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Great Side Dishes (Diabetic Friendly, too): Baked Squash, Cheddary Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts

Ready to try some new side dishes for your family meals?В  Try Baked Squash Texas-style, Cauliflower with Cheddar, or Brussel Sprouts with Yogurt and Pimento to give your meals a new look.В  These recipes are also good for potlucks, etc.В  The squash is a very tasty dish with a crunchy topping.В  The cauliflower recipe has directions for using frozen cauliflower, if you are in a hurry. В  BAKED SQUASH TEXAS-STYLE 5 lb medium-sized yellow squash 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup whole-grain bread crumbs + additional for topping 1 stick butter 1/4 cup Splenda 2 tbsp chopped onion salt to taste dash of black pepper Cut tips off squash and cut each into about 4 pieces.В  Drop squash into a saucepan with enough boiling water to cover all the pieces.В  Return to boiling.В  Reduce heat and cook until tender.В  Drain in a colander; mash with a fork or masher.В  Add remaining ingredients; mix well.В  Pour into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.В  Top with additional bread crumbs.В  Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly. CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE 1 med head of cauliflower 2 cups water 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 tsp mayonnaise Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wash cauliflower, remove stems and leaves and cut into bite-size pieces.В  Add water to a large saucepan and add cauliflower.В  Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, until tender; drain.В  Spray a medium baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.В  Layer the cauliflower in the dish.В  Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.В  Combine mustard and mayonnaise in a small bowl and mix well.В  Spread mixture over the cauliflower.В  Sprinkle cheese and salad seasoning over the top.В  Bake at 350 until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Note:В  For the busy cook, use frozen cauliflower florets and start by layering the cauliflower in the baking dish.В  This is a great timesaver on busy week nights. BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH YOGURT AND PIMENTO 2 (10-oz) pkgs frozen brussels sprouts 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1 tsp butter, melted 1 cup plain unsweetened yogurt (preferably low-fat) 2 (4-oz) jars diced pimiento, drained Cook brussels sprouts according to the package directions, omitting the salt and butter.В  Drain and set aside.В  In a large skillet, saute the onion in the butter.В  Remove from the heat.В  Add the yogurt, pimiento, and brussels sprouts to the onion in the skillet; stir well to mix.В  Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.В  Serve while warm. This is a good diabetic dish as there are half as many proteins as carbs in this brussels sprouts dish. Enjoy!

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