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Healthy Side Dish Recipes

Thanks for coming by! Browse my healthy and easy side dish recipes and plan your next healthy meal, whether you're looking for a healthy side dish recipe for...

  • Your next BBQ
  • A chicken or salmon dish
  • Burgers
  • A dinner party
  • ... and more!

Don't know where to start? I'd like to recommend my crowd-favorite and versatile Roasted Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad and my satisfying Tomato Orzo Salad.

Bon Appetit!

A stack of dairy-free cornbread on parchment paper with a jar of milk in the background.

Cornbread Without Milk

close up of lactose free mac and cheese with shreds of dairy free cheddar.

Creamy Lactose-Free Mac & Cheese

A white bowl of dairy free mashed potatoes with a serving spoon in it.

Mashed Potatoes without Milk (Dairy-Free!)

An angled shot of a white plate of air fryer zucchini.

Air Fryer Zucchini (Keto + Low-Carb!)

An overhead of a white bowl of whipped sweet potatoes with melted butter, herbs, and a napkin.

Candied Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Overhead shot of a mixing bowl of balsamic pasta salad.

Balsamic Pasta Salad

an overhead shot of a bowl of pasta salad surrounded by veggies and a spoon

Penne Pasta Salad

An up-close side shot of a bowl of sauteed zucchini and yellow squash

Sautéed Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Herbed Parmesan

A large spoonful of homemade mac and cheese

Healthy Mac and Cheese {Baked or Stovetop + VIDEO!}

An overhead shot of a white bowl of instant pot baby potatoes.

Instant Pot Baby Potatoes

Taking a scoop of mac and cheese in a bowl.

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

An angled shot of a dutch oven of roasted sweet potatoes.

Caramelized Dutch Oven Sweet Potatoes

Garlic bread stacked on an antique serving platter.

Garlic Bread in the Air Fryer

A decorative plate of air fryer sweet potato fries drizzled with honey mustard sauce.

Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in the Air Fryer (with Honey Mustard Sauce!)

A side shot of a pan of sweet dinner dinner rolls.

Sweet Yeast Dinner Rolls

An overhead shot of a bowl of cabbage and bacon next to a cup of water and a pepper mill.

Creamed Cabbage with Bacon

An angled shot of a large bowl of Greek yogurt mac and cheese

Greek Yogurt Mac and Cheese

An overhead shot of a pan of scalloped sweet potatoes.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes (No Roux!)

An elevated side shot of a plate of oven roasted rainbow carrots with salt and parsley in the background.

Honey Roasted Rainbow Carrots

An overhead shot of wo bowls of Italian lentil soup

Italian Lentil Soup

An overhead shot of a plate of pumpkin risotto with the corner of a skillet of the risotto in the corner

Pumpkin Risotto

An up-close overhead shot of a white bowl of brussels sprouts slaw

Brussels Sprout Slaw with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

A large dish of sweet potato souffle.

Sweet Potato Soufflé

A side angled shot of a platter of green beans

Blistered Green Beans

An up close side shot of a bowl of air fryer veggies covered in parmesan cheese with basil leaves

Air Fryer Vegetables

An overhead shot of a corn souffle in a deep dish pie pan

Corn Soufflé (without Jiffy Mix)

A side angle shot of two bowls of healthy mashed potatoes with sprigs of rosemary on top. In the backround is a blue tea towel

Healthy Mashed Potatoes (Without Butter or Olive Oil!)

An overhead shot of a bowl of mashed butternut squash

Mashed Butternut Squash (Vegan & Processed Sugar-Free!)

An overhead shot of a small white bowl of cranberry and edamame brown rice salad

Cranberry & Edamame Brown Rice Salad

A large bowl of broccoli slaw next to salad tongs and a small plate of the slaw

Broccoli Slaw Recipe

An overhead shot of a bowl of sweet potato quinoa salad

Sweet Potato & Quinoa Salad {+VIDEO}

A large green dish of house special fried rice next to lime, ginger, and a dish of soy sauce

House Special Fried Rice Recipe {+ VIDEO!}

A platter of greek quinoa salad with a pitcher of dressing pouring over it.

Greek Quinoa Salad

An overhead shot of a bowl of broccoli raisin salad

Broccoli Raisin Salad

An overhead shot of easy home fries in a white bowl

Easy Baked Home Fries

A large bowl of five bean salad with a dish of olives, a spoon, herbs, and a glass of wine next to it.

5 Bean Salad Recipe (Vegan + Gluten-Free!)

An overhead shot of a plate of garlic smashed air fryer potatoes

Garlic Smashed Air Fryer Potatoes

A side shot of a bowl of warm kale salad

Warm Kale Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

Whole wheat naan on a plate

Whole Wheat Naan Recipe

blistered Air fryer green beans in the basket of an air fryer

Air Fryer Green Beans {+ VIDEO}

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MEET CHELSEA MAE PLUMMER

Hi!  Join me in making quick and healthy recipes for active families!  Many of my recipes can be made gluten-free or lactose-free because life with food allergies doesn't have to lack flavor!
A bit about me: I'm a self-taught home cook of 20+ years, food lover, runner, and dog lover!

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