Side Dishes Archives

Root Vegetable Casserole

This Root Vegetable Casserole recipe is my Nutrivore take on my old recipe that I made every year for Thanksgiving.

Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple

This Cinnamon Butternut Squash and Plantain with Apple is a simple and versatile side dish that goes great with pork.

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash is crisp on the outside, yet sweet and soft in the middle. Paired with coconut oil and thyme, it's sweet and savory.

Minted Zucchini

Minted Zucchini is a simple Mediterranean-Inspired side dish which is the perfect compliment for grilled lamb or fish.

Ginger-Garlic Cauliflower Rice

This Asian-inspired Ginger-Garlic Cauliflower Rice has a mild flavor. It won’t compete with other flavors, so serve it with any protein!

Butter-Poached Kohlrabi

Butter-Poached Kohlrabi is a simple yet unexpected side dish that goes with just about anything and is especially nice with fish.

Bacon-Basil Zucchini “Pasta”

Bacon-Basil Zucchini "Pasta" features zucchini as a mock noodle, which has such a lovely flavor for Italian-inspired dishes.

Lemon-Parsley Cauliflower “Rice”

Lemon-Parsley Cauliflower "Rice" tastes great, and as a cruciferous veggie it's so good for you: cauliflower, olive oil, lemon, and parsley.

Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower

Garlic and Lemon Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with herbs and spices (and fat!) to make it an exceptionally tasty side dish.

Simple Roasted Green Beans

Fat, salt, green beans and heat—it’s a magical combination that creates Simple Roasted Green Beans. Great side dish for weeknights!

Simple Cucumber Salad

Simple Cucumber Salad is a delicious side dish for fish, grilled lamb chops, and more: English cucumber, scallions, lemon juice, olive oil...

Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed cauliflower is a classic mashed potato substitute. It's both satisfying and healthy since cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable.

Avocado Mango Seaweed Salad

This seaweed salad with avocado and mango has become a family favorite and it's an easy way to introduce sea vegetables to your family.

Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli is a nutrition superstar and this Roasted Broccoli is a delicious easy weeknight meal packed with lemon and garlic flavor.

Cream of Celery Root Soup

This Cream of Celery Root Soup is creamy and delicious, and it doesn't contain cream or milk. It's easy to make with a short ingredient list.

Lettuce Soup

Who knew that lettuce, the filler leaf of salads, could shine so brightly as the star of this simple soup!

The Best Creamy Coleslaw

This secret recipe coleslaw tastes better the longer it sits, so you can make it well in advance and it's a perfect side dish for a barbecue.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes are a superior source of vitamin A and a wealth of micronutrients, carbs, and fiber. They pair well with any protein.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

The big secret to making tasty Brussels sprouts is any cooking technique besides boiling, and roasted is best!

Balsamic Roasted Beets

Balsamic Roasted Beets are a sweet, sour, and earthy combination that's absolutely divine, and it's one of the best ways to enjoy beets.

Shallots are part of the allium family also known as onion. Of all the onions, shallots are among the highest in phytonutrients. An easy way to incorporate more of them into your meals is to pickle them. You can make them the night before or in the morning before you want to serve them. Or, make them on a rainy day so that you'll always have them on hand to put on salads, tacos, burgers, and wraps.