Side Dish Recipes

The low carb Mexicali Cole Slaw super side dish recipe now with the delicious spicy taste of Mexico or Latin America! Using one of CarbSmart's handy spice blends, you can liven up your meal and satisfy the whole family. Cole slaw will keep covered in the refrigerator for several days.

This Low-Carb Gluten-Free Asian Coleslaw recipe tastes amazing! It pairs well with almost any protein and is a snap to prepare. You can make it ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge until needed. It also makes a great party dish for barbecue season and beyond.

This Italian Seasoned Green Bean Low-Carb recipe is super easy. You can use bottled dressing which makes it much quicker to prepare. I prefer the Walden Farms Calorie-Free dressing, but if you are Paleo or Primal, you may choose to make your own. It pairs well with beef, chicken, fish, or lamb and reheats easily if you are bringing it to a gathering. If you don't have fresh green beans, simply thaw out a bag or two of frozen beans and use those.

Anytime Green Bean Medley is a great addition to any Lower-Carb Gluten-Free meal. It is simple to make with a nice clean taste that compliments any main dish. It can be served with beef, chicken, fish, or lamb. Although not the lowest in vegetable carbs, it is quick and easy to make and if you don't have fresh beans available, feel free to use frozen beans.

This Buttered Wax Beans Low-Carb Gluten-Free side dish is super quick and easy to make and tastes great with fish, chicken, or beef. If you are unable to get fresh wax beans due to seasonal availability or if time is of the essence, you can use an organic canned bean. In the same family as green beans, wax beans tend be lower in carbohydrates and a bit sweeter in taste.

Asparagus In Lemon Butter Low Carb recipe can be doubled to serve 8 to 10 people. Leftovers reheat well and are delicious folded into an omelet.

Steam your broccoli perfectly every time! Seasoned with salt, pepper, and a big squeeze of lemon juice, it's a delicious healthy side dish. Add grass-fed butter and serve!

Spring, summer, autumn, or winter, this Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Italian-Style Sautéed Summer Squash goes with everything! It can be served with fish, beef, or chicken and will elevate any meal. My husband hates, loathes, and detests summer squash, yet eats every scrap of this. I call it Italian Sticks, and he doesn't know the difference. It's a big hit with my family whenever I serve it and that says a lot!