61 low sides Recipes

bananas , overripe, strawberries , too tart, fresh pineapple , on the sour side, low-fat plain yogurt

vegetable oil, yellow onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato sauce, chicken broth, rich or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, canned low sodium, green chilies, diced, chili powder, dried basil, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, sugar, corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas, chicken breasts, cooked and cubed, cheddar cheese, grated, pitted black olives, light sour cream , for passing on the side

cake dough, low fat cottage cheese, mashed, milk, veg oil, salt, sall-purpose flour, baking powder, vanilla, butter, sugar, milk, vanilla, blanched almonds, finely chopped, streusel topping, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, sugar, butter, almonds, honey to serve on the side .

sweet paprika, salt, ground allspice, ground black pepper, ground cardamom, ground coriander, cayenne, ground fenugreek (optional), ground ginger, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, finely chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped, tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes-1 cup), low sodium vegetable broth, red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (leave the skin on for more nutrition- try using half sweet potatoes), carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, lemon juice (optional), yogurt (optional), bread (flat on the side)

sliced low-fat ham , cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup), chopped vidalia onion, chopped plum tomato, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, prepared dijon-style mustard, italian bread, 3/4 inch thick,lightly toasted on each side, shredded swiss cheese

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.

sugar, sherry wine vinegar, fresh blood orange juice (from about 6 oranges), low-salt chicken broth, blood oranges, peeled , separated into segments, lightly packed) fresh parsley leaves , fresh mint leaves, and fresh tarragon leaves, olive oil, divided, coarse kosher salt, brussels sprouts , leaves removed from core, core discarded, sea scallops , side muscles removed

dozen chicken wings, about 3 1/4 lb, rinsed and patted dry, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, sesame seeds , toasted in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, leaves from 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, teriyaki sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, grapefruit juice, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, fresh, hot red chile, halved, garlic cloves, halved, fresh ginger , smashed with the side of a large knife

dozen chicken wings, about 3 1/4 lb, rinsed and patted dry, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, sesame seeds , toasted in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, leaves from 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, low-sodium soy sauce, grapefruit juice, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, fresh, hot red chile, halved, garlic cloves, halved, fresh ginger , smashed with the side of a large knife

corn kernels, drained, low-fat ricotta cheese, baby spinach leaves, rye bread, toasted on 1 side only

cake, butter, flour, unsweetened chocolate, unsalted butter, softened, sugar, eggs, separated, salt, all-purpose flour, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. butter and flour an inch jellyroll pan. tap the edge of the pan on a table to knock out the excess flour. melt the chocolate over low heat in a heavy 1-quart saucepan or in the top of a double boiler placed over simmering water. set the chocolate aside to cool to lukewarm. cream the unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of sugar by beating them against the side of a mixing bowl with a wooden spoon, continuing to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy. add the melted chocolate and beat in the egg yolks, 1 at a time., beat the egg whites and a pinch of salt in another mixing bowl, preferably of unlined copper, with a wire whisk or rotary beater, add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat until the whites form stiff, unwavering peaks. with a rubber spatula, stir about 1/3 of the whites into the chocolate base, then pour the chocolate mixture over the rest of the whites. sprinkle the flour lightly on top. gently fold the flour into the mixture until no white streaks are visible., pour the batter into the prepared jellyroll pan , spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula. bake in the middle of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the cake shrinks slightly away from the sides of the pan and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. remove the cake from the oven, loosen it from the pan by running a sharp knife around the sides, and turn it out on a rack to cool.

broth (through step 1) can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. just remember to withhold the lime juice until the last moment; otherwise, its flavor and aroma will dissipate. if you can locate lemon grass at the market, feel free to add a stalk to the , trimmed of its fibrous top and bruised with the flat side of a knife. for maximum heat, do not seed the chiles., canned low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger (1/2-inch), cut in half and smashed (see illustration below), garlic , lightly crushed with skins on, fish sauce, cilantro stems , including roots, plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sugar, jalapeno chiles , stemmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, tomatoes , cored and chopped coarse, cremini mushroom , oyster, or button mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (or cut into sixths if large), shrimp (about 41 to 50 per pound), peeled, juice from 2 limes

water, low-fat milk, i can tsp believe it s not butter, knorr italian sides four cheese pasta, roasted red pepper , cut into strips, uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh baby spinach, garlic clove, finely chopped

krispy kreme doughnut copycat, doughnuts, yeast, water (105-115 degrees ), lukewarm milk (scalded , then cooled), sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, creamy glaze, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, water, chocolate frosting, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, water, milk chocolate chips or semisweet chocolate chips, dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl., add milk , sugar, salt, eggs ,shortening and 2 cups flour., beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly., beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally., stir in remaining flour until smooth ., cover and let rise until double , 50-60 minutes., dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) turn dough onto floured surface ; roll around lightly to coat with flour., gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin., cut with floured doughnut cutter ., cover and let rise until double , 30-40 minutes., heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees ., slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula., turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface., fry until golden brown , about 1 minute on each side., carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain., dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top ., dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired., creamy glaze**: heat butter until melted ., stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth., stir in water , 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency., chocolate frosting**: heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted., stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth., stir in water 1 tbsp at a time , until desired consistency., doughnuts

corn tortillas, peanut oil, for deep-frying, salsa roja , recipe follows, chorizo refried beans , recipe follows, eggs , fried sunny side up, crumbled queso fresco, fresh cilantro sprigs, fried chorizo (reserved from refried beans recipe), lime wedges, dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded, dried anaheim chile, stemmed and seeded, dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded, dried oregano, preferably mexican, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, water, tomatoes, quartered, spanish onion, sliced, garlic cloves, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cilantro, sugar, lime, juiced, links smoked mexican chorizo, extra-virgin olive oil, white onion, finely diced, garlic, peeled and chopped, red kidney beans, low-sodium chicken stock, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

baby back pork ribs, toasted sesame oil, chinese five-spice powder, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame seeds, for garnish, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish, unsalted butter, whole fresh pineapple, peeled and cubed, low-sodium soy sauce, dark rum, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fresh red chile, sliced thin, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh ginger , whacked open with the flat side of a knife

racks pork spareribs , trimmed of excess fat, chinese five-spice powder, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, low-sodium soy sauce, grapefruit juice, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fresh red chili, minced, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh ginger , whacked open with the flat side of a knife, sesame seeds, for garnish, chopped fresh cilantro and green onion, for garnish

racks pork spareribs , 4 lb each, trimmed of excess fat, chinese five-spice powder, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, sesame seeds, for garnish, chopped fresh cilantro leaves and green onion, for garnish, low-sodium soy sauce, grapefruit juice, hoisin sauce, ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fresh red chile, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh ginger , whacked open with the flat side of a knife