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Ok, so I've got a pretty good grasp on Proteins during stage 3. My question is: what side dishes are you fabulous folks making to supplement your meal(s)?

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Zucchini or Cauliflower most of the time. really didn't get to the point to having room for them until almost 3 months out though.

http://www.everydaymaven.com/2015/20-interesting-cauliflower-rice-recipes/

http://hurrythefoodup.com/zoodle-zucchini-pasta-recipes/

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For lunch I rotate between artichoke hearts (frozen, not the ones in a jar coated in oil), green Beans, and grilled asparagus. I keep it super-simple with just light Salad Dressing or a bit of grass-fed butter to dress them.

For dinner, I rotate between brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower. I roast them in the oven with olive oil spray and some herbs & spices. I also add some chopped dark leafy greens or avocado to tuna, salmon, or sardine salad.< /p>

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Broccoli (steamed) is a frequent one for me. It's almost always the side I order if I'm out at a restaurant.

Greens like collards are a favorite, too.

Occasionally I'll have refried Beans or other types of Beans.< /p>

I'm all about the entree, though......the meat.

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One of my go to's is green Beans. Starting with my soft phase I often add green beans to my meal. I like the single serve green beans but my absolute favorite are green beans from Lee's chicken. I often keep a large in my fridge and add one or two tablespoons to my meal. Easy.

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I enjoy turnips and carrots mashed or pureed together with a little artificial sweetener added. They freeze very well and you can simply scoop out a spoon full at a time and warm it. For some reason early on this mix settled better in the tummy than many other veggies.

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That's a great starting point. Thanks all!

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I definitely underutilize avocado.

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