These perfect black beans are made from scratch for the perfect texture, bite, and maximum flavor. Make these ahead to use in your favorite recipes, or freeze them for later!
Category: Side Dishes
Perfectly Roasted Baby Golden Potatoes
A dish this simple shouldn’t taste this good! Perfectly roasted baby gold potatoes are crispy on the outside with a pillowy soft interior that is simply seasoned and sure to be the star as your next meal.
Grilled Watermelon with Arugula and Balsamic Reduction
This super simple grilled watermelon with arugula and balsamic reduction dish is easy to make, beautiful, and delicious with fresh juicy watermelon, crunchy peppery arugula, and topped with a savory sweet balsamic glaze. I added a little sprinkle of goat cheese for an extra tang and dimension.
Garlic Oven-Roasted Green Beans
This super simple garlic oven-roasted green bean recipe is perfect for any time of year. Green beans make the perfect side dish that is versatile, healthy, and requires very little effort. In under 30 minutes, you have a savory, crispy, and fork-tender vegetable dish that everyone will love!
Pumpkin Sage Pasta
This hearty and creamy pumpkin sage pasta is packed with the savory flavors of Fall and is easy to make, dairy-free, and gluten-free. It’s perfect for curling up on a cozy couch on a cold evening. Use your favorite pasta and top with fried sage leaves, cremini mushrooms, or goat cheese.
Fried Plantains
Fried plantains are a tropical delicacy, easy to make and versatile. They can be served as a side, snack, or dessert, pairing well with rice, grilled meats, seafood, and more. These golden bites, with a caramelized sweetness, are deeply rooted in African, Caribbean, and Latin American culinary traditions.
Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri
Grilled cauliflower steaks with chimichurri are delicious, easy to make, and bursting with caramelized fresh flavors. They are perfect as a side dish, main entree, or for an appetizer when you want to wow a crowd.
Toasted Pine Nut and Garlic Hummus
Toasted pine nut and garlic hummus is just plain awesome. It can be used as a dip, sandwich topping, salad dressing, spread, and everything in between. It’s soooo much better than store-bought, easy to customize, and only takes a couple of minutes to make. Try it out and thank me later.
Crispy Onion Straws
Crispy onion straws are so easy to make and are the perfect golden brown, crunchy, and flavorful topping for so many things! Good luck not eating them by the handful, and we won’t tell if you do!
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
A creamy and cheesy take on the comforting classic made with cauliflower instead of pasta. All the flavor and texture of mac and cheese but without all the carbs and calories. This is also easy to make gluten free or dairy free!