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Overhead picture of smashed potatoes on a baking sheet.

Garlic Miso Smashed Potatoes

January 4, 2021July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 2 Comments Healthy Fats, High Vitamin C

It’s hard to share these garlic miso smashed potatoes! These are simple to make, but the flavor is complex. Perfect alongside your favorite vegetarian entrée or chicken, beef or pork!

Sides Whole Grains

Instant Pot Wheat Berries

December 15, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 4 Comments High Fiber, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Wheat berries are fast and easy to make using your pressure cooker! No more boiling for over an hour on the stovetop!

Overhead picture of a bowl of braised greens in a light pink broth.

Sides Vegetables

Creamy Braised Beet Greens

November 19, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Calcium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

Creamy Braised Beet Greens is a great way to use greens that are a bit more on the tough, bitter side. Braising softens them perfectly, and using milk or a substitute creates a lovely, light pink broth that cuts through the bitterness. Delicious with a crusty bread, over polenta, or all on its own!

Serving platter with vegetable skewers piled on.

Grill Sides Vegetables

Marinated Vegetable Skewers on the Grill

September 5, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Vitamin C

Celebrate summer with these easy marinated veggie kabobs on the grill. The perfect side dish for your next cook out!

Overhead shot of a bowl of ratatouille with rustic bread.

Sides Vegetables

Easy Ratatouille in the Slow Cooker

August 30, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This easy ratatouille cooks gently in the slow cooker with only 20 minutes of prep time! It is perfect for your end of summer produce!

Frozen Foods Healthy Living Tips Sides Technique Vegetables

How to Freeze Beans from the Garden

August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments preserving

A bounty of beans in the garden means you want to preserve them. Here are step by step instructions, with pics, for how to freeze beans.

Overhead shot of carrot top tabbouleh in a blue bowl, half of the bowl shown, with a bunch of carrots with the tops still attached lying beside the bowl.

Salad Sides Whole Grains

Carrot Top Tabbouleh Salad

August 13, 2020August 4, 2022 Laura Yautz 4 Comments Healthy Fats, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

Wonder no more about how to use those carrot tops from the market! This tabbouleh salad uses the whole carrot for a delicious, out-of-the-box Lebanese-inspired side dish!

Silver bowl with charred radish pods, garnished with orange peel. Fresh radish pods and sliced orange in background

Sides Vegetables

Citrus Charred Radish Pods

July 22, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 2 Comments High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

What do you do when your radish crop gets too woody and goes to seed? Harvest those pods and eat them! This is the perfect complement of peppery, tangy, and sweet, all together in one little bowl!

Overhead shot of wooden bowl with vinegar red cabbage coleslaw in it.

Salad Sides Vegetables

Red Cabbage Vinegar Slaw

July 8, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 1 Comment Healthy Fats, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Sodium

This coleslaw is super simple, delicious, healthy, and a show stopper! Great by itself or on a burger, salad, or sandwich.

Balsamic glazed onions and black beans with rice

Fast & Easy Dinner Main Dish One Pot/Pan Meals Pantry Staples Sides Vegetables

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans

April 22, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 6 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Magnesium, High Protein

Balsamic Glazed Onions & Black Beans is an easy and quick meal or side dish that you can throw together with 5 basic ingredients! Big on flavor too!

Pantry Staples Potatoes Sides

Root Vegetable Fries

April 15, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Potassium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This recipe uses a trio of sweet potatoes, potatoes, and carrots for a unique and healthy take on classic French Fries!

Mexican Pantry Staples Sides

Pressure Cooker Refried Beans

March 24, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 1 Comment High Fiber, Low Sodium

These refried beans use basic ingredients and are cooked in a pressure cooker for a much quicker version of the classic side dish!

Close up view of smoky sauteed spinach with 2 lemon slices for garnish

Sides Vegetables

Simple Smoky Sauteed Spinach

February 28, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 2 Comments Healthy Fats, High Magnesium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This is one of the quickest side dishes there is! Excellent for rushed weeknights. Even people who “aren’t fans of spinach” will enjoy this one!

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Pesto Scalloped Potatoes

February 19, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Healthy Fats, High Fiber, High Vitamin C

No more boring, bland potatoes at your next holiday meal! Pesto Scalloped Potatoes have a secret ingredient that make them creamy, cheesy, and healthy, too!

Close up of banana coconut rice and black beans on a round metal plate, garnished with mint, on a dark background.

Pantry Staples Sides whole grains Whole Grains

Creamy Banana Coconut Rice and Beans

January 30, 2020July 19, 2022 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Magnesium, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Traditional rice and beans are given a tropical treatment of coconut, banana, and a splash of rum flavoring, that goes perfect with mild white fish and mango salsa.

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