Chili doesn’t get any easier than this! Enjoy this dish with your favorite cornbread or a crisp, light side salad.
Lentil Chili
Dish: Vegetarian
Creamy Spinach Penne
Low-fat cottage cheese provides the foundation of a creamy pasta sauce that won’t break the caloric bank. Roasted red peppers, whether jarred or home-made, bring wonderful flavor and a heap of vegetable. Mix up the options by adding in chopped tomatoes, chopped chicken breast, or a can of white beans.
Spaghetti Cabbage Stir Fry
If you’ve got leftover cabbage from another recipe, this is a simple and tasty way to use it up. The simplicity of this side will play nicely with anything you can dream up to pair with it.
Rosemary Pasta
If you’ve got a garden brimming with zucchini and tomatoes, or a great connection for fresh, local produce, this dish is a wonderful way to enjoy them. The key to flavor here is the fresh rosemary–dried will work too, but splurging on fresh will give this dish a little something extra special.
Sesame Noodle Salad
Crispy veggies with cold pasta and a luscious dressing combine for a dish that’s wonderful as a side to any protein or on its own as a vegetarian lunch. If you want to make a meal of it, consider adding a hard-boiled egg or some steamed edamame to the dish to round out the protein.
Green Beans with Sunflower Seeds
This easy recipe makes a fantastic summertime side dish. Use whatever seeds is most convenient–pepitas would also work well. Tip: If you’re not a fan of raw onion, make this a skillet dish and start by frying the onions until soft.
Grilled Caesar Burgers
A unique and delicious way to eat burgers! If you don’t have a grill, the burgers can be cooked as easily under a broiler or even in a frying pan.
Roasted Asparagus
This quick and easy side dish will add flair to any meal without a lot of extra work. Sometimes the simplest preparations let quality ingredients shine through.