Clean sides recipes

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Glossy, pan-crisped savory garlic crumbles tossed with herbs and cider vinegar in a shallow ceramic serving dish.91
Sides

Sauteed Peas with Crispy Bacon

Crisp savory garlic crumbles pan-tossed with aromatic herbs and tangy apple cider vinegar create a quick, gluten-free skillet side.

15 minVegetarianVegan
Glass jar filled with golden olive oil and vinegar pickling escabeche with garlic slices and herbs.90
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Quick Pickled Jalapeno Peppers

Rich Mexican escabeche pickling brine warmed with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, and dual vinegars in under 15 minutes.

12 minVegetarianVegan
A shallow ceramic bowl of velvety mashed sweet potatoes drizzled with warm golden ghee and dusted with cinnamon.88
Sides

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Ghee

Tender steamed sweet potatoes whipped with warm ghee, a touch of maple syrup, and fragrant spices for an easy, velvety side.

25 minVegetarianVegan
Glossy roasted mushrooms coated in dark balsamic glaze on an off-white ceramic dish.86
Sides

Balsamic Glazed Roasted Mushrooms

Tender roasted mushrooms coated in a savory, caramelized balsamic glaze with fragrant garlic, thyme, and Italian herbs.

23 minVegetarianVegan
A shallow ceramic bowl of smooth, glossy Mexican avocado-oil and cherry tomato guacamole dip with black pepper.80
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Classic Fresh Guacamole

A rich Mexican-style guacamole salsa blending velvety avocado oil with sweet cherry tomato passata, garlic, and cumin.

10 minVegetarianVegan