Organic Recipes — sides

You can never go wrong with fries! Especially healthy fries that are baked and seasoned to perfection. The tangy and savory sauce with the hearty and flavor packed fries makes for a perfect appetizer or side dish. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients (Fries) 2-3 lb Yukon gold potatoes...

Asparagus is a favorite spring veggie high in potassium, fiber, folic acid and vitamin C. Topped with parmesan and seasoned with garlic, this recipe makes a tempting side dish that comes together in just minutes.  Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon...

Summer is nearing its end, and you know what that means! Tomato season is going soon too, to make way for winter squashes and hearty root vegetables. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, treat yourself to this sweet treat: put it on a slice of toasted artisan bread, mix it with some mozzarella,...

This recipe is a gluten-free take on a sloppy joe. If you want to make it paleo, switch out the brown sugar for honey! Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 lbs ground turkey 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 5...

Shojin Cuisine is a style of vegan cooking that was started by Japanese Buddhist monks. While european cuisine use beef stock as a base, shojin cuisine utilizes a quick fumet-like stock called Rikyu dashi, which is made of dried kelp and shiitake mushrooms. This simple dish is a shojin classic; kabocha squash, a tough,...

  Lisa Lin, our special guest blogger from Healthy Nibbles & Bits has a delicious Applesauce recipe to share with us. There is no doubt in our minds that it tastes as amazing as it looks in the picture. Don't believe us? Try it yourself, checkout the recipe below and don't forget to visit Lisa's page.  http://healthynibblesandbits.com/how-to-make-slow-cooker-applesauce/...

A rillette is a type of spread that is eaten on toasted bread or crackers. Usually it’s made with pork or duck, a healthy splash of wine, and lots of butter. We came up with this vegan version so that you don’t have to take hummus to the party again. No offense to the...

Protein-packed chickpea falafel is a delicious way to shake up a vegetarian or vegan diet. Crispy, filling and loaded with flavorful spices, these falafel balls can also be formed into patties and enjoyed as burgers. Enjoy with a tahini-based sauce, pita bread, with pickled veggies or on top of a salad. Prep Time: 5...

Not too spicy, and just a little bit sweet, these Cuban black beans make a great side dish or main meal when served over cilantro lime quinoa or rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 2.5 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients (Cuban Black Beans) 1 1/2 lb dried black beans 1 Organic Bay Leaf...

Kick your guacamole game up a notch with a flavorful spice blend of organic paprika, chili powders, cumin and oregano. Mixed into a mash of our favorite traditional guac ingredients, the result is a slightly spicy dip that’s sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves:...

This savory and slightly sweet dish literally takes minutes to put together and tastes so delicious. It is naturally gluten free and vegan and features some of our favorite superfoods, including turmeric, ginger, coconut, quinoa and broccoli. Pair it with grilled fish or chicken or enjoy as a vegan main course. Prep Time: 20...

In honor of Mardi Gras, we decided to bring in some of our favorite southern dishes. This hearty recipe for New Orleans style red beans and rice is filling and simple to make.   Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Cook Time: 2 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped...

This is a delicious mid-day snack or a simple side for dinner. The sumac adds an earthy and lemony flavor and the brussels sprouts develop a delicious caramelized crunch. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients coconut oil 3 cups of brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 teaspoon salt...

Spicely is excited to share this delicious recipe by guest blogger Carol Kicinski, of Simply Gluten Free Magazine. She crafted this delicious gluten-free version of Chickpea Tagine with Quinoa and Harissa. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 55 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use 
1 medium onion, diced 
4...

This dish is absolutely delicious, so simple to make and is perfect for Valentine's Day. This quick meal leaves less time in the kitchen and more time with your sweetheart. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat linguine 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Organic...

A simple side dish or a mid-afternoon snack, this Tunisian carrot salad is fast to throw together. A little bit sweet from the carrots and a little bit spicy from the cayenne pepper, this salad is zesty and delicious.  Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lb...

Not too spicy, and just a little bit sweet, these Cuban black beans make a great side dish or main meal when served over cilantro lime quinoa or rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 2.5 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients (Cuban Black Beans) 1 1/2 lb dried black beans 1 Organic Bay Leaf...

In honor of Mardi Gras, we decided to bring in some of our favorite southern dishes. This hearty recipe for New Orleans style red beans and rice is filling and simple to make.   Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Cook Time: 2 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped...

Spicely is excited to share this delicious recipe by guest blogger Carol Kicinski, of Simply Gluten Free Magazine. She crafted this delicious gluten-free version of Chickpea Tagine with Quinoa and Harissa. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 55 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use 
1 medium onion, diced 
4...

This dish is absolutely delicious, so simple to make and is perfect for Valentine's Day. This quick meal leaves less time in the kitchen and more time with your sweetheart. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat linguine 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Organic...

You can never go wrong with fries! Especially healthy fries that are baked and seasoned to perfection. The tangy and savory sauce with the hearty and flavor packed fries makes for a perfect appetizer or side dish. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients (Fries) 2-3 lb Yukon gold potatoes...

Asparagus is a favorite spring veggie high in potassium, fiber, folic acid and vitamin C. Topped with parmesan and seasoned with garlic, this recipe makes a tempting side dish that comes together in just minutes.  Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon...

Summer is nearing its end, and you know what that means! Tomato season is going soon too, to make way for winter squashes and hearty root vegetables. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, treat yourself to this sweet treat: put it on a slice of toasted artisan bread, mix it with some mozzarella,...

This recipe is a gluten-free take on a sloppy joe. If you want to make it paleo, switch out the brown sugar for honey! Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 1/2 lbs ground turkey 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 5...

Shojin Cuisine is a style of vegan cooking that was started by Japanese Buddhist monks. While european cuisine use beef stock as a base, shojin cuisine utilizes a quick fumet-like stock called Rikyu dashi, which is made of dried kelp and shiitake mushrooms. This simple dish is a shojin classic; kabocha squash, a tough,...

  Lisa Lin, our special guest blogger from Healthy Nibbles & Bits has a delicious Applesauce recipe to share with us. There is no doubt in our minds that it tastes as amazing as it looks in the picture. Don't believe us? Try it yourself, checkout the recipe below and don't forget to visit Lisa's page.  http://healthynibblesandbits.com/how-to-make-slow-cooker-applesauce/...

A rillette is a type of spread that is eaten on toasted bread or crackers. Usually it’s made with pork or duck, a healthy splash of wine, and lots of butter. We came up with this vegan version so that you don’t have to take hummus to the party again. No offense to the...

Protein-packed chickpea falafel is a delicious way to shake up a vegetarian or vegan diet. Crispy, filling and loaded with flavorful spices, these falafel balls can also be formed into patties and enjoyed as burgers. Enjoy with a tahini-based sauce, pita bread, with pickled veggies or on top of a salad. Prep Time: 5...

Not too spicy, and just a little bit sweet, these Cuban black beans make a great side dish or main meal when served over cilantro lime quinoa or rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 2.5 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients (Cuban Black Beans) 1 1/2 lb dried black beans 1 Organic Bay Leaf...

Kick your guacamole game up a notch with a flavorful spice blend of organic paprika, chili powders, cumin and oregano. Mixed into a mash of our favorite traditional guac ingredients, the result is a slightly spicy dip that’s sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves:...

This savory and slightly sweet dish literally takes minutes to put together and tastes so delicious. It is naturally gluten free and vegan and features some of our favorite superfoods, including turmeric, ginger, coconut, quinoa and broccoli. Pair it with grilled fish or chicken or enjoy as a vegan main course. Prep Time: 20...

In honor of Mardi Gras, we decided to bring in some of our favorite southern dishes. This hearty recipe for New Orleans style red beans and rice is filling and simple to make.   Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Cook Time: 2 hours Serves: 4-6 Ingredients 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped...

This is a delicious mid-day snack or a simple side for dinner. The sumac adds an earthy and lemony flavor and the brussels sprouts develop a delicious caramelized crunch. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients coconut oil 3 cups of brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 teaspoon salt...

Spicely is excited to share this delicious recipe by guest blogger Carol Kicinski, of Simply Gluten Free Magazine. She crafted this delicious gluten-free version of Chickpea Tagine with Quinoa and Harissa. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 55 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use 
1 medium onion, diced 
4...

This dish is absolutely delicious, so simple to make and is perfect for Valentine's Day. This quick meal leaves less time in the kitchen and more time with your sweetheart. Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat linguine 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon Organic...

A simple side dish or a mid-afternoon snack, this Tunisian carrot salad is fast to throw together. A little bit sweet from the carrots and a little bit spicy from the cayenne pepper, this salad is zesty and delicious.  Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lb...

A simple side dish or a mid-afternoon snack, this Tunisian carrot salad is fast to throw together. A little bit sweet from the carrots and a little bit spicy from the cayenne pepper, this salad is zesty and delicious.  Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 1/2 lb...

  Lisa Lin, our special guest blogger from Healthy Nibbles & Bits has a delicious Applesauce recipe to share with us. There is no doubt in our minds that it tastes as amazing as it looks in the picture. Don't believe us? Try it yourself, checkout the recipe below and don't forget to visit Lisa's page.  http://healthynibblesandbits.com/how-to-make-slow-cooker-applesauce/...

A rillette is a type of spread that is eaten on toasted bread or crackers. Usually it’s made with pork or duck, a healthy splash of wine, and lots of butter. We came up with this vegan version so that you don’t have to take hummus to the party again. No offense to the...

Kick your guacamole game up a notch with a flavorful spice blend of organic paprika, chili powders, cumin and oregano. Mixed into a mash of our favorite traditional guac ingredients, the result is a slightly spicy dip that’s sure to be a real crowd-pleaser. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves:...

Summer is nearing its end, and you know what that means! Tomato season is going soon too, to make way for winter squashes and hearty root vegetables. If you have an abundance of tomatoes, treat yourself to this sweet treat: put it on a slice of toasted artisan bread, mix it with some mozzarella,...