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Category: Sides

Broccoli Mac ‘n Cheese
Let’s take a trip down memory lane! Remember mac 'n cheese when you were a kid? Whether homemade or from a certain blue box, chances are that, at that time, it was one of the most delicious things you’d ever eaten on the planet. What if you were able to recreate that exact fond memory to satisfy your inner child, but with plant-based ingredients to satisfy your wise adult? Now you can! This Broccoli Mac 'n Cheese is made with whole food healing ingredients, like cashews, nutritional yeast, and miso, and is as creamy and satisfying as the fun mac 'n cheese you had as a kid.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · September 29, 2021 · 2 min read
Fennel, Orange, and Avocado Salad

This is a two-for-one recipe — two tasty and simple recipes using nutrient-packed ingredients to make one delicious salad. First, make the Orange Miso Dressing for a savory and slightly sweet dressing that you’ll want for days to come (hint: double the batch!). Second, assemble fennel, orange, kale, and avocado, before drizzling with the dressing. Finally, top with sweet cranberries and crunchy almonds for a refreshing and satisfying dish!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · September 24, 2021 · < 1 min read
Asian Black Rice Salad with Chili-Spiced Roasted Cashews
This salad is sure to be a winner with guests at your next summer picnic. It’s bursting with color, flavor, and fun textures from the carrots, cabbage, and cashews. The carrots and cabbage have natural abilities to protect skin from the inside out with their high carotenoid content; black rice (also called purple rice) has been shown to have a higher anthocyanin count than blueberries; and, you’ll receive a nice dose of probiotics with the organic miso. Bottom line? Your guests’ bellies will be happy while you feel good knowing that you’re nourishing them well.
Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 21, 2021 · < 1 min read
Plant-Protein Powered Salad

This meal is a great example of how you can optimize plant-based nutrition in a salad. As you probably know, you can get lots of protein from nuts and seeds. Walnuts have 4 grams of protein per ounce and come with other essential nutrients like fiber, essential fatty acids, and phytonutrients. Tahini has almost 3 grams of protein per tablespoon plus calcium, copper and selenium. Amaranth is a pseudograin with more protein than any other grain at 9 grams per cooked cup. And, kale has boatloads of other nutrients like beta carotene, iron, and calcium. This salad is nourishing and satisfying!

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN · July 21, 2021 · < 1 min read
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