Side Items Recipes (Most Popular)

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

This super simple recipe is so much better for you than takeout, and is ready in minutes. Use brown rice to give you lasting energy!

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

A healthy alternative to an American favorite.

A great tasting and healthy alternative to fries.

Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips.

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor while also cutting the calories in each serving.

A terrific way to start your day, much better than the frozen waffles you can find at the grocery store.

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables.

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

This colorful low-sodium cholesterol-free vegetable baked dish is prepared without any added fat.

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

This is a great slow cooker side dish that's incredibly easy to make!

Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber. These healthful muffins freeze well!

A great recipe that is easy to make.

These cheesy stuffed mushrooms are a light vegetarian meal or a hearty side dish.

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

Take pita bread to a crunchy new level.

Rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for 2/3 of the dish's usual fat content.

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.

Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

A hearty pancake that provides over 6 grams of fiber per serving. I like to add blueberries to the batter. Very kid-friendly recipe!

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

This is an amazing salsa best made with fresh ingredients.

My family doesn't like to eat vegetables, but they beg for seconds with this recipe!!! This gives broccoli a wonderful, nutty flavor that everyone will love.

Chef Meg lightened up a picnic and potluck favorite! Her secret ingredient (shh, don't tell!) is pickle juice.

Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious and simple summer side.