Side Dishes
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Oysters, 4 Ways
Hardcore oyster lovers don’t want anything between them and their oysters but a quick splash of lemon, hot sauce, mignonette or something equally bright and clear.
Curry-Glazed Carrots
Try this unique, flavorful version of glazed carrots from Andrew Zimmern.
Roasted Squash Bowls With Quinoa Pilaf, Greens, and Pistachios
Use an acorn or baby dumpling squash as your “bowl” for this meal.
Roasted Cubed Squash
Try adding a teaspoon of your favorite spice — cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger — before roasting.
Basic Beans: Stovetop and Slow-Cooker Method
A small strip of kombu can make your beans easier to digest.
Beans and Greens
Tomato paste, lemon juice, and some freshly grated Parm liven up these dark leafy greens and beans.
Herb-Infused Cauliflower Rice
This Indian-inspired paleo rice has turmeric, coriander, cumin, and other warming spices.
Walnut, Date, and Herb Salad With Chive Oil
If you’re an herb lover, try basil, chervil, dill, and tarragon in this salad.
Watermelon Salad With Mint and Cilantro
Toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta round out this fresh, herb-filled salad.
Roasted Strawberries With Mint
Serve these maple-syrup-roasted strawberries by themselves, or layered in a yogurt parfait.
Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Tabbouleh
Mint and lemon pair nicely with the blueberries in this fruity tabbouleh.
Arugula-Fennel Salad With Berries and Lemony Balsamic Vinaigrette
Sliced almonds add a nutty crunch to this bright summer salad.
Zucchini-and-Olive Muffins
Shredded zucchini helps keep the muffin light, fluffy and super moist.
Grilled Balsamic Zucchini
Sliced zucchini are brushed with garlicky, balsamic-vinegar dressing, grilled, and topped with chopped basil.
Spiralized Zucchini Puttanesca
Lightly sautéed zucchini noodles are tossed with spicy puttanesca sauce and topped with grated Parm.
The Perfect Roasted Asparagus
Andrew Zimmern’s creative take on roasted asparagus involves cremini mushrooms and fresh thyme.
Lemony Lentil Quinoa Salad
A zingy Mediterranean lentil salad with cucumbers, fresh mint, and crumbled goat or feta cheese.
Basic Lentils
This simple recipe works for any type of lentil. Try presoaking the lentils, which makes them easier to digest and increases nutrient availability.
Lentils With Roasted Beets
This vibrant beet-and-lentil salad can also be served warm over arugula or spinach.
Asian Sweet-and-Sour Sesame Cabbage and Kale
Fresh ginger, tamari, lime juice, and maple syrup liven up this Asian slaw.