Give me your favorite non-boring sides

[isabel]

We're having snapper tonight. I'm getting bored with doing a basic veggie and starch. Give me something to help mix it up.

[wambam]

Do you have JB's Paleo Kitchen? She has a cauliflower curry recipe that is amazing. If not, I can scan it later.

[shamrockshake]

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/green-beans-with-lemon-and-garlic-recipe.html

these are so delicious. I used 1 tbsp. butter and not the 3! they call for. they have a nice kick

[stellas]

I love steaming costco's frozen edamame. Basic, but tasty. Also, costco's Caesar salad is really good.

Dole's "endless summer" bagged salad, and bagged coleslaw kit

Hummus, sliced red peppers, and toasted pita bread

[isabel]

Feb 10, 2015 12:06:27 GMT -5 wambam said:

Do you have JB's Paleo Kitchen? She has a cauliflower curry recipe that is amazing. If not, I can scan it later.

I don't. I would love it if you could send it along later.

[wambam]

Feb 10, 2015 12:10:36 GMT -5 isabel said:

Feb 10, 2015 12:06:27 GMT -5 wambam said:

Do you have JB's Paleo Kitchen? She has a cauliflower curry recipe that is amazing. If not, I can scan it later.

I don't. I would love it if you could send it along later.

Will do. I probably won't get home in time for your dinner tonight, but next time!

[McGavin]

These are my new favorite, I always skip the onion and sour cream though.



www.acouplecooks.com/2013/01/loaded-sweet-potato-rounds/

[isabel]

Feb 10, 2015 12:10:29 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

My fave thing. Cook chopped broccoli, some sliced onion and salt and p in olive oil until the broc greens up a bit and the onion gets a little caramelized. Add some very thinly sliced sweet potato. Cook a bit and add about an inch of chicken broth to the pan. Add a drained can of brown lentils and cover. Bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer til tender and uncover, simmering until it all becomes a nice goulash consistency. Serve salted and peppered.

I'm intrigued and might give this a try tonight. I have some chopped broccoli in the fridge from last week that needs to be used.

[ninjabridemom]

Oh Scotty yum

My fav is roasting chopped broccoli (but you still want them kind of tree-ish) with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper -- until the broccoli is dark. Then at the end add a little lemon juice and parmasean (even the pasta stuff works but actual cheese is better obv). It goes off so well and it's so easy!

[FastHands]

I did a really yummy asparagus the other night.. roast at 400 for about 12min. Then combine melted butter, 1Tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 1 tsp soy sauce and drizzle over the roasted asparagus. YUM.

[jlt19]

Feb 10, 2015 12:16:47 GMT -5 ninjabridemom said:

Oh Scotty yum

My fav is roasting chopped broccoli (but you still want them kind of tree-ish) with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper -- until the broccoli is dark. Then at the end add a little lemon juice and parmasean (even the pasta stuff works but actual cheese is better obv). It goes off so well and it's so easy!

Roasted broccoli is my fav too, but I always wonder if I'm taking away all the nutrients b/c I like it almost burnt.

[MWOS]

This is really quick and super good:

1 bag carrot matchsticks
feta cheese
balsamic vinegar
olive oil


seriously just mix all that shit together. it's sweet and tangy and salty and crunchy and awesome.

[jlt19]

You guys are so fancy! I am too lazy half the time to open a can of green beans for my kids, much less make detailed sides. If I make something with fresh veggies, it's always roasted.

[ninjabridemom]

Feb 10, 2015 12:20:45 GMT -5 jlt19 said:

Feb 10, 2015 12:16:47 GMT -5 ninjabridemom said:

Oh Scotty yum

My fav is roasting chopped broccoli (but you still want them kind of tree-ish) with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper -- until the broccoli is dark. Then at the end add a little lemon juice and parmasean (even the pasta stuff works but actual cheese is better obv). It goes off so well and it's so easy!

Roasted broccoli is my fav too, but I always wonder if I'm taking away all the nutrients b/c I like it almost burnt.

Meeehhh just eat it steamed or raw once in a while. Or eat a ton of the roasted.

I also like it almost burnt.

[shell403b]

Polenta as an more exciting starch side? Or quinoa?

How about a simple cauliflower or broccoli puree? Spice the hell out of it...

[Deleted]

Ina Garten's roasted brussel sprouts are my fave!
www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2.html

[zaneyzoo]

I will preface this and say I HATED brussel spouts until DH"s aunt made this and it's amazing!

www.chow.com/recipes/13580-braised-brussels-sprouts

[CrazyLucky]

This won't go with snapper, but it's good and I always get requests for the recipe.
Pineapple bread casserole
cream together 2T butter and 1/3 c. sugar.
Beat in 3 eggs
Stir in 20 can of crushed pineapple (with juice) and five slices of cubed bread.
Cook at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

The recipe is slightly altered from what my mom used to do, but I like it better. She had more eggs, sugar, and butter.

[adhdfashion]

I made lentils to other day to go with trout. It was a big hit with the kids. I also served a slaw side.

[Cricket0619]

Green bean fries or asparagus fries from Damn Delicious.

[knx9211]

Feb 10, 2015 12:16:47 GMT -5 ninjabridemom said:

Oh Scotty yum

My fav is roasting chopped broccoli (but you still want them kind of tree-ish) with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper -- until the broccoli is dark. Then at the end add a little lemon juice and parmasean (even the pasta stuff works but actual cheese is better obv). It goes off so well and it's so easy!

I do this with Brussels sprouts, too. Mmmm.