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Greek Chickpea Salad for a Crowd

June 22, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Greek chickpea salad in a bowl

Combine creamy chickpeas, crunchy vegetables, and Greek dressing for a crowd-pleasing salad. Toss in chopped olives and loads of chopped fresh parsley for extra flavor. It keeps its crunch for several days, so you can make it on the weekend to help get you through the week. I made a big pot of it this […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, celery, chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, party, salad, salad dressing, summer

Skillet Fajita Veggies

June 15, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Fajita Veggies with bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms with a bean burrito topped with salsa and guacamole

This quick vegetable side dish brings the powerful Tex-Mex flavors of a hot veggie fajita without the fat or fuss. The mushrooms, garlic, and sriracha sauce layer in the umami without much work on your part. Pair Skillet Fajita Veggies with a bean burrito for a quick and healthy meal. Skillet Fajita Veggies cost just […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, mushrooms, nutritarian, onions, srichaca, WFPB

Summer Rolls

June 8, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

three summer rolls on a tray

Making Summer Rolls is part craft, part cooking, with minimal heat. Assemble colorful vegetables and bouncy rice noodles on a translucent spring roll wrapper, roll it up, and stir up a zesty sauce. Once you get the hang of it, this recipe takes about 20 minutes more than making a salad. It will: Unleash your […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish, Snack Tagged With: appetizer, gluten-free, oil-free, summer, vegan

Carrot and Red Cabbage Slaw

March 22, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Carrot and Red Cabbage Slaw with a baked potato topped with hummus and olives

Make this quick and bright salad in less than ten minutes. It has only four or five ingredients, no added fat, and loads of nutrition. Raisins and balsamic vinegar add sweetness without sugar, so even kids and meat-and-potato men will eat—and enjoy!—their vegetables. Fast enough for a weeknight dinner, festive enough for Easter brunch. The […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: carrots, gluten-free, no added fat, raisins, red cabbage, spring, vegan, winter

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

January 4, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Roasted Brussels sprouts

You can have roasted Brussels sprouts ready in 15 minutes! Crispy brown, deeply green, and utterly cute, this healthy vegetable makes any meal feel like a celebration. I’m always delighted when someone brings roasted Brussels sprouts to a potluck or serves them for dinner. I finally realized they are so easy to make that I […]

Filed Under: Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: Brussels sprouts, quick, winter

Greek Collard Roll

December 14, 2018 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Collard rolls on a hammered aluminum tray

Use filo pastry to wrap savory collards studded with pine nuts into a festive dish. Brush the filo pastry with olive oil infused with rosemary and garlic, so every flaky bite is a treat. Greek Collard Roll works as a main dish, vegetable side, or part of a buffet. You can bake and slice it […]

Filed Under: Entree, featured, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: brunch, Christmas, collards, filo, greens, holiday, New Year's Day, phyllo, winter

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