Video: 3 Easy Veggie Side Dishes

We are always talking about incorporating vegetables into our meals and today Olivia, a registered Dietitian, shows us how easy it is. Learn how to make roasted brussel sprouts, carrot fries, and cauliflower potato mash. These 3 easy side dishes will go great with any meal. Let us know what you would like to see next by commenting below!

Brussel Sprouts

• 2lbs sprouts
• 1tbsp of oil
• 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• Wash and cut brussel sprouts in half and remove stems
• Toss sprouts in oil and season to taste
• Spread sprouts evenly onto a baking sheet and cook at 400° for 10 mins
• Remove after 10 mins flip and cook for 10 more mins (you are looking for a softened center)
• For the sauce pour balsamic vinegar and maple syrup into a pot on the stove and bring to a boil for about a minute.
• Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer and reduce to thicken
• Pour sauce on cooked brussel sprouts

Carrot Fries

• 1 1/2 pounds carrots
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp pepper Wash and scrub carrots (peeling is optional)
• Cut carrots uniform to ensure they cook evenly
• Toss carrots in oil and season to taste
• Spread evenly on a baking sheet and cook at 400° for 10 mins
• Remove after 10 mins flip and cook for 10-15 more mins
• Garnish with fresh parsley

Cauliflower Potato Mash

•  6 red potatoes
• 2 bags of frozen cauliflower
• Wash and chop potatoes
• Cover potatoes with cold water in a pot
• Salt cooking water (depending on salt intake)
• Boil potatoes until they are fork-tender
• Strain potatoes and return to pot
• Add 2 bags of microwaved cauliflower florets
• Mash to desired consistency