Side Dishes

Lemony Zucchini & White Beans with Garlic and Herbs comes together in this quick skillet side dish that adds satisfying texture, plant protein, and plenty of fresh flavor to the table.

Roasted Brussels sprouts get a sweet-tangy finish from maple and Dijon, while toasted pecans add richness and crunch. This easy side dish is simple enough for weeknights and special enough for holiday meals.

Savory Pumpkin Polenta with Pecans is rich and creamy with Parmesan, butter, and sage, pumpkin adds gentle sweetness and a beautiful golden color. It’s a cozy, versatile side for cool-weather meals.

Oven Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Bacon and Onion turn simple cabbage into a deeply savory side dish with caramelized edges, tender centers, crisp bacon, and sweet roasted onion spooned over the top.

Spanish Rice gets a wholesome twist with brown rice, tomatoes, sofrito-style vegetables, peas, and warm spices. It’s an easy, flavorful side dish that pairs well with chicken, fish, beans, or tacos.

Millet Fried Rice combines cooked millet, eggs, mixed vegetables, garlic, ginger, and a savory sesame-soy sauce for a flexible, flavorful side dish that makes good use of leftovers and comes together quickly in one skillet.

Brown Rice, Black-Eyed P & Herb Pilaf combines chewy whole grains, plant protein, fresh herbs, lemon, and dried cranberries for a colorful, nourishing side dish that pairs easily with many meals.

This one-pan Leek, Mushroom, and White Bean Ragout is rich, earthy, and brightened with lemon. A simple, satisfying dish that shows how a few ingredients can come together beautifully with just a little time.

Buckwheat Casserole with Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli is next-level comfort food. It’s loaded with hearty buckwheat, roasted sweet potatoes, and tender broccoli, all baked together in a cozy, savory dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. The nuttiness of the buckwheat pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the potatoes, the subtle crunch of the broccoli, and the citrusy flavor of cardamom.

A classic southern dish, Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes is a comforting dish of cabbage and potatoes flavored with caraway and topped with crispy bacon.