Category: Sides

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!

Sweet and refreshing Watermelon Ceviche is a plant-based lover's dream come true! This colorful watermelon creation is bursting with antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and other nutrients. Serve it with your favorite homemade vegetable chips or alongside your favorite plant-based taco recipe, and get ready for a restaurant quality dish at home!

Mushroom Lentil Chorizo is “meaty,” hearty, slightly spicy, and rich in flavor thanks to a variety of sweet and savory spices along with the lentils and mushrooms. What’s great about this recipe is that it will give you an opportunity to experiment with spices and experience flavors similar to traditional chorizo, but without the saturated fat and other unhealthy aspects that come with traditional chorizo. Add this chorizo to tacos, mix into your favorite pasta sauce, or sprinkle on top of plant-based pizza.

If you ask us, leafy greens like kale are the answer to just about anything, including creating a uniquely satisfying and flavorful crunchy slaw that is delicious solo or piled high on your favorite bean burger, grain bowl, or wrap. Harissa adds a nice element of sweetness with a subtle hint of heat and pairs well with the crunch of earthy green kale as well as red cabbage, carrots, and pumpkin seeds. Not to mention the gorgeous spectrum of colors you’ll get once you toss it all together!

Ready for another delicious way to enjoy chickpeas and spinach? Here you go: Notes of bright lemon, zingy garlic, and earthy cumin offer a delicious flavor combination in every bite of our Savory Chickpeas and Spiinach. Combine this protein- and fiber-rich dish with your favorite grain for a simple nutrient dense veggie bowl that you can whip up in a jif!