3 Healthy side dish recipes

Not sure what to bring as a side dish to the next party? We know it can be hard to go to family and friend parties not knowing if the food there will help you to reach your goals. We recommend bringing a yummy and healthy side dish for everyone to try + you will for sure have something that doesn’t compromise your goals.

Here are 3 delicious recipes to bring to the next party: 

1. Cauliflower Tots Recipe

This is the recipe you will have your friends asking you to bring to every party! 

Ingredients: 
1 bag cauliflower rice
2 big handfuls of spinach
1 cup full fat cottage cheese (I used @good_culture)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
Garlic, rosemary and salt to taste

Directions:

1. Sauté the frozen cauliflower rice in a pan with chopped spinach and seasonings.
2. In a food processor or blender. Blend cottage cheese until smooth.
3. Allow cauliflower mixture to cool and then combine it with the cottage cheese and cheddar cheese until well mixed.
4. Preheat your air fryer to 350 then line it with foil or parchment paper
5. Use a tablespoon to scoop and form mixture into “tots”
6. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. Mine took about 15, but check them regularly since all air fryers and ovens cook at different temps/rates.

2. Watermelon Feta Salad

This refreshing salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

Ingredients: 

Half of a Watermelon

One to two Cucumbers (depending on how many people you are serving)

Mint Leaves

1 Lemon

Optional: Balsamic Glaze

Directions:

1. Cut up some fresh watermelon in cubes

2. Cut up one to two cucumbers into slices

3. Crumble feta cheese on top

4. Sprinkle with fresh mint leaves

5. Squeeze some lemon juice on the mixer

6. Optional: Drizzle with a balsamic glaze for an extra burst of flavor.

And enjoy! This dish is not only delicious but also hydrating, making it the ideal poolside treat.

3. HANGER BOMBS

These are the perfect sweet treat to bring to the dessert table! Delicious and guilt-free! For more yummy guilt free foods and treats, check out my Guiltless Nutrition Recipe Book! 

Ingredients: 

1 cup almond butter
1/2 cup cacao butter
2 tbsp unsweetened baking cocoa
2 tbsp monkfruit sweetener (optional)

1/4 cup chia seeds and/or hemp seeds

Directions:

1. Add cacao butter to a small saucepan over low-medium heat and begin adding the almond butter and monkfruit, if using. Allow them all to melt down together (3-5 minutes) while stirring occasionally.

2. Mix all the ingredients (except toppings) together in a medium bowl, and scoop into a lined muffin tin.

3. Sprinkle toppings on top and voilà! You’re done.

4. Place in the fridge or freezer to set up! If frozen, set them on the counter for 5-10 minutes before eating to let them soften a bit. Store in the freezer.

These three healthy recipes are sure to be a hit at your next party.