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Cajun Cauliflower Bake (Keto)

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“I never run out of ideas for making interesting side dishes to enjoy alongside meat or fish. I love vegetables and believe its where you can get really creative. It’s also where most of your daily allocated carbs should be coming from. More so, this is where your fibre comes from. Here, I coat cauliflower florets in a spicy Cajun spice mix and roast them until done. To add additional flavour and a creamy mouthfeel, I drizzle over a mix of double cream and sour cream before cooking for a few more minutes. This Cajun cauliflower side dish is so packed with flavour and spice, I advise it’s served alongside simple roasted chicken thighs or pork chops.” – Monya

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Creamy Broccoli Bake (Keto)

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“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

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Courgettes Baked in Cream (Keto)

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“Double cream tastes amazing when it’s baked in the oven! The flavour of baked cream completely changes into a deep, rich full-flavoured smack of heaven! Here, I chose to do courgettes baked in cream and I was not disappointed. Be sure to finish the dish with plenty of seasoning. I love using smoked sea salt flakes).” – Monya

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Balsamic-roasted Asparagus with Parmesan (Keto)

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“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

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Keto Creamed Spinach

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“This fabulous keto creamed spinach is perfect alongside a juicy rib-eye. It serves two people, so double up the ingredients to feed more. I gently cook shallots and garlic for added flavour then add the spinach. It takes some patience and constant stirring, but the results are crazy-amazing!” – Monya

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Keto Creamed Leeks

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“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

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Brown-buttered Brussels Sprouts (Keto)

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“As I mentioned on a previous post, if you aren’t a fan of Brussels sprouts, you are probably preparing them wrong. Here, I simply tossed cooked, drained sprouts in melted Beurre Noisette (browned butter) – and it’s outstanding! I have done the same thing with cooked broccoli and its incredible! If you haven’t already tried browning butter, please give it ago.” – Monya

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Cauliflower Rice (Keto)

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“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

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Keto Baked Creamy Baby Onions with Crackling Crumb

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“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

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Stir-fried Greens with Bacon (Keto)

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“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

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Roasted Coconut Broccoli (Keto)

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“A super-simple two-ingredient dish of coconut roasted broccoli that ticks all the boxes as the perfect keto side dish. We have several times a week to accompany our chicken, fish or braai (BBQ) meat. And, we love it to the point of craving it! The stems soften and melt in your mouth, while the florets caramelise and crisp up. The best part is the heavenly coconutty flavour.” – Monya

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Greens with Crackling Crumb (Keto)

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“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

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Crunchy Kale (Keto)

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“Poor kale has had a bad rep. It can be a little bitter when eaten raw, but once you crisp it in the oven, it will convert you! Crunchy and partially charred, this is a fabulous side-dish. Carefully measure the olive oil that you add and coat it well using your hands in a large bowl. This will ensure each leaf is evenly coated. A sprinkling of salt, grated Parmesan or finely grated lemon zest are all great ways to finish it. However, it is delicious simply with salt. Happy crunching on this crunchy kale!” – Monya

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