Appetizers and Sides

Recipes for Appetizers and Sides from Down to Earth Organic and Natural 

Photo: Polenta Pizza with Roasted Vegetable Mash

Polenta Pizza with Roasted Vegetable Mash

Use your favorite mixture of vegetables for this flavorful side dish.

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Crunchy Bean Bites

These bean bites make addicting crunchy snacks or toppings on soups and salads.

Photo: Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions have a magical quality to them but sautéing them is a bit labor-intensive. Use your slow cooker to easily make a gigantic batch and use them throughout the week. Watch them take your meals from ho-hum to amazing! To save yourself from crying, put onions in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before slicing – this minimizes the gaseous enzymes that causes tearing.

Photo: Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas

Roasted Vegetables w/ Chickpeas

Bold spices make for an addicting dish full of nutritional goodness. To enjoy this yummy dish all week long, make it ahead of time! Cook as instructed below, let cool to room temperature, transfer to a large container, and cover with a lid or foil. Reheat in a 450° oven for 10-12 minutes to warm. Can be refrigerated for up to a week.

Photo: Cheesy Vegan Crackers

Cheesy Vegan Crackers

These simple vegan crackers have a rich flavor from the nutritional yeast and mixture of spices. Enjoy with all your favorite dips and spreads!

Photo: Roasted Peanut and Cucumber Salad

Roasted Peanut & Cucumber Salad

This delightful salad is perfectly paired with a warming soup, anytime of
the year.




Photo: Bowl of Roasted Tomato Bisque

Roasted Tomato Bisque

This simple soup is warming and delicious. Serve with ‘Cheesy’ Vegan Crackers for a flavorful meal.

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You Fan (Sticky Oil Rice)

Sticky rice is Chinese comfort food at its best – warm, hearty and full of flavor. Sticky rice (glutinous rice) can be hard to come by so if you don’t mind not being a little untraditional, feel free to substitute with Arborio rice, Jasmine rice, or even quinoa!

Photo: Bowl of Homemade Kim Chi

Homemade Kim Chi

Kim Chi is a naturally fermented, spicy cabbage side dish that is served with every meal in Korea. It’s a great source of natural probiotics.

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Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

These tasty vegan bites are a great start to a meal or as the main course!