Side dishes include primarily vegetables that enhance low carb or keto lifestyles. Most recipes are designed to be quick and easy.
Sweet potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for our family, but there are many ways to customize the topping for roasted sweet potatoes. This recipe brushes a harissa sauce (or paste) over the potatoes while broiling and then drizzles a blackberry and rosemary compote over the top after they come out of the oven. …
I’m always looking for ways to enhance the flavors of lowly vegetables, while at the same time keeping it simple as possible. Yotam Ottolenghi of course is a master at creating beautiful, flavorful vegetable dishes, but I always find myself opting for an easier recipe. Roasting the beets and carrots with a little spice and …
I use beans in everything from Italian fagioli to Mexican charro beans to slow carb stews. Dried beans give you more control over texture, and they can have more nuanced flavor, but they’re not always worth the extra time. This guide covers when dried beans make a difference, when canned works fine, tips for soaking …
This simple potato side dish is a mainstay on the Swedish smorgasbord at Christmastime, where it is referred to as Jansson’s Temptation or Janssons frestelse. It is a rich and creamy comfort food made with potatoes, onions, cream and the secret ingredient of anchovies. Perfect for the holiday table, no matter which country you celebrate …
Quick Summary: Fluffy tomato-based rice that accompanies most Mexican meals. Made by toasting rice in oil, then simmering in pureed tomato broth with peas and seasonings. This recipe comes from a friend in the Bajío region of Mexico. The key is rinsing the rice thoroughly, toasting it before adding liquid, and letting it rest covered …
Hush puppies were a staple of my mom’s Louisiana childhood, so I surprised her with a batch for her 90th birthday alongside fried catfish and sweet tea. Hush puppies are basically a fried cornmeal ball, often served with deep-fried seafood and a dipping sauce. This recipe includes 3 dipping sauces: a classic Southern Comeback Sauce, …
Have you ever wondered if it really makes a difference in flavor or texture to use cooked dried beans in recipes over canned beans? The answer seems to be…sometimes. It depends on: We did a taste comparison of making hummus using dried chickpeas vs canned and the results were significant, with dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) …
Sweet potato casseroles are often way too sweet for many palates, especially when they are served around the holidays with an abundance of other rich dishes. This casserole, or side dish, gets all of its sweetness from the sweet potato itself and enhances the flavor by roasting it with ginger, fresh lime juice and some …
Lunch on a low-carb or ketogenic diet is always tricky. People are busy and it’s often a huge chore to make it out the door in the morning with a decent breakfast, let alone a pre-planned portable lunch. It is getting easier to find low-carb options in restaurants now (thankfully), but it is still questionable …
Vegetables are a staple for just about any kind of diet, but if you are not used to cooking with vegetables, getting great flavor from them can be challenging. Sauces and spices can turn vegetables into something you look forward to on a daily basis however. Try this chimichurri sauce with roasted cauliflower- it will …
Low Carb Ratatouille, either roasted or sauteed, makes a great late summer dinner for a low carb, slow carb or ketogenic lifestyle.
Leafy greens is one of the cornerstone vegetables of the Slow Carb Diet, and “greens” are starting to take a much higher profile in our meals. Bok Choy is one of those greens that sounds exotic but is actually quick, easy and quite delicious Jump to: RECIPE What is Bok Choy Anyway? Bok Choy is …
This is a great low carb Summer salad that can be easily adapted for any diet. It’s dressed with a creamy mayonnaise or yogurt and lime juice blend, but just change the creamy dressing to an Asian dressing if you want a lower fat dressing. It makes a wonderful, cool accompaniment to summertime grilled proteins. …
Quinoa is an ancient grain that has regained popularity, partly due to the acclaimed health benefits but also due to its excellent nutty flavor profile. This quinoa salad enhances the nutty flavor with the sweetness of roasted cherry tomatoes, the crunch of pine nuts and the saltiness of black olives.