Sides are not a difficult to solve puzzle anymore! In fact, some of my flexitarian side dishes can be a full meal on their own, because they are crammed full of goodness. With soft or crunchy textures, mild or spicy flavors and an array of colors, they are the base of gorgeous meals.
When you think of comfort food, potatoes and greens might not be the first duo that comes to mind – but in this Swiss chard and potatoes recipe with the creamiest dressing, they absolutely shine. It brings together crispy smashed potatoes, garlicky sautéed Swiss chard with lemon and sumac.
If you’ve ever had a glut of cucumbers, you’ll know the urge to preserve them. In my family, fermenting wasn’t a hobby, it was a way of life. When the garden and fields overflowed with produce, everything went into jars: tomatoes (even the green ones), cabbage, cucumbers.
Roasted Pepper Pasta Salad is one of my favorite ways to turn grilled peppers into something hearty and satisfying. They take on that deep, smoky sweetness that works beautifully in this pasta salad.
Here’s a fresh, probably the simplest take on potato salad with spring onion — packed with creamy potatoes, punchy herbs, and a good squeeze of lemon. It’s filling, but still light, and a little bit good for you too: by cooking and cooling the potatoes, …
Fermented radishes bring the sass to your plate. This is a beginner-friendly lacto-fermentation recipe that turns humble radishes into tangy, crunchy, and yummy gems good for your gut. You can make a small batch in minutes and enjoy it for weeks!
You know those loaded salads that make you feel amazing after eating them? This brown rice and quinoa salad is exactly that! It’s packed with protein from quinoa and chickpeas and gut-loving fiber from whole grains and fresh veggies.
Once you try this butter bean hummus, you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff again. It’s silky and smooth, but the best thing is that it comes with the most delicious sauce made with caramelized onions, carrot and just a hint of chili and a serious nod to your 30 plants a week goals.
Sweet, crunchy, and tender, these simple roasted Chantenay carrots make an elegant side dish or a flavorful topping for hummus. A drizzle of pomegranate molasses balances the sweetness of the carrots with a hint of tangy fruitiness.
This butternut squash feta recipe promises hearty comfort, yet it is light and full of goodness. If you are looking for a plant-based dinner that you will love every fall, look no further! You get sweet roasted butternut squash, soft and chewy pearl barley, tangy feta, and lovely chickpea bites in this herby cheesy delicious dish.
These fermented cauliflower pickles will give a tangy twist to all of your meals, even your breakfast. Make them in minutes in small batches to enjoy for weeks to come!
