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Many holiday tables are filled with delicious, tried-and-true, favorite recipes, but it's no surprise many are lacking in color and the corresponding veggie nutrition. So we elevated the standard stuffing in a way that makes it a great choice as a side dish even on a typical Tuesday.
A vibrantly-colored salad will be a stunning side dish on any table. This root vegetable and kale medley elevate ‘salad’ to an entirely new level. Sautéing allows ingredients’ natural sugars to caramelize and textures to soften slightly. The best dressings accent a dish by balancing more subtle flavors and this vinaigrette does not disappoint, offering […]
Here’s a spin on classic Mediterranean falafel. Typically, whole chickpeas are used as the primary ingredient. For a twist, we opted for chickpea flour and featured roasted sweet potatoes paired with the traditional spices. High protein and fiber-rich, chickpea flour serves as a nutrition superstar in this recipe. It also plays an important binding role that […]
Many people find sipping on a flavorful beverage to be one of the pleasures of the holiday season. Whether it’s a cocktail or mocktail, selecting ingredients to put a seasonal spin on things makes them that much more appealing. For this recipe, we’ve infused citrus and spices along with fresh ginger to bring apple cider […]
If you're looking for a show-stopping side dish, look no further than this Fall Harvest Salad. Along with the lovely orange, red, and green colors come a variety of phytochemicals, or plant compounds, that support and protect our cells from the damage that occurs behind the scenes every day. If you've ever heard the terms flavonoids, polyphenols, or carotenoids, these are a few of the antioxidant-rich all-stars!
Looking for a gluten-free, grain-free, and easily dairy-free sweet treat? These cookies may help satisfy those chocolate cravings while sneaking in a source of heart-healthy fats from the avocado!
Many recipes swap cauliflower entirely for other carbohydrate sources. While it certainly has a lovely versatility that works well in many dishes, we like the idea of using cauliflower as an add-on rather than a substitution. Enjoy the lovely richness of creamy potatoes combined with the light texture of cauliflower in this mash mix-up […]
This stovetop spin on a classic dish actually means dinner may be done faster than the standard oven variation. We’ve deconstructed the elements to multitask our way to a meal that saves time without skimping on flavor. You’ll find all the traditional ingredients plus a few ideas to bump up the veggie nutrition, such as […]
According to our dietitians, cool weather and roasted root vegetables are a match made in heaven. Roasting enhances the sweetness of most vegetables. This cooking method works well for parsnips, a less-common veggie choice. If you aren’t familiar with parsnips, they have a balanced mix of flavors similar to other root vegetables – mildly starchy […]
Dining with dietary restrictions can make enjoying holiday classics feel just out of reach. These pumpkin pie bars guarantee that won’t be the case with dessert! Simple swaps will easily make this recipe gluten-free and/or dairy-free. And because we couldn’t resist, we amped up the nutrition a bit too. We reduced the sugar, opted for […]