2 easy non-starchy veggie recipes
People who eat at home more often are more likely to eat fewer carbs, less sugar, and fewer calories than those who eat out. But that doesn’t help solve the problem of what to make for dinner!
Try adding one of these low-carb veggie sides to the menu. Serve with your family’s favorite protein like grilled chicken or fish. Add a small serving of a whole grain like brown rice or quinoa. And voilà! You’ve made yourself a delicious balanced meal.
Cauliflower popcorn
Makes 4 servings | Prep: 8 min | Cook: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ tsp of garlic powder
- ½ tsp of red pepper flakes
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Cut cauliflower into florets about the size of a ping-pong ball. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil and spread onto a baking sheet. Bake for around an hour, tossing every 15 minutes or so. Remove when cauliflower has turned golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: 157 | total fat: 14g | saturated fat: 2g | sodium: 43mg | cholesterol: 0mg | total carbs: 8g | fiber: 4g | sugars: 3g | protein: 3 g | potassium: 439mg
Garlic broccoli mash
Makes 4 servings | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
- 25 oz frozen broccoli
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Preparation
- Steam the broccoli according to package instructions. Meanwhile, add oil to a small saucepan and heat over a medium flame. Sauté garlic until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. Drain broccoli of any water and place in food processor. Add garlic, olive oil, and vegetable broth. Blend in food processor until smooth.
Nutrition
Serving Size: ½ cup
Calories: 117 | total fat: 7g | saturated fat: 1g | sodium: 37mg | cholesterol: 0mg | total carbs: 9g | fiber: 5g | sugars: 3g | protein: 5g | potassium: 423mg
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