Alternative sides - no potato!

Paul. W · 4 Apr 2011 at 12:19

What alternative sides would you use if you were trying to stay away from potato? So no chips / mashed potato etc.

I made ratatouille the other day and that was bloody fantastic. Ill deffo start using that as a different side. Much healthier too.

Trying to be a bit more creative too by not just having boiled veg!

Glaucus · 4 Apr 2011 at 12:27

mashed veg is great.
things like squash
or things like swede and carrot.

Also selection of roast veg, being sparse with oil.
Are you trying to limit carbs/calories specifically or just trying to be more diverse.

Also love roast courgetes. thinly slice to long, wide, thin sections. Rub in some harrisa paste , extra chilli flaxes and a little olive oil then roast for probably 15-20mins.

Cybermyk · 4 Apr 2011 at 12:37

I use a lot of noodles, couscous and bulger wheat. You could try roasted veg instead though.

Paul. W · 4 Apr 2011 at 12:59

AcidHell2 said:
mashed veg is great.
things like squash
or things like swede and carrot.

Also selection of roast veg, being sparse with oil.
Are you trying to limit carbs/calories specifically or just trying to be more diverse.

Also love roast courgetes. thinly slice to long, wide, thin sections. Rub in some harrisa paste , extra chilli flaxes and a little olive oil then roast for probably 15-20mins.

Both. The missus and I have recently moved in together, and ive decided to really brush up on my culinary skills. Also ive been out of the gym for about 6 months and put on a few pounds. Going to start up again now we have settled down, but I need to really cut down on the carbs.

Does anyone remember that epic thread on sprouts btw? Need to find it, that had some epic ways of cooking them

Glaucus · 4 Apr 2011 at 13:30

In that case as above don;t forget your lentils, bulgar wheat, cous cous, barley, all your different noodles, flat breads, dumblings, cobblers, pastry and suet crust so on and so forth.

Slow cooked lamb shank with barley is awesome. This is a good recipe, but plenty about http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/587059

LeJosh · 4 Apr 2011 at 17:46

It depends what the meal is generally I have noodles with my meals.

You could make salads of all sorts just take away/add what you like.

ThieveryCorp · 4 Apr 2011 at 20:52

Nobody has mentioned rice? Goes well with most kinds of foods ...

When you want something light, a salad maybe? Something interesting, not just lettuce slapped on a plate!

PlacidCasual · 4 Apr 2011 at 20:59

Polenta.

danman2k · 5 Apr 2011 at 08:33

roasted parsnips, or roasted sweet potato are both nice

I know both still from the potato family but good alternatives

soth · 5 Apr 2011 at 12:35

Corn on the cob - grilled preferably

hood1971 · 5 Apr 2011 at 14:36

Love tabouleh, particularly with barbecues

225g bulghur wheat
1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
450g tomatoes, peeled and seeded
8 spring onions, finely diced
2 large handfuls chopped parsley
6 tablespoons lemon juice
8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Make bulgar wheat according to packet instructions (normally just pour boiling water, cover and leave) - once done add all ingredients and mix well.

Paul. W · 5 Apr 2011 at 14:40

Sounds good Hood, will need to give that a blast

GolfNovember90 · 5 Apr 2011 at 15:29

asparagus with a nob of butter