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15 Simple Vegetable Side Dishes (10 minutes or less of Prep!)

A fantastic round up of healthy vegetable side dishes from several fellow registered dietitians. I hope you enjoy!

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One common theme you will hear frequently this year is simple, simple, simple. With three kids, a husband with a demanding job, working at home myself, life gets a bit demanding and exhausting at times. This year, I plan to focus on simplifying things a little at a time, starting with cooking! That’s why I reached out to some talented dietitians who know how to cook healthy yet still delicious side dishes. I can’t wait to try several of these myself!

Whether or not you’re into making New Year’s resolutions, I hope everyone has started 2016 on a positive note. Personally, I don’t focus heavily on New Year’s resolutions because I try to set goals and work on things throughout the year and I also don’t like to put the pressure on myself. This year is also starting a bit differently since I have a hernia surgery scheduled in two weeks so I’m currently trying to recover from an awful cold/flu bug and focus on getting back into the simple routine of life. Whatever your 2016 goals are I hope these recipes inspire you to cook a few more veggies without consuming too much time.
kale-persimmon-and-pecan-salad

Kale, Persimmon and Pecan Salad – Food Pleasure and Health

Broccoli-Apple-Salad Your Choice Nutrition

Broccoli Apple Salad – Your Choice Nutrition

Brussels-Sprouts-with-Curried-Fig-Vinaigrette-Side Abby Langer Nutrition

(Vegan) Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Raisins, Smashed Almonds, and Curried Fig Vinaigrette – Abby Langer Nutrition

Carrots-with-Feta-and-Pine-Nuts EA Stewart

Carrots with Feta Cheese & Toasted Pine Nuts – EA Stewart

Asparagus-Mint-Salad Nutrioulicious

Asparagus Mint Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette – Nutritioulicious

red-cabbage-snap-pea Nutritioulicious

Red Cabbage, Snap Pea, & Blueberry Salad – Nutritioulicious

brussels srprout salad Live Best

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad – Live Best

spinach-salad Real Living Nutrition

Wilted Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese – Real Living Nutrition

swiss-chard-coleslaw Shaw Simple Swaps

Swiss Chard and Pickled Beet Coleslaw – Shaw Simple Swaps

twice-baked-potato-stuffed-peppers Nutritionist Reviews

Twice Baked Potato Stuffed Peppers – Nutritionist Reviews

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower

Garlic Mashed Cauliflower – Chocolate Slopes
panko crusted cauliflower3

Panko Crusted Cauliflower Bites – Chocolate Slopes

roasted carrots with herbs

Roasted Carrots with Fresh Herbs – Chocolate Slopes

Pineapple Coleslaw

Pineapple Coleslaw – Chocolate Slopes

Green Beans with Feta Cheese

Roasted Green Beans with Feta Cheese – Chocolate Slopes

I hope you enjoy these ideas of how to simplify eating veggies – I know I will!

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Melanie

Wednesday 6th of January 2016

I love the theme of simplicity! These recipes look delicious. I hope your surgery goes well. Good luck!

Kristy Hegner

Wednesday 27th of January 2016

Thanks Melanie!

Kelli @ Hungry Hobby

Wednesday 6th of January 2016

Holy yum! So many awesome choices, I'm so guilty of the steamed broccoli bag side dish it's not even funny! Need to step my game up!

Kristy Hegner

Tuesday 12th of January 2016

Nothing wrong with steamed broccoli either!

Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

Wednesday 6th of January 2016

I need to get on the simplify track! Thanks for including my asparagus salad and red cabbage salad recipe.

Jill Weisenberger

Tuesday 5th of January 2016

So many beautiful choices!

EA-The SPicy RD

Tuesday 5th of January 2016

Simple is delicious! Love all these easy veggie side dishes & thanks so much for including my carrot recipe. Here's to a successful year of simplification :-)

Kristy Hegner

Tuesday 5th of January 2016

Thanks for contributing! And yes - focusing on simplicity is going to be tough, but needs to happen!

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