SIDE DISH Archives | cait's plate http://caitsplate.com/category/side-dish/ helping chronic dieters ditch diet culture, regain pleasure in eating & regain body trust Mon, 05 Sep 2022 12:07:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://caitsplate.com/wp-core/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cropped-p-32x32.png SIDE DISH Archives | cait's plate http://caitsplate.com/category/side-dish/ 32 32 QUINOA GRAIN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS AND FETA http://caitsplate.com/quinoa-grain-salad-with-chickpeas-and-feta/ http://caitsplate.com/quinoa-grain-salad-with-chickpeas-and-feta/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:00:42 +0000 http://caitsplate.com/?p=25708 This salad is awesome for so many reasons. It’s delicious It’s hearty enough to be a side dish It’s light enough to be served alongside something else (think fish or chicken) It fills you up without weighing you down I could go on, but I get the impression you get the idea! It lasts for...

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]]> http://caitsplate.com/quinoa-grain-salad-with-chickpeas-and-feta/feed/ 4 5-minute kale walnut pesto http://caitsplate.com/5-minute-kale-walnut-pesto/ http://caitsplate.com/5-minute-kale-walnut-pesto/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2015 12:00:00 +0000 http://caitsplate.com/?p=25417 I actually have to confess to you guys that I often get really lazy when it comes to making things like hummus and pesto at home.  I have NO idea why because they really come together in minutes and take no time whatsoever. It’s really as easy as throwing a few things into a food...

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]]> http://caitsplate.com/greekd-out-thick-cut-sweet-potato-fries/feed/ 4 simple roasted red potatoes with balsamic glaze http://caitsplate.com/simple-roasted-red-potatoes-with-balsamic-glaze-2/ http://caitsplate.com/simple-roasted-red-potatoes-with-balsamic-glaze-2/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2014 12:00:00 +0000 http://caitsplate.com/?p=22839 Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you into believing they’re dull. I promise they’re not. For me it’s actually the exact opposite.  I find the taste of plain potatoes really unappealing- like to the point that I don’t really even like potato chips.  So that means you should really trust me when I...

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]]> http://caitsplate.com/simple-roasted-red-potatoes-with-balsamic-glaze-2/feed/ 4 WHOLE WHEAT GREEK PASTA SALAD http://caitsplate.com/whole-wheat-greek-pasta-salad/ http://caitsplate.com/whole-wheat-greek-pasta-salad/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:30:13 +0000 http://caitsplate.com/?p=22734 So guys, I FINALLY feel like I can return to being a somewhat normal human again.  Summer classes are coming to a close and after a craaaaazy busy 1 year and 6 weeks, I’m finally going to have time to spend with my blog again…I’ve missed it so much! Anyway. Here’s a little story about...

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]]> http://caitsplate.com/whole-wheat-greek-pasta-salad/feed/ 6 ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH TOASTED WALNUTS AND FETA http://caitsplate.com/roasted-asparagus-with-toasted-walnuts-and-feta/ http://caitsplate.com/roasted-asparagus-with-toasted-walnuts-and-feta/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:47 +0000 http://caitsplate.com/?p=21954 Iiiiiiit’s asparagus season!! And boy does it make me happy. You can grill it, roast it, steam it…even fry it I suppose if that’s what you fancy. I’ve never been super creative with asparagus because I love it so much plain. I usually just roast it with some olive oil and salt and call it...

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]]> http://caitsplate.com/roasted-asparagus-with-toasted-walnuts-and-feta/feed/ 6 spicy sweet potato fries with adobo chipotle dipping sauce http://caitsplate.com/spicy-sweet-potato-fries-with-adobo-chipotle-dipping-sauce/ http://caitsplate.com/spicy-sweet-potato-fries-with-adobo-chipotle-dipping-sauce/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:00:16 +0000 http://caitsplate.com/?p=20771 Is there anything better than sweet potato fries? Don’t get me wrong – I love a good white potato. But there’s just something about sweet potato fries that can’t be beat. Especially when baked and combined with a spicy Adobo Chipotle Dipping Sauce. Tell me that doesn’t make you weak in the knees. Just try....

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