Category: Sides

Finding plant-based options that meet texture and flavor profiles similar to your traditional favorites, while providing much more nutritional value, is key when it comes to sticking with long-term healthy habits. Enter Tempeh Sausage! If traditional sausage was something you enjoyed, the flavors and texture of this fiber-, protein-, and iron-rich tempeh may do the trick! Use it in pasta sauce, tacos, or grain bowls (just to name a few!).

Prepare your taste buds for a wonderfully delicious, healthy, and light meal that is made in only one pot! Quinoa, corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, and lime create a fiesta of colors, nutrition, and flavors that are guaranteed to make you do a happy dance. Plus, this simple dish has plenty of plant-based protein, fiber, and wholesome veggies for a meal that the whole family will enjoy!

Pickled Turnips are a delicious way to highlight the earthy and sweet flavor, as well as the crisp texture, of a turnip. These tangy roots make for a wonderful pickled veggie option and are an excellent addition to any savory plant-based dish that needs a bit of tang and crunch.

Turnips transform into a delectable side when they're coated in a sweet and tangy mustard dressing and then oven-roasted until tender. As they’re roasting, the turnips develop a sweet caramelized exterior, a pleasant tender interior, and a deep earthy flavor that is simply divine with the Sweet Mustard Dressing. After removing these turnips from the oven, drizzle them with extra mustard dressing and sprinkle with fresh parsley to add a bit of brightness before serving. This may be a side dish, but after just one bite, these turnips will be the star of the show!

Mashed turnips are a unique twist on the beloved mashed potatoes. Turnips add a savory and slightly bitter yet peppery taste, which brings out the earthy flavor and texture we love about potatoes. When you add umami shallots and garlic, this dish becomes too delicious to pass up! This makes an appealing side whenever you’re in the mood to gather and celebrate with friends and family!

This one-pan meal moves from the stovetop directly to the oven. It takes some time to cook but the prep time is minimal and the aroma that fills your home will make it worth the wait. A cassoulet is traditionally slow cooked beans and meat, but in this version we add lots of veggies along with the beans to make this a hearty dish with a bounty of nutrients to optimize your quality of life.

Get ready to spice up your life with these delicious Easy 10-Minute Pickled Jalapeños. This tangy condiment is the perfect addition to your favorite savory plant-based recipes wherever you want a little extra zing. Plus, this condiment will give your dishes a nutritional boost with vitamin C-rich peppers!

Tuscan Beans and Kale is a hearty, easy-to-prepare dish that is full of flavor and nutrition. Beans are packed with protein, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals like iron, magnesium, and phosphorus. When combined with antioxidant, folate, and vitamin-rich kale you’ve got a nutrient-dense meal you’ll be glad to eat. What’s nice about this dish is that you can customize it (see ideas in the Chef’s Notes). Plus, this dish can be a side to your main meal or its own meal on top of a bed of brown rice, farro, or legume pasta.

If making homemade tofu from scratch with soybeans sounds daunting to you, then start with this simple chickpea tofu recipe. All that’s needed is chickpea flour, water, and some seasonings that come together to create delicious tofu cubes in minutes. Chipotle Cheese Chickpea Tofu is smoky, cheesy, and full of umami flavor. We are pretty sure it'll make its way into a few of your favorite plant-based dishes!

Bring some razzle-dazzle to sweet and tart grapefruit slices by broiling them with maple syrup and cinnamon! While those might not be two flavors you associate with grapefruit, the flavor combination is surprisingly delightful. The natural sweetness from the maple syrup and cinnamon balances the tart bite from the grapefruit to make a delicious and refreshing snack to rave about! There are also bursts of nutrients like vitamin C and lycopene (thanks to grapefruit) in this unique plant-based pairing. So go ahead and give it a try. We promise you won't regret it!