Planet Thrive

side dish

• What to eat when you can’t cook anything: Strategies for the chronically fatigued
  by Candice | The room is spinning, your legs feel like jello, you've got an ice-pick headache and it feels like someone whacked you in the stomach with a ping pong paddle... And it's time to make breakfast.
• What to eat when you can’t eat anything: Replacing forbidden favorites
  by Candice | Sometimes, just occasionally...for a few moments...I really just want a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
• Cabbage apple slaw
  by Kim Christensen | Simple slaws are ideal for every season of the year. They are crunchy and light, yet satisfying and filling, and endlessly adaptable to a variety of seasonal produce.
• Paleo dirty rice
  by Elana Amsterdam | Using anitoxidant rich low-carb cauliflower, this dirty rice recipe makes one heck of a savory Paleo side dish.
• Beet and black bean chili
  by Kim Christensen | Easy to prepare, and full of protein, fiber, and loads of vitamins and minerals, this soup is ideal for a chilly night.
• Cultured curried carrot sticks
  by Kim Christensen | Slightly sour, slightly salty, slightly spicy, and plenty crunchy - serve along side sandwiches or wraps, Indian-style meals, as part of a relish tray, or eat straight out of the jar.
• Dining al desko: Wild rice with hijiki and carrots
  by Kim Christensen | A high fiber, super nutritious, wonderfully satisfying bowl of goodness.
• Roasted balsamic beets
  by Elana Amsterdam | Beets brighten up any meal with their gorgeous earthy reddish-purple color and are highly nutritious to boot.
• Lemon and herb chicken liver paté
  by Kim Christensen | This paté is rich and flavorful, highlighted with fresh herbs and lemon. Paté is a delicious, affordable, nutrient dense solution for snacks and meals.
• Toasted cumin and paprika hummus
  by Kim Christensen | Hummus is delicious, economical, easy-to-prepare, and has endless opportunity for variation.
• Oven roasted broccoli
  by Elana Amsterdam | My boys inhale this naturally gluten free roasted broccoli dish whenever I make it.
• Baked lemon kale chips
  by Elana Amsterdam | We are loving these Lemon Kale Chips. I can't make enough of them --the boys scarf them down hot out of the oven.
• Cauliflower rice
  A tasty, nutritious, grain-free, alternative to white rice for those that follow a Primal or Paleo eating plan. Works for the Atkins people too.
• Pumpkin coconut soup
  by Kim Christensen | I think you'll really like this soup. It's easy to make and easy on the wallet - and packs in a ton of amazing vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants without a lot of carbs.
• Baked carrot oven french fries
  by Elana Amsterdam | My boys love these carrot fries hot out of the oven. I like baking them as it eliminates the messy splattering that results from the typical preparation of French fries -- frying.
• Sorrel-sesame slaw
  by Kim Christensen | This slaw is crunchy, spicy, sweet, and salty, just the way I like it. It's quick to prepare, and pretty too (especially served in my new purple lacquered bamboo bowl).
• Spicy slaw
  The perfect side dish for a summer picnic - made with purple cabbage for a delectably sweet crunch.
• Sauteed zucchini with garlic scape and spinach pesto
  This is a delicious side dish that is easy to prepare. To make it a main course, toss it with cooked pasta, rice or quinoa, add white beans or cooked chicken, and stir in more pesto, to taste.
• Asian coleslaw
  Spice up a classic summer side dish with ume plum vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, lime juice, and freshly grated ginger. Zing!