Quick Dinner Sides
Total Time - 15 minutes or less per recipe / Makes 4 Servings
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Warm Potato Salad
Ingredients
2 (12-oz) bags frozen red potatoes with chive butter sauce
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 (4-oz) container crumbled garlic/herb feta cheese
1/2 cup French-fried onions
Steps
- Microwave potatoes following package instructions.
- Chop basil; place in medium bowl. Stir in potatoes and cheese.
- Top with fried onions; serve.
TOTAL TIME - 10 minutes (Makes 4 servings)
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 220kcal; FAT 10g; CHOL 20mg; SODIUM 670mg; CARB 24g; FIBER 3g; PROTEIN 9g; VIT A 10%; VIT C 2%; CALC 10%; IRON 25%
Roasted Pecan-Corn Salad
Ingredients
1 (2.25-oz) bag pecans (1/2 cup), coarsely chopped
1 medium poblano pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 (16-oz) bag frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons honey
Prep
- Chop pecans, poblano pepper, and sugar snap peas.
Steps
- Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Place pecans in pan; cook and stir 1–2 minutes or until toasted. Remove pecans.
- Place oil and corn in pan; cook 2–3 minutes or until warm.
- Stir in peppers, peas, salt, and pepper; cook 2 more minutes or until peppers are tender. Remove pan from heat. Stir in honey and pecans. Serve.
TOTAL TIME - 15 minutes (Makes 4 servings)
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 290kcal; FAT 15g; CHOL 0mg; SODIUM 140mg; CARB 37g; FIBER 5g; PROTEIN 6g; VIT A 10%; VIT C 70%; CALC 4%; IRON 8%
BLT Wedge Salad
Ingredients
2 heads romaine lettuce
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup garlic herb mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon water
1/3 cup bacon pieces
1/4 cup pre-sliced green onions
Prep
- Trim 1/4-inch off bottom of romaine; cut in half lengthwise.
- Halve tomatoes.
Steps
- Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, and water until thoroughly blended.
- Place romaine on serving plates and top with tomatoes, bacon, and onions; drizzle with dressing. Serve.
TOTAL TIME - 5 minutes (Makes 4 servings)
CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 60kcal; FAT 4g; CHOL 10mg; SODIUM 350mg; CARB 4g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 4g; VIT A 15%; VIT C 15%; CALC 0%; IRON 2%
Aprons Advice
- This group of recipes is so quick and easy, you'll want to make more than one. They are perfect for serving with a Publix Deli Rotisserie Chicken, potato rolls, and assorted cookies for dessert.
- Have the kids set the table and fix the beverages. By the time that's done, you can have the sides ready and your family can enjoy dinner together.
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