healthy side dish recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans Recipe

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Ingredients CRUNCHY PECAN OAT TOPPING 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced rosemary (unbelievably good!) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons maple syrup SWEET POTATO FILLING 3 pounds roasted sweet potatoes , peeled 1/2 cup milk of choice (I use almond milk) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt EXTRA TOPPINGS 1/2 cup dried cranberries (look for juice-sweetened, if possible) 1/4 cup pecan halves , for topping Instructions Preheat the oven to 350ºF. In a large … Read more

Easy Squash Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients 1 small onion sliced 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 lbs squash yellow squash and zucchini salt & pepper to taste 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup cheddar cheese 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons butter Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice squash/zucchini into 1/4″ slices. Cook onion in butter and oil until tender. Add squash, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes or … Read more

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients 4 medium beets – scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces goat cheese Instructions Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with … Read more

Broccoli and Tortellini Salad Recipe

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Ingredients 6 slices bacon 20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets 1 cup raisins 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 red onion, finely chopped Instructions Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. … Read more