Category: Sides

Savory potatoes and lentils team up to create a pillowy veggie patty that is chock-full of flavor and plant-based nourishment! Perfectly spiced, these patties are baked to golden perfection and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Enjoy them alongside your favorite plant-based dips, on top of a bed of leafy greens, or turn them into hearty veggie sliders!

Indulge in a burst of vibrant flavors with this tantalizing Spinach, Orange, and Pomegranate Salad. Crisp spinach leaves mingle with juicy orange sections, sweet pomegranate arils, and crunchy slivered almonds, creating a symphony of textures. Drizzled with a zesty Orange Shallot Vinaigrette, this salad is a delightful harmony of tanginess and sweetness, perfect for a refreshing appetizer or a light, nutritious meal.

If you haven’t had the opportunity to try roasted radishes you’re in for a treat! These roasted beauties maintain their crunch while taking on a slight sweetness — but don’t worry — radishes are a low calorie, high fiber, and nutrient-dense food that should be kind to your blood sugar. Snack on these in between meals (add a sprinkle of nuts on top for some plant-powered protein!) or enjoy them alongside your favorite Asian meal.

Latke is a type of potato pancake in Jewish cuisine that is traditionally prepared to celebrate Hanukkah. Ingredients typically found in latkes include potatoes, onions, matzo meal, eggs, salt and oil. Our baked latkes might try to convince you they contain oil, but they are, in fact, oil-free. We’ve added some greens for a boost in nutritional value and replaced the traditional egg with a flax egg. High-fiber oat flour takes the place of matzo meal and abundant spices give them flavor. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce!

Bloomed Wild Rice with Sweet Peas, Arugula, and Pistachios is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the nutty flavors of sprouted wild rice with the sweetness of peas, the peppery kick of arugula, and the crunch of pistachios. This recipe celebrates the colors and tastes of fresh, wholesome ingredients for a delightful culinary experience and the power of plant-based foods!

Blackberry Arugula Salad offers a beautiful array of colors, flavors, and phytonutrients. Brimming with vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin K, folate, and potassium, it’s no wonder this salad tastes like sweet vitality in every bite.

Ful medames, also simply known as fūl, is an Egyptian stew made with cooked (then smashed) fava beans, olive oil, and cumin. Other optional ingredients include parsley, garlic, onion, and lemon juice. Ful medames are traditionally made in and served out of a large metal jug and are often eaten for breakfast. However, there are many ways to enjoy this dish, including as a side to leafy greens, as a dip for veggies, or as a spread in a wrap.

Having ready-to-eat healthy foods on hand is one of the first steps to consistent, healthy eating. Making a plan for the week, gathering ingredients, and making one or two dishes can set you up for success. Starting with simple recipes that take 30 minutes or less can also be helpful. This one-pan tofu dish provides a variety of phytonutrients from the vegetables, plant-based protein from the tofu, and prebiotic fiber from the asparagus, rice, and green onion. Make this ahead of time and reheat for a nourishing lunch or dinner during the week.

Homemade tofu just got much more exciting! We’re not sure which part of this recipe your gut will love more — the miso or the chickpeas. But either way, Miso Chickpea Tofu is sure to be a winner. Miso is a fermented paste, traditionally made from soy (although there are lots of variations) and is one of the most beneficial fermented foods for fueling probiotic growth. Miso is fairly nutrient-dense, too. This homemade tofu will provide you with high quality plant protein and fiber as well as an abundant source of zinc, copper, manganese, and vitamin K. There is also a good amount of B vitamins, iron, magnesium, selenium, and choline. Since this Miso Chickpea Tofu is super simple to make, we are sure it’s going to make its way into a few of your favorite plant-based dishes.

If you are a broccoli lover, garlic lover, or both, this side dish brings together the harmonious blend of sweet and crunchy broccoli, with umami and prebiotic-rich garlic for an outstanding side dish that comes together quickly and is high in nutritional value. Plus, by adding a bit of nutty and seedy Vegan Walnut Parmesan elevates this side or snack to the next level.