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Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Salad

May 31, 2017 by Melanie 7 Comments

Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Salad

Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Salad is bursting with flavor from the sweet potatoes and the garlicky and citrus dressing- it’s a match made in heaven!   Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Salad, is naturally gluten free, vegan and will be your new favorite accompaniment to those summer barbecues. However, I am pretty sure you’ll enjoy this…

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Filed Under: BBQ, Salads Tagged With: BBQ, bbq side, cilantro, gluten free, lime, paleo, salad, side dish, summer sides, sweet potatoes, vegan, vegetarian

Parmesan Lemon Brussels Sprouts

January 1, 2017 by Melanie 4 Comments

Parmesan Lemon Brussels Sprouts

Parmesan Lemon Brussels Sprouts with Shallots are a gluten-free, low calorie, healthy side that work well with a variety of main dishes. Hello! I am still alive!! My gosh, where did the time go? I meant to tell you my big family news and then the next thing I knew I ran out of time….

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Filed Under: Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: brussels sprouts, high fiber, lemon, low calorie, Parmesan Cheese, side dish

Loaded Mediterranean Fries {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}

August 17, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Loaded Mediterranean Fries {Vegetarian, Gluten Free}

Truffle Fries are loaded with Mediterranean flavors to make a simple, yet fancy side dish.  This is a sponsored post is written by me on behalf of Alexia Foods. All opinions are entirely my own. Garlic fries with tzatziki sauce are one of my favorite combos. On the rare occasion I get my hands on…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Sides, Vegan-adaptable, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: easy side, french fries, garlic, gluten free, greek, Greek food, high fiber, Mediterranean, potato side, side dish, tzatziki sauce, vegan adaptable, vegetarian, zucchini

Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

May 20, 2016 by Melanie 10 Comments

Vegan Pesto Spaghetti Squash

Easy vegan pesto pairs perfectly with a spaghetti squash for a nutritious side dish.  School’s out for summer! School’s out forever! I’ve had that song in my head for days. I have officially hit the I don’t feel like cooking meals anymore stage. I think I am preparing myself for lazy summer days, but I am…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, easy, gluten free, kale, microwave, pesto, side dish, spaghetti squash, vegan, walnuts

Asian Slaw With Ginger Peanut Dressing

September 25, 2015 by Melanie 27 Comments

Asian Slaw With Ginger Peanut Dressing

This delicious vegan Asian slaw is packed with flavor from the nutty ginger soy dressing. It will quickly become one of your favorite sides! Hello friends! How is your week going? I mentioned before that we went to the beach with family for the Labor day weekend. It’s always fun, albeit a bit challenging, to do…

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Filed Under: Salads, Sides, Vegan, Vegetables Tagged With: asian, cabbage, easy, fiber, nut butter, side dish, slaw, soy sauce, vegan, vegetarian

Green Lentil Salad

June 5, 2015 by Melanie 8 Comments

Green Lentil Salad

So I was cleaning out the pantry and realized that I probably don’t need to buy food for the next two weeks before we move. Of course, I would love to have a few more trips to Costco (insert a very sad face), but I think I can make do with a lot of staples I still have….

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Filed Under: Sides Tagged With: fiber, green lentils, pantry staples, protein, side dish

Kale and Bacon Gratin

November 26, 2014 by Melanie 5 Comments

Kale and Bacon Gratin

Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving already? I don’t think time could move any faster! I’m in full pie mode right now and debating on what to do for our vegetable side dishes. So many choices, so little time. I’ve never been into creamy vegetables like creamed spinach. It’s not that I don’t like creamy. I do. I…

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Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Sides, Thanksgiving, Vegetables Tagged With: bacon, cheese, gratin, kale, side dish, thanksgiving

Parmesan-Caper Potato Bites

October 6, 2014 by Melanie 13 Comments

Parmesan-Caper Potato Bites

The Holiday season is quickly approaching and we’ll all be searching for the perfect appetizers and holiday dishes to make. I love potatoes and think they are just he perfect addition to any meal- roasted whole or cut with rosemary and garlic, but my new favorite are these adorable potato bites. Yes, I just called these adorable….

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Gluten Free, Sides Tagged With: appetizer, Cooking Light, gluten free, make-ahead, potato, potato bites, side dish, snack, vegetarian

Purple Potato Salad

March 24, 2014 by Melanie 14 Comments

Purple Potato Salad

It looks like delivery subscription services are my thing- I’ve always loved getting fun mail. So in addition to Stitch Fix, my new obsession is getting my weekly CSA box. It’s so fun seeing all these beautiful organic veggies (and some fruit) at my door each week. I also love the challenge of finding out…

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Filed Under: Salads, Sides Tagged With: eggs, potato salad, purple potatoes, side dish, vegetarian

Polenta Bruschetta and Meal Planning

April 7, 2013 by Melanie 31 Comments

Polenta Bruschetta and Meal Planning

I hope you all had a great weekend! I know after my last post you are all waiting in suspense to find out the results of my foot’s xray and I am happy to say that I do not have a fracture and am half way through my rest period!  It was actually a good…

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Filed Under: Sides, Vegan Tagged With: appetizer, bruschetta, garlic, polenta, side dish, tomatoes, vegan

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