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My grandmother always made the best potato salad-- creamy, flavorful, and satisfying. It was the perfect side dish for barbeques and holiday meals. When she went plant-based, it was a snap to fit this same potato salad into her diet just by substituting a plant-based mayonnaise for the egg mayonnaise she used to use. Now it’s even better than I remember!
This quick and easy recipe for homemade pickled cucumbers can be adapted to pickle all sorts of fresh vegetables. Try a variety of vinegars and spices for a truly custom pickle delight. Pickling is also a brilliant solution to preserve an overabundance of vegetables from your garden or farmers’ market.
Transform a summer favorite into a super simple, delicious, healthy dish with this balsamic potato salad. It’s oil free and dairy free!
I tried vegan Shakshouka during a recent visit to Tel Aviv and it was delicious. This simplified plant-based version of the original is a perfect side or breakfast dish.
Smashed Rosemary Potatoes With Sour Cream & Stewed Apples
Regardless of whether you celebrate Hanukkah, potato pancakes are a December staple. These smashed potatoes are a fun, simplified twist on the potato pancake, complete with its classic toppings. Tangy sour cream and sweet stewed apples pair perfectly with the crispy outsides and steamy hot potato-y goodness inside.
Noodle kugel is a traditional Jewish sweet or savory casserole made with noodles. This sweet kugel has the perfect blend of fruits and spices and can be served warm or cold. While traditionally served as a side dish, try serving as a dessert with a scoop of plant-based vanilla ice cream on the side or even as a breakfast treat.
Classic potato latkes are fried. This oil-free vegan latkes recipe is a healthy take on a classic Jewish tradition. Shredded potatoes, carrots, and onions come together with flax seeds and oats that serve as a healthy binder. Serve these for Hanukkah or enjoy as a tasty appetizer at any party.
Baked Turmeric Cauliflower With Fennel
This festive side dish is the perfect accompaniment to just about any meal. It’s fancy enough to hold its own at the holiday table, but it’s simple enough to prepare that it could be part of any healthy weeknight dinner.
Balsamic-Glazed Seasoned Yam Fries
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite plant-powered ingredients. I use them in everything from dips to stews to casseroles desserts. One of my family’s favorite ways to enjoy them is in fry form. I switch up the seasonings some nights, and this is one version our family really loves.
A savory white bean and spinach filling seasoned with garlic, onions, and white wine, are sure to make these stuffed mushrooms a hit at your next party. In fact, they’re so scrumptious, you’ll probably forget they’re also packed with nutrients. You might want to make a double batch, because they go fast!
These crispy breaded and baked cauliflower bites are a guaranteed hit! You can’t have just one. Use your favorite seasonings to create spicy, salty, or tangy flavors with an appetizing crunch.
Baked Rosemary and Basil Home Fries
Fresh rosemary and basil add delicious herbal flavor to these crispy, oil free home fries. A delicious side dish for breakfast, lunch OR dinner.
These latkes are baked, not fried, and you get the same satisfying crispiness and flavor without the added oil and fat. It’s a miracle!
This dish makes a colorful addition to any holiday dinner table, whether as an entrée or a side. Kale and cranberries are a delightful culinary combo and equally well paired nutritionally.
Quick & Easy Tropical Sweet Potatoes
This simple sweet potato dish comes together in minutes and is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Thanksgiving is all about the stuffing for me! This delicious plant-based stuffing tastes just like the traditional holiday version you grew up with but without the fat.
Serve this pilaf as a side dish or stuff your favorite squash with it.
This plant-based green bean casserole is a healthier, dairy-free version, and just as creamy as the original. You can serve this ultimate comfort food for Thanksgiving or other winter holiday gatherings.
The combination of sweet potatoes and cauliflower is a nutrition powerhouse. This quick and easy recipe is creamy and savory with a touch of sweet.
This simple plant-based mashed potato recipe is creamy and delicious. Serve it as an easy side dish for dinner or as the perfect topper on your shepherd’s pie.
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts With Cranberries
Brussels sprouts grace many holiday dinners. This particular vegan recipe can adorn any table in a deliciously healthy and colorful way.
I first had a peanutty dish similar to this when my sons treated me to dinner at an African restaurant. What makes this recipe so good is that I serve it on top of Plátanos Maduros.
Plátanos Maduros – Sweet Baked Plantains
One of the most common foods in tropical climates, the plantain is incredibly versatile and relatively simple to prepare. Larger than bananas, plantains can be consumed whether they are green or yellow and can be found in most grocery stores.
What I’ve learned about cooked kale is that you need to make the perfect sauce. A lemon-mustard sauce with a touch of sweetness from diced sweet potatoes complements cooked kale nicely!
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