plant-based side dish Archives

two-in-a-bowl black and white bean salad

by Jackie Newgent | April 3, 2026 | 1 Comment

I’m on a bean kick lately…especially cool beans! So, here’s my newest bean salad creation! It’s a vibrant, two-in-one salad where each side holds its own—creamy white beans and earthy black beans—tied together with fresh herbs, velvety avocado, charry orange bell pepper and a bright lemon-lime vinaigrette that makes the whole bowl sing. It’s a visually striking, flavor-layered dish that feels both abundant and refreshing.

roasted acorn squash with pomegranate glaze and pistachios

by Jackie Newgent | January 29, 2026 | 1 Comment

When it comes to veggies, roasted winter squash is at the top of my winter-time list–I adore its texture, sweet-savory taste, heartiness, and color. And this comforting roasted acorn squash with pomegranate glaze and pistachios showcases it all—memorable taste, texture, color, and aroma–with inviting style. Of course, I gave it my usual Mediterranean-style twist here. Mmm!

roasted greek eggplant with plant-based feta

by Jackie Newgent | November 30, 2023 | 3 Comments

(Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) If you’re ready to elevate your side dish game, you’ll adore this hearty recipe straight from the pages of The Plant-Based Diabetes Cookbook! Yes, that’s my newest cookbook. (Find out more about it HERE!) I hope you’ll check it out soon if you have diabetes or prediabetes—or if you simply want some creative plant-filled dishes! At the heart of all the 100% plant-based recipes is deliciousness. In the meantime, let’s dive into the world of Mediterranean-inspired goodness with this Roasted Greek Eggplant with Plant-Based Feta recipe.

roasted sweet potato salad with pomegranate arils

by Jackie Newgent | November 3, 2021 | 1 Comment

The holiday season provides an excellent excuse for me to create a new salad recipe – which is how this 100% plant-based, roasted sweet potato salad with pomegranate arils came to be. I wanted to make it special while not being overly time-consuming (since there are sooo many other holiday dishes to prepare, of course). The result: A salad full of vibrant, holiday-friendly colors and plenty of texture to make it a standout. And by roasting sweet potato cubes in advance, the rest of the salad is a piece of cake!

roasted carrots with spicy coriander avocado puree

by Jackie Newgent | October 12, 2021 | 4 Comments

For veggies that are a meal highlight, rather than a side-dish afterthought, you’ll want to make this recipe for roasted carrots with spicy coriander avocado puree. It’s packed with savory and sweet tastes and full of color. And it’s simple enough to prepare on a weekday, but special enough to serve on a holiday table.