Yesterday we talked about chicken as a good low carb, low cal option. Today I thought we’d look at what kind of low carb low cal side dishes can go with it.When it comes to low carb low cal side dishes, one of the easiest ways to come up with ideas is to start with low carb vegetables. Here are a few options to get you started:Cauliflower:: While many people believe vegetables are a no no on a low carb diet, that isn’t necessarily true. Consider cauliflower. It has 5 carbs per cup. Compare this to a cup of potato at 30 grams of carbohydrate for the same amount. Armed with this information it is easy to see how making mashed cauliflower as a side dish is a better choice and it only has 28 calories for a cup. What you add for seasonings will depend on you, but salt and pepper work just fine.Kimchee: Check out recipes for kimchee. You can find plenty that are both low cal and low carb. Make a spicy version to add variety to your flavor palate.Broiled Asparagus: To broil asparagus move your oven rack to the highest position and preheat the broiler. Prepare asparagus by removing the tough part of the stalk. Place the stalks on a foil-lined sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil. Broil for four minutes and turn for another 3-4 minutes. Remove from the broiler when tender and just starting to turn a little brown.For more ideas, look up some of your favorite low carb vegetables and check their calorie content. When a vegetable is low carb and low cal, it makes an excellent base for a side dish for those trying to lose weight, maintain their weight or just eat healthy.
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