Delicious Oven French Fries

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Perfectly crispy fries seasoned with an excellent blend of spices stand on their own, without need of condiments that might bring more sugar or salt to the table than you care to invite. The spice mix in this approach to fries makes it easy to appreciate a well-done fry, unadorned.

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Fresh Salsa

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Fresh salsa is an easy treat to bring to a party. Use it as a topping for fish, mix it in with some beans and corn for a mini meal, or eat it straight with whole grain chips–this is a recipe you want in your arsenal.

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Green Bean Sauté

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This quick and easy side dish that will compliment almost any meal. Fresh green beans will bring the most flavor to the dish, but frozen work beautifully too.

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Florets in Lemon Sauce

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The beauty of lemon and garlic is that there isn’t a vegetable they couldn’t improve. If you’ve got odds and ends of veggies in your freezer or crisper drawer, add them or swap them in. This simple concept is perfect for most veggies.

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Lentil Chili

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Chili doesn’t get any easier than this! Enjoy this dish with your favorite cornbread or a crisp, light side salad.

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Spaghetti Cabbage Stir Fry

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If you’ve got leftover cabbage from another recipe, this is a simple and tasty way to use it up. The simplicity of this side will play nicely with anything you can dream up to pair with it.

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Sesame Noodle Salad

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Crispy veggies with cold pasta and a luscious dressing combine for a dish that’s wonderful as a side to any protein or on its own as a vegetarian lunch. If you want to make a meal of it, consider adding a hard-boiled egg or some steamed edamame to the dish to round out the protein.

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Green Beans with Sunflower Seeds

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This easy recipe makes a fantastic summertime side dish. Use whatever seeds is most convenient–pepitas would also work well. Tip: If you’re not a fan of raw onion, make this a skillet dish and start by frying the onions until soft.

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