Wild Rice and Cranberry Pilaf

With the upcoming Holidays in the not so distant future I thought I would pass along a perfect side dish for your Holiday Meal from the Jennie - O website, Wild Rice and Cranberry Pilaf. Wild Rice, Barley, and Cranberries provides the great flavor! At the Jennie - O website (http://www.jennieo.com/) not only can you find delicious and healthy Turkey Recipes but you can also find Recipes for Side Dishes, Salads, and Desserts. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH!

Wild Rice and Cranberry Pilaf

Wild rice and barley pair with cranberries and orange zest in this flavorful side dish.

INGREDIENTS

¾ cup wild rice
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup pearl barley (not quick cooking)
½ cup dried cranberries
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
salt and pepper, if desired
DIRECTIONS

1) Heat oven 350°F. In large saucepan, combine wild rice and broth. Bring to boiling, reduce heat. Cover. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in barley and dried cranberries.
2) Spoon in 1½-quart casserole. Cover. Bake 1 hour or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring once. Fluff with fork. Stir in orange peel and salt and pepper, if desired.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION

PER SERVING
Calories170
Protein5g
Carbohydrates37g
Fiber4g
Sugars7g
Fat0.5g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium470mg
Saturated Fat0g
http://www.jennieo.com/recipes/884-wild-rice-and-cranberry-pilaf

Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Roasted Asparagus with Turkey Bacon

This week's Jennie - O Recipe of the Week - Roasted Asparagus with Turkey Bacon. Looking for a healthy and delicious side dish for your Easter Dinner? Look no further, Roasted Asparagus with Turkey Bacon. Made with my favorite Bacon the JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon. You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy Jennie - O recipes on the Jennie - O website, Enjoy!    http://www.jennieo.com/


Roasted Asparagus with Turkey Bacon

INGREDIENTS
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 (12-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon, chopped

DIRECTIONS
1 - Heat oven to 425°F. Place asparagus on large rimmed baking sheet. Toss asparagus with olive oil and turkey bacon. Spread in single layer.

2 - Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until asparagus in crisp tender.

Nutritional Information

Calories 140
Fat 11g
Protein 8g
Cholesterol 30mg
Carbohydrates 4g
Sodium 370mg
Fiber 2g
Saturated Fat 2g

http://www.jennieo.com/holidays-and-events/easter/recipe/963-Roasted-Asparagus-with-Turkey-Bacon

Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week - Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts

This week's Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week is a side dish Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts. A delicious and healthy side dish for any meal! This would go perfect with upcoming Christmas Jennie - O Roasted Turkey. See this and all the rest of the Recipe Selection, Tips, and Products on the Jennie - O Turkey website.  http://www.jennieo.com/



Quinoa Stuffing with Sweet Potatoes, Apples & Hazelnuts

Potatoes and protein rich quinoa, mixed with your favorite fall flavors, over a delicious twist on classic stuffing.



Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 apples, peeled and chopped
1 large shallot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
½ cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
salt and black pepper, if desired
Directions
Heat oven to 400°F. On large, rimmed baking sheet toss sweet potatoes, apples, shallot and garlic with olive oil. Roast 20 to 30 minutes or until tender.
In large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer 17 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with fork.

In large bowl, combine quinoa and roasted vegetables. Add toasted hazelnuts, dried cranberries, lemon juice, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutritional Information
Calories 240 Fat 8g
Protein 6g Cholesterol 0mg
Carbohydrates 39g Sodium 20mg
Fiber 4g Saturated Fat 1g
Sugars 1g


http://www.jennieo.com/recipes/895-Quinoa-Stuffing-with-Sweet-Potatoes-Apples-and-Hazelnuts

Perfect Picnic Side Dishes

If your looking for some Perfect Picnic Side Dishes, look no further! It's all on the Diabetic Living On Line website!

Perfect Picnic Side Dishes
Warm weather calls for outdoor picnics! Instead of heavy picnic food, bring one of these healthy picnic side dish ideas. Whether you’re looking for a diabetes-friendly picnic salad recipe or a lightened-up potato side dish, we have easy picnic recipes that will wow your friends and family.




Ranch Deviled Eggs
Give your traditional deviled eggs recipe a little variety by substituting roma tomatoes and jalapenos for some of the egg whites. We cut the filling with Greek yogurt and the remaining egg whites instead of mayonnaise for a leaner picnic appetizer....




Jicama Radish Slaw
Our healthier coleslaw recipe replaces the traditional fatty mayonnaise with a light rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing. The result is a colorful, low-carb picnic side dish with Asian-inspired flavor......




*Click the link below to get all the Perfect Picnic Side Dishes


http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/perfect-picnic-side-dishes?sssdmh=dm17.745782&esrc=nwdlo070114

Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes

Healthy and low carb doesn't mean it's not delicious. To prove that, from the Diabetic Living On Line web site, its  Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes.

Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes
Eating low-carb just got easier thanks to our favorite side dishes, which have 20 grams of carb or less per serving. Enjoy these mouthwatering accompaniments with your favorite entrées as part of your diabetic diet.




Butternut Squash Quinoa Pilaf
Replace regular rice or potatoes with this quinoa pilaf and you’ll never miss them! The butternut squash adds richness, while the cloves of garlic pop the flavor without loads of butter or salt, so you can enjoy a 1/2-cup serving for just 19 grams of carb and 5 grams of fat...




Potato-Kale Salad
This light potato salad is not only low in carbs with just 15 grams per serving, it’s also low in calories, fat, and sodium. Packed with vitamins and flavor, this delicious potato salad can be enjoyed guilt-free!...




Scalloped Root Veggies
When the occasion calls for something a little more special than plain old potatoes, this companion dish is the perfect choice. Packed with vitamin C thanks to celery root and parsnips, this savory recipe is low in fat and calories and perfect for a comfort-food fix....





* Click the link below to get all the Low-Carb Diabetic Side-Dish Recipes


http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/low-carb-diabetic-side-dish-recipes?sssdmh=dm17.739652&

15 Stellar New Ideas for New Potatoes

Some recipes for one of my favorite potatoes, the new potato. All from the Delish website.

15 Stellar New Ideas for New Potatoes

New potatoes are one of spring's greatest treats. These young, freshly-harvested potatoes have thin, delicate skins and are sweeter than their full-grown counterparts. Added to a salad or tossed with butter and fresh herbs, they make the perfect springtime side dish.






Salt-Baked New Potatoes

Coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and salt help flavor the crispy skin on these oven-baked potatoes.....






Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Sauce

This recipe is inspired by our love of the Spanish tapa Patatas Bravas — crispy bites of potatoes sometimes served with a spicy tomato sauce. If you're not in the mood for a spicy sauce, just add a tiny pinch of crushed red pepper (or omit it altogether)....






New Potato Salad with Parsley and Mint Pesto

This potato salad gets a sophisticated kick from parsley and mint pesto, ricotta salata, and Kalamata olives; it's warm, salty, and herbacious, the perfect spring side dish....





* Click the link below to get all the New Ideas for New Potatoes


http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/new-potatoes-recipes?src=nl&mag=del&list=nl_dnl_fot_non_042314_potato-recipes#sli