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5 Veggie-Packed Low-Carb Sides

March 21, 2022
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Complete your meal with a fresh salad or tasty veggies, or let these side dishes steal the spotlight. Either way, they're sure to satisfy without racking up the carbs. 
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Spicy Chile Cabbage

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This one-skillet side dish features crisp-tender cabbage with a bit of sweet heat. Substitute Sriracha sauce or another chili paste if you can’t find sambal oelek.

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Lemon Lovers' Asparagus

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Roast whole slices of lemon along with the asparagus for a beautiful look and sparkling, bright flavor. This side dish pairs well with fresh seafood, especially salmon or scallops.

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Fennel and Zucchini Salad

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This healthy vegetable salad recipe highlights the bright flavors of fresh peas, zucchini, fennel, watercress, and mint. Slice the fennel paper-thin, using a mandoline if you have one. Serve alongside a roast chicken or turn it into a dinner salad by adding protein with a soft-boiled egg and some cannellini beans.

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Kale and Almond Brussels Sprouts Salad

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Take a break from lettuce and make a full-bodied green salad with chopped kale and sliced Brussels sprouts. Toss the green veggies in a tangy lemon- mustard vinaigrette.

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Greek-Style Spinach Salad

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Add color, texture, and even more nutrients to spinach salad with a Chioggia beet—an heirloom beet featuring concentric circles of scarlet and white.

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