America's Healthiest Sides
By
Health.com
March 02, 2016
Helene Dujardin
Cut down on calories and fat with lighter versions of classic American recipes.
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Side veggies
In a new book, our sister magazine Cooking Light trims the fat from American classics. Whip up these vegetable dishes for the holidaysĀor anytime.
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Roasted Carrots
They're great hot. Or chill, chop and add to a salad.
Ingredients: Carrots, olive oil, salt, thyme, dill or parsley
Calories: 92
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Ingredients: Carrots, olive oil, salt, thyme, dill or parsley
Calories: 92
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Mashed Potatoes
Mashed made light: Using 2% milk cuts calories and saturated fat.
Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, lowfat milk, chives
Calories: 115
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Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, unsalted butter, salt, pepper, lowfat milk, chives
Calories: 115
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Beans and Greens
Instant supper: Toss this side with whole-wheat pasta for an easy main dish.
Ingredients: Olive oil, crushed red pepper, garlic, kale, chicken broth, salt, cannellini beans, red wine vinegar, pecorino Romano
Calories: 126
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Ingredients: Olive oil, crushed red pepper, garlic, kale, chicken broth, salt, cannellini beans, red wine vinegar, pecorino Romano
Calories: 126
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Roasted Cauliflower with Mornay Sauce
Ingredients: Cauliflower, salt, flour, lowfat milk, GruyĆØre, sharp Cheddar, parsley
Calories: 108
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Calories: 108
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