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Sometimes a side dish makes the meal; adding color, taste, and excitement.

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Many times, side dishes are vegetables or whole grains.  Rounding out your eating occasion with plenty of produce is the best way to get the most vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help keep your body healthy and happy.

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At least half of your plate should be vegetables – whether it’s a fresh salad or roasted, steamed or sautéed vegetables – you could even have both!

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Here are some ideas for easy, delicious additions to your meals.

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Side Dish Recipes

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Grains

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• Corn Grits

• Autumn Wheat Berry Salad

• Corn and Fig Bulgur Salad

• Easy Feta Polenta

• Warm Quinoa Salad with Water Chestnuts

• Summer Quinoa Salad

• Vegetable Quinoa with Walnut Pesto

• Tex-Mex Tabbouleh

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Beans

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• Springtime Chickpea 'Guacamole' Salad

• Tomato Edamame Salad

• Chickpea Butternut Squash Tart

• Spiced Lentils {with a poached egg}

• 3 Bean Salad

• Quick Roasted Beans and Broccoli

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Veggies

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Asparagus & Eggplant

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• Baked Eggplant Fries

• Crisp Oven-Baked Asparagus with Breadcrumbs

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Carrots, Corn & Peas/Green beans

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• Springtime Chickpea 'Guacamole' Salad

• 3 Bean Salad

• Zesty Lemony Snap Peas

• Smokey Lime Corn

• Spiced Cool Carrot Salad

• Grilled Parmesan-Encrusted Corn on the Cob

• Spicy Dill Green Beans

• Peter's Spiced Corn

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Cruciferi: Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage & Cauliflower

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• Zesty Brussels Sprouts with Raisins

• Asian Flair Broccoli Slaw

• Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins

• Warm Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

• Lemony Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

• Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

• Cauliflower Butternut Squash MASH

• Zucchini Cranberry Coleslaw

• Broccoli Apricot Salad

• Grilled Cauliflower

• Roasted Brussels sprouts with Honey and Pears

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Leafy Greens

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• Warm Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

• Roasted Kale

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Tomatoes & Mushrooms

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• Tomato Edamame Salad

• Sliced Parmesan Tomatoes

• Savory Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

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Squash & Root Vegetables

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• Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

• Butternut Squash Latkes

• Chickpea Butternut Squash Tart

• Simple Roasted Acorn Squash

• Cauliflower Butternut Squash MASH

• Roasted Winter Veggies with Vinaigrette

• Shoe-String Sweet Potato Fries

• Mashed Acorn Squash

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Appetizers

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• Crispy Eggplant Rounds with Tomato Mozzarella Salad

• Savory Mini Tex-Mex Cups

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Dips, Spreads, Toppings

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• Cranberry Chutney

• Spicy "Cheesy" Sauce

• Creamy Tofu Sauce

• Sweet(ish) White Bean Dip

• Lightly Candied Walnuts

• Peanut Dipping Sauce

• Baked Acorn Squash Hummus

• Cilantro Walnut Pesto

• Pumpkin Hummus

• Roasted Garlic Walnut Pesto Hummus

• Garlic Scapes Hummus Spread

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