These braai sides break all the rules. Discover quick and easy recipes for healthy braai sides, made with fresh, flavourful ingredients from the Checkers HealthyFood Catalogue.
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Think braai sides must always be high in salt, fat and carbohydrates? Think again. This month we're making a fresh tactical switch to healthier sides for a healthier braai, all made with delicious, locally sourced ingredients in the Checkers HealthyFood Catalogue.
Because not braaing is just not an option.
Why do we love healthy braai sides?
When you add starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes, mielies and casava, beans and legumes, whole grains, leafy greens, nuts, seeds and healthy fats to your plate, it increases the nutritional value of your braai and helps you live a healthier life. So fire up the grill and fill up on healthier braai sides this weekend.
3 easy ways to make your braai a whole lot healthier
- Choose lean meat like chicken breasts and thighs, game meat like ostrich, venison or springbok (gasp!), lean beef cuts like fillet or sirloin, and local fish like snoek, kingklip or yellowtail.
- Pile on the veggies. Make kebabs with chunky veggies like peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and onions, or braai whole vegetables like gem squash, aubergine, mushrooms, mielies and sweet potato in tinfoil or straight on the grill.
- Make your own marinades. Store-bought marinades are filled with salt, sugar and preservatives. Rather make your own marinades using olive oil, garlic, ginger, herbs, lemon and lime or make a vinegar-based marinade or salad dressing.
Pro tip: Lean biltong, raw, unsalted nuts and baked or roasted chickpeas are delicious and nutritious alternatives for mindful snacking while you're waiting by the fire.
3 quick and easy recipes for healthier braai sides
Mzansi Loves Mexican
Coleslaw
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Rating: Ama-ZING!
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Tart
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Rating: Feta-stic!
Charred Corn with Chilly, Honey and Lime Dressing
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Rating: SubLIME!
Storage tips for leftover braai sides (what are the chances?)
Transfer leftover braai sides into airtight containers.
Use tight-fitting lids to prevent moisture from seeping in.
Label and refrigerate the sealed containers for up to 3 days.
The best part? You can find most of the ingredients to make healthy braai sides in the Checkers HealthyFood Catalogue.
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