9 fat side dishes Recipes

butter, all-purpose flour, garlic salt, kosher salt, low-fat milk, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

rutabagas, olive oil, garlic, peeled and halved, low-fat, reduced sodium chicken broth, sugar, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper

oil, flour, salt, pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, tenders removed, canned fat free chicken broth, bottled sundried tomato sauce (classico creations makes this, found near the pasta sauces), serve with a side dish pasta , of your choice

flour, dried thyme leaves, black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb), canola oil, dried cranberries, pecan pieces, toasted, green onions, sliced, divided, grain and wild rice blend, side dish prepared as directed on package, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, philadelphia cream cheese, cubed

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

tri-color spiral pasta (i use barilla), kraft fat free zesty italian dressing, cucumbers, tomatoes (or 1 package cherry ), red onion, freshly grated parmesan cheese (to taste), this recipe has served 4 as a main lunch dish and 8-10 as a side).

sweet potato, vidalia onion, extra virgin olive oil, ground ginger, ground black pepper, salt