Low-Fat Side Dishes

 

These soups and sides are the perfect low-fat accompaniment to your meal. Siesta rollups make a great low-fat appetizer for special occassions, and the cinnamon spiced soup is a healthy way to add a burst of flavor to any dinner.

 

  3 star rating

This sweet relish combines ground bell peppers, onions, and celery with sugar, vinegar, and mustard seed.

  5 star rating

A tasty fresh fruit salsa made with peaches, cucumbers, jalapeno peppers and cilantro. Would be great with fish and grilled meat or poultry.

  5 star rating

This lower fat version of the French classic makes an elegant starter or healthy lite entree.

  5 star rating

Sweet pears, stewed in a lemon-ginger sauce make an elegant side dish for special holiday dinners.

  4 star rating

Orzo, also called rosamarina, is a small dried pasta, shaped like long grains of rice.

  5 star rating

Creamy and slightly sweet, this sauash and coconut soup would make a great appetizer course for your next dinner party.

  5 star rating

A healthy, colorful blend of vegetables and beans in a light red wine vinaigrette.

  4 star rating

A healthy mix of vegetabels with an extra kick from adobe seasoning--fast and easy too.

  4 star rating

A cranberry, orange and walnut relish to complement your holiday bird--very easy to make.

  5 star rating

Fresh tomatoes are baked with spinach and topped with bread crumbs and Romano cheese for a healthy side dish.

  4 star rating

Use your garden's bounty of summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes for this easy skillet side dish.

  4 star rating

Seasoned with garlic, basil, oregano, and a splash of balsamic vinegar, this vegetable side dish is great with a grilled steak.

  5 star rating

This healthy Caesar salad can be a great addition to any meal or you can make it the main attraction by adding fish or chicken ...

  4 star rating

Cottage cheese is blended along with green onion parsley, dillweed, Worcestershire, pepper and garlic powder to make this cold appetizer dip.

  5 star rating

A light, savory dish perfect for an elegant dinner party with friends or a special family dinner.

  5 star rating

Couscous mix is cooked with canned tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, & diced cooked chicken for a side dish. Omit the chicken for a vegetarian meal.

  3 star rating

If you like some heat in your salsas, stir in 1 teaspoon chopped seeded fresh jalapeno chili pepper.

  5 star rating

Fresh, light and unique--papaya, oranges, watercress and blackberries with Stilton blue cheese and a lemon-honey dressing.

  5 star rating

A colorful broccoli salad with radishes, cashews and a light, creamy dressing.

  5 star rating

A low fat version of your favorite fruit salad with just enough marshmallows, coconut and creamy dressing to satisfy.

  4 star rating

Whole mushrooms are sauteed with wine, basil and olive oil for this tasty treat that can be served as a side dish or spooned over ...

  4 star rating

This speedy side dish combines prepared chicken-flavored ramen noodles with parmesan cheese, butter and the seasoning packet.

  5 star rating

These colorful stuffed peppers are packed with Asian flavors--basmati rice, coconut milk, and garlic chili sauce.

  4 star rating

This colorful mix of roasted fall vegetables will be a hit with even your pickiest eater.

  5 star rating

Fresh green beans are mixed with cooked mushrooms and topped with walnuts, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.