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22 Gut-Healthy Side Dishes That Are High in Protein
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Ali Redmond Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Pair one of these flavorful side dishes with dinner tonight. These recipes have at least 7 grams of protein per serving from foods like beans, vegetables and whole grains to help you stay full for longer, regulate digestion and support bone health. Plus, these dishes feature ingredients rich in gut-healthy prebiotics —like garlic, barley and potatoes—to offer at least 3 grams of fiber in every serving. Not only does fiber promote a healthy gut microbiome, but it can also support heart health and lower your risk for certain diseases. You’ll love recipes like our Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce. And our Spiced Chickpea Confit goes great with any meat, fish or plant-based mains. Grilled Broccoli with Smoky Yogurt Sauce

Ali Redmond Blanching broccoli florets before charring ensures the broccoli’s tender all the way through, helping it crisp up quickly in a very hot pan. Firing up the grill? Cook the blanched broccoli in a grill basket over medium-high heat instead.

View Recipe Spiced Chickpea Confit

Ali Redmond This endlessly versatile side dish pairs beautifully with any grilled meat or fish and can also be a wonderful plant-based main dish. You can serve it over rice or pasta to round it out, or pair it with whole grains or whole-wheat pasta to reinforce the nuttiness. You can also turn it into a terrific salad by serving it over baby spinach, escarole or arugula. Leftovers can be blended into a chunky dip that is great with pita wedges or crostini. Or make leftovers into a soup by reheating with an equal volume of vegetable or chicken broth.

View Recipe Crispy Parmesan-Crusted Cabbage Slices with Gremolata

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle These cheesy, tender-crisp cabbage slices will make anyone fall in love with the vegetable. Arranging the cabbage around the perimeter of the baking sheets is crucial as it ensures the most even browning and the crispiest Parmesan crust. The lemony gremolata adds a dash of freshness and brightness to balance the salty cheese.

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