Homemade Sauerkraut
All you need is cabbage, water, and salt to make homemade sauerkraut—a ferment that will make your gut microbiome very happy.
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries contain a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This is a kid-friendly side dish easy enough for a weeknight.
Maple-Braised Butternut Squash
Maple-Braised Butternut Squash has a subtle sweetness of maple syrup and the earthiness of fresh herbs.
Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
This Dolmas recipe breaks with tradition by using leftover rice, which increases the resistant starch content of the rice while cutting down the cooking time.
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Crab Stuffed Mushroom Caps are a nutrient-dense, yet easy-to-make appetizer that goes well with beef or chicken main dishes.
Asparagus with Fresh Peas and Pine Nuts
Asparagus with Fresh Peas and Pine Nuts makes a lovely side dish particularly rich in ergothioneine and vitamin C.
Maple Cranberry Sauce
Maple Cranberry Sauce is sweetened with maple syrup which offers a bit more nutritional value compared to white sugar.
Mashed Acorn Squash with Forty Cloves of Garlic
Mashed Acorn Squash with Forty Cloves of Garlic doesn't use exactly forty cloves—just a lot and they become mildly sweet when roasted.
Lemony Quinoa Tabbouleh
Lemony Quinoa Tabbouleh is a gluten-free protein packed alternative to the classic, normally made with bulgur wheat.
Sweet Potato “Linguine”
Making Sweet Potato "Linguine" is as easy as using a vegetable peeler and it makes a nutrient-dense substitute for traditional pasta.
Zoodles
Zoodles are a finely julienned zucchini cut lengthwise or spiralized zucchini which makes for a great grain-free substitute for spaghetti.
Tuna Ceviche
With all the lime and fresh herbs, Tuna Ceviche is a fresh and tangy nutrient-dense dish perfect to serve on a hot-summer day.
Roasted Grapes
Roasted Grapes are simple to make and is an unexpected delicious side dish for delicate white fish, chicken or charcuterie board.
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush is a nutrient-dense appetizer, snack, or side made from roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and seasonings.
Cassava Flour Tortillas (Gluten-Free and Grain-Free)
These gluten-free and grain-free tortillas are made possible by the use of cassava flour.
Oysters on the Half Shell
Oysters on the Half Shell is an extremely nutrient-dense dish with a Nutrivore Score of 2084.
Pressure Cooker Leafy-Green Risotto
Making Pressure Cooker Leafy-Green Risotto is an exercise in infusing nutrient-dense ingredients into an already beloved dish.
Tostones
Tostones are twice-fried plantain slices, and they are quite easy to make using three ingredients—green plantains, fat, and salt.
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Caesar Salad with Bacon
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Caesar Salad with Bacon uses store-bought mayonnaise to make this a fast weeknight side salad.
Savory Roasted Taro
Savory Roasted Taro is a nutrient-dense side dish and a delicious alternative for those intolerant to nightshades.
Moroccan-Inspired Cauliflower “Couscous”
Moroccan-Inspired Cauliflower "Couscous" is a delicious side dish you can serve warm or cold—perfect beside lamb, beef, or chicken.
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage
Curry-Braised Kale and Cabbage is a fabulous side that incorporates nutrient-dense leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables into one dish.
Eggplant and Mushroom Stuffing with Bacon
Eggplant and Mushroom Stuffing with Bacon makes a unique nutrient-dense stuffing alternative compared to traditional bread-based stuffing – in this recipe the bread is replaced with veggies!
Stir-Fried Turnip Greens with Mushrooms and Almonds
Stir-Fried Turnip Greens with Mushrooms and Almonds is a super nutrient-dense side dish with a Nutrivore Score of 1353, plus it's a great accompaniment to any dish with Asian flavors.