Category: Sides

Sweet and smoky Chipotle-Rubbed Butternut Squash Steaks are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and are a fun and tasty way to spice up the usual preparation of this beloved squash. Enjoy these steaks as the centerpiece of your meal, or top your favorite salad or grain bowl with them for a delightfully bold flavor and unique touch.

Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash is a great way to breathe new life into your favorite squash. Sliced acorn squash is coated in nutty walnut parmesan creating a crispy and nutty outside with a silky and creamy center. Serve alongside a savory bowl of beans, add as a layer to a hearty plant-based sandwich or enjoy as a nutty pizza topping. With so many ways to enjoy these roasted squash slices, the plant-based possibilities are endless!

Saffron Cauliflower and Chickpeas harness the power of exotic spices to create an easy-to-prepare side dish that is brimming with flavor and nutrition. Saffron and paprika color cauliflower and chickpeas with hues of orange and red, making them visually appealing to the eye and oh-so-satisfying to the taste buds. Add a squeeze of lemon and chopped herbs as the finishing touches and enjoy!

Fluffy, fragrant, and full of flavor, Saffron Turmeric Rice is a savory and vibrant fusion of fragrant saffron and turmeric-infused brown rice. Seasoned with Spanish-style sofrito and robust spices, this tantalizing yellow rice is great with your favorite beans and veggies, or in a wholesome veggie burrito or burrito bowl.

By using fonio in place of rice in this nutty pilaf, we’ve created a fluffy, light, and nutty dish that is bursting with flavors and nutrients in every bite. With a variety of savory vegetables, cooling mint, nutty pistachios, and healing spices, this is a highly nourishing all-in-one meal that is simple to prepare and a delight to enjoy as a tasty side dish or a delectable main meal!

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and grapes take on a slightly caramelized flavor in this tantalizing Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Grapes side dish. Both Brussels sprouts and grapes develop a deeper flavor as they roast, making this a nutritious side dish that is delicious as a companion to grilled tofu or tempeh or as an addition to a grain bowl. What’s more, as the grapes begin to burst, the juices mix with the Balsamic Hemp Dressing to make a sticky coating on the Brussels sprouts that is out of this world!

Elevate your appetizer game with our Vegan Feta and Grape Skewers, a symphony of bright, tangy, and juicy flavors that dance on your palate. Each bite balances the tangy and the crisp, the savory and the sweet — giving both grapes and tangy vegan feta their time to shine!

Pickling cucumbers (or any veggie that’s growing in your garden) is a great way to preserve them and a tasty way to elevate veggie burgers, salads, and grain bowls with a refreshing and savory tangy flavor.

Savory roasted cauliflower florets are coated in a delicious nutty and creamy Harissa Tahini Sauce and combined with naturally sweet and jammy-dried figs. Finished with crunchy pistachios, fresh dill, and mint, this side dish is a satisfying and memorable addition to any meal.