plant-based side Archives - Jackie Newgent

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.

frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars

by Jackie Newgent | June 10, 2023 | 1 Comment

I was daydreaming about chocolate chip cookie dough. So, I whirled up this recipe for frozen chocolate chip-chickpea cookie dough snack bars. And they do not disappoint! They have all the taste and texture that you’ll expect, but in the form of better-for-you snack bars. (No, these won’t taste anything like hummus!)

focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread

by Jackie Newgent | May 20, 2023 | 1 Comment

Focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is one of those recipes that you didn’t know you needed… until now! Focaccia is a flat leavened bread from Italy. Socca is a chickpea flatbread (unleavened bread) with origins in Italy and France. And this fun-to-make, focaccia-style skillet chickpea flatbread is from my very own kitchen!