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Ali Redmond
Pair one of these flavorful side dishes with dinner tonight. These recipes have at least7 grams of proteinper serving from foods like beans, vegetables and whole grains to help you stay full for longer, regulate digestion and support bone health. Plus, these dishes feature ingredients rich in gut-healthyprebiotics—like garlic, barley and potatoes—to offer at least3 grams of fiberin every serving. Not only doesfiberpromote a healthy gut microbiome, but it can also support heart health and lower your risk for certain diseases. You’ll love recipes like our Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce. And our Spiced Chickpea Confit goes great with any meat, fish or plant-based mains.
01of 22Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt SauceBlanching broccoli florets before charring ensures the broccoli’s tender all the way through, helping it crisp up quickly in a very hot pan. Firing up the grill? Cook the blanched broccoli in a grill basket over medium-high heat instead.View Recipe
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Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce
Blanching broccoli florets before charring ensures the broccoli’s tender all the way through, helping it crisp up quickly in a very hot pan. Firing up the grill? Cook the blanched broccoli in a grill basket over medium-high heat instead.
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Spiced Chickpea Confit
03of 22Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Slices with GremolataPhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh HoggleThese cheesy, tender-crisp cabbage slices will make anyone fall in love with the vegetable. Arranging the cabbage around the perimeter of the baking sheets is crucial as it ensures the most even browning and the crispiest Parmesan crust. The lemony gremolata adds a dash of freshness and brightness to balance the salty cheese.View Recipe
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Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Slices with Gremolata
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These cheesy, tender-crisp cabbage slices will make anyone fall in love with the vegetable. Arranging the cabbage around the perimeter of the baking sheets is crucial as it ensures the most even browning and the crispiest Parmesan crust. The lemony gremolata adds a dash of freshness and brightness to balance the salty cheese.
04of 22Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado Caesar DressingPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyThis salad combines the flavors of a Caesar salad with tender green lacinato kale and the crunch of raw, shaved Brussels sprouts. The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor. Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.View Recipe
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Kale & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Avocado Caesar Dressing
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
This salad combines the flavors of a Caesar salad with tender green lacinato kale and the crunch of raw, shaved Brussels sprouts. The brown-butter breadcrumbs add additional crunch and a nutty, toasted flavor. Serve with grilled chicken for an added boost of protein.
05of 22Caramelized Broccolini & White BeansPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine KeelyBroccolini takes on a smoky char from the cast-iron pan before it’s combined with white beans and aromatics in this savory side dish. A vibrant parsley and hazelnut sauce finishes the dish with a bright and nutty flavor.View Recipe
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Caramelized Broccolini & White Beans
Broccolini takes on a smoky char from the cast-iron pan before it’s combined with white beans and aromatics in this savory side dish. A vibrant parsley and hazelnut sauce finishes the dish with a bright and nutty flavor.
06of 224-Bean Salad with Herbed Tahini DressingPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstThis vibrant twist on the classic salad uses fresh green beans and nutty, earthy tahini plus a ton of herbs that you can use based on your preference. Tahini can get bitter, but we balance that with a bit of honey. We liked the combination of parsley, tarragon and dill for the herbs.View Recipe
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4-Bean Salad with Herbed Tahini Dressing
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
This vibrant twist on the classic salad uses fresh green beans and nutty, earthy tahini plus a ton of herbs that you can use based on your preference. Tahini can get bitter, but we balance that with a bit of honey. We liked the combination of parsley, tarragon and dill for the herbs.
07of 22Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom CasserolePhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisBoth homey and healthful, this cheesy dream of a casserole is loaded with nutrients from spinach, and super savory and lip-smack-y from all the sautéed mushrooms. Any ‘shroom will do, so pick your fave.View Recipe
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Cheesy Spinach & Mushroom Casserole
Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis
Both homey and healthful, this cheesy dream of a casserole is loaded with nutrients from spinach, and super savory and lip-smack-y from all the sautéed mushrooms. Any ‘shroom will do, so pick your fave.
08of 22Creamy Corn Soup with Jalapeños & CotijaGreg DuPreeThis creamy corn soup has underlying earthiness from the hominy and heat from the jalapeños. Fresh corn adds sweetness, which works well with the salty cotija cheese and other fresh and tangy garnishes.View Recipe
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Creamy Corn Soup with Jalapeños & Cotija
Greg DuPree
This creamy corn soup has underlying earthiness from the hominy and heat from the jalapeños. Fresh corn adds sweetness, which works well with the salty cotija cheese and other fresh and tangy garnishes.
09of 22Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Pasta SaladJen CauseyServe this colorful, veggie-packed pasta salad at your next outdoor gathering. From creamy avocado to crunchy bell peppers, this pasta salad is full of texture and flavor. A homemade herb-lime vinaigrette ties everything together.View Recipe
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Black Bean, Corn & Avocado Pasta Salad
Jen Causey
Serve this colorful, veggie-packed pasta salad at your next outdoor gathering. From creamy avocado to crunchy bell peppers, this pasta salad is full of texture and flavor. A homemade herb-lime vinaigrette ties everything together.
10of 22Instant-Pot Pinto BeansPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThese quick and easy Instant Pot pinto beans offer a subtle heat from dried chiles, with scallions and garlic bumping up the savory flavor. Enjoy them on their own or as part of a taco or topping for nachos.View Recipe
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Instant-Pot Pinto Beans
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
These quick and easy Instant Pot pinto beans offer a subtle heat from dried chiles, with scallions and garlic bumping up the savory flavor. Enjoy them on their own or as part of a taco or topping for nachos.
11of 22Mashed Potato & Roots CasseroleRutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.View Recipe
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Mashed Potato & Roots Casserole
Rutabaga and/or celeriac give this casserole a more nuanced flavor, but you could also use turnips or kohlrabi—or make it with all potatoes instead.
12of 22Slow-Cooker Overnight Barley PorridgeTed & Chelsea CavanaughAt 6 grams per 1-cup serving, barley is high in fiber compared to many other whole grains. And it has high levels of prebiotic fiber, making it great for promoting healthy gut bacteria. Like oats, barley contains beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber that’s been shown to improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Overnight Barley Porridge
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
At 6 grams per 1-cup serving, barley is high in fiber compared to many other whole grains. And it has high levels of prebiotic fiber, making it great for promoting healthy gut bacteria. Like oats, barley contains beta-glucans, a type of soluble fiber that’s been shown to improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
13of 22Baked Potato LatkesMaking this your best Hanukkah dish starts with choosing the right ingredients, such as the potatoes (russets are tops for their high starch and low moisture content). We’ve also found that a small amount of baking powder makes them lighter and airier than using eggs alone. Finishing these baked latkes in the oven ensures they come out hot and crispy.View Recipe
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Baked Potato Latkes
Making this your best Hanukkah dish starts with choosing the right ingredients, such as the potatoes (russets are tops for their high starch and low moisture content). We’ve also found that a small amount of baking powder makes them lighter and airier than using eggs alone. Finishing these baked latkes in the oven ensures they come out hot and crispy.
14of 22Broccoli CasseroleThis lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.View Recipe
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Broccoli Casserole
This lightened-up broccoli casserole is sure to be a hit. Learn how to make this classic side dish healthier.
15of 22Grilled Asparagus ParmesanCaitlin BenselGrilled asparagus gets a light and flavorful coating of finely grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon in this easy grilled side dish.View Recipe
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Grilled Asparagus Parmesan
Caitlin Bensel
Grilled asparagus gets a light and flavorful coating of finely grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of lemon in this easy grilled side dish.
16of 22Creamy Broccoli & Mushroom CasseroleWill DickeyThis creamy broccoli and mushroom casserole is as comforting as it gets. A cheesy sauce filled with mushrooms coats tender-crisp broccoli, and a panko breadcrumb topping adds a crispy finish. Serve this crowd-pleasing side with roasted chicken, pork or steak.View Recipe
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Creamy Broccoli & Mushroom Casserole
Will Dickey
This creamy broccoli and mushroom casserole is as comforting as it gets. A cheesy sauce filled with mushrooms coats tender-crisp broccoli, and a panko breadcrumb topping adds a crispy finish. Serve this crowd-pleasing side with roasted chicken, pork or steak.
17of 22Stewed Lima BeansThis lima bean recipe is the creation of Mable Clarke, a South Carolina cook and activist. This side dish is on the menu for Clarke’s monthly fish fry that she started to save the Soapstone Baptist Church. No need for ham hocks with this recipe–her onion-rich roast turkey stock gives these humble beans a rich, savory flavor, but store-bought will also do the trick. A long, slow simmer coaxes the creaminess out of the limas.View Recipe
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Stewed Lima Beans
This lima bean recipe is the creation of Mable Clarke, a South Carolina cook and activist. This side dish is on the menu for Clarke’s monthly fish fry that she started to save the Soapstone Baptist Church. No need for ham hocks with this recipe–her onion-rich roast turkey stock gives these humble beans a rich, savory flavor, but store-bought will also do the trick. A long, slow simmer coaxes the creaminess out of the limas.
18of 22Slow-Cooker Dal MakhaniUsing a slow cooker for this dal curry recipe is brilliant—the lentils cook until they’re perfectly tender. For the creamiest results, use whole urad dal (versus split), which you can get online or at Indian markets. This particular bean breaks down beautifully, giving the dish its rich, creamy texture. For a stovetop variation, see below. Serve it over rice with Indian-style green chutney and a side of plain yogurt.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Dal Makhani
Using a slow cooker for this dal curry recipe is brilliant—the lentils cook until they’re perfectly tender. For the creamiest results, use whole urad dal (versus split), which you can get online or at Indian markets. This particular bean breaks down beautifully, giving the dish its rich, creamy texture. For a stovetop variation, see below. Serve it over rice with Indian-style green chutney and a side of plain yogurt.
19of 22Parmesan White BeansTed & Chelsea CavanaughStash mirepoix blend—a basic building-block combo of chopped carrots, celery and onion—in your freezer and save some serious prep time on this simple bean side dish.View Recipe
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Parmesan White Beans
Stash mirepoix blend—a basic building-block combo of chopped carrots, celery and onion—in your freezer and save some serious prep time on this simple bean side dish.
20of 22Fresh Southern Succotash with BaconAndrea MathisThis Southern succotash is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, including okra, tomatoes, corn and bacon—so much goodness in one bite! If you can’t find fresh okra, feel free to use thawed frozen okra. Read the author’s story behind the recipe:Nothing Says Summer to Me More Than My Mom’s Southern Succotash.View Recipe
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Fresh Southern Succotash with Bacon
Andrea Mathis
This Southern succotash is packed with flavor and fresh ingredients, including okra, tomatoes, corn and bacon—so much goodness in one bite! If you can’t find fresh okra, feel free to use thawed frozen okra. Read the author’s story behind the recipe:Nothing Says Summer to Me More Than My Mom’s Southern Succotash.
21of 22Gruyère Potato CasseroleWill DickeyThe potatoes are perfectly tender in this easy Gruyère potato casserole. The cheese gets brown and crispy on the top and sides and the herbs add a nice accent to this savory dish.View Recipe
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Gruyère Potato Casserole
The potatoes are perfectly tender in this easy Gruyère potato casserole. The cheese gets brown and crispy on the top and sides and the herbs add a nice accent to this savory dish.
22of 22Slow-Cooker Cheesy Rice with BroccoliThis dish is sure to be a kid favorite that adults will crave, too. Broccoli and cheese is a classic pairing for a reason, and when served with rice and umami-rich mushrooms, the combo is even more comforting. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.View Recipe
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Slow-Cooker Cheesy Rice with Broccoli
This dish is sure to be a kid favorite that adults will crave, too. Broccoli and cheese is a classic pairing for a reason, and when served with rice and umami-rich mushrooms, the combo is even more comforting. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and additional kosher salt and black pepper, if desired.
EatingWell.com, May 2024
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