Protein rich side dishes PLEASE?

ktharp89
on 9/28/11 1:40 am - Gaithersburg, MD

I love corn so much but it isn't really good for anything. SO what side dishes do you eat?? I would love to find side dishes with protein, even if it is just a little bit. I always feel better when I know stuff has protein in it.

Also...I hate brocolli. Any brocolli suggestions will be ignored.

Height - 5'8 - SW - 292/ CW - 177.6 /GW - 150 - BMI - 27.1 - 114.4 lbs lost!
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poet_kelly
on 9/28/11 1:43 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

I seldom eat side dishes. I get full on my entree. However, I do eat a small amount of veggies on the side sometimes. Or a small amount of fruit.

As far as side dishes with protein, how about beans? Cooked veggies with melted cheese? Cottage cheese? If you love corn, how about serving a side dish of corn mixed with black beans?

Kelly

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Amy T.
on 9/28/11 1:46 am - CA

RNY on 06/10/11

Have you tried Nik's cheese and cauliflower bake? I love this, and so do my kids. Its a great substitution for mac and cheese.

Also like any kind of beans.... had lima beans last night made in the crock pot with some ham, black beans with a little salsa and cheese are one of my favorites. Another one of our favorites is toasted chick peas in the oven ... bake them until they are crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Amy
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Infogal
on 9/28/11 2:13 am

At what temp do you toast the chick peas and for how long? I've tried doing this b4 and the outside never toasted

Infogal

Amy T.
on 9/28/11 3:26 am - CA

RNY on 06/10/11

Here is the recipe I use:

1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt
garlic powder
cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Blot chickpeas with a paper towel to dry them. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, and season to taste with salt, garlic salt, and cayenne pepper, if using. Spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until browned and crunchy. Watch carefully the last few minutes to avoid burning.

Amy
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Infogal
on 9/28/11 3:32 am

Thanks for the recipe. Love chick peas and I've been waiting a long time to try them! Yumm

Infogal

Amy T.
on 9/28/11 3:54 am - CA

RNY on 06/10/11

I hope you like them as much as me and my family! I have some in the oven right now! I usually double the recipe, as everyone in my family likes to munch on them!

Amy
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ktharp89
on 9/28/11 5:57 am - Gaithersburg, MD

RNY on 03/15/11

Thank you for the recipe!! I am going to try it.

Height - 5'8 - SW - 292/ CW - 177.6 /GW - 150 - BMI - 27.1 - 114.4 lbs lost!
"The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore" Vincent Van Gogh

Dan OBrien
on 9/28/11 4:03 am - FL

RNY on 08/01/11

One cup of:
cooked soybeans (29 gms of protein)
lentils (18 gms of protein)
black beans (15 gms of protein)
kidney beans (13 gms of protein)
chickpeas (12 gms of protein)
veggie baked beans (12 gms of protein)
pinto beans (12 gms of protein)
black-eyed peas (11 gms of protein)
peas (9 gms of protein)
spinach (5 gms of protein)
broccoli (4 gms of protein) (I know you said you would ignore it, but as my grandfather told me - it'll make your hair curly)

from www.massgrown.org/high_protein_vegetables.html

Due to current economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. HW: 396 GW:230

Dan OBrien
on 9/28/11 4:07 am - FL

RNY on 08/01/11

Some more...per 100g

Asparagus	3
Aubergine	1
Beetroot	2
Broccoli	3
Brussel Sprouts	3
Cabbage	1
Carrot	0.5
Cauliflower	3
Celery	0.5
Cucumber	0.5
Fennel	1
Leek	1.6
Lettuce	0.7
Mushrooms	2
Okra	2.4
Onion	0.7
Spring Onion	2
Parsnip	1.5
Peppers	1
Pumpkin	0.5
Radish	0.7
Spinach	2
Swede	0.5
Sweet Corn	2.5
Tomatoes	2
Turnip	0.8
Yam	2

Due to current economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. HW: 396 GW:230

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