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Sides

Every great main dish needs delicious sides to go with it. Below you’ll find all sorts of easy, healthy side dishes to complement your next family meal. I have the classics, of course, like garlic mashed potatoes. Plus loads more soups, salads, and sides for every dietary need, whether it’s whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and more. Looking for healthier versions of your favorite holiday side dishes? Try my green bean casserole or this lightened-up version of my mom’s Thanksgiving stuffing.

Latest Healthy Side Dishes » Page: 12

Beet noodles baked with tomatoes, red onion, olives and Feta. Serve this as an appetizer with some baked pita chips, as a side dish or even as a main dish, topped with grilled shrimp or chicken – this dish is a keeper!
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Spiralized Mediterranean Beet and Feta Skillet Bake

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30 mins
Creamy mashed cauliflower with cheese and bacon made with a touch of whipped butter, buttermilk, garlic and herbs and topped with cheese and bacon – low-carb, but you'll swear it's loaded with tons of calories!
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Loaded Mashed Cauliflower

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This raw shredded brussels sprouts salad is so simple to make, even a 4 year old can do it (with Mommy's help). Tossed with a little olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, it makes a wonderful side dish to any meal, and my family loves it!
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Raw Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon and Oil

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15 mins
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Broccoli and Cheese Tots

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Cilantro-Lime Roasted Cauliflower

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Massaged Raw Kale Salad – Kale is a hearty winter green that holds up well in soups and stews. But it's also wonderful as a salad if you give it a three-minute massage.
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Massaged Raw Kale Salad

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5 mins
These delicious fries are baked in the oven with garlic, a little olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper, then sprinkled with freshly grated Parmesan and parsley – to die for!
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Skinny Garlic Parmesan Fries

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25 mins
Zucchini Tots
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Zucchini Tots

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30 mins
These Baked Tostones or twice "Fried" Plantains aren't fried at all, they are baked in the oven which makes them a delicious, healthy side dish or appetizer!
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Baked Tostones (Green Plantains)

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Cauliflower "Fried Rice" is my favorite low-carb side dish when I'm craving Chinese take-out!
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Cauliflower “Fried Rice”

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Broccolini, also known as baby broccoli, makes a fantastic, quick side dish and compliments just about anything from beef roasts, lamb, fish, turkey, chicken, lasagna and more.
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Easy Garlic Broccolini

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This super simple and easy to make cauliflower gratin uses light Havarti cheese, a splash of half and half, breadcrumbs and some seasoning for a delicious quick side.
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Light and Easy Cauliflower Gratin

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49 mins
A savory slow cooker garlic mashed sweet potatoes recipe that's the perfect addition to your turkey dinner – let your slow cooker help you out in the kitchen this Thanksgiving!
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Slow Cooker Garlic Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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These kid-friendly cauliflower tots are a great way to get your picky-kids to eat more vegetables! They make a great side dish and are easy to make.
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Cauliflower Tots

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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower "Rice" is inspired by my Cilantro Lime Rice recipe, only made low-carb with riced cauliflower!
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Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

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Zucchini, yellow squash and carrots cut into spaghetti like strands and sauteed with garlic and oil. I make this side dish ALL summer long – not just because it's low-carb, gluten-free, clean and paleo friendly, but because it's delicious, good for you and also happens to be my husband's favorite way to enjoy zucchini!
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Sauteed Julienned Summer Vegetables

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Something about Spring and the warmer weather that puts me in such a GREAT mood. It also makes me crave more salads, and this simple salad is a favorite of mine, I make this all the time for myself.
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Orange and Arugula Salad with Red Onion and Gorgonzola

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I love making this mayo-less summer pasta salad with arugula, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, capers, fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and a splash of balsamic and oil.
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Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens

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I love this Southwestern black bean salad when the weather warms, it makes enough to feed a crowd. Also makes a great side dish or appetizer if served with chips or as a topping for taco salads. You can even serve with grilled meat and fresh tortillas.
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Southwestern Black Bean Salad

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35 mins