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Chronic inflammationmight be the sneaky cause of some undesirable symptoms like fatigue, migraines and even constipation. The good news is that what you eat can help you keep inflammation and its side effects to a minimum.These healthy dishes includeanti-inflammatory ingredientslike citrus, garlic, nuts and whole grains, plus spring produce like radishes, peas and arugula for a fresh and flavorful twist. Recipes like our Bitter Greens Salad with Beets & Oranges and Quinoa with Peas & Lemon are delicious ways to add a healthy side to your next lunch or dinner spread.
Chronic inflammationmight be the sneaky cause of some undesirable symptoms like fatigue, migraines and even constipation. The good news is that what you eat can help you keep inflammation and its side effects to a minimum.
These healthy dishes includeanti-inflammatory ingredientslike citrus, garlic, nuts and whole grains, plus spring produce like radishes, peas and arugula for a fresh and flavorful twist. Recipes like our Bitter Greens Salad with Beets & Oranges and Quinoa with Peas & Lemon are delicious ways to add a healthy side to your next lunch or dinner spread.
01of 21Bitter Greens Salad with Beets & OrangesView RecipeLeigh BeischBeets may be earthy, tasting of the soil they’re grown in, but these roots also contain the most natural sugar of any vegetable. And when roasted, all that sweetness is intensified. This jewel-toned take on Caprese swaps tomatoes for beets and oranges and basil for peppery arugula and radicchio. Toasted breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top add crunch.
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Bitter Greens Salad with Beets & Oranges
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Leigh Beisch
Beets may be earthy, tasting of the soil they’re grown in, but these roots also contain the most natural sugar of any vegetable. And when roasted, all that sweetness is intensified. This jewel-toned take on Caprese swaps tomatoes for beets and oranges and basil for peppery arugula and radicchio. Toasted breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top add crunch.
02of 21Quinoa with Peas & LemonView RecipeTed & Chelsea CavanaughGreen peas add a pop of color to this bright whole-grain side dish. Plus, choosing frozen saves you time—no shelling required! Want to save even more time? Use a pouch of precooked quinoa.
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Quinoa with Peas & Lemon
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Green peas add a pop of color to this bright whole-grain side dish. Plus, choosing frozen saves you time—no shelling required! Want to save even more time? Use a pouch of precooked quinoa.
03of 21Turmeric-Roasted CauliflowerView RecipeRoasting cauliflower transforms it into a crispy, tender vegetable. A sponge for other flavors, cauliflower can absorb any spice mix or marinade you add, like this warm and toasty combination of turmeric, cumin and garlic. Serve as a simple side dish, or stir it into salads or grain bowls to add more plant power.
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Turmeric-Roasted Cauliflower
Roasting cauliflower transforms it into a crispy, tender vegetable. A sponge for other flavors, cauliflower can absorb any spice mix or marinade you add, like this warm and toasty combination of turmeric, cumin and garlic. Serve as a simple side dish, or stir it into salads or grain bowls to add more plant power.
04of 21Honey-Chipotle Roasted BroccoliView RecipeHoney and chipotle peppers coat roasted broccoli in this sweet and smoky side dish. Serve alongside grilled pork, roasted chicken or with any main dish that could use some kick.
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Honey-Chipotle Roasted Broccoli
Honey and chipotle peppers coat roasted broccoli in this sweet and smoky side dish. Serve alongside grilled pork, roasted chicken or with any main dish that could use some kick.
05of 21Shaved Asparagus Salad with Truffle VinaigretteView RecipeRaw asparagus and mâche give this salad a crisp bite and a spring vibe. Along those lines, chef Vitaly Paley, of Paley’s Place in Portland, Oregon, sometimes swaps thinly sliced raw artichoke hearts for the asparagus to deliver a similar mild, fresh crunch.
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Shaved Asparagus Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette
Raw asparagus and mâche give this salad a crisp bite and a spring vibe. Along those lines, chef Vitaly Paley, of Paley’s Place in Portland, Oregon, sometimes swaps thinly sliced raw artichoke hearts for the asparagus to deliver a similar mild, fresh crunch.
06of 21Catalan Spinach SautéView RecipeIn this quick and easy sautéed spinach recipe, a handful of standard pantry items transform frozen spinach into a satisfying side dish or omelet filling.
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Catalan Spinach Sauté
In this quick and easy sautéed spinach recipe, a handful of standard pantry items transform frozen spinach into a satisfying side dish or omelet filling.
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Steamed Artichokes with Lemon-Basil Aioli
Eva Kolenko
08of 21Cumin-Roasted Carrots with Dill YogurtView RecipeVictor ProtasioThe caramelized sweetness of the roasted carrots plays well with the herbed yogurt sauce and spiced pepitas. Look for carrots that are around the same size so they cook evenly.
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Cumin-Roasted Carrots with Dill Yogurt
Victor Protasio
The caramelized sweetness of the roasted carrots plays well with the herbed yogurt sauce and spiced pepitas. Look for carrots that are around the same size so they cook evenly.
09of 21Spring Vegetable Salad with Asparagus & ScallionsView RecipeAsparagus, radishes and scallions herald the start of the spring season at the farmers' market (or in your garden). Take advantage of these early growers and turn them into a spectacular spring salad mix. Keep it in your fridge as a base to top with protein, cheese and dressing for easy packable salads to take to work.
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Spring Vegetable Salad with Asparagus & Scallions
Asparagus, radishes and scallions herald the start of the spring season at the farmers' market (or in your garden). Take advantage of these early growers and turn them into a spectacular spring salad mix. Keep it in your fridge as a base to top with protein, cheese and dressing for easy packable salads to take to work.
10of 21Vegan Creamed SpinachView RecipeWill DickeyThis vegan creamed spinach is as good as the real thing. It’s creamy and flavorful with rich umami from the mushroom powder and nutritional yeast.
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Vegan Creamed Spinach
Will Dickey
This vegan creamed spinach is as good as the real thing. It’s creamy and flavorful with rich umami from the mushroom powder and nutritional yeast.
11of 21Crispy Smashed Mushrooms with GremolataView RecipePhotography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly RabikisMushrooms get tender in the oven before they’re smashed and broiled, creating crispy edges. An herbaceous, bright gremolata completes these tasty mushrooms.
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Crispy Smashed Mushrooms with Gremolata
Photography / Dera Burreson, Styling / Lauren McAnelly / Holly Rabikis
Mushrooms get tender in the oven before they’re smashed and broiled, creating crispy edges. An herbaceous, bright gremolata completes these tasty mushrooms.
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Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
13of 21Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed SpinachView RecipeTender spinach with a hint of garlic, Parmesan cheese and sweet balsamic vinegar makes a quick and flavorful side dish. The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking.
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Balsamic-Parmesan Sautéed Spinach
Tender spinach with a hint of garlic, Parmesan cheese and sweet balsamic vinegar makes a quick and flavorful side dish. The sturdy leaves of mature spinach hold up best during cooking.
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Snap Pea & Radish Slaw
15of 21Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate SaladView RecipeSimple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.
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Broccoli, Chickpea & Pomegranate Salad
Simple steps give this broccoli salad recipe a more nuanced flavor: soaking the onion tempers its bite and toasting the cumin enhances its aroma. Serve alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish.
16of 21Cauliflower RisottoView RecipeCauliflower rice stands in for arborio in this recipe that’s not only lower in carbs than traditional risotto, but also way faster and easier to make! In just 20 minutes you’ll have a flavorful and healthy vegetable side to go with dinner.
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Cauliflower Risotto
Cauliflower rice stands in for arborio in this recipe that’s not only lower in carbs than traditional risotto, but also way faster and easier to make! In just 20 minutes you’ll have a flavorful and healthy vegetable side to go with dinner.
17of 21Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Orange VinaigretteView RecipeEasy Savoy cabbage recipes can be far and few between, especially ones that are as delicious as this whole roasted cabbage. The outer cabbage leaves blacken during the long cooking time, but when removed they reveal a meltingly tender center. Orange blossom water adds delicate aroma to the vinaigrette that’s drizzled on top. Serve alongside roast beef or pork, or over mashed potatoes as a main course.
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Roasted Savoy Cabbage with Orange Vinaigrette
Easy Savoy cabbage recipes can be far and few between, especially ones that are as delicious as this whole roasted cabbage. The outer cabbage leaves blacken during the long cooking time, but when removed they reveal a meltingly tender center. Orange blossom water adds delicate aroma to the vinaigrette that’s drizzled on top. Serve alongside roast beef or pork, or over mashed potatoes as a main course.
18of 21Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon VinaigretteView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis salad is a study in simplicity, so use the best-quality ingredients to allow each one to really shine. Break out that special bottle of olive oil and grab a block of nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano from the specialty cheese section for the biggest flavor impact.
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Arugula & Fennel Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
This salad is a study in simplicity, so use the best-quality ingredients to allow each one to really shine. Break out that special bottle of olive oil and grab a block of nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano from the specialty cheese section for the biggest flavor impact.
19of 21Kohlrabi & Carrot Salad with CheddarView RecipeKohlrabi’s slightly sweet, broccoli-stem-like flavor adds excellent crunch to this salad. Either the green- or purple-skinned variety will work for this jazzed-up carrot salad recipe.
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Kohlrabi & Carrot Salad with Cheddar
Kohlrabi’s slightly sweet, broccoli-stem-like flavor adds excellent crunch to this salad. Either the green- or purple-skinned variety will work for this jazzed-up carrot salad recipe.
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Roasted New Potatoes & Green Beans
21of 21Sichuan Fava Bean, Pea Sprout & Radish SaladView RecipeThis fresh and spicy salad features fava beans, which besides adding heft to this radish salad are a main ingredient in the iconic chili bean paste of Sichuan province. Look for frozen favas with Hispanic foods or in the freezer section in your supermarket. If you want an even more substantial salad, just double the sauce and add cooked sweet potato glass noodles.
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Sichuan Fava Bean, Pea Sprout & Radish Salad
This fresh and spicy salad features fava beans, which besides adding heft to this radish salad are a main ingredient in the iconic chili bean paste of Sichuan province. Look for frozen favas with Hispanic foods or in the freezer section in your supermarket. If you want an even more substantial salad, just double the sauce and add cooked sweet potato glass noodles.
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