Side Dish

  • Side Dish,  Veggies

    Roasted Broccoli

    Maybe I am late to the game, but I just started roasting broccoli. It’s amazing! Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes Level: Easy 2 Crowns Broccoli (yes, that is what they are called) 2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil Salt and Pepper to taste Preheat oven to 425F and line a large baking sheet with foil. Spray with cooking spray lightly. (I like to use a large baking sheet when roasting because this will ensure you get a nice browning. If you use too small of a pan, or overcrowd the pan you will end up steaming the vegetables instead.) Cut the broccoli off the stalk into bite sized pieces and…

  • Salad,  Side Dish,  Veggies

    Your New Favorite Kale Salad

    I promise you’ll like it – the magic is in the kale massage! This salad is the perfect salad for summer. The kale, quinoa, and nuts add heartiness to keep you full, while the citrus dressing gives the dish a light and fresh feel. I love making this salad as a lunch meal prep, in fact I think it was the dish that originally inspired my meal prepping in the first place! The story behind this salad always makes me smile. There is a grocery store located on my college campus that sells a similar type salad, and it sells out multiple times a day. I used to purchase a…

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  • Side Dish,  Veggies

    Garlicy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts

    All I’m saying is I hope one day I experience a brussel sprouts-level glow-up. Recipe Snapshot Serves: 4 Time: 35 mins Level: Easy Brussel sprouts used to be the vegetable that no one would eat, but in recent years they have had a total re-vamp. I, for one, am living for it! This recipe is very easy, super quick, and combines two of the best ingredients – cheese and garlic. Give this savory and spicy side a try, and let me know what you think! 1 lb Brussel Sprouts3 Cloves Garlic3 Tbsp Olive Oil1/2 tsp Red Pepper FlakesSalt & Pepper to taste1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese To start, preheat your oven…

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