DINNER SIDE DISHES

I need inspiration. Im tired of Rice/potatoes/stuffing.


I like healthy sides but it's sooo difficult to think of what to do besides the rice and potatoes!!!!
TIA

ETA: looking for a starch side dish though...not much more you can do with veggies!!

cous cous
sauteed peppers w/onions
tomato and cucmber salad w/lemon juice & cilantro
sweet potato french fries

I am a 09er crashing, but I make this out of this world corn caserole!!! FM me if you want the recipe!

I am a 09er crashing, but I make this out of this world corn caserole!!! FM me if you want the recipe!

Id love it.. just fmed you!!
Thanks!!

Where are all the cooks out there!!!!

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Posted by jessica08bride

asparagus, edamame, sometimes i just take grape tomatoes and saute them with olive oil, lots of garlic, parsley and basil and cook them till they pop a bit.

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That's sounds awesome..the tomatoes!! mmmm

rice pilaf
rice a- roni
mac and cheese
couscous

baked sweet potatoes
whole wheat pasta

asparagus
grilled eggplant
roasted peppers
artichokes
brussel sprouts
peas
cooked carrots
portobello mushroom

NW board is doing a cookbook of our favs. We've got a lot of stuff posted.

DH loves this one, and leftovers are good the next day.

Warm Vegetable Salad, courtesy of Giada DiLaurentiis

2 whole red peppers
1 1/2 pound assorted red and white new potatoes
3/4 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped oregano leaves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the broiler. Place the red peppers on a foil lined baking sheet and place under the broiler. Turning every 2 to 3 minutes cook the peppers until the skin is blistered, about 8 to 9 minutes total. Place the blistered peppers in a plastic bag. Seal the bag and allow the peppers to sit for 10 minutes to allow the skin to separate and to let cool.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the potatoes to a cutting board. Add the green beans to the pot. Cook the green beans until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the green beans to a large bowl. Slice the potatoes in half while still warm and combine them with the green beans in the large bowl. Add the dressing at this point so the potatoes absorb the dressing. Add the scallions, parsley, and garlic
Remove the peppers from the plastic bag. Peel off the skin from the peppers. Slice the pepper flesh into wide strips and remove the seeds and veins. Place them in the bowl with the potatoes, and toss to combine.

Dressing :
In a small bowl combine the oregano, lemon juice and zest, and white wine vinegar. Whisk in the olive oil. Stir in the salt and pepper. Toss the warm vegetables with the herb vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

I sometimes add a pinch of sugar to the dressing if it is a bit tart, If I don't want to roast the peppers I just cut them into big chunks them and drop them into boiling water for 30 seconds to 'cook' them a little.

I've cut out the rice and potatoes to cut down on unneccessary carbs from my everyday diet.. however, once in a while we make the flavored rices that they sell in the pouches.. Knorr, Lipton. There is a Spanish rice/pasta that is in a tomatoey sauce. they're tasty. have you tried those?
I also make homemade onion rings.. lightly fried then baked to finish them off.

i make grilled (or baked) asparagus with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper & garlic powder sprinkled over the top basically you cook them as long or as little as you want

also sauteed fresh spinach with mushrooms

these are awesome ladies!! Keep em coming!!!!

I knew I could count on you girls!!!

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Posted by bensgirl

tonight, on the fly, we made a salad for our side dish--it was just mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese and fresh strawberries. instead of dressing we used olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice and a little bit of salt and pepper. it was AWESOME! i think it would also be good with apples and walnuts instead of strawberries! yum!

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wow that sounds excellent!!!!

i like quinoa.. you can mix in some veggies.. and it's really healthy for you as well..