Category Archives: Side Dishes
02
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

We LOVE eggplant. It’s definitely one of our favorite veggies! Cooks up nice + sweet. Fantastically low calorie. These giant …

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21
May
Posted by: Whitney

Favorite vegetarian protein source? MY FALAFELS! “I don’t mean mine as in I bought it, I mean mine as in …

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07
May
Posted by: Whitney

Love Chopped Kale Salad? Try our Mexi-KALE Salad! Delicate ribbons of kale, sweet roasted squash, crunchy radishes, broccoli slaw + pumpkin seeds (pepitas), vegan cotija cheese, + black beans tossed in a creamy Avocado Chipotle Ranch Dressing! A vegan meal that truly delivers muscle-building protein without the fat bomb! 26g protein, 25g fiber, only 11g fat!

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07
Mar
Posted by: Byron

These roasted Brussels Sprouts are sooo yummy! This easy delicious side dish is a welcome complement to any protein at dinner. Low fat. Low sodium. Steaming before roasting yields tender, easier to digest brussels, without losing nutrients to standard boiling.

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27
Mar
Posted by: Whitney

Sweet and salty Caribbean-inspired coconut cashew curry fried rice? Yum? Without the sodium, fat, or carb coma of the takeout staple? Feed me NOW! Delicious. Organic. Gluten free and paleo! 75% less sodium!

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04
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

You want pizza? Watching your calories, fat and sodium? Me too! Enjoy classic Italian flavors of Pitfire Pizza’s Burrata Pie – tomato sauce, pesto, caramelized onions, hazelnuts and yeah, delicious creamy burrata mozzarella cheese in this exquisite salad. Cut 537 calories, 35g fat, 58g carbs and 90% of the sodium!

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02
Dec
Posted by: Byron

Bored with potatoes? Try our Roasted Parsnips! Enlisting complementing flavors of fresh lemon zest and juice, parsley and pistachios, this dish uniquely balances sweet, salty, sour and umami. Delicious with any protein.

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14
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Pair super quinoa with garbanzo beans to create a complete protein, essential for proper nutrition when eating vegan or vegetarian diet. Bell peppers, fresh tomatoes and herbs provide crisp texture and a myriad of satisfying flavors! 397 calories 18g protein 18g fiber 8g fat.

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31
May
Posted by: Whitney

A perfect-LY nutritious salad starring warm sweet corn amidst delicate ribbons of kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, creamy feta or avocado and tossed in a delicious smoky sweet tangy Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette.

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24
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

Roast winter veggies: Kabocha squash, cauliflower and brussels sprouts with fresh herbs: rosemary, sage and thyme for a fragrant healthy delicious low fat high fiber side dish. Easy! Just chop & bake.

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29
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Striking purple sweet potato soup can be a luxuriously healthy start to any holiday meal – when we eliminate the sugar, cream and sodium frequenting traditional squash soup recipes. You won’t miss them! The savory flavor of this soup is as intense, yet refined its dramatic purple hue. On top of thought-provoking color, seasoning amplifies the trip. Guests expect the sweet taste of cinnamon and cloves. Surprise!

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18
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Avoid post Thanksgiving meal guilt or carb coma. Instead, try these satisfying, flavorful delicious variations on your favorite dishes without unnecessary fat, carbs, sugar, sodium and calories of traditional recipes.

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22
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Sick of green salads? Enjoy a rainbow of delicious veggies thinly sliced and tossed in a delicate low fat lemon dill vinaigrette with high protein super grain quinoa in our Dilly Lemon Quinoa Veggie Salad. Watch the video!

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20
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy delicious exotic Hawaiian poké with friends tonight! This fresh, easy, no cooking required fish dish gets an even healthier makeover to reduce sodium and fat from traditional recipe.

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30
Jan
Posted by: Whitney

Super Bowl Party foods made healthy! Low fat. Low sodium. Gluten free. Paleo. No sugar added. High protein. Vegetarian options. Got sweets. Savory recipes too. All NFL pig ball approved!

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04
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this easy, color and flavorful chicken and vegetable soup anytime you need a satisfying protein and fiber rich bowl of steamy awesomeness!

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29
Jul
Posted by: Byron

Try these easy reduced fat, low sodium, low calorie caramelized onions to add fantastic flavor to salads, veggies and meats.

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11
Jul
Posted by: Whitney

Outstanding upgrade to asian noodle salad. Low fat. Low carb. Gluten free. No refined sugar. Load up the big bowl with anti-inflammatory antioxidants, metabolism-motivating folate, energy-enhancing iron, and satiety-inducing fiber. So delicious, even kale haters respect this conversion effort.

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17
Jun
Posted by: Whitney

A delicious flavorful salad that will brighten any festive spread or BBQ! Inspired by my favorite asian flavors: peanut, sesame, cilantro, sriracha, lime and mint.

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21
Mar
Posted by: Byron

Reduce fat, carbs and sodium in these delicious protein-packed meatballs made with lean grass fed beef, bison or turkey. Enjoy in a saucy pasta bowl with steamed veggies or solo as a quick preworkout snack.

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16
Feb
Posted by: Whitney

The simplest Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup recipe out there, and I’m dang sure it’s the healthiest! Enjoy more protein and fiber with greatly reduced sodium in each bowl!

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08
Dec
Posted by: Byron

As temperatures drop we gravitate towards warmer meals. Don’t forget your veggies! Try braising! This fennel recipe is easy and delicious! Enjoy vital nutrients while feeling warm and satisfied.

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05
Dec
Posted by: Whitney

The most flavorful, low sodium vegetable soup recipe you’ll ever! So tasty, you’ll want to eat it every day. So healthy, you can! Added benefit: hydrating, high fiber, low sodium hot soup is ideal for alleging digestive stagnation!

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24
Nov
Posted by: Byron

Fav Thanksgiving dish? The stuffing! However, most traditional stuffings are really heavily loaded with calories from fat and carbohydrates as well as high in sodium. What I did this year was to make my own version of stuffing, using our cornbread as the base and really limiting the amount of butter added. It’s still really satisfying and it wont ruin your diet.

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23
Nov
Posted by: Whitney

Delicious, easy velvety pumpkin soup is a fantastic healthy addition to any holiday meal, or a luxurious warming treat on a cool winter day. Lose the sugar, cream and sodium in traditional squash soup – keep the flavor! Here’s how!

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01
Sep
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy these healthy party foods at your holiday barbecue! All F&F recipes are lower in fat and sodium than original dishes. No refined sugar – ever! Always gluten free!

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29
Aug
Posted by: Whitney

Enjoy this reduced fat and sugar, flavorful steak, strawberry and blue cheese salad anytime!

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25
Jun
Posted by: Byron

Tzatziki, made guilt free using 0% Greek yogurt and limited olive oil to keep fat and calories low. This super easy recipe is ready in as little as 15 minutes, it goes great with grilled or oven roasted lamb and can also be used as a dip but swap out the pita bread and enjoy it with veggie sticks instead.

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30
Apr
Posted by: Byron

Try this flavor-packed pasta salad this summer for a satisfying chilled lunch poolside, on the beach or any BBQ. Replace traditional semolina pasta with quinoa pasta removes gluten. Increasing ratio of fresh vegetables – peppers, tomatoes, red onions and olives – to pasta amplifies vitamins and minerals while lowering carbs. Diced chicken and a little sheep milk feta provide a comprehensive protein boost and further reduce carbs in each serving. Serve over spinach or kale for added greens.

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25
Apr
Posted by: Whitney

Trade pasta for kale and cut hundreds of nutritionally devoid tummy-tire pumping calories, and add the nutrition benefits of kale! Use our Pistachio Pesto to cut ½ the calories, as well as 60% of fat, 75% of carbs and 90% of sodium in traditionally prepared pesto! One of the simplest recipes ever posted. If you can nuke a Lean Cuisine, even you “non-cookers” are qualified to handle this!

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