Category: Sides

It doesn’t get much simpler and immune-supportive than this. The generous saute time for the mushrooms and shallots helps to bring out natural sweetness and flavors, while the lemon brightens it all up. No mushrooms? Think about other vegetables that would be delicious in a simple saute with a little shallot and lemon. Perhaps it’s green beans or carrots or kale? The options are pretty endless — no matter what you choose it’ll be delicious!

If you’re new to adding pomegranate arils to salads then you’re in for a treat! In this kale pomegranate salad, the arils' sweet and tart flavor complements the earthy kale and sweet apples nicely. Plus, they’re so light and refreshing — especially next to a hardy green like kale! This salad can be enjoyed year-round, from a refreshing meal on a summer evening to a colorful dish for a winter holiday party.

Simple yet flavorful is the name of the game with these carrots. Steaming is fuss- and oil-free and the addition of toasted cumin seeds and lemon afterward complements the natural sweetness of the carrots perfectly.

A little sweet, a bit savory, and a lot crunchy — these easy-to-make pecans are so so good, as well as versatile! Enjoy them on top of salads, in oatmeal, or by themselves. Pro-tip: double the batch so you can snack on them all week long!

There’s something about earthy lentils and savory sweet potatoes — it’s like a match made in heaven. Not to mention, these two foods are powered with essential nutrients from the sweet potato (such as carotenoids, vitamin C, and B vitamins) and the lentils (such as folate, fiber, and iron). Enjoy this dish as a side, or make it your main and build your meal around it.

This dish is great hot or cold and is absolutely perfect served alongside grilled organic tempeh and a sweet potato. Or, simply, enjoy it as a snack! The healing spices and nourishing cauliflower will help you stay healthy and well.

I developed this recipe over a decade ago, and to this day it is still a favorite with readers and my own family. Even if you don’t have the sniffles, this soup is altogether comforting and delicious.

This salad couldn’t be easier! Something about the healthy fats in the avocado mixed with the earthiness of the kale, then topped with the acidic lemon makes for a perfectly flavored salad. Options for layering this salad are endless! See the chef’s notes for ideas and inspiration.

Avocado lends a luscious texture and offers nutrients like healthy fats, tons of fiber (almost 10 grams per avocado!), and vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. The chickpeas make a great plant-based substitute for animal protein – with 14 grams per cup! – not to mention their fiber, B vitamins, iron, and folate content. You’ll never want egg or tuna salad again!

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