This is such a delightful side dish or add some rocket and an egg and call it lunch. It’s a great way to use the abundant lemons that are falling off trees at the moment and is comforting and fresh all at the same time.
Roasted Brussell Sprouts with Pomegranate Dressing and Almond Gremolata
These brussell sprouts are an ideal balance of flavours and textures. The tender centres and crispy outer leaves along with the crunch of the roasted almonds add texture and the dressing and gremolata add a balance of flavours and freshness in turn. Served over hummus it’s the perfect side, light meal or vegetarian mezze addition.
Za’atar, Oregano and Garlic Hassleback Potatoes
The hasselback potato has to be my favourite old school throw back. It’s pretty, golden and crunchy slivers hat hide the creamy interior and allow the potato to soak up so much more flavour are just the best idea ever.
Tomato and Parsley Salad with a Miso and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing
That title pretty much sums up this super simple salad entirely. But it also probably has you scratching your head going, but why miso and tomatoes? So hear me out.
Potato, Pea and Radish Salad with a Mustard Dressing
The flavours and textures in this potato salad make it such a winner and the perfect thing to bring to a picnic or have as a side with any summer dinner. That salmon recipe from yesterday would be great with this! As there’s no mayo it’s fresh and light and the crisp radishes and sweet peas really get to shine through.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Spring Onion and Chickpea Quick Flatbread
This flatbread is vegan, gluten free and stupidly easy to make. It’s what I make when I have next to nothing in the cupboards and want a vehicle for toast toppings. without toast. The extra virgin olive oil and chickpea flour works so well together and the finely chopped spring onions add a burst of flavour. Easy, delicious any time of the day food is what I’m about.
11 Easy Vegetarian Holiday Sides to Impress Your Guests
There’s a little for everyone in this list, whether you’re having a cold salads and seafood affair or a more traditional roasted things affair there’s a vegetarian side here to keep everyone happy. This little vegetarian sides list is to help keep that dining table in balance on Christmas day. All the meat and protein is delicious but impressive sides make the meal. The sides are a great opportunity to sneak the vegetables in!
Parmesan and Cracked Pepper Potato Crisps
What’s better than a bowl of home made crisps (aka potato chips) straight from the oven? Nothing! These cheesy herby morsels of goodness are super satisfying if you get a craving for the variety you can buy in bags at the supermarket. Making them yourself means you know they’ve got nothing nasty going on.
Kale, Broccoli and Lentil Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
This salad is salty and sweet, crunchy and soft, filling but light. Basically all the things. It’s the perfect thing to serve with steamed or baked fish or even some grilled chicken. Alternatively soft boil a couple of eggs and keep it vegetarian.
Roasted Radish, Chickpea and Avocado Salad
If you’ve never roasted a radish you have to try this recipe. It changes their texture and mellows out the flavour a little and they’re so good. Especially with the creamy avocado and the fresh and simple dressing. This salad was made for consuming on warm evenings or afternoons or just scattered over some crunchy sourdough.