Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels sprouts are easy to make. Super Easy!
Asian Veggie Medley
Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Entrees
Can be doubled for a large group or a larger portion that will be reheated.
Creamed Spinach
ZSpecialties,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian
This won’t taste as gooey and rich as the restaurant creamed spinach that is full of cream cheese and Parmesan but it’s really so close that you won’t feel like you are suffering.
Roasted Onion Strings (Really, Healthy Onion Strings!)
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides
When you roast Vidalia onions they bring up a really nice, sweetness. When you are on a diet, traditional onion strings are out of the question; unless they are like these.
Roasted or Grilled Asparagus
Z2-Vegetarian,ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides
A great side dish with any meal.
Broiled Tomatoes
The broiling of a tomato lends a special sweetness to it. The garlic adds an Italian zing. Serve with any simple grilled, baked, broiled or roasted meat and you have dinner in a flash.
Sweet Pepper Sauté
This recipe was submitted by Plan Z dieter Judy. She served these veggies at a dinner party with steak and it was a big hit. Thanks Judy!
Roasted Green Beans
ZS-5 Ingredients or Less,Z2-Vegetarian,ZSpecialties,Z2-Sides
Roasted green beans are easy to make. Super easy!
Steakhouse Tomato Side Dish
This dish pairs perfectly with a simply grilled steak. You can serve it with any meat but the tomato/onion combo works very well.
Zippy Roasted Peppers
The time it takes to roast the peppers will bring out the heat in the cracked pepper so be prepared for a spicy hot dish. Just a very few cracked pepper bits will do.
Marinated Tomato and Artichoke Salad
Z2-Salads,Z2-Sides,Z2-Vegetarian
Marinate with your favorite Plan Z Dressing. I use the balsamic-pesto dressing or anything on the Italian side will work.
Cherry Tomato Salad
Who knew water could make a dressing! I was in an Italian restaurant the other night and wanted to order a salad to go with my grilled meat.
Italian Salad
You can vary the spices or vegetables according to taste, making the variations on this almost endless.
Tomato Tabbouleh (Tabouli)
Z2-Salads,Z2-Entrees,Z2-Vegetarian
Goes great over a burger or an accompaniment to any protein.
Spring Oven-Baked Omelet
Z2-Eggs,Z2-Vegetarian,Z2-Entrees
Daniel Boulud is one of my favorite chefs on the planet. This is a Plan Z diet version of his spring omelet.