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Val's Food Favs - Sides

(39 Recipes) Created by EDWARDS1411

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Very Good 4.0/5

This is a dish that my mother in law used to make years ago when I was first married. I think it's an old English recipe and it was one of her family's traditional Thanksgiving recipes. It's very simple and very good! The first time I tried to make it, she told that it used carrots and turnips, so I made it with carrots and turnips. YUCK!!! It turned out that turnip is the old New England name for a RUTABAGA. Once I made it with rutabagas it was delicious -- I have never had a Thanksgiving without this recipe for the past 32 years. It's amazingly simple and if you've never had it you won't believe how amazingly delicious it is! It goes so well with turkey and stuffing!!

Submitted by EFFIEH

Carbs: 11.8g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 1.4g | Calories: 54.8
Good 3.8/5

Vegetables may be substitued or eliminated on your taste. Do not overcook vegetables you want them a little crisp! Ginger and Garlic are added for additional flavor, either or both may be omitted.

Submitted by KILTAU

Carbs: 13.8g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 93.1
Garlic-Herb Potato Packs
Very Good 4.3/5

Whether you make these on the grill or in the oven, these quick-fix potato packs are mom's best friend. No mess, no clean-up, and only 5 minutes to prep!

Submitted by GRILLGUIDE

Carbs: 34.2g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 165.2
Very Good 4.3/5

Submitted by APROCH

Carbs: 6.6g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 3.4g | Calories: 92.9
Very Good 4.0/5

delicious as a main dish or side!

Submitted by RODEOVET

Carbs: 46.9g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 6.2g | Calories: 227.9
Very Good 4.2/5

This is tasty low-calorie fare, which can be served as either the main course or the side dish. Substitute light mayonnaise to reduce calories further.

Submitted by CHASUK

Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 96.4
Very Good 4.6/5

Easy and good for you!

Submitted by SUEALLAN

Carbs: 33.6g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 4g | Calories: 167.9
Savory Greek Beans (Fasolia Gigantes)
Very Good 4.3/5

OK, so Great Northern Beans are not "gigantes," but they yield a creamy, delicious dish. Use Greek gigantes beans if you have them for a more authentic dish.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 24.1g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 167.4
Very Good 4.1/5

This is a tasty side that can be added to any main course.

Submitted by EVELEZ

Carbs: 22.6g | Fat: 9.7g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 177.2
Very Good 4.2/5

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

Carbs: 6.6g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 56.1
Zesty Cranberry-Orange Relish
Very Good 4.3/5

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 42.8
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Very Good 4.2/5

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 137.5
Very Good 4.4/5

Not your basic yams.

Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 162.5
Good 3.0/5

Submitted by MEGABOMB

Carbs: 20.1g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 126.4
Very Good 4.3/5

A great side dish or main course!

Submitted by GERRYD8784

Carbs: 22.3g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 19.3g | Calories: 206.6
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
Cowboy Caviar
Very Good 4.5/5

Serve this black bean salsa at your next potluck.

Submitted by JANAE55

Carbs: 9.4g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 68.8
Incredible! 5.0/5

This is a wonderful side dish for any meal.

Submitted by SMOSES12

Carbs: 24.5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 170.5
Very Good 4.4/5

Green beans and onions are lightly sautéed in only 1 tablespoon of oil.

Carbs: 11.5g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 81.3
Very Good 4.4/5

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 88.6
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
Low Cholesterol Scalloped Potatoes
Very Good 4.3/5

A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 111.3
Balsamic-braised Red Cabbage
Very Good 4.4/5

My father's grandparents on both sides were from Austria and he grew up with many traditional German and Austrian dishes and a love for cooked cabbage in various forms. This love he passed on to me and I'm delighted to present his sweet and sour red cabbage recipe.

Submitted by KFCOOKE

Carbs: 18.3g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 1.6g | Calories: 128.5
Sweet-and Sour Red Cabbage
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by ELISABAR

Carbs: 11.3g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 83.5
Bavarian Style Red Cabbage
Very Good 4.6/5

My mother was born and raised in Bavaria. Our family loved red cabbage. She is gone now, but I've adapted her recipe with just the right ratio of ingredients to make it just like hers! The key is using red wine vinegar. This freezes very well, too, but there aren't leftovers when I make it for family get togethers.

Submitted by FOODIEWIFE

Carbs: 38.5g | Fat: 2.3g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 166.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

Adaptation of recipe from Jasper White's Cooking from New England

Submitted by MAINERK8

Carbs: 59.2g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 8.2g | Protein: 7.8g | Calories: 282
Incredible! 5.0/5

Low Calorie Side Dish. Tastes like German Sweet & Sour Cabbage

Submitted by SKINNYSOMEDAY1

Carbs: 9.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 41.7
Very Good 4.8/5

From Luchow's German Cookbook

Submitted by HAEJUNG

Carbs: 29.7g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 148.5
Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by TRACKING_GENIE

Carbs: 28.3g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.3g | Calories: 122

From Spice and Spirit Kosher for Passover Cookbook

Submitted by HEALTHYGAL01

Carbs: 18.4g | Fat: 9.4g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 156.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

I wanted breakfast for dinner and this is all i had in the kitchen.

Submitted by LEPRECHAUN0610

Carbs: 23.1g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 176.7

This healthy and inexpensive dish was inspired by the beautiful and cheap green cabbages available now at our farmer's market. You can change the spice balance to your tastes - more spice, less spice, Italian spices, Mexican. You can also use meat instead of TVP.

Submitted by RASPBERRYBERET

Carbs: 29.9g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 8.6g | Protein: 15.7g | Calories: 185.1
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
Chili Cheese Fries
Good 3.4/5

The perfect way to serve leftover chili.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 46.2g | Fat: 12.4g | Fiber: 10g | Protein: 18.3g | Calories: 342.1
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: 108.1
Garlic and Olive Oil Spaghetti Squash!
Very Good 4.3/5

only 181 calories a serving, this can replace garlic and olive oil spaghetti. Plus, bonus- it qualifies are your veggies!

Submitted by MERIGOOD

Carbs: 14.5g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 181.4
Primal Twice Baked Cauliflower
Very Good 4.0/5

Twice baked cauli is a great meal. They're great for any day and are super tasty and filling. Cheese, bacon, green onions...how can you go wrong?

Submitted by LJSCRIVEN

Carbs: 7.7g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 11.9g | Calories: 176.7

Brown rice cooked in boullion

Submitted by BAL_NY

Carbs: 36.5g | Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 178.2
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