Nothing complements a meal like a healthy side dish and refreshing drink. Whether you’re entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet meal at home, these delicious add-ons and drinks are sure to be a hit. Plus, get easy on-the-go snack ideas to keep you feeling full and satisfied all day long. Check out some recipes here:
Sides:
Green and Yellow Beans With Fresh Mozzarella (Phase 1)
Lovers of the Italian Caprese salad, made with mozzarella, tomato, and basil, will enjoy this colorful twist, made with two kinds of beans. In place of the string beans, you can try broad, flat Italian green beans, which are also called Romano beans. Toasted pine nuts add protein and delicious flavor.
Buffalo Chicken Bites (Phase 1)
What would a football game be without the familiar taste of the devilishly spicy chicken that hails from Upstate New York?
Stuffed Baked Tomatoes (Phase 1)
This warm, cheesy side dish pairs tomato and basil with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese — a match made in heaven if there ever was one!
Baked Sweet Potato Fries (Phase 2)
This warm, cheesy side dish pairs tomato and basil with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese — a match made in heaven if there ever was one!
Snacks:
Southwest Pepita and Pecan Mix (Phase 1)
The sweet and smoky aromas of the Southwest will fill your kitchen as you bake this zesty snack. Make it for a party or pack it into individual snack bags and take it to work. Nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds provide fiber, protein, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids, and more.
Muenster and Turkey Roll-Ups With Nut Butter (Phase 1)
The nut butter adds a unique flavor to this traditional turkey and cheese roll-up. For a Phase 2 snack, you can add apple slices to these roll-ups.
Spicy Nut Mix (Phase 1)
An outrageous blend of nuts, soybeans, and spices makes a supercharged snack that provides an energy boost.
Drinks:
Iced Green Sun Tea (Phase 1)
Fans of sun tea believe that steeping tea slowly in the sun makes a less-bitter brew. Place the tea in the sunniest window you have or on a sunny deck or patio. Once made, it will keep in the refrigerator for several days. We’ve chosen antioxidant-rich green tea, but you can make sun tea with any regular or herbal tea. Try adding sprigs of an aromatic herb, but remove them before refrigerating.
Iced Vanilla Coffee Milk (Phase 1)
Whipped topping turns this coffee milk into a satisfying, rich-tasting dessert. The cinnamon stick stirrer adds a light spiced flavor. You can also sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top, if you like.
Mango Lassi (Phase 2)
A frothy and refreshing yogurt drink, lassi hails from India, where it is often made with fruits such as mangos or strawberries. Try it as a satisfying morning or afternoon snack. A pinch of ground cardamon adds a uniquely sweet and pungent flavor.