Healthy Sides
This page contains a variety of delicious, fast and easy sides for all ages! All of them are pretty much vegan, dairy and gluten free
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Citrus Quinoa Protein Salad
If you are not a vegetarian or vegan then this salad is fantastic served with shrimp instead of the chickpeas. That is my hubby’s favorite! I also like this salad with pineapple chunks instead of or in addition to the orange slices, those add an extra sweetness to the salad that is divine!...
Creamy Broccoli Salad (Two Ways!)
The first time I made this, was many years ago. I made the sweeter version, which is option one. It was delicious the first day, but the second day is was even tastier,...
Cucumber Chickpea Tomato Salad
I made this when I needed a side dish, but didn’t want to do crudettes or a simple side salad. I wanted to make something different...I’m glad I did because, this was so good. My hubby even said, “why don’t you make this more often?”...
Herbed Baked Potato Wedges
I love potato wedges, however they are usually not that healthy because they are often fried. So, I figured out another way to have one of my favorite side items. Bake them. And, to up the health benefits to the potatoes why not add lots of herbs and seasonings. This in turn will make them taste better too...
Spicy Chickpea Patties
These are great as a snack, a side item or even as the main protein source for lunch or dinner. I have made these countless times, and each time they are a hit. My preschooler loves them...I usually make two batches, because they get eaten up so fast and I love the leftovers...
Sweet ’n’ Sticky Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes, they are such a sweet vegetable. Sometimes it’s hard to believe they are a vegetable and not a fruit. I mean they do have the word sweet in their name, so it’s shouldn’t be a surprise that they are sweet...My Sweet ‘n’ Sticky Sweet Potatoes would be great as a side dish for Thanksgiving,...