Drumstick pods, cooked, boiled, drained, and lightly salted are a simple, earthy vegetable dish. They have a mild flavor and a tender, slightly crisp texture. Each serving has 36 calories, 0.2g fat, 8.2g carbs, and 2.1g protein. With 4.2g fiber, they’re quite filling. They also contain 0g sugar, so they aren’t sweet. It’s a light,…

Drumstick leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, are a simple and nourishing side dish. One serving has 60 calories, with 0.9g fat, 11.2g carbs, and 5.3g protein. They also provide 2g fiber and 1g sugar per serving. The fiber adds a pleasantly filling quality, making this a light but satisfying choice. With their mild, earthy…

Boiled towelgourd is a light, simple dish with a mild, clean taste and a soft texture. A little salt brings out its gentle flavor. Each serving has 54 calories, 0.3g fat, 13.8g carbs, and 0.7g protein. It’s an easy, low-fat side dish. It also provides 2.9g fiber, so it can be filling. With 5.2g sugar,…

Cowpeas leafy tips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, are a very light side dish. One serving has 22 calories, with 0.1g fat and 2.8g carbs. They also provide 4.7g protein per serving, which makes them a modest source of protein. With 0g fiber and 0g sugar, they’re not especially filling or sweet. The salty, cooked…

Cowpeas, young pods with seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, and salted are a simple, savory side dish. They have a tender texture and a mild, earthy flavor. Each serving has 34 calories, 0.3g fat, 7g carbs, and 2.6g protein. They also contain 0g fiber and 0g sugar, so they’re not especially filling or sweet. They’re a…

Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, and drained with salt are a simple, hearty side dish. One serving has 131 calories, making it a light but satisfying choice. They contain 0.7g fat, 23.5g carbs, and 8.5g protein per serving. That balance gives them a nice mix of energy and plant-based protein. With 6.4g fiber,…

Cowpeas, or black-eyed peas, make a simple, hearty side dish when boiled and lightly salted. They have a mild, earthy flavor and a tender, comforting texture. Each serving has 94 calories, 0.4g fat, 19.7g carbs, and 3.2g protein. That makes them a light but satisfying plant-based option. With 5g fiber, they’re filling, too. They also…

Boiled yellow sweet corn is a simple, comforting side with a naturally sweet taste and a little salt to bring it out. Each serving has 96 calories and 1.5g fat. It also provides 21g carbs and 3.4g protein, making it a light but satisfying choice. With 2.4g fiber, it’s fairly filling too. The 4.5g sugar…

Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt, are a simple, hearty side dish. One serving has 36 calories, 0.4g fat, 7.1g carbs, and 3g protein. They also provide 2.8g fiber, which makes them filling, plus just 0.6g sugar. The salt adds a savory touch without changing the fact that they stay light. This is…

Collards, cooked, boiled, and drained with salt are a simple, hearty side dish. They have just 33 calories per serving, making them a light choice. Each serving provides 0.7g fat, 5.7g carbs, and 2.7g protein. With 4g fiber, they’re filling and can help make a meal more satisfying. They also contain 0g sugar, so they’re…