Last week I talked about how tough it was for me to find good side dishes. I can usually pull off a decent main dish, but then I’m stumped for what to pair with it. But I really want to make sure that my family gets the nutrition we need. So I set on a mission to compile a big old list of healthy and delicious side dishes. Here’s what I found:
VEGETABLES
- Grilled and Glazed Carrots from Patio Daddio
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes from Audrey’s Apron
- Sweet Onion Casserole from Oh My Veggies via Spry Living
- Chile Garlic Green Beans from Oh My Veggies
- Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans from Rachel Schultz
- Spiced Roasted Cauliflower from Once A Month Meals
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts with a Garlic Aioli from Costa Kitchen
- Dilled Zucchini Fritters with Feta and Tzatziki from Feasting At Home
- Grilled or Roasted Parmesan Balsamic Veggies from Dashing Dish
- Pan Roasted Cauliflower with Pecans and Raisins from Craving Greens
- String Bean ‘n Cherry Tomato Saute from Meal Planning Maven
SALADS
- Lemon Caprese Salad from Cooking on the Front Burner via Little Miss Celebration
- Lemon Dijon Salad
- Roasted Corn, Heirloom Tomato & Pesto Salad from Costa Kitchen
- Baby Red Potato Salad from Skinny Taste
- The Best Broccoli Salad from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
- White House Salad by the Biggest Loser via iVillage
- Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad from Skinny Ms.
RICE/QUINOA
- The Perfect Brown Rice from A Small Snippet
- Mexican Red Rice on All Recipes
- Southwestern Brown Rice Salad from Ya Gotta Have a Hobby
- Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad
- Broccoli Rice Bake from Writes 4 Food
- Lemony Spinach & Feta Orzo from My Life as a Mrs.
- Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
- Orzo with Parmesan and Basil on Tasty Kitchen
- Brown Rice Risotto from 100 Days of Real Food
What do you make on the side for your family? Leave me a link if you have a recipe to share.
YUUUM! Saw this on pinterest, the green beans made me check this out; love the list! Amazing what a few small ingredients can do for a dish!
Yummm, I’m off to check some of these out! I always have a hard time coming up with side dishes.
Thanks Kim! You’re not alone. Hope you find some that you like!