Healthyish

Try this as a side, a snack, in a frittata, folded into a grain salad, in a hash with bacon, etc. etc. etc.

Vadouvan is sweeter and more aromatic than the typical curry, but Madras curry powder will work in a pinch.

Like a lighter riff on a classic French onion dip, this yogurt-based dip is just begging for chips or crackers. The texture will make you pause before reaching for sour cream–based ever again. We suggest using low-fat Greek yogurt (we like Fage and Wallaby brands). Fat-free is astringent and chalky, and the richness of full-fat can drown out other flavors.

Crispy, salty, creamy, and full of protein (really!), these chickpeas should be a staple in your kitchen.

The perks of being a cauliflower: When the veg is deeply roasted and drizzled with butter, there are many.

For more variations and veggie inspiration, check out our roasted veggie matrix.

For this butternut squash soup recipe, you need to toss the squash occasionally while it’s roasting so it doesn’t burn or stick, and to encourage as much caramelization as possible.

Olive oil and almonds keep this gluten free cake moist. Eggs keep it together. Chocolate and sugar keep it delicious. Who’s missing gluten now?

Meaty mushrooms compliment nutty, chewy grains in this savory dish.

This energy-sustaining bread makes beautiful toast.

This kicky sauce, inspired by Spanish romesco, uses cherry tomatoes.

Some of the seed mixture will inevitably fall off as you shape and bake the grissini; don’t stress it.

The mix of lettuces and crisp vegetables is up to you (and we recommend a mandoline for slicing).

Our idea of magic mushrooms is crisp, golden (legal) substances with the power to lend a bass note of flavor to grain salads, turn a piece of ricotta toast into a meal, or stand alone as a savory side. 

For the best results, use San Marzano plum and mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes if you can find 'em.

Yes, savory porridge is a thing. And if you bolster this creamy bowl of grains with lots of surprising toppings, it’ll also be a thing you crave for any meal of the day.

Store honey in a cool, dark place (like the fridge!) to slow oxidation and make it last a while. Then use it on pretty much everything.

Don’t obsess over getting these exact ingredients in this precise combination. Any nut you like will work here for crunch, and you’re looking for a mix of bright herbs and enough cooked grains to make this quinoa salad recipe substantial.

Cutting the cauliflower into florets means the brine will absorb faster.