CoffeeB on 19th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 2 Hours
This is an old favorite standby - so easy and very tasty. Use regular mayo if you wish and use more if you like it...
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Traditional Carrot Raisin Apple Salad
recipe by: Bergy on 20th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I saw this recipe on the internet and thought it looked interesting. It was on Food.Com by Diane Rattray. I made a...
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Simple Spinach Salad
recipe by: Bergy on 29th Mar 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
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I actually fooled my hubby with these, and to top it off he liked them !!
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Mock Mashed Potatoes (Cauliflower)
recipe by: Derf on 21st Apr 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
All the wonderful fresh fruit of summer, whatever is in season, makes refreshing fruit salads. I use whatever is going...
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Fresh Fruit Summer Salad
recipe by: Derf on 21st Apr 2012
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
From Kraft, revised to our tastes , quite delicious and a little different.
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Smashed Potatoes Revised From Kraft
recipe by: Derf on 26th Apr 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Makes a great side dish, or a vegetarian main dish.
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Creamy Pasta
recipe by: missmanda on 2nd May 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Fiddlehead greens are an aquired taste. This simple recipe brings out the wonderful fresh flavour of them. It is easy...
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Fiddlehead Greens With Garlic
recipe by: Bergy on 3rd May 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 6 Minutes
These little guys are so good you won't believe they are healthy! You may serve them as a side dish for brunch,...
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Tofu Bites
recipe by: Bergy on 10th May 2012
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes
A perfect salad for a BBQ, potluck, party, or any night of the week. It does need to be made a few hours ahead to...
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Marinated Mushroom, Cucumber, Celery and Onion Salad
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 14th May 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
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Here's a great idea to use up you garden okra and no canning involved here, these are crunchy delicious and make a...
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Refrigerated Pickled Okra with Jalapeno
recipe by: DeeCooker41 on 15th May 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
These are better than any store bought and much much lover in sodium
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Low Sodium Garlicy Refrigerator Pickles
recipe by: DeeCooker41 on 15th May 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
I have 3 easy recipes which I call 'Toppings.' Whether you call it a salsa, topping, salad or relish is up to you; but...
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Spicy Mango and Avocado Salad - Topping #1
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 26th May 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
A Mexican-inspired black bean and roasted red pepper salad that can be served warm or chilled. Perfect as a topping,...
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Black Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Salad - Topping #2
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 26th May 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
This recipe requires stone-ground cornmeal the fine grind won't do, as it is this is a vegetarian dish I often add in...
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Cabbage and Mushroom Rice Casserole (Layered)
recipe by: Tidbits4 on 3rd Jun 2012
Prep Time: 4 Hours
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Parsnips are a wonderful vegetable and so under used. They can be sweet and mellow, spicey or just plain good like...
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Baked Parsnip Oven Fries
recipe by: Bergy on 5th Jun 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes
This is a fantastic side dish, but also makes a fantastic salad as well. And, it's healthy! The orange fennel relish is...
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Warm Beets with Orange Fennel Relish
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 29th Jun 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 Minutes
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Serve rolled in lettuce, ready to eat or serve the filling and lettuce leaves separately and let them roll their own....
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Turkey Hoisin Rolls
recipe by: Derf on 30th Jun 2012
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 14 Minutes
I have been wanting mac and cheese forever, but find the "cheese" part hard to live with. When I read this recipe on...
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Creamy Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
recipe by: missmanda on 29th Jun 2012
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Got this recipe from Taste of Home Magazine Aug/Sept 2012 issue. Sounds great for picnics, campouts, etc, for a crowd.
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Cooler Corn
recipe by: lovinretireme... on 16th Jul 2012
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
The Actifry is a fairly new kitchen gadget but I think we will see more and more of it so I will post recipes for it - ...
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Kholrabi & Carrots (Actifry)
recipe by: Bergy on 17th Jul 2012
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
A wonderful combination of sweet and sour, this recipe can also be made using about 15-18 larger beets.
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Pickled Beets For Canning
recipe by: KittenCal on 20th Jul 2012
Prep Time: 1 Hours
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
This is so easy; and very quick cooking. And mostly, a very nice light dish for summer. It isn't a very heavy sauce...
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Pasta & Simple Creamy Zucchini Sauce
recipe by: Kchurchill5 on 25th Jul 2012
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 Minutes