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Jt's Side items

Tasty little side dishes with jams, jellies, nut butters, and guacamole :)

(53 Recipes) Created by EFFRAYECHILDE

Recipes in this Collection

Healthy Deviled Eggs from FANNETASTIC FOOD
Very Good 4.0/5

A healthy, mayo-free, but still delicious version of deviled eggs!



Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Carbs: 2.3g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 10.4g | Calories: 117.2
This recipe has been marked private.
A Luscious Fruit Dip
Very Good 4.5/5

This dip tastes decadent but is very healthy. Great Valentine to share with someone you love!

Submitted by DAKOTATURTLE

Carbs: 3.4g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 37.8
Very Good 4.2/5

These are a yummy treat, hard not to over indulge! I got this from the Kraft Foods website

Submitted by CSHOLL24

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 87.8
Very Good 4.5/5

Top your burrito with this instead of sour cream and guacamole.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 4.2g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 50.4
Pico de Gallo (Authentic Mexican Salsa)
Very Good 4.6/5

The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Carbs: 5.9g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 22.5
Vegetable-Packed Guacamole
Very Good 4.5/5

My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 6g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 81.5

Submitted by SLJGEMINI75

Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 90.9
Whole-Wheat Pita Chips
Very Good 4.4/5

Who needs deep-fried chips, when pitas crisp up so perfectly with minimal added oil? Pair these with hummus or as a crunchy side to your Greek salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 100
Spicy Sliders
Good 3.5/5

Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 107.3
Baked Anchovy Grape Crostini
Very Good 4.5/5

As the sweet grapes, creamy cheese, and hint of salty fish hit your mouth you will fall in love with this quick and easy appetizer.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.6g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 47.9
Slow Cooker Strawberry-Rhubarb Conserve
Good 3.9/5

It looks like jam, but it's bursting with whole fruit and thick enough to eat with a fork. Serve over pork roast, on top of yogurt or cottage cheese, or on your morning toast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 52.8
Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Pesto
Very Good 4.4/5

Take some help from the store: Feta and pesto dress up grilled zucchini.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 61
Coach Nicole's Fresh Guacamole
Very Good 4.5/5

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 77.5
Spring Rolls
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 9g | Calories: 113.1
Homemade Peanut Butter
Very Good 4.3/5

Making homemade peanut butter is easy, as long as you have a good blender or food processor.

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 19.9g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 229
Easy Whole Wheat Flatbread
Very Good 4.5/5

Chewy, homemade flatbread makes any meal seem special. Use in place of pitas, bread, or crackers!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.9g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 5.4g | Calories: 84.5
End-of-Summer Roasted Veggies
Very Good 4.2/5

This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie meal

Submitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

Carbs: 15g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 121.2
Sweet Potato Chili Chips
Very Good 4.3/5

Sweet and crunchy, you'll never believe these chips were made in the microwave. They'll become your new favorite savory snack.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 34.4
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Very Good 4.2/5

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 230
Oatmeal Whole Wheat Quick Bread
Very Good 4.1/5

healthy and easiest bread, from allrecipes.com

Submitted by MARICRUZH

Carbs: 19.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 108.4
This recipe has been marked private.
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 51.6
Veggie-Packed Tomato Sauce
Good 3.9/5

What? Canned tomatoes in a tomato sauce? Yes, that's right. Garden tomatoes are only available for a short time, but crushed canned tomatoes are on shelves year-round and packed with flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 4g | Calories: 112.5
Homemade Multi-Purpose Baking Mix
Good 3.6/5

This homemade baking mix incorporates whole-wheat flour and costs about the same per serving as the national brand.

Submitted by BRYNWRITES4FOOD

Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 140
Herbed Roasted Potatoes
Incredible! 5.0/5

Roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish for a cool weather dinner.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 31.6g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 153
Vegetable and Fruit Stuffing
Very Good 4.1/5

Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and vegetables bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15g | Fat: 1.1g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 78.4
Sweet Potato and Celery Root Mash
Very Good 4.0/5

You will be so surprised when you taste this dish! To balance the sweet potatoes, we've added celery root, chives, and garlic, plus a dab of Greek yogurt and butter.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 17.6g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 121.1
Green Beans with Miso and Almonds
Very Good 4.2/5

Dress up your green beans. Miso is a perfect replacement for butter in most sautéed dishes and offers a nice earthy, salty note to the beans.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8.5g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 78.1
Stuffed Onions
Good 3.8/5

Pair onions and sweet potatoes with tangy blue cheese and crunchy walnuts for a stand-out side dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 98.8
Low fat  Banana Bread
Very Good 4.4/5

A banana Bread that is low in fat, Low in calories but tastes great too!!

Submitted by COLLEEN76

Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 109.6
Layered Greek Dip
Very Good 4.2/5

I combined all my favorite Greek ingredients, layered them in a dish and created a dip that's a hit at parties or family game night.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.1g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 103.2
Cool-as-a-Cucumber Raita
Very Good 4.4/5

This creamy, tangy dip does double duty: with mint, it's a perfect pair with Greek fare; with coriander and cumin, it cools down spicy Indian curries.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 15.6
This recipe has been marked private.
Buffalo Chicken Mac n Cheese
Very Good 4.5/5

All the flavor you crave, in macaroni and cheese form to keep your fingers clean!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 18.2g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 172.8
Very Good 4.4/5

Not your basic yams.

Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 162.5
Three-Cheese Macaroni from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
Very Good 4.1/5

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 259.6
Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Good 3.9/5

Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 20.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 140.2
Slow Cooker Rice
Very Good 4.1/5

Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.9g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 119.4
Green Beans with Balsamic Onions and Almonds
Very Good 4.1/5

Crunchy almonds and sweet caramelized onions dress up your favorite green beans. A drizzle of balsamic adds a tangy contrast.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 124.6
Roasted Broccoli and Lemons with Brown Rice
Very Good 4.7/5

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of broccoli and lemons. Even veggie haters will gobble up this dish--guaranteed.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 36.2g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 192.2
Super Cheesy Rice and Broccoli
Very Good 4.6/5

Comfort food in no time flat--with a serving of veggies. Is there anything better?

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 27.6g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 10.4g | Calories: 168.6
Sweet and Spicy Cornbread with Chipotle-Honey Butter
Good 3.3/5

Dress up packaged cornbread with sweet honey-roasted corn and spicy jalapenos. The chipotle-honey butter adds even more flavor for little effort.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 23.2g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 4.1g | Calories: 234.7
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Very Good 4.2/5

Crispy fillo shells filled with creamy broccoli and cheese are elegant yet simple.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 71.9
This recipe has been marked private.
Coconut-Cilantro Rice with Lime
Very Good 4.3/5

Turn your favorite side dish into something special in just a few minutes. Only five ingredients and packed with flavor, this dish is a winner!

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 29.9g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 195.2
Caramelized Grapefruit
Very Good 4.1/5

Something so simple, yet so beautiful

Submitted by DARK_KITTY

Carbs: 31.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 1.8g | Calories: 122
Vegetable Risotto
Very Good 4.3/5

Rich and creamy, this risotto is full of whole grains and vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33.5g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 8g | Calories: 220.2
Bruschetta-Stuffed Mushrooms
Very Good 4.3/5

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 10.2g | Calories: 191.9
Hot & Sweet Rainbow Slaw
Very Good 4.2/5

Creamy cole slaw pairs well with fried chicken, but who needs all that mayo? This one uses Greek yogurt and a healthier mayo, plus a few other secret ingredients.


Submitted by SPARKSOLUTION

Carbs: 9g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 45.7
Very Good 4.5/5

From Taste of Home Comfort Food diet Cookbook.

Submitted by PIANOMOM33

Carbs: 16.5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 100.7
Shrimp Pot Stickers (Crab Rangoon Makeover)
Very Good 4.8/5

We swapped shrimp for crab in this Chinese takeout favorite to save sodium and money, but we didn't skimp on flavor!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.4g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 6.2g | Calories: 108
Asparagus Wrapped in Phyllo Dough
Good 3.9/5

Who said finger food is unhealthy?

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 36.1
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