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    Side Dishes

    A collection of Elise Tries to Cook Side Dish recipes to pair with whatever protein or non-protein meal you make. These are all quick and use straight-forward ingredients you probably already have! Try Healthy Mexican Street Corn, the simplest Roasted Carrots or Israeli Couscous Salad with Spinach!

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    Tajín Watermelon Mint Salad

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    Air Fryer Tater Tots (3 Ways!)

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    Healthy Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

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    Fresh Mexican Avocado Salad

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    Easy Asian Cucumber Salad

    A bowl full of couscous salad topped with spinach, fresh mint, and lemon slices with a serving spoon.

    Vegan Couscous Salad

    A large bowl of Mexican rice topped with cilantro and fresh lime on top of a napkin.

    Vegan Mexican Rice

    Healthy Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip

    Creamy Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip

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    Kale Fennel Dried Fig Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing

    Protein Pasta Salad in a serving bowl topped with creamy lemon mint dressing and fresh mint.

    Protein Pasta Salad (Gluten Free + Vegetarian)

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      Red Wine Sangria (5 Ingredients!)
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      Spiked Apple Cider Kombucha Cocktail
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      Sage-Infused Bee's Knees Cocktail
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      Winter Aperol Spritz
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    Fave Sides

    • A bowl full of couscous salad topped with spinach, fresh mint, and lemon slices with a serving spoon.
      Vegan Couscous Salad
    • Healthy Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip
      Creamy Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip
    • A white bowl with potatoes and Brussels sprouts tossed with mustard dill dressing.
      Easy Vegan Potato Salad with Dill
    • Featured image of a kale fennel apple salad in a large white bowl with lemon dressing.
      Kale Fennel Dried Fig Salad with Lemon Chive Dressing

    New Recipes

    • Gluten free turkey burger with lettuce, tomato, and onion served with fries.
      Gluten Free Turkey Burgers
    • Gluten free chicken burger topped with cheese, red onion and lettuce.
      Gluten Free Chicken Burgers
    • Kale and spinach salad in a bowl topped with a lemon vinaigrette.
      Lemony Kale and Spinach Salad
    • Shredded chicken taco topped with cilantro lime crema, fajita veggies, lime, and cilantro.
      Easy Chicken Fajita Tacos

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