Category: Side Dishes Serves: 6 Ingredients Olive oil cooking spray Enough sprigs of fresh rosemary to cover a baking sheet 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1lb), scrubbed and blotted dry   Directions Preheat oven to […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 lb asparagus, firm and bright green 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste Cooking spray   Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Break off woody stems of each asparagus spear. Rinse well under running […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 lb Jerusalem artichokes 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup stevia or Truvia 1/4 tsp dill seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp tarragon 1 tsp chervil 1 tsp chopped fresh dill Sea salt and black pepper to taste   Directions Scrub the Jerusalem artichokes well. Do not peel. Slice […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 cups broccoli florets 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes   Directions In a saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until broccoli is crisp-tender, […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon sea salt   Directions In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook the garlic in oil over […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 3 large sweet potatoes 2 pinches dried oregano 2 pinches sea salt 2 pinches ground black pepper   Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a glass or non-stick baking dish with olive oil, just enough to coat. Wash […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil sea salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste   Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 12 Ingredients • 12 whole fresh mushrooms • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil • 1 tsp minced garlic • 1 (8 oz) package low fat cream cheese, softened • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper • 1/4 tsp onion powder • 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper   Directions […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 12 Ingredients • 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups) • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup • 2 Tbsp butter, melted • 1 Tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp salt • Freshly ground pepper, to taste   Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange sweet […]

Category: Side Dishes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quinoa 2 cups vegetable broth 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 dash fresh lemon juice (optional)   Directions Add quinoa to a saucepan and toast over medium heat, stirring […]