SIDES

“Learn how to treat your vegetables with the love and kindness that they deserve.” Antoni Porowski

Clean eating sides are a healthy way to serve fruits or vegetables with every meal. Check the updated list of the clean fifteen (conventional produce is ok) and the dirty dozen (produce that is best to buy organic). The list is updated yearly.

Roasted Vegetables

                                                                         Veggie Comfort Food

                                         Onions                                                            Squash
                                         Carrots                                                           Peppers
                                         Zucchini                                                        Potatoes
                                         Green Beans                                                Asparagus
                                         Sweet Potatoes                                          Brussel Sprouts
                                        Extra Virgin Olive Oil                             Organic Vegetable Seasoning 

Organic and locally grown vegetables are sold in grocery stores and at farmer’s markets. Natural vegetable seasoning mixes sold in jars or packets to use with your choice of vegetables. Roasted vegetables make a great sandwich, side, or main dish. Follow the baking instructions on the seasoning mix. To print click here.

Herbed Pita Chips

                                         Pairs perfectly with a cottage cheese and green onion dip.

                    1 t Garlic Salt                                                          6 Pita Bread Pockets
                    1/2 C Olive Oil                                                         1/2 t Black Pepper
                    1/2 t Dried Basil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice pita pockets in half lengthwise to form two circles, and then each half into 8 triangles.  Mix oil & spices. Brush each triangle with oil mixture. Brush cookie sheet to grease and place triangles on sheet. Bake for about 7 minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Watch carefully or they will burn. To print click here.

Holiday Fruit Salad

Use your favorite fruit.

Sliced Kiwi                                      Sliced Peaches
 Sliced Bananas                                       Sliced Strawberries
                Chopped Apples                                      Mandarin Orange Sections
                           Seedless Grapes                                      Whipped Cream (see DESSERTS)

Fold whipped cream into fruit. Serve. To print click here.

For Healthy Side Dish Recipes on Allrecipes click here.