Sides are tougher because we are super used to rice and potatoes. A LOT of rice and potatoes. Once you get the notion out of your head that your plate is not complete without these foods, you'll be in a better place because it's really just a head game. There are plenty of mouth watering sides to fill you up so you're not just eating chicken and steamed broccoli for every dinner. Not that that's a bad meal ;) Check it out.....
Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- desires spices to taste (sea salt, black pepper, garlic)
Instructions
- Use florets or cut up head of cauliflower and break up florets with hands
- Place pieces into food processor with 1 tbsp of evoo
- Heat the other 1 tbsp evoo over medium heat in a skillet
- Place rice like consistency cauliflower into skillet
- Saute' over medium heat with spices for 5-10 minutes until desired consistency
Rosemary Butternut Squash
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed (or packaged from store)
- 2 tbsp rosemary type seasoning or 1 fresh sprig
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp sea salt (remember this is more salty than table salt---healthier too!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the squash in a mixing bowl and add the coconut oil.
- Stir to coat, then toss in the rosemary and salt.
- Stir to combine again, then spread evenly across a bar pan or baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, stir and then set the temp to broil for another 5-10 minutes depending on desired texture.
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