Category: Sides

Refreshing and nourishing, this salad has so much to offer with hydrating cucumbers, crunchy carrots, and cleansing beets, not to mention the beauty of the colorful spiralized vegetables. You may actually wonder whether this is a salad or a piece of art!

Beautiful sweet potatoes become “pasta” noodles with sautéed garlic and spinach, topped with vegan parmesan in this easy and delicious spiralizer recipe. Are your kids picky eaters? This dish is a fun way to sneak in some nutrient-dense veggies!

Thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms baked in a smoky marinade transform into a tasty “bacon” that is fabulous on pasta, salads, and more. What’s more, unlike traditional bacon, shiitake mushrooms are low in calories and packed with nutrition, providing vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting compounds.

Raise your hand if you love sweet potatoes! They can be used in everything from dips to stews to casseroles to desserts. Here, they are prepared simply, as — oil-free! — home fries. Get your daily vitamin A in one tasty sitting.

While edamame beans might be a favorite choice as a plant-based appetizer at restaurants, they can also be used in a wide variety of dishes. From stir-fries to bean burgers to this garlicky sauteed dish where it comes together with bean sprouts, the delightful edamame never disappoints!

Struggling to eat your two to three cups of vegetables a day? With this silky and creamy cauliflower mash, you’ll wonder why you weren’t eating more like five to seven cups of vegetables a day! High in vitamin C and fiber, cauliflower offers nutritional benefits and a satisfying texture in this slow cooker mash.

Pickling is super easy and takes minutes to prepare yet adds lots of flavor to sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls. What’s more, you can use just about any type of vegetable to pickle. (Pro-tip: garden veggies make the best pickled vegetables, especially when you have an abundance of them!) Enjoy this versatile, tasty, and crunchy treat on meals and as a snack throughout the week.

Texture, flavor, and nutrition — this dish checks all the boxes! You’ll get the oh-so-satisfying crunchy and creamy from the sprouts and avocado, respectively. Olives and tomatoes provide umami flavor, while freshly squeezed orange juice offers a little acidity mixed with some sweetness. Savor this by itself as a snack, alongside a meal, or top a grain bowl with it — no matter how you enjoy it, it’s nourishing and delicious!

What’s great about this dish is that the longer you let it sit (preferably overnight) the more intense the flavor becomes. That’s the essence of marinating! While we suggest cucumber, radish, and asparagus, you can add just about any vegetables you have on hand or that you’re growing in your garden. Enjoy this as a snack or side salad — with each flavorful bite you’re also getting a fork-full of nutrition!