Category: Sides

Green beans and garlic were made for each other. This recipe requires little preparation, comes together quickly, and is simple — yet tastes exquisite. Sautéed Garlic Green Beans are delicious chilled and served as a fresh summer dish or served warm alongside other dishes as part of a festive fall feast.

If you’re a fan of Italian cuisine and trying to incorporate more veggies onto your plate, then look no further than Braised Green Beans Puttanesca. It’s bursting with flavor from the aromatics (onion and garlic) and umami essence (tomatoes and olives), as well as texture from the crispy green beans. Enjoy this dish as a side or a main meal by topping cooked farro or legume pasta with it.

Full disclosure — this dish includes multiple steps and ingredients, but, trust us, the end result is absolutely worth it! Green Bean Casserole is seemingly indulgent, but loaded with nutrition thanks to the mushroom and cauliflower gravy, cashew sour cream, and baked (not fried!) crispy onions. And the green beans, of course! To help this come together with ease and efficiency, make the Cashew Sour Cream and Mushroom Gravy ahead of time (see Chef’s Notes).

If you’ve traditionally banned cabbage from your kitchen due to its off-putting aroma, this restaurant-style Savory Bok Choy Stir-Fry might change your perception of this impressive veggie. Bok choy is milder in flavor and aroma compared to green cabbage, not to mention it’s brimming with calcium. This dish is bursting with flavors and textures, as well as nutrition, from the cabbage, rice, ginger, and garlic.

You might call this Crunchy Cruciferous Slaw the Purple Powered People Pleaser with its bright-colored hue, crunchy texture, creamy dressing, and healing attributes. Anthocyanin-rich red cabbage is the start of the show, while Brussels sprouts and red onion (more anthocyanins!) are supporting characters that add more flavor and nutrition. Enjoy this dish alongside a main meal, on top of a veggie burger, or as a crunchy snack!

The two stars of this show, broccoli and almonds, pack a huge nutrition punch. They’re both good sources of calcium, and that’s not all. Broccoli also has vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron. Almonds are a good source of plant-based protein, as well as calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, and B vitamins. How cool that such a simple dish can offer so much, helping our bodies function at their best!

Crunchy Kale Slaw requires no cooking, just a little shredding (which may be therapeutic for some!), making this a dish that gives back tons of nutrition in exchange for very little preparation effort. Enjoy it solo, as a side dish, or on top of tacos and wraps.

The subtle spices with nutty bulgur and a touch of citrus create a distinctive pilaf that you can use on top of salads, as a side or stuffed in a wrap. Cumin and cinnamon, common spices in Moroccan dishes, give a warm, earthy flavor. When the spices are combined with grains, vegetables and legumes, a comforting and delicious dish is created. Adding just a hint of lemon and parsley at the end of cooking brightens the earthy flavors.

This dish comes together easily with a little planning. Tip: Scan the recipe ahead of time to see what you can prep in advance and this sheet-pan recipe will come together in a snap. Spiced and roasted cauliflower and chickpeas combined with cucumber yogurt and pickled red onions is a delightful combination that will make your tastebuds sing. If you have a little extra time, we highly recommend making the bulgur pilaf to go along with this meal!

One ritual we often recommend at Food Revolution Network is keeping cooked whole grains on hand so they’re ready to use throughout the week. Having organic farro ready to go makes this dish easy to prepare. The result is a delicious, nutritious and flavorful dish that’s great for family dinner night, a festive gathering, or a dinner party for one so you have yummy leftovers all week long.