Sides Archives - Minimalist Baker https://minimalistbaker.com/recipes/sides/ Simple Food, Simply Delicious Mon, 06 May 2024 20:17:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://minimalistbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Sides Archives - Minimalist Baker https://minimalistbaker.com/recipes/sides/ 32 32 Simple Quinoa Black Bean Salad https://minimalistbaker.com/simple-quinoa-black-bean-salad/ https://minimalistbaker.com/simple-quinoa-black-bean-salad/#comments Tue, 21 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://minimalistbaker.com/?p=119943 Simple Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Whether you’re a party person, a meal prepper, or a picnic lover, we’ve got a salad that can do it ALL! This fresh, crunchy Southwest-inspired quinoa salad features corn, black beans, cilantro, tons of veggies, and a zippy lime vinaigrette. BIG TIME deliciousness, friends! 

It keeps well, making it perfect for BBQs, picnics, or quick lunches throughout the week. Simple ingredients and just 30 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done! 

How to Make Black Bean Quinoa Salad

This SIMPLE black bean and quinoa salad begins with: quinoa!

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Have you tried caponata? If not, let us introduce you! It’s a delicious Sicilian eggplant dish with sweet and savory flavor, and we ADORE it! While commonly served as an appetizer or side, it’s worthy of being a main when a little protein and fiber are added in. Introducing: white bean eggplant caponata! 

Made in 1 pan with just 10 ingredients, this is an effortless, plant-based entrée that pairs well with pasta, polenta, bread, or even mashed potatoes.

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Introducing our new favorite way to get our greens in: sautéed Swiss chard seasoned with garlic, sesame, and tamari. These greens are flavorful, tender, and restaurant-quality yet so EASY to make! Just 1 pan, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes required.

This versatile, nutrient-packed side pairs well with Asian-inspired entrées and makes a simple meal with rice + your choice of protein. Let’s make crave-worthy greens!

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If (like us) you’re a fan of Indian cuisine and find yourself ordering it regularly, then you’ve probably enjoyed jeera rice: the perfectly spiced rice that sometimes accompanies your curry.

While developing a new curry recipe, we were craving that fluffy, restaurant-style rice and got to testing! The result is our EASY, inspired version of jeera rice made with just 4 ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done!

What is Jeera Rice?

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