30 Super Tasty 15-Minute Sides

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30 Super Tasty 15-Minute Sides1/29 Confetti Corn 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Confetti Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy corn dish is sure to dress up almost any entree. I added the crunch of water chestnuts, red pepper and chopped carrot—along with extra nutrition. —Glenda Watts, Charleston, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 140 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 2/29 Sweet Carrots 8 Reviews Test

The carrots are not only colorful, but they’re tasty, too

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a flavorful way to dress up carrots without a lot of fuss. Simply steam the good-for-you veggies, then season with butter, brown sugar, vinegar and a sprinkling of chives. The carrots are not only colorful, but they’re tasty, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 3/29 Garlic Parmesan Asparagus 8

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair any entree with this fresh side dish for a truly succulent meal. With subtle garlic, melted butter and a hint of Parmesan cheese, what’s not to love? —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 71 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 4/29 Lemon Garlic Mushrooms 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable

Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes it easy to turn them as they grill to perfection. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 5/29 Seasoned Fries 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Seasoned Fries Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition

Facts: 3/4 cup: 108 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 6/29 Festive Corn ‘n’ Broccoli 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you have it, substitute a tablespoon of minced fresh basil instead of dried and two to three ears of sweet corn (cut fresh from cob, about a cup) for the Mexicorn in this dish. —Lucile Throgmorton, Clovis, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 135 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat),

Even people who typically shy away from beets will polish these off

24mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 7/29 Dutch Beets 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even people who typically shy away from beets will polish these off. This healthy canned vegetable recipe is quick to make, too, since you start with canned beets. —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 118 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

It goes with a variety of entrees and is pretty enough to dish up for company

8/29 Roasted Sugar Snap Peas 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’re betting you won’t find a faster way to dress up crisp sugar snap peas than this simply scrumptious recipe. It goes with a variety of entrees and is pretty enough to dish up for company. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 91 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 153mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/29 Fire and Ice Tomatoes 5

This dish is always a hit at potlucks

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fire and Ice Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You won’t miss the salt in this refreshing tomato salad! It’s well-seasoned with cayenne pepper, mustard seed and vinegar but not the least bit spicy. This dish is always a hit at potlucks. —Nan Rickey, Yuma, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 10/29 Snappy Green Beans 2 Reviews

I enjoy it most when green beans are in season

Test Kitchen Approved Snappy Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The buttery and citrus flavors in this brightly colored side dish go with just about any entree. I enjoy it most when green beans are in season. —Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 59 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable. 11/29 Salsa Rice 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Salsa Rice Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck

It’s a delicious way to round out burritos or tacos when the clock is ticking

for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter salsa. It’s a delicious way to round out burritos or tacos when the clock is ticking. —Molly Ingle, Canton, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 232 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat. 12/29 White Beans and Spinach 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White

I’ve prepared spinach this way for years—because my children eat it happily!

Beans and Spinach Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I’ve prepared spinach this way for years—because my children eat it happily! —Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 116 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 13/29 Spicy Refried Beans 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2

cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need a quick side?

cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Need a quick side? All you need is a can of refried beans, jalapeno pepper, seasonings and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips on the side for scooping. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 95 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 14/29 Sauteed Zucchini 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Zucchini Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe

From the Recipe Creator: I plant many vegetables to use in cooking

From the Recipe Creator: I plant many vegetables to use in cooking. Zucchini is among our favorites and usually grows in abundance. This zucchini stir-fry is always a hit at our house. —Deborah Elliot, Ridge Spring, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 77 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 15/29 Honey-Lemon Asparagus 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Lemon Asparagus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone who tastes my glazed asparagus takes a second

helping, so I usually double the recipe

helping, so I usually double the recipe. For another option, try using a root vegetable such as turnip or parsnip. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 73 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/29 Cilantro Ginger Carrots 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Peppery-sweet ginger and cooling cilantro have starring roles in this colorful side of crisp-tender carrots. The veggie goes from

pan to plate in a twinkling

pan to plate in a twinkling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 73 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 17/29 Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sauteed Spinach and Mushrooms Recipe photo by Diana Chistruga for Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mushrooms and spinach make a super fast combination that’s perfect for two. And it’s easy to double or triple for a crowd. —Pauline

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