Cuisine: Side dish
Roasted Carrots with Shallots, Mozzarella and Spicy Bread Crumbs
This vibrant sheet-pan Roasted Carrots with Shallots, Mozzarella, and Spicy Bread Crumbs recipe proves that simple can be sensational. Effortlessly prepared on a single pan, it delivers an incredible explosion of flavor. You can do the initial roasting in advance and then when you are ready to serving add the cheese, olives and spicy bread crumbs and pop it back in the oven to finish.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts offer a twist on the classic Roman pasta dish, replacing the noodles with crispy, flavorful Brussels sprouts. Cacio e Pepe translates to "cheese and pepper" in Italian. The slight bitterness of the Brussels sprouts provides a counterpoint to the richness and saltiness of the cheese, creating a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than if you were simply eating cheese and pepper on their own.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Sicilian-Style Roasted Cauliflower with Orange, Fennel Seed, and Raisins
My husband surprised me with this beautiful orange cauliflower he found at the farmers market. Did you know that it packs a serious vitamin A punch? We're talking about 25 times more than regular white cauliflower. Vitamin A is essential for healthy vision, a strong immune system, and even helps with cell growth.
To celebrate this vibrant find, I made Sicilian-Style Roasted Cauliflower with Orange, Fennel Seed, and Raisins. The flavors are incredible – a lovely balance of tangy acidity from the orange juice, a subtle brininess, and a touch of sweetness from the raisins. It's truly a delicious and nutritious dish.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Harissa Tahini Cauliflower – Copycat True Food Kitchen
We often go to a True Food Kitchen and one of my favorite things on the menu is this Harissa Tahini Cauliflower. It's so good that I decided to make it at home. It has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The creamy tahini sauce coats the roasted cauliflower, while the harissa adds a bit of a kick. The sweetness of the dates complements the other flavors, and the dill provides a refreshing finish. If you live near a True Food Kitchen you should definitely check it out.
Their motto is - True Food Kitchen is the only restaurant fundamentally based on science which ensures all of its craveable dishes and drinks work to increase the longevity of our people and planet.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Mustard Sauce
I made this Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Mustard Sauce and my family LOVED it. It's so simple and yet so incredibly delicious. This is a must-make side dish.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Miso Mayo Blistered Green Beans
These Miso Mayo Blistered Green Beans are so good and easy to make. I actually made these in an air fryer at 375° F for about 8 - 10 minutes, shaking it periodically. The recipe says to broil them in the oven. I also just stirred the miso mayo mixture instead of heating on the stove. You can serve them alongside your favorite Asian main course, chicken, pork, steak, etc. Trader Joe's has Miso paste in a convenient resealable pouch.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Gochujang Brussels Sprouts
Gochujang Brussels Sprouts is delicious. It combines the slightly bitter and earthy flavor of Brussels sprouts with the sweet, spicy, and savory notes of gochujang, a Korean chili paste. It’s a great side dish for chicken, fish, or tofu, or eaten as a snack or light meal.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions
These Balsamic Green Beans with Pearl Onions is a great light and tangy side dish to add to your repertoire. The green beans are sautéed with pearl onions in balsamic vinegar, butter, garlic and a touch of sugar which then caramelizes.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries showcases a harmonious blend of flavors. Roasting the Brussels sprouts caramelizes them and brings out their natural sweetness. The walnuts give the dish a nutty contrast, while the cranberries add a burst of tartness. It all gets tossed in a combination of maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Simple Wild Rice Salad from The Silver Palate
This Simple Wild Rice Salad from The Silver Palate is a classic salad. It's made with Uncle Ben's wild rice, pecans, golden raisins, orange rind, mint, and a simple orange juice dressing. The flavors of the wild rice, pecans, and raisins are perfectly complemented by the brightness of the orange rind and mint. The dressing is light and tangy, and it helps to bring all of the flavors together. It's best made ahead of time and allowed to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to develop.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings