Here you will find healthy side dishes featuring vegetables, whole grains, and legumes as the perfect accompaniment to your meal.
Some side dishes are so easy a recipe isn’t even needed. Look for seasonal fresh vegetables at the Farmers’ market or grocery store, or grow your own. Lightly steam or microwave them, or poach in just a few spoonfuls of vegetable broth or apple juice. Or saute in a little olive oil. Add herbs and spices, and voila!
Here are some side dish recipes you may enjoy, like Orange Cinnamon Acorn Squash Rings.
Here are 15 easy vegan potato side dishes for you to enjoy. As you know, potatoes are easy, nutritious, and filling – plus easy on your wallet! But you may be looking for new ways to cook potatoes if you are used to making dishes like mashed or scalloped potatoes with milk or butter. These …
These Thanksgiving vegetable side dishes will give you lots of tasty choices for your holiday table. Enjoy all of your favorite flavors with these vegan options! Whether you are looking for more plant-based side dishes to serve with a turkey or making a total vegetarian meal, you should find plenty here to enjoy. Plus these …
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These stuffed peppers with butternut squash, Great Northern Beans, and quinoa are a colorful and tasty meal for special events or every day. They are vegan and gluten-free. This is the perfect recipe for a distinctive main dish or side dish for a vegan holiday substitute for turkey, ham, etc. since they are delicious and …
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These 16 best vegan side dishes for pasta can help you make a complete lunch or dinner. Meal planning can feel different at first when adapting to a plant-based diet. These ideas for salads, high-protein sides, veggies, and bread will help you round out a pasta meal. Whether you’re having penne with marinara, linguini with …
Wondering what the best vegan side dishes are for grilled tofu and baked tofu? Are you are looking for what else to have to make tofu into a full meal? Or if you want to see what goes well with tofu if a family member or friend has changed their diet, here are some ideas. …
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Sesame sweet potatoes are an easy side dish with an Asian flair. Choose a different flavor profile with this vegan, gluten-free recipe than the typical brown sugar/cinnamon/butter/marshmallow type Thanksgiving side dish you may be used to. These are a tasty side dish at any time of the year. Plus, they are made on the stovetop, …
Arroz colorido means “Colorful Rice” in Spanish: you will love the bright flavors in this Mexican rice. I just made this in an effort to get ahead of meals for my family for the week. I am not someone who normally “meal preps” by chopping up and organizing food to cook for the week but …
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In the autumn, you may find these lovely acorn squashes at your local store or farmers’ markets. Are you wondering what to do with them? Acorn squash is very easy to cook and is so versatile! I’ll explain how to prepare acorn squash in a healthy way and give you some more ideas about what …
Have you ever had spaghetti squash? It’s a terrific vegetable to try! I received this giant one in a mystery produce box from a produce rescue delivery service. It’s easy to roast and enjoy its stringy goodness. Nutrients in Spaghetti Squash People like to use this spaghetti squash place of pasta, like “zoodles” (zucchini noodles) …
Here’s how to make crispy baked eggplant. This Italian-style eggplant has a cheesy taste, crispy texture, and delicious tomato sauce. It’s a great appetizer, side dish, or part of a meal. Since it’s not fried, it has less fat and calories than fried eggplant. Make it into a lighter eggplant parmesan by topping it with …
