Side Dishes
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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.
Simple Sautéed Greens
Got three to five minutes? Then you have time to make these garlicky dark leafy greens.
Mediterranean Greens With Feta, Mint, Olives, and Currants
These Greek-inspired citrus-dressed greens combine salty, sweet, and sour ingredients.
Roasted Artichokes and New Potatoes with Lemon and Garlic
Pair these artichokes with roasted fish or grilled chicken, or serve on its own with a bracing salad and some cheese as a light lunch or dinner.
Indian-Spiced Greens with Coconut Milk and Chickpeas
This hearty stew combines Swiss chard, beans, and coconut milk with Indian-inspired flavors like ginger, turmeric, and mustard seeds
Curried Chicken Salad
Curry powder, tart green apples, and fresh lime juice balance out the sweet raisins in this chicken salad.
Rainbow Kabobs
These kabobs showcase fresh, seasonal veggies, with this recipe doubling as a fun activity to do with your kids. Try making with our suggested ingredients or customize with your favorite rainbow-colored veggies.
Cinnamon Applesauce
Try using a variety of apples to add a more complex flavor to this two-ingredient snack.
Wild Rice Orange Salad
This citrusy recipe was provided by The Lunch Box, a free resource for schools that recieves funding from the Life Time Foundation.
Winter Slaw
Try this technicolor cabbage slaw, which is livened up with fresh mint, pomegranate seeds, and chopped walnuts.
Skillet-Roasted Winter Vegetables
For a delicious heritage twist, roast these root veggies in duck fat or lard.
Buckwheat Kasha
Next time you’re hankering for oatmeal, try this hearty Russian porridge instead.
Avocado Apple Chicken Salad
Using cooked chicken speeds up the preparation of this light, refreshing, and nutritious salad.
Asian Forbidden-Rice Salad With Mango and Jicama
Black rice contains more powerful antioxidants than any other rice variety.
Spicy Nepalese Onion Potato Salad
If you’re feeling adventurous, amp up the chili in this Nepalese dish.
Spiced Green Beans With Tomatoes
Turn this Meditteranean-inspired dish into a meal with the addition of fried eggs.
Zucchini Carpaccio With Ricotta
This delectable Italian salad combines creamy ricotta cheese with sweet honeydew melon.