15 Better-for-you sides to get you out of a food rut

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Tired of the same old same old food? Jazz up your meal routine with some new and better-for-you side dishes!

From tasty taters to crispy and refreshing veggies, these are all so good! The only question is, which will you make first?

Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan on a white platter.
Asparagus With Lemon and Parmesan. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Save your carbs for dessert and instead of mashed potatoes, go with Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower. This simple side is a staple of low-carb living, and it’s delicious!
Get the recipe: Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower

Griddled Asparagus

Got an outdoor griddle? It’s so easy to make a meal on your griddle, and this Griddled Asparagus is super easy and delicious!
Get the recipe: Griddled Asparagus

Smoked Cauliflower

Fire up the smoker and add some serious flavor to your Easter feast! This gorgeous whole head of smoked cauliflower might just steal the show!
Get the recipe: Smoked Cauliflower

Green Bean Almondine with Bacon

Green bean almondine with bacon on a white platter.
Green Bean Almondine with Bacon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Crisp green beans get VIP treatment with both crunchy, buttery almonds AND bacon! Super easy and a quick dish to make, this side dish might just steal the show!
Get the recipe: Green Beans Almondine with Bacon

Mashed Turnips

Tasty turnips turn into a lovely puree, making them another great pick for mashed potato substitutes. Easy to make ahead and reheat before dining, this tasty side dish is quick and easy!
Get the recipe: Mashed Turnips

Smoked Asparagus

Transform humble asparagus into a show-stopping side dish with a kiss of smoke! Super easy and loaded with amazing flavor, Smoked Asparagus is so good, you may not want it any other way!
Get the recipe: Smoked Asparagus

Broccoli Casserole

Creamy, cheesy and lower in carbs, this delish Broccoli Casserole is so good and the leftover are even better!
Get the recipe: Broccoli Casserole

Asparagus, Fennel & Spinach Salad

Spinach Asparagus Fennel Salad on a yellow plate with green trim.
Spinach Asparagus Fennel Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This gorgeous salad is all about spring greens! Lovely fennel, crisp asparagus and tender spinach are the perfect combo, and the citrusy-tarragon dressing puts this dish over the top!
Get the recipe: Spinach, Asparagus & Fennel Salad

Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Almonds

This classic salad never goes out of style! With a creamy, tangy dressing and lots of crunch, it’s an easy salad to prep ahead of time so you can spend time with your guests and not in the kitchen.
Get the recipe: Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Almonds

Deli Seafood Salad

Who says salads have to have greens in them? This deli seafood salad is a tasty alternative to traditional sides. It’s loaded with flavor and fresh seafood, and it’s just about as good as good can get!
Get the recipe: Deli Seafood Salad

Shirazi Salad

Shirazi Salad in a white serving bowl.
Shirazi Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Check out the super easy hack to make this amazing Shirazi Salad in no time! This light, refreshing, and totally fabulous salad is a must for anyone craving flavor without a lot of carbs.
Get the recipe: Shirazi Salad

Cauliflower Hummus

Thick, creamy, and with just the right amount of garlic, this low-carb version of traditional hummus has all the flavor but none of the carbs!
Get the recipe: Cauliflower Hummus

Sauteed Radishes with Bacon

Red radishes with bacon in a pan.
Sauteed Radish with Bacon. Photo Credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Skip the taters and go with radishes! This lovely veg cooks up so nicely in a skillet, and everything is better with bacon on it!
Get the recipe: Sauteed Radishes with Bacon

Asparagus with Lemon & Parmesan

With a tangy dressing and plenty of Parmesan, this easy chilled dish is so good that you’ll go back for seconds. The dressing on it is tangy and fresh, and this is the perfect make-ahead side to get you out of the kitchen.
Get the recipe: Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan

German Kohlrabi

Super fast and so good, this unique vegetable is packed with nutrition, but with a silky, smooth cream sauce, it tastes rich and indulgent. So easy to make, give this dish a try!
Get the recipe: German Kohlrabi

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