https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/category/meal-type/dinnerlunch/sides/ Healthy Recipes with Real Food Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon2-150x150.png https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/category/meal-type/dinnerlunch/sides/ 32 32 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/#comments Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=55144 Sharing the best method for how to cook quinoa so it turns out light and fluffy every single time! It cooks up in 20 minutes and can be used in a variety of different recipes.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-cook-quinoa/feed/ 10 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-potatoes/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=162781 These air fryer potatoes cook up in less than 20 minutes for an easy side dish! They're crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside and ready in less than half the time as oven-roasted potatoes. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-potatoes/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-french-fries/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-french-fries/#respond Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=163650 Make perfectly crispy air fryer french fries with just 3 ingredients. They're crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside and taste just like your favorite restaurant fries only with way less oil!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-french-fries/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-sweet-potato-fries/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-sweet-potato-fries/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=59094 Air fryer sweet potato fries are crispier than baked sweet potatoes fries and much healthier than deep-fried ones! Plus, they cook up in 10 minutes.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-sweet-potato-fries/feed/ 6 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/moms-sweet-potato-casserole-made-gluten-free-vegan/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/moms-sweet-potato-casserole-made-gluten-free-vegan/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=18469 This healthy sweet potato casserole is vegan, gluten-free, lower in sugar and made with a crunchy oatmeal pecan topping. It's the perfect side dish for your holiday meal.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/moms-sweet-potato-casserole-made-gluten-free-vegan/feed/ 177 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cranberry-sauce/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cranberry-sauce/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=83654 Skip the canned version and make this healthy cranberry sauce instead! It's naturally sweetened and the perfect addition to your holiday menu. Plus, it comes together in under 20 minutes with just 5 simple ingredients!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cranberry-sauce/feed/ 13 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-potato/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-potato/#comments Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=162753 How to make the perfect baked potato with a crispy, salted skin and soft, fluffy center. It’s a simple, classic side dish for any meal.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-potato/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2010/05/protein-crispy-sweet-potato-fries-and-a-produce-stand-giveaway/ Learn how to make the best crispy baked sweet potato fries with this simple recipe! They're absolutely addictive and make for the perfect healthy snack or side dish.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/baked-sweet-potato-fries/feed/ 50 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/smashed-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/smashed-potatoes/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=158520 You'll never want to make potatoes any other way again once you've had these smashed potatoes! They're super crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and absolutely delicious.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/smashed-potatoes/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/#respond Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=159573 Make an air fryer baked potato in less time than it takes to bake in the oven. With a crispy, salted skin and soft, fluffy center it's a delicious and easy side for any meal.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/air-fryer-baked-potato/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes/#comments Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=158515 These no boil slow cooker mashed potatoes are the easiest mashed potatoes you'll ever make! They're rich, creamy and the perfect side dish for the holidays or big family meals.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/slow-cooker-mashed-potatoes/feed/ 6 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/creamed-corn/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/creamed-corn/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=158505 Skip the can and make this easy creamed corn recipe instead! It cooks up in under 20 minutes and is the perfect holiday side dish that everyone will love!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/creamed-corn/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-green-bean-casserole/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-green-bean-casserole/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=45116 Healthy green bean casserole made with a creamy mushroom cashew sauce and homemade crispy baked onions on top. Vegan + gluten-free friendly.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/healthy-green-bean-casserole/feed/ 56 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-acorn-squash/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-acorn-squash/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=53915 Make the best roasted acorn squash with this simple recipe. It's easy to make and the perfect fall side for weeknight dinners or the holidays.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-acorn-squash/feed/ 3 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mashed-sweet-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mashed-sweet-potatoes/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=158490 These mashed sweet potatoes are super creamy and easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. It's the perfect side dish for fall dinners or the holiday meals.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/mashed-sweet-potatoes/feed/ 6 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/oven-roasted-green-beans/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/oven-roasted-green-beans/#respond Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=158495 Make delicious oven roasted green beans with this simple recipe. They cook up in under 20 minutes for a quick and easy side dish that pairs with any meal!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/oven-roasted-green-beans/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/waldorf-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/waldorf-salad/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=55128 This Waldorf salad is loaded with apples, grapes, celery and walnuts all tossed in a light creamy dressing. It's crisp, sweet and perfect served as an appetizer or side salad.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/waldorf-salad/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-potatoes/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-potatoes/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=157707 Make the best crispy oven roasted potatoes with just a few simple ingredients! They're the perfect side dish for any meal and can be customized with different seasonings.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/roasted-potatoes/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sauteed-broccolini/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sauteed-broccolini/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=157702 This sautéed broccolini is seasoned with garlic, lemon and red pepper flakes and cooks up in just 10 minutes. It's the perfect side dish for busy weeknights!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sauteed-broccolini/feed/ 0 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sweet-potato-casserole/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sweet-potato-casserole/#comments Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=54146 This classic sweet potato casserole is topped with mini marshmallows and made with only 6 ingredients. It's creamy, delicious and the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving. ]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/sweet-potato-casserole/feed/ 12 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/glazed-carrots/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/glazed-carrots/#comments Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=157697 These easy glazed carrots are sautéed in a brown sugar butter glaze until tender and caramelized. They cook up in under 20 minutes for a delicious side dish!]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/glazed-carrots/feed/ 2 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/the-key-to-smooth-hummus/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/the-key-to-smooth-hummus/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=6899 Here's how to make perfectly smooth and creamy hummus at home! It's super easy to whip up — no peeling of chickpeas required. Serve with fresh veggies and pita for a delicious appetizer or snack.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/the-key-to-smooth-hummus/feed/ 89 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cook-spaghetti-squash/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cook-spaghetti-squash/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=37724 Here's how to cook spaghetti squash if you want long pasta-like strands and squash that isn't watery! Just cut the squash widthwise, into rings and roast it.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/cook-spaghetti-squash/feed/ 194 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chick-fil-a-kale-salad/?adt_ei={{ subscriber.email_address }} https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chick-fil-a-kale-salad/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/?p=154799 Inspired by Chick-Fil-A, this kale crunch salad comes together in about 10 minutes for a simple side salad. Curly kale and green cabbage are tossed in a sweet and tangy apple cider maple vinaigrette and topped with roasted almonds.]]> https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/chick-fil-a-kale-salad/feed/ 6