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Side Dishes

a bowl of cinnamon applesauce

Cinnamon Applesauce

Try using a variety of apples to add a more complex flavor to this two-ingredient snack.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Side DishesSnacks
Skillet-Roasted Winter Vegetables

Skillet-Roasted Winter Vegetables

For a delicious heritage twist, roast these root veggies in duck fat or lard.
By Russ Crandall
Side Dishes
Buckwheat Kasha

Buckwheat Kasha

Next time you're hankering for oatmeal, try this hearty Russian porridge instead.
By Russ Crandall
Side Dishes
Spiced Green Beans With Tomatoes

Spiced Green Beans With Tomatoes

Turn this Meditteranean-inspired dish into a meal with the addition of fried eggs.
By Katie Caldesi
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
Zucchini Carpaccio With Ricotta

Zucchini Carpaccio With Ricotta

This delectable Italian salad combines creamy ricotta cheese with sweet honeydew melon.
By Katie Caldesi
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
Mexican Beef Salad

Mexican Beef Salad

This spicy and crunchy salad is a perfect vehicle for leftover beef.
By Katie Caldesi
Lunch & DinnerSalads
Cinnamon-Glazed Carrots

Cinnamon-Glazed Carrots

This quick side dish, flavored with maple syrup, cinnamon, and coconut oil, will appeal to even your most picky family members.
By Megan Gilmore
Side Dishes
marinated-lentils

Marinated Lentils

This protein-packed dish is spiked with red-wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard — and keeps in the fridge all week.
By Angela Liddon
Lunch & DinnerSalads
cauliflower tots

Cauliflower Tots

Do your kids beg for tater tots? Try this veggie version you can feel great about serving them.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
a plate of Sweet Potato Nachos

Sweet Potato Nachos

Next time you're in need of a game-time or after-school snack, try this nutritious and delicious take on nachos.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
bok-choy

Peppery Bok Choy

This savory recipe works for standard or baby bok choy — both are delicious and nutrient-dense!
By Tana Amen, BSN, RN
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
The Modern Potluck

Healthy Root-Vegetable Gratin

This gluten-free side dish can easily be made vegetarian — and the pretty presentation will make it a real crowd-pleaser.
By Kristin Donnelly
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
green bean casserole

Danielle Walker’s Green Bean Casserole With Crispy Shallots

A delicious dairy-free spin on a comforting holiday classic.
By Danielle Walker
Side Dishes
fried brussels sprouts

Fried Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower

A smoky, savory side dish to round out your holiday menu.
By Danielle Walker
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
garlic fauxtatoes

Roasted-Garlic Mashed Faux-tatoes

This dairy-free dish boasts big flavor thanks to the roasted garlic.
By Danielle Walker
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
butternut squash mac and cheese

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This recipe makes a large batch you can freeze in individual portions to have a healthier version of mac and cheese ready to reheat in a pinch.
By The Life Time Foundation Team
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
Kabocha Squash Mash

Kabocha Squash Mash

Any seasonal variety of squash, including pumpkin, will work with this simple recipe.
By Allen Lim, PhD
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
Warm German Potato Salad

Warm German Potato Salad

People typically associate potato salads with summertime grilling, but a warm potato salad like this one belongs on the table with hearty meals in the fall and winter months, too.
By Allen Lim, PhD
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
grain-free biscuits

Grain-Free Biscuits

These gluten-free biscuits are made with almond flour and just five other simple ingredients.
By Elana Amsterdam
Side Dishes
Elana Amsterdam's Chili Cheese Muffins

Paleo Chili-Cheese Muffins

These quick, grain-free muffins from Elana's Pantry make for a tasty side at any meal.
By Elana Amsterdam
Side DishesSnacks
Roasted-Squash-Curry-Tumeric

Roasted Squash With Curry and Turmeric

This dense winter-squash dish is nourishing for your body and satisfying for your belly. Make it a part of your weekly cooking routine.
By Robyn Youkilis
Lunch & DinnerSide Dishes
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