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Sweet Potato and Plantain Mash

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I must admit, it’s hard to beat traditional sweet potato casserole for the holidays. But in the off chance that you’re cooking for a group of people who enjoy culinary adventure, I recommend changing things up a bit with this Sweet Potato & Plantain Mash with Toasted Hazelnuts! It’s close enough to sweet potato casserole that you won’t be straying from tradition too much, and the added plantains complement the sweet potatoes with their mild sweetness and starchy goodness. Top the whole thing off with toasted hazelnuts, and you have a nutritious side dish that’s worthy of the holiday table. …

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Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts

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Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts

It’s finally time for Part III of my three-part series of roasted Brussels sprouts recipes, and I’ve saved the best for last! I personally love the “Cheesy” Roasted Brussels Sprouts and the Ethiopian Brussels Sprouts, but these Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts are a family favorite. They’re slightly sweet, tangy, and savory — perfect for a nutritious snack or a side dish! If you try this recipe and still don’t like Brussels sprouts, I doubt you’ll ever like them. Sorry….

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“Cheesy” Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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For some reason I’ve been on a huge roasted Brussels sprouts kick lately, so this post is really Part 1 of 3 roasted sprouts recipes (woohoo!). Now don’t get me wrong — plain roasted Brussels sprouts are great, but it’s fun to change things up every now and then. This first recipe turned out beautifully, which resulted in my eating a pound of sprouts while standing over the baking pan. Seriously, these Cheesy Roasted Brussels Sprouts are addictive! …

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Simple Chopped Salad with Lemon

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Last week I made a spicy Indian dish and really needed a light side salad to balance the warmth and heaviness of my vegetable korma. Inspired by the salads I often see on Indian buffets, I decided to create this simple chopped salad, filled with fresh, crispy vegetables and dressed with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of salt and black pepper….

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Apple Sage Dressing with Miso Mushroom Gravy

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It’s officially my favorite time of year — the air is crisp, the leaves are beautiful colors, and the anticipation (but not quite the stress) of the upcoming holidays is upon us. Many of us are making plans for the Thanksgiving feast, which can become slightly more complicated if you adhere to a plant-based diet.

But let’s be honest — even though it’s Thanksgiving tradition to include it, the turkey is the least exciting menu item. So when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I’m ALL about the sides! …

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Asparagus Fries With Sweet Mustard

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Asparagus Fries

I’ll admit, I like asparagus, but I don’t love it. For me, it really depends on how it’s cooked.

I had a bunch of asparagus in the fridge, so I decided to dredge each spear in my super-nutritious flax batter and bake them. What resulted was a delicious appetizer or side dish that I believe even kids would love! I call them asparagus fries, even though they’re not technically fried. I dipped them in a store-bought maple champagne mustard, but any honey mustard would do. …

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Peanut Butter Brussels Sprouts w/ Lemon and Raisins

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I know what you’re thinking: peanut butter and Brussels sprouts??? Weird…

But please trust me on this one. Give this quick recipe a try, then thank me later. All you need is about ten minutes and six ingredients, and you have an amazing side dish that your kids may even love! …

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