34 Grilled Sides_ Recipes for Your Next Barbecue

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34 Grilled Sides_ Recipes for Your Next Barbecue1/34 Chip-Crusted Grilled Corn 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For my version of Mexican street corn, I roll the ears in crushed chips. For extra pizazz, try different chip flavors like ranch dressing and jalapeno. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn: 355 calories, 27g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 2/34 Grilled Mushroom Kabobs 2 Reviews Grilled Mushroom Kabobs Recipe photo by Taste of Home

The balsamic vinegar adds just enough tanginess to the savory side

Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Earthy grilled mushrooms taste like flame-kissed goodness. The balsamic vinegar adds just enough tanginess to the savory side. —Melissa Hoddinott, Sherwood Park, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 kabob: 161 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 3/34 Grilled Potato Fans with Onions 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Potato Fans with Onions Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for the ultimate

grilled potato?

grilled potato? These seasoned potato “fans” are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory Parmesan cheese. —Sharon Crabtree, Graham, Washington. Try out one of these grilled potato recipes that will make the perfect side dish for any style of cookout. Nutrition Facts: 1 potato: 302 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 195mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. 4/34 Stuffed Grilled Zucchini 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Grilled Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pair these zucchini

boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish or other grilled greats

boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish or other grilled greats. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed zucchini halves: 186 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 5/34 Grilled Cabbage 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The first time I made this, I couldn’t believe how good it was! We served it with

grilled burgers and our dinner was complete

grilled burgers and our dinner was complete. I never thought I’d skip dessert because I was full from too much cabbage! —Elizabeth Wheeler, Thornville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 wedge: 98 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 188mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable. 6/34 Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I grill dinner almost every night, and I love grilling

veggies for a side dish

veggies for a side dish. I serve this grilled bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe with meat and sliced fresh tomatoes for a wonderful meal. —Trisha Kitts, Dickinson, Texas Nutrition Facts: 5 pieces: 120 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 7/34 Grilled Pattypans Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just a few minutes and a handful of ingredients are all you’ll need for this scrumptious side dish. Hoisin sauce and rice wine vinegar give grilled pattypans Asian

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch

flair. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 54 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 8/34 Veggie Kabobs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grilling is a delightful way to prepare the season’s freshest produce. The zesty Italian marinade adds just the right amount of spice to these veggie kabobs. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 202 calories, 18g

It’s a winter staple in our house

fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 598mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 9/34 Herbed Butternut Squash 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is just one of many ways I prepare butternut squash for my two girls. It’s a winter staple in our house. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 108 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 10/34 Summer Orzo Salad 11

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summer Orzo Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and this summer orzo salad is one of my favorite creations. I like to improvise with whatever I have on hand, so feel free to do the same here! —Shayna Marmar, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 291 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 501mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber),

11g protein

11g protein. 11/34 Grilled Peppers and Zucchini 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Peppers and Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This versatile side dish is so simple and quick that I had to share it. Grilling the colorful veggies in a foil packet means one less dish to wash, but I sometimes stir-friy the mixture on the stovetop. —Karen Anderson, Fair Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 57 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 186mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable. 12/34 Grilled Green Beans 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Green Beans Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I cook almost everything outdoors, including grilled green beans. I prepare this snappy side dish while the entree is cooking. The recipe has won over my picky eaters. —Carol Traupman-Carr, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 137 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat,

1 vegetable

1 vegetable. 13/34 Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There’s no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed before grilling. Just soak, grill and add your favorite flavored butter. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 ear of corn with 2 tablespoons butter: 225 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 27g

carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein

carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. 14/34 Grilled Zucchini 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wondering what to do with all your garden-grown zucchini in the summer? Give it a sizzle and a little heat with this healthy side. It’s also an easy recipe to double or triple for summer cookouts. —Alia Shuttleworth, Auburn, California Nutrition Facts: 3 zucchini halves: 73 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber),

2g protein

2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 15/34 Quick Barbecued Beans 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick Barbecued Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Barbecued beans are a simple, classic recipe and cooking them on the grill adds great smoky flavor. —Millie Vickery, Lena, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 264 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 877mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 13g fiber), 14g protein. 16/34 Grilled Sweet Potatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Sweet Potatoes Recipe photo by Jackie

They were so yummy; we experimented with sweet potatoes

Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband first tried this recipe with plain potatoes. They were so yummy; we experimented with sweet potatoes. Dipped in Gorgonzola spread, they’re irresistible. —Kristen Minello, Macomb, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving with 3 tablespoons spread: 362 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 425mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 6g fiber), 6g protein. 17/34 Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jalapeno Popper Mexican Street Corn Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

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