“I love this creamy red cabbage bake! Not only is the flavour of baked cream so intoxicating, but different vegetables will offer varying textures. I especially like how red cabbage never ‘completely’ softens, so it offers some texture here. Remember, as with all my veg side dish ideas – be sure to enjoy it with a cut of meat or fish so you get your essential protein in. I always garnish my dishes with herbs I have at hand. This not only makes your presentation prettier, but it adds a fresh flavour dimension. With this recipe, you can use parsley or chives but I actually had wild rocket in the fridge which I chopped up. Rocket has a slightly peppery flavour, so this was a nice touch.” – Monya
“I love cream-baked broccoli! Its a simple dish which I throw together quite often. In this version, however, I enhanced the creamy mixture with soured cream and full-fat cream cheese. I then served the bake with one of my favourite homemade condiments: a quick relish made from finely chopped tomatoes and garlic. This dish is very rich and indulgent and will suitably serve 4 as a side veg option.” – Monya
“Its difficult to communicate to readers how yummy something is! Here, I simply bake par-cooked broccoli in seasoned double cream and the result was… well, incredible. I have no other words… this keto side dish will hopefully blow your hair back as much as it did mine. Be sure to also check out all the Side Dishes on this site.” – Monya
“A quick and easy alternative technique to cooking up asparagus. I love the Buttered Asparagus with Parmesan recipe, but this is also a great way to add a bit of sweet acidity to this fabulous vegetable. Try both the buttered asparagus and this balsamic-roasted asparagus recipe and let me know in the comments below which one you prefer.” – Monya
“The spicy relish served with these courgette fritters really is the star of the show. It cuts through the richness and adds a spicy, sweet and acidic freshness. This recipe may be too rich served as a side dish, but it will make a great breakfast option. Squeezing all the moisture from the grated courgettes is essential: I use inexpensive muslin / cheesecloth. Be sure to check out the other Breakfast ideas on the site.” – Monya
“This cashew nut ‘cheese’ sauce is made using Nutritional Yeast Flakes which boast a deep umami ‘cheesy’ flavour which is absolutely delicious. I have created this for my dairy-free readers here on Fats of Life® – and think it will go beautifully over vegetables.” – Monya
“Creamed leeks will sit perfectly on the side of juicy rib-eye or as part of your Christmas spread. You will love this dreamy side dish.” – Monya
“This is a nifty way to mimic rice when you are serving a dish that needs sauces mopped up. I cooked down onions and garlic to add more flavour before adding and cooking the blitzed cauliflower. It’s high in fibre and filling. You can play around and pimp it using different freshly chopped herbs or flavoured oils, but this recipe below is a good ‘base’, so go wild. Be sure to also check out my Creamy Keto Cauliflower Mash.” – Monya
“I love Coconut-roasted Broccoli and doing the same thing with cauliflower is equally incredible! At only two-ingredients, this will likely be a favourite in your home. This recipe will serve 3 people as a side veg option on a keto diet, but Funnyman and I scoff the whole lot between the two of us quite often. He has both dishes waxed, so these are the nights I put my feet up and do nothing but watch him cook for ME for a change.” – Monya
“I love this dish! I baked baby onions in a thyme-infused cream and topped with a crumb made from blitzed lean pork scratchings (a UK product) and finely grated Parmesan. When I made this dish for us, we ended up eating them on top of our grilled pork chops. Lush! The peeling of the onions is a finicky job, but the results are worth it in the end. Be sure to keep the little root end intact to ensure the onions keep their shape, but use a small, sharp paring knife to trim it close enough that the entire onion is edible. And don’t jab yourself like I did doing that … #BloodFest2018″ – Monya
“Some may turn their nose up at mashing cauliflower to mimic The Great Potato, but you may just be converted. I didn’t just stop at using a potato masher, I added full-fat cream cheese and blitzed the mixture into a creamy puree. All it needed was a little seasoning and it’s perfect as a side dish. You could also use it like I did to top my Keto Seafood Bake and Spicy Keto Cottage Pie.” – Monya
“I wasn’t always a fan of Brussels sprouts as a kid. I remember that I used to hide them under my napkin just so that I could be excused from the dinner table. What was I thinking? I LOVE THEM now! If you are not a fan of Brussels sprouts, you have probably been preparing them wrong. I sometimes finely slice them and fry them with grass-fed butter and bacon bits, or roast them until crispy (like I have done here) and serve covered with grated Parmesan. If you love Brussels sprouts as much as I do, please check out the Brown-buttered Brussels Sprouts recipe. Both are an excellent side dish to your protein to complete a healthy keto meal.” – Monya
“Everything tastes awesome with bacon with its lovely salty, smokiness. This side dish of stir-fried greens with bacon is sensational! A large portion of this could easily stand as a meal on its own, but it would be better for your macros if this recipe was made for two as a side dish and served alongside a nice portion of protein, such as pork chops. TIP: use only the sliced white parts of leeks as the green ends are bitter. Be sure to check out all the other Side Dishes on the site.” – Monya
“While I simply love meat, a lot of my attention is focussed on the accompanying side dishes. Think further than frozen vegetables, because there are a multitude of things you could do with salads or cooked fresh vegetables making them interesting and fun. Here is one that is packed with flavour and can be served warm – or as a cool salad at your next braai (BBQ). Be sure to also check out the other Side Dish ideas on the site.” – Monya
