31 Sides to Go With Your Best Casseroles

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31 Sides to Go With Your Best Casseroles2/31 Herbed Accordion Dinner Rolls Test Kitchen Approved Herbed Accordion Dinner Rolls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To dress up everyday dinner rolls, brush herbed butter over the dough, then form accordion rolls. The aroma from the oven is incredible! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 186 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 3/31 Chutney-Glazed Carrots 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

We love serving these carrots with grilled chicken or beef roast

Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Carrots slow-cooked with chutney, Dijon and ginger make a zippy side for a barbecue or potluck. We love serving these carrots with grilled chicken or beef roast. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 183 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 714mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. 4/31 Spinach Rice 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to

serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms

serve this Greek-style rice dish alongside steaks with mushrooms. It makes an elegant side that can be doubled for guests. —Jeanette Cakouros, Brunswick, Maine Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 235 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 326mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 5/31 Citrus Fruit Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fresh pineapple with yogurt and pecans is a merry update of the classic ambrosia salad. We stir it up for breakfast,

a snack or as a bright side

a snack or as a bright side. —Heather Rivers, Boise, ID Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 176 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. 6/31 Lemon Almond Asparagus Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love this timesaving way to dress up fresh asparagus. Drizzle butter and lemon juice over the spears before topping them with almonds and lemon zest strips. —Linda Barry, Yakima, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 78 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat

11mg cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 7/31 Garden Chickpea Salad 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a summer dish with a difference? Combine colorful crunchy veggies with soft feta cheese and good-for-you garbanzos. If you like, add sliced, cooked chicken or lamb. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 38g fat (6g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 619mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein.

Split while warm, butter and enjoy

8/31 Sour Cream Cut-Out Biscuits 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 10 biscuits Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After trying different ways to make biscuits without being completely satisfied, I decided to incorporate sour cream. Success! Split while warm, butter and enjoy. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, ON Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 159 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/31 Shaved Fennel Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This salad tastes even more impressive than it looks. It has an incredible crunch thanks to the cucumbers, radishes and apples. And the finish of fennel fronds adds just the faintest hint of licorice flavor. —William Milton III, Clemson, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 55 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 10/31 Quinoa Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Mix and match whatever fresh herbs and veggies you have on hand

Creator: Toasting the grain before it simmers isn’t essential, but it does add a pleasant nuttiness to the flavor of this vegan quinoa salad. Mix and match whatever fresh herbs and veggies you have on hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 227 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch. 11/31 Refreshing Tropical Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Want a family-friendly side

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit

dish? This colorful medley is kid-pleasing and a great way to encourage healthy eating. —Sharon Ricci, Spooner, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 120 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit. 12/31 Ramen Noodle Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With added crunch from ramen noodles and sunflower seeds, plus a sweet, glossy dressing, this lively salad is a definite crowd-pleaser! —Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

I love them so much that I had to make my own version

189 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 144mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 13/31 Lemon-Sesame Green Beans Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks, and it has wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them so much that I had to make my own version. You can use fresh or frozen green beans; haricots verts (French green beans) work well too. This salad only gets better as it sits, so it’s a

perfect (and convenient!)

perfect (and convenient!) recipe to make a day or two in advance. —Dyan Carlson, Kents Store, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 124 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 204mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 14/31 Three-Green Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Three-Green Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (about 3/4 cup dressing) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty salad can’t be beat. It’s the perfect salad to go with lasagna.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable

—Gina Squires, Salem, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup salad with 1 tablespoon dressing: 136 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 15/31 Quinoa with Peas and Onion 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quinoa with Peas and Onion Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Even picky eaters will love this protein-packed dish. If you have freshly shelled peas on hand, substitute them for the frozen. —Lori Panarella, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Nutrition

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

Facts: 2/3 cup: 174 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 16/31 Balsamic Zucchini Saute 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This super fast vegetarian dish is flavorful and uses only a few ingredients, so it’s easy to whip up while your entree is cooking. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 94 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 398mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g

fiber), 4g protein

fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/31 Cilantro-Lime Rice 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cilantro-Lime Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family’s favorite Mexican restaurant serves a similar rice as a side dish. I threw this together one night when I was making fajitas, and everyone loved it! It’s such an easy side dish and pairs well with kabobs on the grill, too. —Robin Baskette, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 130 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 191mg

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch. 18/31 Favorite Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit. They always ask for this salad when they’re here for dinner. —Doris Dion, Lake Ozark, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 96 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 19/31 Oatmeal

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