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Side Dishes

On Eat the Gains, you’ll find a wide variety of side dishes for every season and occasion.

Try some light, vegetable-heavy side options like Healthy Broccoli Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing, Summer Corn Salad with Tomato and Avocado, and Strawberry Zucchini Noodle Salad.

 

Some favorite Fall-inspired sides include Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Green Beans with Mushrooms and Bacon, and Balsamic Roasted Mushrooms.

And some Eat the Gains side dish recipes that are longtime favorites include Grilled Eggplant Pizza, Spicy Pineapple Jicama Guacamole, and Sweet and Spicy Baked Plantains.

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  • Large white plate filled with Chopped Tomato Cucumber Kale Salad surround by salad tongs, sliced cucumber, and tomatoes

    Chopped Tomato Cucumber Kale Salad

  • Plate of miso glazed brussels sprouts garnished with sesame seeds, green onion, and lime wedges surrounded by chopsticks and more green onions and limes

    Miso Glazed Brussels Sprouts

  • Large bowl filled with pineapple jicama guacamole with a blue towel, chips, limes, and cherry peppers around it

    Spicy Pineapple Jicama Guacamole

  • 4 different kinds of paleo proteins on parchment paper on a white marble counter

    4 Ingredient Paleo Protein Tortillas 4 Ways

  • Big bowl with apple & shaved brussels sprouts salad surrounded by half an apple, half a lemon, brussels sprouts leaves, and almonds

    Apple & Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Creamy Balsamic

  • These super easy Paleo Holiday Green Beans come together in less than 10 minutes and make the perfect side to your main course - paleo, vegan, and Whole30 approved too! - Eat the Gains

    Easy Paleo Holiday Green Beans

  • This vegan and paleo Maple Tahini Roasted Cauliflower make for an easy sweet and savory side dish - Eat the Gains

    Maple Tahini Roasted Cauliflower

  • A great carb source, these Sweet & Spicy Baked Plantains are an easy side for breakfast or dinner and are paleo, vegan, and Whole30 approved! - Eat the Gains

    Sweet & Spicy Baked Plantains

  • An easy fun fall recipe, these Savory Apple Nachos would be great for different occasions - an after school snack, a laid back get-together, and even a football tailgate! - Eat the Gains

    Savory Apple Nachos

  • A perfect easy & light end of summer dish, this Berry Avocado Salad with Creamy Matcha Dressing packs the nutrients & is paleo, vegan, dairy free, & Whole30 approved! - Eat the Gains

    Berry Avocado Salad with Creamy Matcha Dressing

  • This Strawberry Zucchini Noodle Salad comes together in less than 10 minutes and makes a healthy, easy, and gluten free summertime dish - Eat the Gains

    Strawberry Zucchini Noodle Salad

  • Pineapple Ginger Slaw

    Creamy Pineapple Ginger Slaw {Vegan, Whole30, Paleo}

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Two taco stuffed sweet potatoes piece of parchment paper. They are stuffed with taco meat, shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, greek yogurt, and cilantro. Around them is a fork, some cilantro leaves, and a bowl of shredded cheese.

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