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(34 Recipes) Created by RJBINKLEY

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Very Good 4.3/5

A tasty side dish to complement many entrees.

Submitted by TRENTSTER45

Carbs: 42.4g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 8.4g | Calories: 238.1
Veggie Kebabs
Very Good 4.4/5

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Carbs: 6.8g | Fat: 5.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 77.7
Sweet and Spicy Potato Oven Fries
Very Good 4.4/5

Great tasting and Healthy alternative to fries.

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 88.9
Whole Wheat Couscous with Spinach and Squash
Good 3.9/5

A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 47.5g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 10.4g | Protein: 8.6g | Calories: 228.3
Very Good 4.5/5

Spinach and cheese stuffed mushrooms

Submitted by WHEELOFFIRE

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 78.6
Roasted Root Vegetables
Very Good 4.4/5

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.



Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 82.1

I used one of the sweet potato fries recipe on the site but left out the salt due to a low-sodium diet.

Submitted by RJBINKLEY

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 61.5
Herbed Bulgur and Lentil Salad
Very Good 4.2/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 21g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 159.2
Very Good 4.6/5

A more nutritious side dish for burgers, packed full of Vitamin A.

Submitted by CAHLES

Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 85.9
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by JULZ654

Carbs: 43.7g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 5.6g | Protein: 6.7g | Calories: 230.6

Broiled with Spice, not so boring!

Submitted by RCMEDICI

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 69.4
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Very Good 4.4/5

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 232.8
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
Broccoli Woccoli
Very Good 4.0/5

Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

Submitted by PBERGER3

Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 60

Submitted by OAKASHANDTHORN

Carbs: 10.3g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 4.4g | Calories: 81.2

They taste like hash browns or potato cakes…something very unhealthy.  I almost felt guilty eating them until I reminded myself that they were, in fact, healthy!

Carbs: 51.1g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 16.9g | Calories: 394.7
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Good 3.8/5

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 165.7
Broiled Asparagus
Very Good 4.5/5

Best asparagus you ever had

Submitted by AUNTKEEKEE

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 57.2
Roasted Zucchini and Yellow (Summer) Squash
Very Good 4.5/5

One of our favorite sides. Quick and easy to make. Tastes good hot or cold and reheats well in the microwave.

Submitted by BOOKWORM81

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 43.4
Good 3.0/5

Simple, great side dish or snack. And only 65 calories/serving. Your tummy won't believe it.

Submitted by KARENSUEBURTON

Carbs: 14.1g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 65.6
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
Incredible! 5.0/5

Whole wheat Fillo dough filled with greens, mushroom, & cheese.

Submitted by DAISYGIRLATX

Carbs: 24.7g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 6.2g | Protein: 20.1g | Calories: 253.4
Grilled Roasted Vegetables with Pineapple
Very Good 4.4/5

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables. This recipe is easily modified to include your favorite vegetables or spices.

Submitted by HONEYLEA

Carbs: 17.1g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 135.2
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
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
Kitchen Basics: Caramelized Onions
Very Good 4.4/5

These onions add flavor to any dish, from soups and sandwiches to stews and dips.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 5g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 26.4
This recipe has been marked private.
Quinoa-Sweet Potato Casserole
Good 3.7/5

This recipe came about because I had just made vegetable enchiladas and had leftovers, plus quinoa from earlier in the week. Thankfully, this experiment yielded a hearty, delicious meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 51g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 12.5g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 328.7
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Very Good 4.4/5

These add a hearty side to any meal.

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 83.7
This recipe has been marked private.

This is TAHLON's wonderful recipe redone to make it a little lighter on calories. Even this is fairly high in calories but the fat is halved.
I also changed the portion to 8 servings instead of 18!! 1/8 cup isn't much for a side dish.

Submitted by TWILIGHTMOM

Carbs: 17.1g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 8g | Calories: 189.1
Very Good 4.0/5

This is a great tasting spinach and artichoke side dish. Make it even more healthy with fat free mayo and sour cream and a butter substitute.

Submitted by TAHLON

Carbs: 7g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 109.6
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by BUN3KIN

Carbs: 38.1g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 11.1g | Calories: 210.4
Zucchini Ribbons with Lemony Bread Crumbs
Very Good 4.1/5

Ever tried turning zucchini into "pasta"? With a vegetable peeler, it's easy to create ribbons of squash.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 56.4
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