Category: Sides

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.

Peanutty, raw, colorful veggie noodles bring this dish to life. What’s more, it can add vitality to your life when you enjoy its nutrient-dense, health-building ingredients!

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.