mardi 21 mai 2019

Awesome Sides For Easy Lentil Soup

By Melissa Jones


When you want a nice, quick snack or comfort food making a delicious soup with a side is a great way to go. Coming up with the sides is often a struggle for most people. There are lots of simple options that can be included with easy lentil soup. The sides should be easy to make and enhance the whole experience.

Many different salads are easy to make and a great side for any meal. The varieties that are available include simple lettuce salads with bacon bits and dressing to those with roasted walnuts and red onion on a bed of fresh spinach. These are great with a nice brown butter dressing or oil and vinaigrette.

A fun snack is the potato puff. This is actually pretty easy to make. Take mashed potatoes that are leftover and add shredded cheese, chives, bacon, and anything else you think will make it taste great. Use a couple of eggs to help stiffen the mix and scoop them into a muffin pan. Then bake for 20 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown. They can be frozen or kept in the refrigerator for quick snacks later. They're both fun and easy to make.

Roasted garlic broccoli is a healthy and fast side. Simply take either fresh or frozen cut florets and arrange them on a cookie sheet. Add in some olive oil and garlic to mix. Roast for about 20 minutes until they are nice and done. Sprinkle a bit of Parmesan cheese over them and serve as a side dish for any type of meal.

A quick addition is the pull-apart artisan cheese bread. Start with a round loaf of artisan bread and cut it in a crisscross type of pattern. Be sure to not cut all the way through or it will fall apart. Stuff cheese and spices in between the different cuts and put covered into the oven for about 20 minutes. Then take the cover off for an additional 10 minutes to help crisp it up and serve with any soup or just as a snack.

Pita bread chips are a great addition. When you bake them, you want them to come out nice and crispy. Start by cutting them into triangles just like chips. Then dust them with some desired spices and some olive oil. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes or until crisp at around 350 degrees. Flip them halfway to be sure to get both sides nice and crispy. Server them with soup or sour cream for dipping.

Naan bread can be used for great dipping sticks. Cut the bread into rectangles and brush with butter or olive oil. After they are lightly toasted you can dip them in soups or some homemade hummus. The roasted red pepper hummus is delicious and can be made in a food processor in just a matter of minutes.

Side dishes are great for both snacks and additions to dinners. They can be healthy and delicious at the same time. Salads are often served in restaurants and can be just as good at home. Other sides that are easy and healthy are variations of Naan, Pita, and other types of delicious bread.




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