Plant-Based Easy Side Dish Staples For Every Meal - Chef Cynthia Louise
Menu
Search
Close this search box.
Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Pinterest Linkedin
Cart empty

Wholesome Plant-based Side Dish

In this blog, we’ll explore how to make Healthy and Hearty Plant-Based Side Dishes, adding a delightful twist to your meals. Let’s celebrate the world of delicious and healthy plant-based with these side dishes!  Try the tantalizing flavors of Asian cuisine with our first recipe – Asian Style Quick Pickled Carrots. Enjoy the refreshing crunch of our Homemade Cucumber Pickles, a perfect addition to any meal. And if you crave a bold and spicy flavor, dive into the exotic appeal of Balinese Sambal Matah. Come along as we explore the rich world of plant-based indulgence, redefining the essence of flavor in every bite.

Asian Style Quick Pickled Carrots

Explore the delicious world of Asian flavors with this quick and easy plant-based side dish, the Asian Style Quick Pickled Carrots recipe! This dish combines the crunchiness of fresh carrots with a tangy pickling solution inspired by Asian cuisine. The recipe achieves a delightful balance between sweetness and savory notes, making it a perfect complement to your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. With just a few ingredients and a speedy preparation process, these plant-based pickled carrots offer a convenient and flavorful way to infuse your meals with Asian influences.

Click here for the full recipe.

Easy And Quick Homemade Cucumber Pickles

Join me in this episode and learn how to make homemade cucumber pickles! In this recipe, I use a great vinegar called apple cider vinegar which contains pectin that acts as a prebiotic or food for beneficial bacteria. The recipe is packed with umami. Let’s begin!

Balinese Raw Sambal Matah

Over time I absolutely fell in love with Sambal Matah. The brilliance of this little pocket of joy comes from just two elements. The first element is real, whole-food ingredients (well duh). They give the recognisable fiery flavour with an aromatic scent of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. All that is rounded off with tangy shallots and refreshing lime that breaks the richness of coconut oil. It’s epic!

I want you to experience the joy of Sambal Matah but I have one tip: start with mild chilli like those long, fat ones. Then build your way up to those small, fiery chilies. I’m already impatient to hear your stories!

Click here for the full recipe.

My Thoughts

These plant-based side dishes are a flavorful and versatile addition to your diet, showcasing the health benefits of embracing more plant-based options. The Asian Style Quick Pickled Carrots bring a zesty and refreshing twist to your meals, complementing other dishes perfectly. Homemade Cucumber Pickles offer a classic, crisp bite that pairs seamlessly with various main courses. Lastly, the Balinese Sambal Matah provides a spicy kick, highlighting the diverse flavors of plant-based cuisine. Not only do these recipes enhance your dining experience, but they also promote a healthier lifestyle, proving that plant-based side dishes can be both wholesome and hearty. Dive into the world of plant-based cooking and make these recipes staples on your table, bringing joy and nourishment to every meal.

Stay connected and never miss an episode. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and join my community. Hit that subscribe button today! I filmed this FREE RECIPE for you at home to feel the support in the comfort of your home kitchen.

With love from my kitchen to yours,

Chef Cynthia Louise xx


Get a free copy of my Let's Eat Plant-Based Ebook.


I have included some of my favourite plant-based and much loved recipes.



>> Grab It Now <<


About the Author

Chef Cynthia Louise is an Internationally acclaimed MasterChef, speaker, author, restaurant consultant, teacher and television presenter in wholefood, dairy-free cooking. She also has the worlds first online cooking classes focused on dairy-free plant-based whole foods with recipes that people are raving about and changing people's health, one delicious bite at a time. Chef Cynthia loves nothing more than educating people about the simplicity and vitality of a plant-based, whole foods lifestyle. Each dish is like art on a plate and her flavour combinations nourish the soul and get everyone talking.