How To Create Healthy and Delicious Meals
Salads, side dishes, soups, etc…
This was my first-time encountering jicama. Jicama has a light flavor and texture similar to apples. This salad/slaw is a lightly sweet side dish that tastes great with many main dishes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 large jicama peeled and sliced into matchsticks …
Homemade French fries/wedges are simply the best in my opinion. If you are in the mood for a lemony twist the seasoning on these fries is easy to prepare and tastes magnificent. I use my air fryer to fry my potatoes, but you can roast …
I love the flavors of pasta salad, but I wasn’t in the mood for a heavy dish full of carbs. I decided to use veggie noodles from carrots and zucchini instead. This tastes just as delicious as my “regular’ pasta salad, but is comprised of …
Sweet potatoes paired with cinnamon, maple syrup, and extra virgin coconut oil mix to create a melt in your mouth side dish you will absolutely love. These are simple to prepare and taste like dessert. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes 2 …
Brussels sprouts taste wonderfully when paired with the sweetness of maple syrup and a blueberry infused balsamic vinegar. These are easy to prepare and pair well with many main dishes. Ingredients: 12 ounces Brussels sprouts halved with stems removed 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil …
Mashed cauliflower tastes as wonderfully as mashed potatoes with fewer carbs. This is a side dish that is easy to prepare and goes well with meatloaf or many other meals where you would normally crave mashed potatoes. Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets ¼ cup plain …
I think roasted cauliflower tastes amazing, but some members of my household won’t eat it. So I adapted this recipe to use half cauliflower and half broccoli. This is a flavorful and simple side that goes great with any main dish. Recipe adapted from Fixate …
I love buffalo everything! This coleslaw tastes great as a salad for lunch and really shines when paired with buffalo turkey burgers (see recipe in Entrees). I usually use green cabbage, but I happened to grab red cabbage at the store this week. Ingredients: 1 …
Taco seasoning over roasted or air-fried potato wedges make for a simple and innovative side dish. We dipped these in salsa, you could also add some melted cheese to the warm potatoes for a potato nacho vibe. Ingredients: 3-4 russet potatoes 1-2 tablespoons olive oil …
I enjoy fresh salads and slaws as a side dish to freshen up a meal. This is simple to make and delicious. You can add more vegetables to the mix or keep it simple. I used Wildtree dressings, but other brands probably work just as …