Category: Sides

How can something so simple be such an important part of a meal? You might find yourself not being able to live without these pickled onions once you start adding them to meals. They elevate any dish just the way they can elevate your mood. Onions are chock-full of prebiotics, a specific type of fiber that has been shown to foster gut health, which is linked to brain health and a better mood.

This salad might set the bar, with its flavor bursts and nutrient density. Shiitake bacon is bursting with flavor and complements the kale and edamame perfectly for a light meal. Not to mention they all bring plant-powered nutrients that are healing and nourishing. Make it even more complete and satisfying by adding a scoop of whole grains.

Who needs takeout when you can easily make Pineapple Rice at home? This meal is packed with flavor AND nutrition. Double the batch if you have a large family because this is one that the whole family will love!

This simple dish can help you optimize your plant-based nutrition (hello, Brussels beauties!) while tempting your taste buds and satisfying your belly. Lemon and thyme pair nicely together as one is bright and energizing (lemon) and one is earthy and grounding (thyme). They complement both each other and the Brussels Sprouts to create a delicious recipe for you to enjoy as a snack or a side to your main meal.

If you love a salad that offers more than greens, bursts with flavor, is packed with nutrients and includes lots of textures, then look no further than this Lemon Basil Farro Salad. Chewy and nutty farro is the hearty base, mixed with filling beans, spicy arugula, sweet tomatoes, savory basil and bright lemon. Enjoy this salad by itself as the main course, alongside your main meal or as an afternoon snack.

Have you ever considered all the different ways to enjoy kale? You can juice it for a super-charged tonic, use it in a salad as a hearty green, bake it for a crispy treat, and braise it for a soft side. Braising kale decreases the bitterness and adding a squeeze of lemon brightens the dish and brings out a little sweetness. Enjoy this dish alongside a piece of grilled tofu or tempeh and your favorite whole grain.

Crispy, crunchy munchy! These onion rings are so irresistible, it’s hard to believe they aren’t fried. This fun dish is proof that you can create your own healthy, crunchy snack or appetizer without oil or frying. With each crunchy bite, you’re getting a nice dose of prebiotics and antimicrobial compounds.

Move over eggs! Potatoes have something you don’t — fiber, vitamin C, and six times the vitamin B6. Some of the potato’s fiber is of the prebiotic variety — which your healthy bacteria will be happy to feed on! Enjoy this take on traditional egg salad as a sandwich, over greens in a salad, or as a side or snack.

Loaded with potassium, choline, vitamin C, and fiber, yuca has more to offer than just its satisfying texture and sweet flavor. Yuca Con Mojo is prepared by first boiling the yuca, followed by sauteing onions, garlic, and lemon to create a bright, delicious sauce that complements the vegetable’s starchy texture. Enjoy it as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.

It might look like there’s a lot to this recipe, but it’s really just three main ingredients — mushrooms, onion and pineapple — and the rest are seasonings and spices that make the dish delicious and savory with a touch of sweetness. The trio of ingredients promises bursts of flavor and plenty of good nutrition. Enjoy it as a side, sandwich, or on top of a veggie burger.