10 Ways to Vary Your Healthy Low Carb Sides!
A basic combination of healthy low carb mixed vegetables can be prepared different ways with just a few easy tweaks.
Servings 4
Calories 84kcal
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ½ pound cauliflower florets 8oz/227 g
- ¼ pound mushrooms quartered, 4oz/114g
- ¼ pound red bell pepper 4oz/114g, about 1 whole pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee add after cooking
Simple Vinaigrette
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 15ml
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 15ml
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Microwave:
- Combine all ingredients except for the butter into a microwave safe bowl, cover and cook in high for 3-4 minutes depending on your microwave. Carefully vent a corner and drain the liquid. Add two tablespoons of butter or ghee to the hot vegetables and mix to coat. Serve
Saute:
- In a medium-large pan over medium high heat, add the oil. Toss the veggies with the vinegar and garlic. When the oil is hot, saute the veggies until crisp tender - about 5-6 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the butter and serve
Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Combine all of the ingredients except for the butter onto a sheet pan and roast for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the oven, toss with the butter and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
10 Ways to Vary Your Healthy Low Carb Sides!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Fiber: 2g | Calories: 84kcal | Fat: 7g | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 6g