Side Dishes

Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios

Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios

This is a very simple way to enjoy Brussels sprouts, yet one of our favorites as it is so easy.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 lb. Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons fine olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup pistachio nuts

Directions:

Clean the Brussels sprouts and cut a small X on the bottom (stem side).
Place in a steamer [...]


Stuffed Potatoes with Asparagus

Stuffed Potatoes with Asparagus

These baked stuffed potatoes were really tasty. Fun having them stuffed with the asparagus.

Ingredients:

2 pounds baking potatoes such as Idaho
1/2 pound green asparagus
1/4 cup soy cream or milk
1 Tbs. soy margarine
salt
1 tsp. grainy mustard

Directions:

Wash the potatoes well.
Prick several times with a fork and bake in the oven.
Wash the asparagus and cut off the woody bottom [...]


Sweet Sour Green Beans

Sweet Sour Green Beans

This was a really tasty way to enjoy fresh green beans. It was lovely as a side dish, but I’m sure it would also make a good salad served chilled or at room temperature.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

600 grams green beans, washed and trimmed
4 Tbs. atjar tjampoer
2 Tbs. sweet chili sauce*
1 spring onion, as optional garnish

for the [...]


Asparagus with Potato Dressing

Asparagus with Potato Dressing

Potatoes and asparagus are a very tasty paring. We enjoyed this as a side dish but it would also be nice as a warm salad.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

small bunch parsley, chopped
1/2 lemon
salt and pepper
300 grams potatoes
1 kilo asparagus
1 red onion, minced
3-4 Tbs. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. agave or maple syrup
4 Tbs. oil
chives, chopped

Directions:

Peel the potatoes and [...]


Red Cabbage Tarts

Red Cabbage Tarts

These tasty tarts were great as a side dish, they would also be good as appetizers or served at a buffet. The soy ricotta makes them especially flavorful.

Yield: 6 individual tarts
Ingredients:

500 grams red cabbage and apples, cooked
6 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
100 grams pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup soy yogurt
1 Tbs. raw cashew butter
lemon juice
1-2 Tbs, [...]


Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Chili

Brussels Sprouts with Orange and Chili

In the Yucatan of Mexico, one can often enjoy a half of fresh orange sprinkled with chili pepper offered by street vendors. The mixture of sweet and hot is always enjoyable. This recipe is a delight for the taste buds.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

250 grams (10oz) Brussels sprouts, bottoms trimmed, cut in half
orange, zest and juice
pinch of [...]


Brussels Sprouts with Red Onion and Pomegranate

Brussels Sprouts with Red Onion and Pomegranate

This bright and healthy dish tastes great, and is really easy to make. The sweet pomegranate seeds really add a nice sweetness to the Brussels sprouts.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

2 Lbs. Brussels sprouts
3 Tbs. soy margarine or Earth Balance
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 Pomegranate, seeded
Salt and pepper

Directions:

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Courtney’s Garlicy Kale with Tahini Sauce

Courtney’s Garlicy Kale with Tahini Sauce

This is a great way to enjoy kale. Just barely saute the kale so it retains its bright green color and its nice crunchiness.

Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:

5-6 cloves garlic
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 bunch kale, rinsed well and chopped
1/4 tsp. salt

for the tahini sauce:

1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
8 tsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. [...]


Garlicky green beans with lemon

Garlicky green beans with lemon

Fresh is the key to this lovely side dish.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

500 grams fresh green beans
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 Tbs. olive oil
3 cloves fresh garlic, sliced thinly
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

If the green beans are young, you can leave them whole, and just trim of the stem edge.
I prefer to steam then, only until they [...]


Sauteed favas and peas

Sauteed favas and peas

Favas are in season again so we will try to offer as may tasty recipes as we know. This is a quick and easy side dish that tastes very nice, light in flavor; but packed with flavor.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

2 cups fava beans
1 cups peas
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. fennel seed, [...]


Red cabbage with apples and chestnuts

Red cabbage with apples and chestnuts

The sweet nutty chestnuts add a great flavor to our traditional sweet sour red cabbage recipe. Red cabbage has such a great flavor.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 lb. chestnuts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1 head red cabbage,very thinly sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
6 tablespoons [...]


Hawaiian carrots

Hawaiian carrots

Bright in color, soft, yet crunchy and sweet to taste. These carrots make a lovely side dish for any meal.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 lb. baby carrots, cleaned and peeled
1 can pineapple chunks
1 tbs. corn starch
splash lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Clean and peel the baby carrots.
Pour the [...]


Brussels sprouts with apples and onions

Brussels sprouts with apples and onions

This is so simple, yet tastes delicious. By using the red onions, it gets a red and green coloring.

Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:

500 grams Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved
2 red onions, finely sliced
2 apples, finely sliced
lemon juice
1 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup vegetable bouillon
1/2 cup dry white wine

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Pumpkin with cranberries

Pumpkin with cranberries

This makes a lovely and tasty side dish for any day but also lovely for the holidays. If there are left overs, it tastes good cold too.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 small-med. organic pumpkin, cut in small pieces
1 cup vegetable bouillon
3 Tbs. soy margarine or Earth Balance
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. [...]


Fruit raita

Fruit raita

This nice fruit raita is especially lovely served with a spicy Indian meal. It can also be enjoyed as a spicy fruit salad.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 cup plain soy yogurt
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. garam masala
1 Tbs. maple, agave or corn syrup
1 small pineapple, cut in pieces
1 [...]


Green bean Bhajii

Green bean Bhajii

This spicy side dish is a great way to serve fresh green beans.

Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:

20 green beans, such as runner beans or other, sliced in 1 inch lengths
5 green chillies (jalepeno), chopped finely
1 onion, finely minced
2 inches grated root ginger
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons garam masala
pinch [...]


Szechuan green beans

Szechuan green beans

A bright and spicy way to enjoy fresh green beans.

Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:

400 grams green beans, sliced
2-3 tbs. sesame oil
2 tbs. tahini
(null) pinch salt
1 tsp. ginger pureed
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
soy sauce
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1-2 tbs. water
sesame seeds as garnish

Directions:

Wash the green beans. cut [...]


Fresh favas & fennel saute

Fresh favas & fennel saute

Fava beans have not been a favorite of mine until now, but this recipe makes all the difference. The vibrant green and such a vibrant flavor are a perfect match.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1&1/2 lb fresh fava beans in shells (will yield 3/4 cup shelled)
2 tbs. olive oil
1 fresh fennel bulb trimmed, [...]


Orange Carrot Hash

Orange Carrot Hash

A sunny, tasty side dish that helps to brighten a rainy day.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

3 oranges, washed well from the outside
2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into pieces
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and boiled
2 tbs. oil
1 med. onion, chopped
4 tbs. salt
1 clove garlic (minced)
3 scallions

Directions:

Wash [...]


Lemony spinach with cashew pieces

Lemony spinach with cashew pieces

A quick and tasty way to serve fresh spinach. The nuts add not only a nice crunch, but are also a good source of protein.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

300 grams fresh spinach, washed and dried
2 tbs. olive oil
1 lemon
1 clove garlic, minced
25 grams cashew nuts, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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Sweet & sour cauliflower

Sweet & sour cauliflower

This bright and cheery side dish brings a subtle sweet sour flavor.
It is lovely served as a side dish for an Indonesian meal.

Ingredients:

1 med head cauliflower, cut into florets
5 tbs. white wine vinegar
3 tbs. ginger syrup
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. ginger
salt

Directions:

Cut the cauliflower into bite sized flowerets.
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Celtic mash with carrots and parsnip

Celtic mash with carrots and parsnip

This is a very common dish in Ireland. It’s a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables as it has a sweet, creamy flavor. The bright cheery color is also very inviting.

Parsnips are very nutritional. They have a lot of potassium, vitamin B and some vitamin C. They become sweeter after they have [...]


Oven roasted vegetables with a balsamic-maple syrup dressing

Oven roasted vegetables with a balsamic-maple syrup dressing

This delicious meal really brings a Mediterranean atmosphere in the house and to the table.
The lovely smell of the herbs and roasted vegetables “gets the mouth to watering”.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

2 bell peppers (I use red and yellow, cut in bite sized pieces
1 zucchini, cut in bite sized pieces
2 large carrots, peeled [...]


Romanesco with mustard sauce

Romanesco with mustard sauce

The romanesco is a green cauliflower and one of the most fascinating looking vegetables because its fractal design.

Ingredients:

3 tbs. olive oil
1 romanesco
1 leek, chopped
1 lemon, zested
110 milliliters soy cream
1 tbs. mustard (brown spicy variety)
salt
1 tsp. cornstarch
white pepper
sugar or 1 tbs. corn syrup

Directions:

Heat the oil in a medium frying pan.
Add most of the [...]