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If you deal with gut-health problems, it can manifest in somesurprising symptoms, like frequent headaches, skin conditions or fatigue. Fortunately, these side dishes are packed with yummyingredients that support a healthy gut,such as broccoli, pineapple and beans. With at least3 grams of fiber per serving, they’re a great addition to make any entree a complete meal. Options like Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan or Composed Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette will keep you full and satisfied while helping you feel better from the inside out.
01of 24Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & ParmesanThis whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy—and requires just 5 minutes of active time—but delivers a healthy side dish that’s impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor.View Recipe
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Balsamic Glaze & Parmesan
This whole roasted cauliflower recipe is incredibly easy—and requires just 5 minutes of active time—but delivers a healthy side dish that’s impressive enough for entertaining. A mixture of Parmesan cheese and balsamic glaze adds tons of flavor.
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02of 24Roasted Broccoli & CauliflowerPhotography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Christine KeelyRoasted broccoli and cauliflower are perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasonings and char from the oven.View Recipe
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Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower
Photography: Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Styling: Christine Keely
Roasted broccoli and cauliflower are perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasonings and char from the oven.
03of 24Composed Bean Salad with Basil VinaigretteChannel your inner food stylist while arranging the beans and vegetables for this showstopping composed bean salad recipe. Serve at a potluck or for a beautiful salad at brunch alongside grilled chicken, scallops or fish.View Recipe
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Composed Bean Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Channel your inner food stylist while arranging the beans and vegetables for this showstopping composed bean salad recipe. Serve at a potluck or for a beautiful salad at brunch alongside grilled chicken, scallops or fish.
04of 24Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Sage Brown ButterWow your guests with multicolored carrots that take only 15 minutes to roast and are dressed in a brown butter and sage sauce.View Recipe
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Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Sage Brown Butter
Wow your guests with multicolored carrots that take only 15 minutes to roast and are dressed in a brown butter and sage sauce.
05of 24Sautéed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic ButterIn this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham—or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.View Recipe
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Sautéed Broccoli & Kale with Toasted Garlic Butter
In this easy vegetable side dish, broccoli and kale are drizzled with a butter, garlic and crushed red pepper sauce. Serve this healthy recipe alongside roasted chicken, turkey or ham—or on top of your favorite whole grain, such as quinoa or farro.
06of 24Parsley TabboulehPhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly DreesmanThis tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh recipe makes for a flavorful side at any gathering. The recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. Serve at room temperature or chilled.View Recipe
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Parsley Tabbouleh
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman
This tart, parsley-dominated tabbouleh recipe makes for a flavorful side at any gathering. The recipe can be easily doubled to feed a crowd. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
07of 24Chickpeas with Garlicky Yogurt & Toasted Pita (Fatteh Hommos)Fatteh means “broken” and signifies a dish of toasted bread pieces mixed with other ingredients. In this easy recipe, the yogurt is also “broken” with tahini, garlic and oil. Enjoy it immediately, before the crispy bread gets soggy from the yogurt.View Recipe
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Chickpeas with Garlicky Yogurt & Toasted Pita (Fatteh Hommos)
Fatteh means “broken” and signifies a dish of toasted bread pieces mixed with other ingredients. In this easy recipe, the yogurt is also “broken” with tahini, garlic and oil. Enjoy it immediately, before the crispy bread gets soggy from the yogurt.
08of 24Pineapple & Avocado SaladThis refreshing, simple salad recipe captures the flavors of the tropics. Serve alongside spiced chicken or pork, with rice and beans.View Recipe
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Pineapple & Avocado Salad
This refreshing, simple salad recipe captures the flavors of the tropics. Serve alongside spiced chicken or pork, with rice and beans.
09of 24Summer Succotash SaladThis summer salad is based on the Southern favorite, succotash, and is a fresh-tasting combination of butter beans, corn, summer squash and tomatoes.View Recipe
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Summer Succotash Salad
This summer salad is based on the Southern favorite, succotash, and is a fresh-tasting combination of butter beans, corn, summer squash and tomatoes.
10of 24Sichuan Fava Bean, Pea Sprout & Radish SaladThis 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.View Recipe
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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.
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Sautéed Broccoli with Peanut Sauce
12of 24Super-Green Edamame SaladAvocado, fresh chives and spinach are blended right into the creamy, bright-green dressing in this healthy edamame salad recipe.View Recipe
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Super-Green Edamame Salad
Avocado, fresh chives and spinach are blended right into the creamy, bright-green dressing in this healthy edamame salad recipe.
13of 24Apple, Fig & Brussels Sprouts SaladSalad dressing made from sweet and mellow white balsamic vinegar balances out the assertive greens and Brussels sprouts in this healthy salad. If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple.View Recipe
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Apple, Fig & Brussels Sprouts Salad
Salad dressing made from sweet and mellow white balsamic vinegar balances out the assertive greens and Brussels sprouts in this healthy salad. If you have one handy, a small mandoline makes it easy to slice the Brussels and apple.
14of 24Tomato & Fennel SaladWe like to use heirloom tomatoes in this simple salad. They’re at their peak during the summer months and worth seeking out at your local grocery store or farmers' market. Which varieties you choose is up to you—any will work well here.View Recipe
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Tomato & Fennel Salad
We like to use heirloom tomatoes in this simple salad. They’re at their peak during the summer months and worth seeking out at your local grocery store or farmers' market. Which varieties you choose is up to you—any will work well here.
15of 24Blistered Corn Salad with Charred Scallions, Okra & FetaRyan LiebeThis corn and okra salad gets loads of flavor from the grill. If okra isn’t your jam, you could slice a large zucchini into planks to grill, then chop and stir into the salad. Grill some chicken thighs or tofu steaks to serve alongside.View Recipe
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Blistered Corn Salad with Charred Scallions, Okra & Feta
Ryan Liebe
This corn and okra salad gets loads of flavor from the grill. If okra isn’t your jam, you could slice a large zucchini into planks to grill, then chop and stir into the salad. Grill some chicken thighs or tofu steaks to serve alongside.
16of 24Black 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.
17of 24Creamy 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.
18of 24Parmesan 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
Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh
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.
19of 24Grilled 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. The creamy yogurt sauce adds a delicious smokiness that pairs well with the vegetable.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. The creamy yogurt sauce adds a delicious smokiness that pairs well with the vegetable.
20of 24Herb Marinated BeansPhotography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige HicksIf you’re an avid meal prepper, consider adding these marinated beans to your weekly routine. They’re very versatile: try a spoonful on a salad, tuck some into a wrap or warm them up to spoon over a grain bowl. It’s worth letting the beans marinate for at least 24 hours to infuse them with deeper flavor.View Recipe
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Herb Marinated Beans
Photography / Nico Schinco, Food Styling / Frances Boswell, Prop Stylist / Paige Hicks
If you’re an avid meal prepper, consider adding these marinated beans to your weekly routine. They’re very versatile: try a spoonful on a salad, tuck some into a wrap or warm them up to spoon over a grain bowl. It’s worth letting the beans marinate for at least 24 hours to infuse them with deeper flavor.
21of 24Broccoli & Grape SaladAn unlikely pairing of grapes and broccoli creates an out-of-the-ordinary quick side dish. The sweet snappy bite of the grapes complements the crispy raw broccoli and onion, while the creamy dressing and toasted almonds pull it all together.View Recipe
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Broccoli & Grape Salad
An unlikely pairing of grapes and broccoli creates an out-of-the-ordinary quick side dish. The sweet snappy bite of the grapes complements the crispy raw broccoli and onion, while the creamy dressing and toasted almonds pull it all together.
22of 24Bean Salad with Lemon-Cumin DressingThe bold flavors of the lemon-cumin dressing in this healthy bean salad recipe make it a wonderful side dish to grilled beef and lamb, yet it’s also a stellar meatless main when served with whole-wheat couscous.View Recipe
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Bean Salad with Lemon-Cumin Dressing
The bold flavors of the lemon-cumin dressing in this healthy bean salad recipe make it a wonderful side dish to grilled beef and lamb, yet it’s also a stellar meatless main when served with whole-wheat couscous.
23of 24Moroccan Lentil SaladThis healthy date, carrot and lentil salad recipe is flavored with a spiced preserved-lemon dressing. While most salads taste best when freshly assembled, lentil salads appreciate time for the flavors to marry, so try to make it at least a few hours ahead if you can.View Recipe
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Moroccan Lentil Salad
This healthy date, carrot and lentil salad recipe is flavored with a spiced preserved-lemon dressing. While most salads taste best when freshly assembled, lentil salads appreciate time for the flavors to marry, so try to make it at least a few hours ahead if you can.
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Beet Salad with Yogurt Bulgur & Herbs
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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