Sides

The comfort of mashed potatoes with a fraction of the carbs. The trick is draining the cauliflower well so the mash turns out creamy, not watery.

The sturdy salad that gets better overnight. Massaged kale and quinoa hold their texture for days, so one bowl covers half a week of steady lunches and sides.

The two rules that turn Brussels sprouts crispy and sweet instead of soft and bitter. A fiber-packed side that fills the plate and leaves blood sugar alone.