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.

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

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

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

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

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!

A great recipe that is 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 low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

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

Take pita bread to a crunchy new level.

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

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

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.

This is an amazing salsa best made with fresh ingredients.

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

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

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

A great side dish that complements any entree.

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.