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Recipes that may have no sugars or be sugar-free

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Braised Cabbage with Thyme and Parsley
Braised Cabbage with Thyme & Parsley

Quick braising creates a nice texture and flavor. Not mushy or overcooked with simple flavors make it a quick and economical side.

Chipotle Potato Salad
Chipotle Potato Salad

Quick, easy and delicious potato salad to share!

Korean Sweet-Sour Cucumber Salad
Korean Sweet-Sour Cucumber Salad

This Korean inspired cucumber salad is sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Cucumber, sweet bell pepper, carrots and tofu sheets are tossed with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil and Korean chili pepper. A delicious and light side dish.

Israeli Couscous with Sauteed Mushrooms, Pine Nuts and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Israeli Couscous with Sauteed Mushrooms, Pine Nuts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Earthy sauteed mushrooms, aromatic toasted pine nuts, chewy-sweet sun-dried tomatoes make this delicious and wholesome couscous salad. Enjoy it as a side dish or serve it as a tasty main meal.

Summer Greek Salad
Summer Greek Salad

A quick, easy and tasty greek style salad that can be made within 20 minutes!

Orange-Roasted Tofu & Asparagus
Orange-Roasted Tofu & Asparagus

Roasting tofu in the oven is a great way to create a very meaty texture. No mushy tofu here and combined with a very flavorful sauce the cubes are almost like cubes of beef.

Fried Rice with Peas and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Fried Rice with Peas & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A delicious recipe helps you use up your leftover rice and make a tasteful one plate meal within minutes.

Braised Beet Greens with Vinegar and Sesame Seeds
Braised Beet Greens with Vinegar & Sesame Seeds

Quick, easy and tasty. Vinegar, a bit garlic, cayenne and sesame seeds make these simple beet greens taste amazingly delicious.

Tangy Cucumber and Mung Bean Sprout Salad
Tangy Cucumber & Mung Bean Sprout Salad

I think homemade foods are generally healthier and better taste than store-bought. I sprouted some mung bean sprouts at home for the second time. Made this salad the first thing this morning after I got up...

Sea Weed, Bell Pepper Salad with Garlic-Sesame Dressing
Sea Weed, Bell Pepper Salad with Garlic-Sesame Dressing

Another dish from my childhood memories, and it's my all-time favorite dish that my mom used to make very often. All the ingredients are inexpensive, but the salad tastes so refreshing and flavorful.

Garlicky - Soy Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)
Garlicky - Soy Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)

Simply blanched the rapini, then a quick stir-fry with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar. The simply tasty dish can be served as a side dish or toss with cooked pasta to make a meal.

Roasted Asparagus with Sweet Pepper and Shallots
Roasted Asparagus with Sweet Pepper & Shallots

A quick and easy way to make a delicious side dish with asparagus.

Carrot Slaw with Cashews
Carrot Slaw with Cashews

It's an easy way to make a simply tasty yet refreshing carrot slaw.

Tomato Braised Brussel Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Croutons
Tomato Braised Brussel Sprouts with Pine Nuts & Croutons

Brussel sprouts are sauteed with browned mushrooms, braised in a tasty tomato sauce, and served with toasted pine nuts and homemade croutons.

Sichuan Potato Salad
Sichuan Potato Salad

In China, there are literally thousands of methods to cook potatoes. This sweet and sour potato salad is quick and easy to put together, and it tastes delicious. It can be made one day ahead, served chilled, at room temperature or warm.

Greek Mac and Cheese Salad
Greek Mac & Cheese Salad

Add feta cheese, sun-dried tomates, marinated artichoke hearts, mushrooms, olives, fresh cucumber, onions and bell peppers into cooked macaroni. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens, super tasty and refreshing.