The Bottom Line
Knorr-Lipton side dishes are a convenient way to add whole grains to any meal. Simple to prepare and delicious. My kids especially loved the Sesame Chicken Rice.
Pros
- Easy way to add whole grain servings to our daily requirement.
- Easy to prepare.
- Good source of fiber.
- Taste great.
Cons
- Still have a lot of sodium.
Description
- The Sides are made with a combination of refined and whole grain flour.
- Variety of flavors range from Alfredo sauce to Oriental seasonings.
- Easy stove top cooking means these side dishes can be made up in a hurry.
- The addition of whole grains adds vitamins and fiber that similar side dishes don't have.
Guide Review - Convenient Side Dishes Made Healthier With Whole Grains
Knorr-Lipton Sides has joined the Whole Grains Council to increase consumption of whole grains for better health. Knorr-Lipton Sides Made with Whole Grains comes in four varieties: Alfredo Pasta, Chicken Past, Chicken Broccoli Rice and Sesame Chicken Rice.
I had the opportunity to try the Alfredo Pasta and the Sesame Chicken Rice. Both were very easy to prepare on the stove top and both tasted great. These products aren't completely made from whole wheat so they retain a flavor and texture very similar to white pasta products. Serving these side dishes is a good way to introduce your family to foods made from whole grains.
These side dishes are good prepared the way they are, and I thought of a couple of suggestions to make them part of healthy meals:
- Add pieces of cooked cubed chicken to one of the Knorr-Lipton Sides and serve as a one-dish meal.
- Add carrots, peas and onions to one of the pasta sides. Serve with baked fish and a green salad.
- Add slivered almonds to any of the sides, or sesame seeds to the Sesame chicken for great crunch and the added healthy benefits of nuts or seeds.
