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Sweet Potato Fries. It's hard to find someone who doesn't like fries.

Sweet Potato Fries

Piping hot potatoes dipped into cool, tangy ketchup is an inviting combination which has made them a much loved junk food in many countries. In more recent years, sweet potato fries have become popular too. But we all knows fries aren't good for us. The potatoes are often coated in a gluten-based flour or batter, fried in processed oils, and served with ketchup made with refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup and chemical additives. Instead you can make healthy fries at home that taste delicious, provide comfort and satiation, and also deliver you the tremendous healing benefits of potatoes and tomatoes. Today's recipe is for sweet potato fries, but you can use any kind of potato. Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Ketchup Ingredients: For the fries: • 2 large sweet potatoes • pinch dried onion powder • sea salt to taste Serve the fries with the ketchup and enjoy.

Cheesy Basil Vegetables. One of the hardest parts about cooking dinner during the summer is always turning on the oven.

Cheesy Basil Vegetables

No one wants to do it. Am I right? Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Mash. This recipe is our Skinny Slow Cooker version of sweet potato casserole.

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Mash

We’ve removed all of the fat and sugar found in traditional recipes and have left you with a fabulously nutritious, simple to make, mildly sweet, and definitely tasty dish. It’s a great option when bringing a dish to the homes of friends and family for the holidays! NOTE: This data does not include the pecans. Also, check out our SkinnyMs. Holiday Recipe Round-Up. 10 Healthy Veggie Sides Recipes to Serve with Dinner. Pin It If prepared in the right way, a vegetable side dish can be as delicious and filling as the main dish.

10 Healthy Veggie Sides Recipes to Serve with Dinner

Preparing a vegetable with a different cooking method, adding different flavors and colors can make the difference for your child if they try it and like it or not. The philosophy we have in our household which patterns the MyPlate guidelines, is to make half of your meals fruit and veggies. Kids Favorite Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe. Pin It The first time my kids ate this salad, their reaction was priceless!

Kids Favorite Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe

For the first time in years of offering my kids salad at meal times, they weren’t just asking for seconds, they were fighting over the last spoon full! Light. It’s time to put that fresh summer produce to good use – whether you’ve grown it in your garden, picked it up from the farmers market, or bought it at the store.

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This light avocado feta salad is the perfect way to do that. Pair it with seafood or something from the grill, or make it the main event — though you might want to adjust the serving size if this is the entree. Microwave Potato Chips. 18 of the Best Healthy Fall Vegetable Recipes. Salty Zucchini Chips - Life Made Full. Zucchini, zucchini, zucchini.

Salty Zucchini Chips - Life Made Full

It’s coming out my ears! But, I won’t complain, as I love having this problem! It forces me to get creative with how to use it up, and I get to give away free food to my friends! I recently put together a round up of more than 30 zucchini recipes , and then I thought, “what about zucchini chips?” Vegetables Cheesy Baked Asparagus. Balsamic Roasted Carrots - Skinny Ms. OK, hear us out.

Balsamic Roasted Carrots - Skinny Ms.

Carrots may not sound like the most exciting dish, but these roasted carrots will have you gobbling down an extra serving, and vowing to make this veggie side for dinner on a weekly basis. Sure, you can eat carrots raw. You can saute or steam them, or add them to a stir fry. We think carrots are delicious, no matter how they’re prepared. But roasting carrots brings out a sweetness and a depth of flavor that these root veggies don’t normally bring to the table.

We coat our carrots in a healthy flavoring blend of balsamic vinegar, which lends a sweet, earthy taste, extra virgin olive oil, one favorite cooking oil for its versatility and heart healthy fatty acids, sunflower seeds, fresh thyme, which compliments carrots perfectly, and a dash of salt and pepper. Fall Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad. 45 Delicious and Healthy Sweet Potato Recipes. Spaghetti Squash Parmesan with Bacon. Spaghetti Squash Parmesan Bake This side dish is simply delicious, considering how little is in it!

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan with Bacon

The bacon and onion really GO together! If you don’t overcook the squash and are careful when removing the threads, you can serve this right in the shell for its own “bowl” for festive occasions! One reader suggests roasting the squash traditionally in the oven for added flavor if you have the time. This is suitable for all phases of Atkins and Keto diets. SALT + VINEGAR ROASTED POTAOES. Slow-Cooker Sunday: 16 Plant-Based Recipes. CREAMY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH PARMESAN CRUMB TOPPING. Here is a special casserole that you will probably make again and again!

CREAMY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE WITH PARMESAN CRUMB TOPPING

The crumb topping is very generous. A simple creamy sauce made a little less calorific using almond milk instead of a mixture of cream and water. The topping really makes this casserole special. I think you can see that from the photo as well. It is very tasty and just as well it is a generous topping, as everyone will be trying to swipe the topping. 1 lb chopped cauliflower (0.45 kg) 1 lb chopped broccoli (0.45 kg) 4 oz regular cream cheese (125 g) 11/4 cups almond milk (300 mL) 1 tsp salt (5 mL) 1 tsp black pepper (5 mL) Parmesan Crumb Topping: 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (75 mL) 3 tbsp butter, melted (45 mL) Brussels Sprouts Gratin. These brussels sprouts are roasted until crisp, then topped with a light cheese sauce made with Gruyere and parmesan, then baked until brown and bubbling. If you are as obsessed with brussels sprouts as I am, you'll love these. Perfect to add to your holiday table!