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

Recipes excerpted from Lighten Up,America! Published by Oxmoor House
In a new book, our sister magazine Cooking Light trims the fat from American classics. Whip up these vegetable dishes for the holidaysĀ€—or anytime.
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Roasted Carrots

Helene Dujardin
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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Mashed Potatoes

Helene Dujardin
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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Beans and Greens

Helene Dujardin
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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Roasted Cauliflower with Mornay Sauce

Helene Dujardin
Ingredients: Cauliflower, salt, flour, lowfat milk, GruyĆØre, sharp Cheddar, parsley

Calories: 108

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