Delicious Lowfat Side Dishes

Delicious Low-fat Side IdeasGrain/potato/pasta/starch:1. Steamed brown rice2. Baked potato with nonfat yogurt and chopped green onion3. Baked winter squash with cinnamon4. Corn kernels with light margarine5. Orzo pasta tossed with olive oil, diced tomatoes and ParmesanVegetables/salads:1. Tossed salad2. Steamed broccoli with lemon3. Sauteed spinach4. Broiled asparagus5. Mixed veggie stirfry6. Boiled fresh beets7. Microwaved green beans and red onionsFruits:1. Sliced berries2. Fresh orange wedges3. Microwave-baked apple wedges (with apple pie spice)Chicken Mushroom Saute2 tsp olive oil8 ounces thin-sliced chicken breasts2 cups white wine (or broth)1/4 cup minced onion or shallots2 cups sliced mushroomsSalt and pepper to tasteHeat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken on both sides until done, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from pan.Add onion, wine, mushrooms and seasonings to skillet. Cook until the liquid is almost evaporated. Serve the chicken topped with the mushrooms.Serves 4. Each serving: 214 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 48 mg cholesterol, 195 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, .5 g fiber, 19 g protein.Asian Style Flounder1 cup chopped green onion1 tablespoon grated ginger1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame oil16 ounces fresh flounder4 cups raw spinachPreheat oven to 350F. Place spinach in baking dish and then top with fish and the rest of the ingredients. Bake the fish until done, about 10 minutes.Serves 4. Each serving: 174 calories, 9 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 51 mg cholesterol, 618 mg sodium, 3.5 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fiber, 19 g protein.Barbecue-Baked Salmon4 4-ounce salmon fillets4 tablespoons barbecue sauce1/4 cup waterSliced lemonsPreheat oven to 375F.Place salmon fillets in baking dish and add water.Top each fillet with a tablespoon of barbecue sauce.Bake until done, about 20 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon.Serves 4. Each serving: 217 calories, 12 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 66 mg cholesterol, 193 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 22 g protein.Salsa-Broiled Tilapia16 ounces tilapia fillets2 cups chopped tomato1 lime, juice only1/2 cup chopped red onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2- teaspoon minced jalapeno1 tablespoon chopped cilantroPreheat oven broiler. Place fish in baking dish and top with tomato, lime juice, green onion nd jalapeno. Broil until fish is done, about 10 minutes.Serve fish hot with baked salsa spooned over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro (or parsley).Serves 4. Each serving: 130 calories, 3.2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 57 mg cholesterol, 59 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.