Appetizers and Sides
Recipes for Appetizers and Sides from Down to Earth Organic and Natural
Polenta Pizza with Roasted Vegetable Mash
Use your favorite mixture of vegetables for this flavorful side dish.
Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions have a magical quality to them but sautéing them is a bit labor-intensive. Use your slow cooker to easily make a gigantic batch and use them throughout the week. Watch them take your meals from ho-hum to amazing! To save yourself from crying, put onions in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before slicing – this minimizes the gaseous enzymes that causes tearing.
Roasted Vegetables w/ Chickpeas
Bold spices make for an addicting dish full of nutritional goodness. To enjoy this yummy dish all week long, make it ahead of time! Cook as instructed below, let cool to room temperature, transfer to a large container, and cover with a lid or foil. Reheat in a 450° oven for 10-12 minutes to warm. Can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Cheesy Vegan Crackers
These simple vegan crackers have a rich flavor from the nutritional yeast and mixture of spices. Enjoy with all your favorite dips and spreads!
Roasted Peanut & Cucumber Salad
This delightful salad is perfectly paired with a warming soup, anytime of
the year.
Roasted Tomato Bisque
This simple soup is warming and delicious. Serve with ‘Cheesy’ Vegan Crackers for a flavorful meal.
You Fan (Sticky Oil Rice)
Sticky rice is Chinese comfort food at its best – warm, hearty and full of flavor. Sticky rice (glutinous rice) can be hard to come by so if you don’t mind not being a little untraditional, feel free to substitute with Arborio rice, Jasmine rice, or even quinoa!
Homemade Kim Chi
Kim Chi is a naturally fermented, spicy cabbage side dish that is served with every meal in Korea. It’s a great source of natural probiotics.