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Side Dishes

These side dish recipes bring flavor, color, and balance to every meal. From cozy comfort food favorites like Creamy Mashed Cauliflower to vibrant, nutrient-packed options like Fonio Pilaf with Toasted Almonds and Roasted Butternut Squash with Whipped Ricotta, these dishes complete the plate. Whether you're pairing them with a weeknight main or building a holiday spread, you’ll find fresh, feel-good inspiration here.

  • plated roasted squash with whipped ricotta and cilantro and pine nuts on the side
    Roasted Butternut Squash with Whipped Ricotta and Pine Nuts
  • a dish of scalloped potatoes with a serving spoon in it
    Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes
  • Balsamic Green Beans with Crispy Bacon and topped with toasted almonds on a serving platter
    Sweet and Sour Green Beans with Bacon and Toasted Almonds
  • a white pot filled with vegan charro beans with a ladle scooping out some beans with tomato and spices
    Vegan Charro Beans
  • Fonio pilaf in a serving bowl garnished with herbs
    Fonio Pilaf with Toasted Almonds
  • overhead view of a dish full of mashed cauliflower with pools of butter
    Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
  • A dish of Mexican Style rice in a serving dish
    Mexican Restaurant Style Rice Recipe
photo of Joanie Simon, author of The Glucose Gourmet

Hi, I'm Joanie

I teach food lovers how to get off the glucose rollercoaster and stabilize their energy without giving up the foods that bring them joy.

From viral cottage cheese pizza to sourdough bread, I use data-backed hacks to turn family favorites into metabolic wins.

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