Category: Sides

Smoky and Cheesy Kale Salad is a plant-based winner thanks to its rich and creamy dressing, inviting flavors and textures, and, of course, its nutrient content. Kale is a true superfood with plentiful folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6—three nutrients that make it a good mood food. If kale is new to you, massaging it, as noted in the directions, helps to break down some of the fiber and brings out a little sweetness, toning down its bitter notes. The “cheesy” combination of tahini, nutritional yeast, and lemon gives this side dish bright bursts of zesty flavors!

Toasted Seed Slaw is crunchy and flavorful thanks to fragrant spices like cumin, celery, and coriander seed that create delicate and delicious flavors for a delightful twist on a cruciferous classic. Serve this wholesome side along side your favorite plant-based sammie or top it with your plant-based protein of choice to make a cool, nutty and creamy salad!

Cowboy Caviar can best be described as a fusion of bean salad and veggie salsa. They come together for a gorgeous and colorful bowl of plants that is teeming with fiber, protein, phytonutrients, and of course plenty of flavor. Enjoy it as taco filling, use it as a salsa, or top it on avocado toast.

These undeniably delicious fries and dipping sauce come together in just minutes to make the perfect snack or side dish for any of your favorite plant-based sandwich recipes. Crunchy, dippable, cravable, and incredibly delightful, you’ll wonder why you hadn't tried okra this way before. Its versatility, flavor, and nutrient profile – boasting high calcium, zinc, iron, potassium, and phosphorus — make it a veggie deserving its time in the spotlight. We hope once you give it a try, you'll love it as much as we do.

Pickled okra is a deliciously tangy way to enjoy the veggie — it’s bursting with flavor, texture and crunch, and best of all, none of the slime. You might wonder how to use this seed pod in pickled form — do you eat it on its own, do you top it on a salad or add it to a soup or stew? The answer to all of the above is yes! Try it on any dish that needs a little extra tang, and nutrition.

No cooking required and only 15 minutes to prepare, this Avocado Salad is simple from a culinary perspective, and powerful from a nutritional standpoint. From the healthy fats and abundant fiber in the avocados to the prebiotic fiber and anthocyanins in the red onion to the plant-based protein and folate in the black beans, this salad supports gut, brain, heart, and immune health. Plus, it’s super satisfying and delicious!

One sure way to include a colorful array of vegetables daily is to enjoy them with a condiment that uplifts just about any dish from tacos to grain bowls to avocado toast. That’s why we’re sharing phytonutrient-rich Vietnamese Inspired Pickled Veggies. Carrots contain carotenoids, red radish has quercetin, and red onions have anthocyanins, all of which offer healing properties. Support eye health, heart health, and immunity while elevating the flavor and texture of your plant-based dishes with this tasty and crunchy addition!

New to freekeh? This fiber-filled, earthy grain can create delicious salads, grain bowls, or porridge and takes only 25 minutes to cook. Middle Eastern Freekeh and Chickpea Pilaf is quite simple to make and, trust us, the flavor will make your heart sing with delight! Tip: Double the recipe because it’ll get gobbled up quickly!

Impress family and friends with this restaurant-style garlic ginger (oil-free!) stir-fry that comes together quickly and easily. Green beans, carrots, and onions create an inviting array of colors along with lots of nutrition like fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Enjoy this dish alongside a main meal or make it the main meal by adding it to a bed of your favorite whole grains.