Side Dish Recipes

Back in an earlier lesson, I gave you a recipe for a Zapple-based dessert. Now, I give you Crockpot Zapple Wedges made with Jicama. This perfect Low-Carb hot "apple" recipe that can be used as a side dish when serving pork. Apples always taste good with pork, and Crockpot Zapple Wedges made with Jicama and Apple Pie spice are reminiscent of delicious, hot scalloped apples.

Many low-carbers tend to rely too heavily on broccoli, asparagus, and cauliflower. They omit most legumes because the assumption is that beans are too high in carbs. And in fact, many are too high. Green beans however, are just fine for the low-carber who is staying on plan and listening to their body. The Technicolor Green Bean recipe is just such a recipe. It is low in carbs, Gluten-Free, delicious, and it pairs well with any type of entrée.

Cover the Keto Stuffed Peppers with plastic wrap and microwave on high for ten minutes, or bake them, uncovered, in a 350-degree oven until the peppers are softened.

Di's Low-Carb Spinach Quiche is not only great holiday dinners and large gatherings, but it also makes a tasty breakfast dish or appetizer. Because I originally developed this Low-Carb Spinach Quiche recipe for a holiday party, I chose to use an organic frozen spinach for the sake of expediency. Obviously, if you have the extra time and would rather use fresh spinach, feel free. Just remember to leave yourself a little extra time to clean and trim the spinach.

Rainbow Vegetable Medley is as delicious and satisfying as it is colorful. Filled with a variety of Low-Carb Gluten-Free seasonal veggies, this yummy side dish has something for everyone. It's versatile enough to be served with just about any main dish. Because we know that fresh and seasonal foods are the healthiest, this recipe gives you the wiggle room to change up your veggies at different times of the year to take advantage of the fresh bounties of the season.

This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Dijon Asparagus recipe pairs well with beef and fish and makes a great addition to any holiday table. If asparagus is out of season, feel free to substitute with organic frozen asparagus. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, this dish is also a powerhouse of nutrition.

Eggplant Involtini with Pesto Filling Gluten-Free & Low-Carb Recipe by Tracey Rollison from CarbSmart Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Holiday Entertaining. Eggplant Involtini, often called “rollatini” in the U.S., are tasty little rolls of lusciousness. They possess the best of eggplant Parmegiana plus the cream layer of lasagne, all wrapped up into a bite-sized package! Okay, carryable at least, because the size really depends on how large of an eggplant you choose. They’re served as appetizers or a vegetable side, but can be a main course. They do very well any way you serve them. The first time I served these to my family, my son immediately claimed all of them. Including the ones on his sisters’ plates.

If you're ok with a couple extra carbs in your healthy vegetable side dishes, you'll want to try this Low-Carb Green Beans with Bacon recipe. Fresh green beans and cooked bacon strips will elevate your everyday green beans. This fresh low-carb dish is an excellent alternative to plain cooked green beans.

Faux Cauli-Mashed “Potatoes” is the perfect low-carb potato substitute which you can serve for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year.