3 Healthy and Guilt-Free Side Dishes for Your Next Barbecue
Vegetables are the perfect side dish at any barbecue - they add colour and nutrition to the menu plus they add a good balance to the "heaviness" of the grilled meat. But don't just throw those veggies on the grill along with the meat. Take it up a notch higher and serve these unique healthy side dish recipes!
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| Free Side Dishes for Your Next Barbecue |
Baked Lemon Garlic Broccoli
What you need:
- 2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Toss the broccoli florets with minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and ground black pepper in a bowl. Arrange florets evenly on a baking sheet and bake in a pre-heated oven (400 degrees F) for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender enough to be pierced with a fork. Pour lemon juice over broccoli before serving.
Potato Curry Zing
What you need:
- 4 potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1-inch piece ginger root, peeled and minced
- 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can peas, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 teaspoons curry powder
- 4 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
In a large non-stick pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat then cook garlic and onion for 5 minutes or until softened. Add ginger, curry powder, garam masala, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper and stir for another 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes, garbanzo beans, peas and tomatoes. Pour coconut milk over mixture and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes before serving.
Herbed Green Beans and Squash Saute
What you need:
- 2 yellow squash, sliced thinly
- 1 1/2 cups green beans
- 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
In a large non-stick skillet, cook and stir squash and green beans for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly tender. Stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, parsley and coriander and cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and ground black pepper and stir before removing from heat.
Add nutrition to your next barbecue with these easy but nutrition-packed vegetable side dishes. They are the perfect compelement for your juicy grilled meat!
Adrian T. Cheng is a food blogger and a BBQ expert. Through years of grilling experience, reviewing various grill gadgets and trying delicious and unique recipes, he is sharing his knowledge with everyone through his blog. For more grilling secrets, tips, recipes and more, head over to Adrian's website where he has other interesting posts [http://www.kuisiware.com/].
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