Healthy and Scrumptious Side Dishes

Last week I think I promised some healthy recipes. I got sidetracked with the whole mono thing, but I didn't forget entirely. :) These sides are all simple, scrumptious, cheap, and healthy. And I'm not over-promising, try them out and see if you agree!

Onion Roasted Sweet Potatoes
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
1 pound sweet potatoes, diced
olive oil
Heat oven to450. Toss potatoes in a little bit of oil and then coat with the soup mix. Put on greased baking sheet and bake till tender, about 30 minutes.

Confetti Bean Salad (from my Aunt Regina)
can of kidney beans
can of garbanzo beans
can of black beans
can of yellow corn
chopped bell pepper
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp sugar
Mix all together and chill for six hours before serving.

Brown Butter Cauliflower Mash
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1/2 cup light sour cream
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan
1 Tblsp chives
2 Tblsp butter (optional)
Cook cauliflower in water over medium-high heat till soft, about 10 minutes. Drain. Process in food processor or blender with sour cream, salt, and pepper. Microwave on high 1-2 minutes. Cook butter in saucepan till golden brown, drizzle over cauliflower. Garnish with chives.

Marinated Tomatoes
3 tomatoes, sliced and put in shallow casserole dish.
Mix together and pour over tomatoes:
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
half of a garlic clove
2 Tblsp chopped onion
1 Tblsp fresh parsley
1 tsp dried basil
Refrigerate at least three hours before serving.

Garlic Smashed New Potatoes
8 medium new potatoes, quartered
3 cloves garlic
2 Tblsp butter (optional)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup Parmesan
Boil potatoes till soft. Then mash all together and serve.