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By Laura Dolson, About.com Guide to Low Carb Diets since 2005

Recipes Index

Mashed Cauliflower (Cauliflower Puree)
Pureed or mashed cauliflower is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Low in carbs and high in nutrients, the "cauli-taste" is very mild.

Oven-Roasted Asparagus
How to make delicious asparagus in the oven. A similar technique works for the grill.

Cauliflower "Rice"
A method for making "rice" using cauliflower.

Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
Recipe for a simple and very easy sugar-free, low-carb cranberry sauce. You can make it in about 10 minutes, and it's not just for the holidays. This cranberry sauce is delicious on yogurt or with cottage or ricotta cheese. Other serving suggestions included.

Mom's Prize-Winning Zucchini Casserole
My mother's original of this zucchini casserole won an award in the 1960's - we had a plaque hanging in our kitchen. This works with any kind of zucchini or green summer squash, including a combination of squashes.

Southwest Squash Casserole
This summer squash casserole actually comes out somewhat like a corn casserole. The yellow squash is put through a food processor, giving it more of a corn-like consistency.

Low-Carb Barbecue "Baked" Beans
A low-carb, sugar-free version of BBQ beans.

Low Carb Refried Beans
This version of the Mexican classic is made with black soy beans for less carbohydrate.

Italian Squash Casserole
Italian-inspired squash casserole recipe. You can use zucchini or any other summer squash in this basil and garlic-flavored casserole.

Oven-Baked Rutabaga "Fries"
How to make rutabaga "fries", a lower-carb and lower-calorie alternative to potato. This technique can be used for any root vegetable.

Asian Broccoli Stir Fry
This Asian-style stir fry is garnished with toasted almonds for a nice extra crunch.

Simply Scrumptious Spinach
My husband, a noted vegetable hater, wanted to call this dish [b]Surprisingly[/b] Scrumptious Spinach, but I thought my daughter's idea for a name was better.

Sugar Free Cranberry Chutney
Low-carb, sugar-free cranberry chutney -- tart/sour, spicy (but not hot) and a little bit sweet -- the balance can be varied to taste.

Low-Carb Latkes
Here's are some ideas for making low carb latkes, plus my recipe.

Green Bean Casserole with Onion Topping
A low carb adaptation of the classic green bean casserole with onion topping.

Sugar-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
A sugar-free version of the traditional holiday sweet potato or yam casserole, with a pecan topping.

Garlic Green Beans with Pine Nuts
These garlic green beans can be made with other nuts, or bacon if you want.

Mediterranean Summer Vegetables
Nothing says "late summer" to me like cooking up a mix of farm-fresh eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, and squash, and seasoning it in a Mediterranean way. It's like the summer sun has been captured on my plate! This is similar to ratatouille, but has a slightly different texture and flavors. It is great cold as a salad the next day, or reheat for an omelet filling.

Grilled Eggplant with Middle Eastern Spices
Easy grilled appetizer or side dish which goes well with a variety of grilled meats. You can also do it on a baking sheet in the oven or under a broiler.

Old World Cabbage and Pepper Saute
Cabbage, peppers, and spices like paprika and caraway seeds make this fast vegetable dish special.

Mushrooms and Peppers with Wine and Herbs
This easy vegetable side dish can be made with wine, stock, or water, as you wish.

Tzatziki with Mint - Cucumber Yogurt Sauce or Side Dish
I love this version of this yogurt-cucumber dish with fresh mint, but you can also use parsley or dill or no herbs at all and it's still delicious.

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