Healthy & Delicious Side Dishes

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.